New Hopkins City Manager No Stranger To Ushering in Change

As St. Anthony city manager, Mike Mornson oversaw the remaking of that city.

Legislature Could Reconvene As Early As Tuesday

Public Safety/Judiciary, transportation and environmental bills all have cursory approval.

Leader Among Republicans Says ‘We Are Ready to Go’

A special session awaits the governor’s go-ahead

Former Hopkins Forward Dan Coleman Continues Career Overseas

Coleman helped lead the Royals to the 2002 state title.

Reasons to Participate: July 18

A weekly look at happenings in your local government

(OPINION) Budget Deal: Structural deficits, fun with shifts and borrowing and the tradeoffs for Hopkins Public Schools

Hopkins Public Schools' director of business services discusses the deal to end the shutdown.

Historic Rail Cars Visit Hopkins

The cars are parked near The Depot awaiting the Twin Cities & Western anniversary celebration.

(UPDATED) Hopkins Selects St. Anthony Head as New City Manager

Council will appoint Mike Mornson on Tuesday.

Hopkins Forward Zach Stahl Continues Tallying Scholarships

Stahl is traveling with the Howard Pulley AAU basketball program to St. Louis Friday.

(UPDATED) Talks Continue to Iron Out Budget Bills

A GOP leader said "very good progress" was made toward approving the bills and ending the shutdown.

(GALLERY) Raspberry Festival: Grande Day Parade

Hopkins hosted another successful Raspberry Festival.

(GALLERY) Dynamo Competes At USA Cup Weekend

Hopkins U12 boys soccer team takes part in international tournament.

Raspberry Festival Grand Marshal Recalls Best Raspberry Memories

Barb Westmoreland is a Hopkins native.

Budget Negotiations Stretch Past Friday Deadline

Following last week's deal, Dayton wanted budget bills complete by 10 p.m. Friday.

(GALLERY) Raspberry Festival: Waterball Tournament

Teams competed in a Waterball Tournament Saturday afternoon on Mainstreet.

(GALLERY) Hopkins Raspberry Festival: Rugby Tournament

Hopkins hosted a sevens rugby tournament Saturday at Maetzold Field.

(GALLERY) Raspberry Festival: Soap Box Derby

The derby took place Saturday afternoon at Hilltop Park.

Cheapest Gas: July 16

A weekly roundup of cheap gas prices in the west metro.

Best of the West Metro Bloggers: July 16

Patch highlights this week's best community bloggers

Dayton Could Call Special Session Monday

Dayton wants to read all nine of the unsigned bills first.

Hopkins Legislators Critical of Shutdown Deal

The lawmakers say it just postpones dealing with the problem.

Bites Nearby: Bacio Transports Diners to a Great Italian Experience

Atmosphere, service contribute to great Italian-style dining.

Rockin’ 4 Resources Offers A Fun Way To Help a Cause

Honky-tonk band Trailer Trash will entertain during a concert to benefit ResourceWest.

(GALLERY) 2011 Raspberry Royalty Coronation

The 2011-2012 Raspberry Royalty were named Thursday night at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

Hopkins Royals lose to Eagan Patriots, 7-6

The American Legion juniors suffered a hard loss.

DONE DEAL: Dayton, GOP Agree On Budget

A special session is expected 'within days.'

Help Hopkins Pick the Best-Looking Properties

Hopkins is seeking nominations for the annual Community Image Awards.

Effects of MillerCoors Licensing Problems Still Unclear

Liquor store owners still don't know what will happen.

Get Out: July 14

A weekly look at things to do over the weekend.

Dayton 'Reluctantly' Offers to End Shutdown

Offer closes $1.4 billion budget difference through school aid shifts, tobacco bonds.

(GALLERY) Hopkins Raspberry Festival Junior Coronation

The festivities continued Wednesday night.

Craft Brews Could Be Hurt By Shutdown, Too

A St. Louis Park craft beer salesman is worried about the impact the state shutdown could have on his distributors.

(VIDEO) How Do I Host a Good Garage Sale?

There is a logic to getting rid of random stuff.

Patch Picks: Places for a Summer Treat

Head to any of these shops to cool down on a hot day.

(GALLERY) Hopkins Children Have 'Gone Fishing'

The Laun E. Anderson Kids Fishing Contest took place Wednesday morning.

Governor Joins In On Shutdown Roundtable

He spoke with officials, teachers, parents and administrators of St. Cloud Independent School District 742.

(GALLERY) Puttin' on the Ritz: Senior Royalty Coronation

James Gall and Trudy Reinitz were presented as the 2011-2012 Senior King and Queen.

People You Should Know in Hopkins: Bill Beard

Local developer is a big part of the local business scene

City Manager Search Narrows To Two

Council selected Excelsior, St. Anthony city managers

Developers Break Ground on Marketplace and Main

Construction is set to begin in August.