Registration open for Erik’s Riding Club

8 Tips for Cooking with Kids When School's Out

Try these age-appropriate tips and recipe ideas to get kids involved in the kitchen.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

Holiday Volunteering www.hopkinsvolunteers.org

How Do Hopkins’ Taxes Compare to The Rest of The State?

Compare the community to nearby areas in Patch’s interactive chart.

Medical Spanish Classes Starting January 7th

Which Local Nonprofits Deserve Your Support?

Consider giving to a nearby nonprofit Nov. 14 on Give to the Max Day.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Many companies are hiring.

The 19 Fastest Growing Occupations

These are the jobs that will see explosive growth by 2017

Blended-Family Finance: Tips Every Modern 'Brady Bunch' Should Consider

How to overcome the financial challenges of merging two households.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Brush a Schnauzer's Teeth? Kids Try That and More at 'Mini Vet School'

They don't get a degree but they do get to keep the lab coat and stethoscope after an afternoon at Rivertown Animal Hospital in Stillwater.

Best Holiday Gifts for the Whole Family [SPONSORED]

Get a head start on the holiday season with these great gift ideas for every member of the family. 

Map: What Part of Town Has the Most Homes with Mortgages?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes with mortgages across town.

Should Hopkins Officials Make More Than The Governor?

Hopkins’ top salary ranked 52nd among Minnesota cities, according to a recent analysis.

America Recycles Day: Electronics Recycling Drop-off

Becoming A Force To Be Reckoned With

Mortgage Protection Programs

Nelson's Meat Market, Bakery and Deli Open Now in St. Louis Park

Nelson's has been a family-owned institution in Hopkins for 60 years. The meat market, bakery and deli is opened Friday in St. Louis Park.

The Winner of the Best Halloween Costume in Minnesota Is ...

We had several great entries, but there could be only one grand prize winner.

The Millennials’ Guide for Retiring Early

Follow these simple tips while you’re young to reap the rewards.

Several Hopkins Swimmers Qualify for State

The Royals placed fourth at this weekend’s Section 6AA championships.

South Metro Vendor & Craft Expo (Rosemount)

Community Update

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Eat Protein, Fight Cold and Flu Season

Adding a protein boost to your diet may keep you healthy this flu season.

Map: Where Have the Most Homes Increased in Value?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes whose value increased across town.

‘Cruella de Vil’ Arrested on Halloween and Woman Convicted of Animal Cruelty: Police and Fire Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a pedestrian who died after being hit by an SUV and a former deputy convicted of stealing prescription drugs.

6 Brunch Recipes Worth Waking Up For

Mysterious Election Day Email and Bus Driver Fired for Leading Prayers: News Roundup

The top stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include election results and liquor store closing.

One Woman Can Make a Difference, featuring Vicki Escarra and Carly Fiorina

Hopkins Rugby BINGO/Silent Auction Fundraiser

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Trailer, Review: 'Thor: The Dark World' Is a Glorious Norse Gods Buddy Film

Burdening the multiplex with bulging plots, bulging pecs and glorious purpose.

Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Friends Rally for Family That Lost Son, and Sobiech Honored With Song and Performance: Good News

Good news from the past week from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities

Road Construction Around the Twin Cities This Week

What roads should you avoid? Here’s the breakdown of detours, repaving and bridge projects by region.

Map: Do Veterans Live in More Impoverished Parts of Town?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of families living below the poverty line and the percentage of veterans across town.

Tonic Sol-fa at Hopkins Center for the Arts