The Hopkins City Council meets tonight, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. for a regular meeting. Visit hopkinsmn.com/AgendaCenter to view the agenda and reports.

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District will be out conducting surveillance and treatment activities, so don't be alarmed if you see trucks, helicopters or staff in Hopkins neighborhoods and parks. More info: mmcd.org/2024/04/11/pre….

Absentee voting for the primary special election for Hennepin County Commissioner District 6 is now open. Voters can vote by mail or in-person through April 29. More info: hopkinsmn.com/352/Voting-Ele….

Join Hopkins Police this Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m. for Cops and Community Bingo! For $20, play 10 games and help support the Hopkins Crime Prevention Fund and Youth Outreach.

Register now for the Hennepin County Step to It Challenge. Whether you are walking pets or starting a new exercise routine, there are so many reasons to #StepToIt ! Track your activity May 1-28 for a chance to win Minnesota Twins tickets. steptoit.org

Yard waste will be collected for free on your regular garbage day from April 15-25. You do not need to call to schedule this pickup. More info: hopkinsmn.com/651/Leaf-Yard-….

The free brush and yard waste drop-off site will open for the season on April 1. Hours of operation are Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More info: hopkinsmn.com/599/Drop-Off-S….

Learn to garden this summer with help from Hennepin County Master Gardeners! The Hopkins Activity Center is offering a free gardening class next Wednesday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. The topic of discussion will be Trends in Gardening. Learn more at anc.apm.activecommunities.com/hopkins/activi….

Registration for Hopkins-Minnetonka summer general recreation programs is now open!

The Hopkins City Council meets tonight, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. for a regular meeting. Visit hopkinsmn.com/AgendaCenter to view the agenda and reports.

Election Day for the Presidential Nomination Primary is tomorrow! Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit mnvotes.org to find your polling place or view your sample ballot. Find more information about voting and elections in Hopkins at hopkinsmn.com/352/Voting-Ele….

Turf Tots, a drop-in program at the Hopkins Pavilion for children ages 1-5, opens for the season on March 4. For $5, bring your kids to run and play with equipment provided by the Pavilion. More info: hopkinsmn.com/213/Turf-Tots

The City of Hopkins is hiring a part-time Somali community connector position to help us create a stronger relationship between our community and local government. Learn more and apply online at governmentjobs.com/careers/hopkin….

Summer recreation program registration begins March 5! Visit minnetonkamn.gov/register to browse program options and choose from an array of activities. Register online at minnetonkamn.gov/register or call between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at, 952-939-8203.

The Hopkins City Council meets tonight, February 20, at 6:30 p.m. for a regular meeting. Visit hopkinsmn.com/AgendaCenter to view the agenda and reports.

Heads up: City offices will be closed Monday, February 19, for Presidents' Day. Garbage and organics collection will be delayed by one day.

Get your (indoor) ice skating in while you can! The Hopkins Pavilion's 2023-2024 ice season runs through next Saturday, February 24. Turf season will follow ice season, running from February 28 through May 3. Learn more about activities at the Pavilion at hopkinsmn.com/149/Pavilion.

Read about some of the most notable happenings at the City-level last year in the 2023 City of Hopkins Annual Report, now available to view at hopkinsmn.com/annualreport.

The Hopkins City Council meets tonight, February 6, at 6:30 p.m. for a regular meeting. Visit hopkinsmn.com/AgendaCenter to view the agenda and reports.

Despite the warmer weather, Kids' Fest is still on for this Sunday February 4, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Minnetonka Community Center.

Stop by for some (snowless) winter fun including horse-drawn trolley rides, bonfires, Kidsdance DJ, face painting, Bingo and more!