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      <title>New Ordinance Requires Vacant Property Registration</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:42:08 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/home/vacant/index.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In an effort to ensure that vacant properties do not create health, safety, and crime issues, the City Council has recently adopted a vacant property registration ordinance. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/home/vacant/index.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Empty Bowls Fundraiser is March 16 at the Arts Center</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Mar 2010 10:32:03 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/specialevents.html#emptybowls</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Join us for the 12th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for local foodshelves at the Hopkins Center for the Arts on Tuesday, March 16, 11 am - 7 pm. <a href="http://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/specialevents.html#emptybowls">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Study Up On Severe Weather: Free Class Is March 17</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:38:57 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/residents/health/severe-weather.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Keep yourself and your loved ones safe during storm season! Attend a free severe weather awareness class at the Hopkins Fire Department on March 17. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/residents/health/severe-weather.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>State of the City/Taste of Hopkins Is Tuesday, Feb 23</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:44:37 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/events/state-of-the-city.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Join us at the Hopkins Center for the Arts on Tuesday, February 23, from 5–7pm, for an update on the City and a taste of local restaurants. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/events/state-of-the-city.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Hop-a-Ride Service To Change To Transit Link On March 1</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:44:04 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/transportation/dial-a-ride.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of the Metropolitan Council's restructuring of dial-a-ride services, Transit Link will replace Hop-A-Ride services in Hopkins on March 1. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/transportation/dial-a-ride.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Free West Metro Home Remodeling Fair Is Feb 28</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:43:16 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/events/remodeling-fair.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The 18th annual West Metro Home Remodeling Fair will again feature a tremendous line-up of seminars and mini-demonstrations for the do-it-yourselfer. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/events/remodeling-fair.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Independent Movie Chooses Hopkins For Filming Location</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:48:20 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2010/independent-film.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Hopkins is thrilled to be selected by the producers of an independent film, The Convincer, as both a filming location and a home base for production offices. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2010/independent-film.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Haiti Earthquake Relief Fundraiser is Thurs, Jan 21 at the HCA</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:04:59 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/_hca/specialevents.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A fundraiser to benefit earthquake recovery will take place at the Arts Center this Thursday from 6:30–9pm, featuring live music, food, wine tasting, and a silent auction of Haitian art. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/_hca/specialevents.html">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Help Keep Fire Hydrants Clear</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Jan 2010 15:31:53 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/residents/health/fire.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Many fire hydrants are currently covered or hidden by snow. If you have a hydrant on your block, please help keep Hopkins safe by shoveling it out. If possible, hydrants should be cleared four feet on each side to give the Fire Department the fastest and best access. The property you save may be your own!]]></description>
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      <title>Utility Rates To Increase In 2010</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:04:47 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/services/water/rates.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[After careful consideration, the City Council has approved rate increases for the water, sewer and recycling programs. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/services/water/rates.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Outdoor Ice Rinks Now Open</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:04:14 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/places/ice-skating.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Time to lace up the skates! Hopkins has six parks with supervised ice rinks and warming houses. Hours are extended for winter break. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/places/ice-skating.php">More…</a> ]]></description>
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      <title>City Adopts New Irrigation Meter Rate</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:31:56 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/services/water/rates.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[To promote conservation and comply with a state law, the City has adopted an irrigation meter rate to go into effect in January. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/services/water/rates.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Bridge Construction To Begin Over Nine Mile Creek</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:07:59 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/services/streets/construction.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of the Nine Mile Creek restoration project this winter, the metal culverts under 5th Street S at Nine Mile Creek (west of 11th Ave S) will be replaced with a concrete bridge. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/services/streets/construction.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Tidy Your Lawn During Free Leaf &amp; Yard Waste Pick Ups</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:07:22 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/home/yard/waste/leaf-pick-up.php#free</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This fall's free leaf &amp; yard waste pick ups for Hopkins residential refuse customers are underway. Additional dates have been added for four neighborhoods. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/home/yard/waste/leaf-pick-up.php#free">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Winners Announced for 2009 Community Image Award</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:12:52 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/departments/planning/award/index.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Six winners have been selected by a panel of judges for the City of Hopkins Community Image Award. The City Council will honor the winners at its November 4 meeting. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/departments/planning/award/index.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Work Underway on Sidewalks/Alleys, Sept 28–Oct 4</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:40:45 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/services/streets/sidewalks.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[City crews have finished marking sidewalks and alleys that need repairs or replacement in this year’s inspection area. A contractor will be working in the area Sept 28–Oct 4. