Riding the Royals' Victory Bus

Saturday's trip to and from the 2011 girls state basketball championship resonated with confidence and the fulfillment of season-long expectations.

In a Championship Game, Emotions Run the Gamut

The Hopkins girls basketball title match sees players, parents and fans sweat out the first half, become totally euphoric in the second.

(Gallery) Robins Fly Home with State Title

The Robbinsdale/Hopkins/Mound-Westonka PI Division adapted hockey team wins the 2011 PI state championship.

Winning Words: Hopkins Athletes, Coach, Athletic Director Speak About Title

The group spoke at a celebration following the Royals' win Saturday night.

(Gallery) Hopkins Girls Basketball Brings Home Title

The Royals defeated Eden Prairie 67-45 to win the Class AAAA championship for the first time since 2006

Tournament Time

The state and college basketball tournaments help my future become a little bit more clear.

Methodaires 'Set The Night (And Day) To Music'

This concert benefitted Park Nicollet's Frauenshuh Cancer Care in St. Louis Park.

Hopkins School Board Approves 'Steady as She Goes' Budget

School board directors approved a budget that maintains educational programs in the face of a state budget crisis.

Modeling Success

Sophisticated tools have given Hopkins Public Schools the accuracy it needs to remain financially healthy.

Moody's Upgrades Hopkins Public Schools Credit Rating

The upgrade can save hundreds of thousands in borrowing costs.

(Video) The World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade

The annual parade is a Hopkins tradition.

(Gallery) Hopkins Girls Basketball Advances to State Title Game

Royals roll over White Bear Lake 52-34 to gain entry into Class AAAA finals Saturday.

Wings of Hope: Blake School Second Graders Send a Wish to Japan

The students are making 1,000 cranes for the people of Japan.

Grab & Go Kids Planner: March 17

A weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with the kids. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

Saying Goodbye: Outgoing Hopkins City Manager Discusses His Experience

Rick Getschow will start work as Eden Prairie city manager March 28.

Downtown Hopkins' Wild Boar Celebrates Opening Day

The bar and grill opened Wednesday.

Bites Nearby: Scumptious Sundaes and More at Shady Oak Grill

A part of Tuttle's Bowling in Hopkins, the Shady Oak Grill offers many bar items, as well as yummy sundaes and weekend breakfast options.

(VIDEO) Hopkins Fills Empty Bowls

The annual fundraiser brought in a record amount of money to help the needy.

(Gallery) Turnovers Key For Hopkins In Win Over Buffalo

The Royals forced 36 turnovers and picked up 19 points from Brianna Williams in the win

How The Boys Basketball Competition Stacks Up

A successful run in the 6AAAA section has Hopkins as a No.1 seed in the state tournament. Here's a look at the Royals' possible opponents.

(Gallery) The Champs Return to Defend Title

The Hopkins Royals thumped the Wayzata Trojans 85-65 in the Section 6 AAAA championship, earning a birth to the state boys basketball tournament.

Frugal Family: March 16

Hopkins Patch has the deals that will save your family money.

Can We 'Know?': A Hopkins Pastor Responds

Much of mainstream Christianity believes that a fixed date for the end times is unknowable.

March 7 through March 13

A weekly selection of incidents drawn from Hopkins police files

Best Liquor Prices in Hopkins

Preparing for St. Paddy's Day? This list will get you the best deal in Hopkins.

Patch Picks: Hopkins St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

The best places in Hopkins to show your green.

How Do They 'Know?'

A look at why WeCanKnow thinks the end times are near.

'Save the date! Return of Christ May 21st, 2011.'

North Carolina end-times group attempts to win over Hopkins residents with 11th Avenue billboard.

Building Blocks of the Future

Alice Smith Elementary students use Legos to build teamworking skills.

Hopkins Lacrosse Changes Sections

The change is the result of a Minnesota State High School League process done every two years.

Help Fill Empty Bowls on Tuesday

The 13th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser aims to bring in $60,000 to combat hunger.

Simon, Latz Criticize Republican Budget Targets

The plan calls for roughly $34 billion in spending over the next two-year biennium compared to the governor's $37 billion.

New Indoor Park has Gone to the Dogs

Bark Park officially opened in Minnetonka. It's the first indoor play park for dogs in the area.

Separation Anxiety

I see an unfortunate trend in my friends that I think has to do with the approaching reality of life after high school

Hopkins' Cosgriff Optimistic Heading into State Tournament

Girls basketball team opens state tournament Wednesday morning against Buffalo

(VIDEO) Explosion, Fire at Minnetonka Home

Hopkins crews helped Minnetonka and other firefighters battle a three-alarm fire Friday afternoon. Neighbors report an "explosion" just before a house went up in flames

Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday

Set your clocks ahead an hour.

(GALLERY) Hopkins Boys Basketball Breezes Into Section Final Friday

The Royals dominated the St. Louis Park Orioles from the opening tip-off, cruising to an 81-44 victory.

House Hunt: March 11

A quick look at select local open houses scheduled for this weekend.

Hopkins Council Leans Toward Downsizing Sidewalk Project

Cost, lack of a master plan create greater scrutiny.