2011 Hopkins City Council candidates

A look at the five people competing for the two council spots.

2011 Hopkins School Board candidates

A look at the five people competing for the four School Board spots.

Law Enforcement Team Captures Dozens of Speeders

Agencies with the Hennepin County Enforcement Group patrolled near Highway 100 and 36th Avenue North.

Get Out: Don Shelby and Skateboarding

A weekly look at things to do over the weekend.

(VIDEO) Hopkins Swears in New Park Board Member

Colin Serle took the oath of office Tuesday.

The Ellison Report: Could Charging For Access To Politicians Lead To Plutocracy?

Hopkins' representative will speak at the American Legion convention later this month in Minneapolis.

Senior Spotlight: Cate Adam

Cate is a cross country runner but also studies sign language and hopes to continue that in college

Senior Spotlight: Sam Jacobwith

Jacobwith wouldn’t mind stepping into the president’s shoes for a day.

Senior Spotlight: Joey Ravits

This cross country runner is also an extreme sports fan.

Senior Spotlight: Ben Calvert

Calvert runs cross country in the fall but also participated in the state wrestling tournament last year

Senior Spotlight: Sarah Olsen

This cross country senior wants to study cosmetology after high school

Senior Spotlight: John Narum

Narum runs cross country in the fall but is also one of the best yo-yoers in the world.

Blotter: Knife-Throwing Moms

A weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files.

Senior Spotlight: Paris Ebersviller

Ebersviller hopes to continue playing soccer at the intramural level in college.

Senior Spotlight: Phoenix Sullivan

The Hopkins girls soccer player hopes to try out for Division 1 soccer in college

Senior Spotlight: Jack Connelly

The cross-country runner eventually wants to be an Air Force pilot.

ResourceWest Back-to-School Drive

Full details on what to donate and where to drop it off

Hopkins Schools in Holding Pattern Over No Child Left Behind Waivers

Governor Dayton is wasting no time applying for recently announced waivers, but local administrators want to see the fine print.

MSHSL Approves New Class 6A Football Playoff Format

Teams will rotate section matchups in second round, then advance to state quarterfinals

The Ellison Report: Longer Stays for Liberian Refugees

Ellison proposed a path to permanent citizenship for those who fled Liberia's civil war.

The High Cost of Going Back to School

Hopkins Patch looks at how much required school supplies cost.

Six Candidates Compete For Two City Council Spots

Wendy Andersen filed to run this week.

Senior Spotlight: Mariah Witt

Although she plays soccer in the fall, Witt is also a track star in the spring.

Senior Spotlight: Olivia Chase

Chase wants to head east for college and to play soccer.

Senior Spotlight: Jenny Grahek

Jenny is a senior on the girls’ soccer team but is also a standout on the girls’ softball team

Senior Spotlight: Sarah Eckhert

Eckhert, a senior on the girls soccer team, hopes to play intramural soccer at Luther University.

Senior Spotlight: Cody Webster

Webster was a big fan of Women’s National Team member Abby Wambach’s performance at the Women’s World Cup.

Senior Spotlight: Abby Nyquist

Abby is a member of Hopkins’ girls’ soccer team and is hoping to play soccer in college.

School Board Race Now Has Five Candidates

Kris Newcomer and Steven Adams filed to run last week.

Patch Seeks Hopkins Fair Fanatics

Will you be active at the Great Minnesota Get-Together? We want to hear from you.

(VIDEO) The Ellison Report: Is 'Infrastructure' a Dirty Word?

Hopkins' congressional representative pushes for more spending on major projects.

(VIDEO) Backstage at Miss Nelson is Missing: Ep. 2

Follow actor Brent Teclaw behind the scenes at the upcoming Stages Theatre Co. play.

(PHOTOS) Hopkins Artist Oversees State Fair Art Show

Jim Clark is the fair’s fine arts superintendent.

Hopkins Coaches Guard Against Heat Injuries

Coaches and players have a strategy to beat the heat.

Minnehaha Creek Plans to Avoid Levy Increase

The watershed district's Board of Managers preliminarily approved a budget without a levy increase.

Reasons to Participate: Aug. 15

A weekly look at happenings in your local government

The Ellison Report: Debt Ceiling Deal Was a 'Hostage Situation'

In his most recent newsletter, Rep. Keith Ellison said Republicans held the economy hostage if demands weren't met during debt ceiling debate.

Dispatches: The Changing American Dream

What stories in Hopkins go to the heart of your American Dream?

Best of the West Metro Bloggers: Retirement, Neighborhood Tours and the Right To Marry

Patch highlights the best blog posts from the week that was.

Success Starts Early for b&lu

Christine Sholl found a niche market in women's clothing.