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/services/streets/sidewalks.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Volunteer During Community Days of Service, October 3–4</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:32:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/about/faith.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Volunteer with others in the Hopkins-Minnetonka faith community during Community Days of Service on October 3-4. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/about/faith.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Bulk Item Drop Off is October 1–3</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:13:19 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/waste/bulk.php#dropoff</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Twice a year the City offers a bulk item drop-off service for Hopkins residential refuse customers only. A charge of $10 applies per vehicle. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/waste/bulk.php#dropoff">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Free Brush Pick Up is Sept 22</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:08:50 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/home/yard/waste/brush-pick-up.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Free, one-day-only, brush pick up for Hopkins residential refuse customers will take place on Tues, Sept 22. Call to schedule your free pick up. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/home/yard/waste/brush-pick-up.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Public Hearing is Sept 17 for Southwest LRT</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:17:40 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/transportation/lightrail.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Interested members of the public are encouraged to testify on the Southwest light rail project at a public hearing held by the Southwest Policy Advisory Committee. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/transportation/lightrail.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>City Considers Online Utility Billing—What Do You Think?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2009 08:25:39 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/services/water/rates.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In an effort to go green, Hopkins is considering online billing for utility bills. The City annually sends out nearly 40,000 paper bills. Let us know what you think by taking a short survey. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/services/water/rates.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>"Hopkins In Motion" Event Set For Saturday, September 12</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:51:08 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.thinkhopkins.com/hopkinsinmotion/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Save the date for a new, community-wide event, full of energy and activities both fun and invigorating! Enjoy live music, walking tours, great food, dancing, Bouja, and <a href="http://www.thinkhopkins.com/hopkinsinmotion/">more…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Zoning &amp; Planning Commission Meeting Canceled</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:38:43 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Zoning & Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 25 has been canceled.]]></description>
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      <title>Open Skates Begin Sept 8 at Hopkins Pavilion</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:18:32 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/pavilion/ice/open-skate.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Time to lace up the ice skates and get out the hockey sticks! The Open Skate season at the Hopkins Pavilion begins Tuesday, September 8. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/pavilion/ice/open-skate.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Community Image Award Nominations Due August 29</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 7 Aug 2009 08:12:01 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/departments/planning/award/index.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Know someone in Hopkins whose pride shines through their property? Nominate them for a Community Image Award before August 29. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/departments/planning/award/index.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Final Open House for Light Rail Station Area Master Plan Is Aug 11</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:54:52 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/transportation/lightrail.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn more about the Southwest Light Rail Project and see growth plans for areas around light rail stations on Aug 11 at 6:30pm at City Hall. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/transportation/lightrail.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>First Annual Hopkins Arts Festival is July 11–12</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:55:11 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2009/arts-festival.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Artists’ tents will line Mainstreet from July 11–12 for the Hopkins Arts Festival. Shop for fine artwork, take part in family activities, enjoy live music and <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2009/arts-festival.php">more…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Plan Ahead For National Night Out On August 4</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:03:15 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/events/nno.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars for the 26th annual National Night Out against crime and drugs. Register your party early and enjoy a visit from McGruff, Sparky, or the Police or Fire Department! <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/events/nno.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Dedicate a Tree or Bench in a Hopkins Park</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:36:50 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/parks/parks/dedication.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Add to the beauty of your favorite Hopkins park and honor a loved one through the City’s new memorial tree and bench program. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/parks/parks/dedication.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Council Approves Plan for Blake Road Corridor</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:43:48 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/development/current/blake/index.php#plan</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Blake Road Corridor Small Area Plan provides a long-term vision for the corridor, addressing streetscape improvements, connectivity issues and redevelopment goals. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/development/current/blake/index.php#plan">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Emerald Ash Borer Found in Minnesota</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 11:14:06 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2009/emerald-ash-borer.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn about this invasive insect that threatens Minnesota's ash trees, as well as who to contact if you suspect a possible infestation. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2009/emerald-ash-borer.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Review the Rules Before Building Your Bonfire in Hopkins</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 10:04:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/fire/burning.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[With the warm weather, campfire season is here again. Take a moment to review the requirements for recreational fires in Hopkins. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/fire/burning.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Shady Oak Beach Opens June 5</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 08:37:12 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/places/shady-oak-beach.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Swim in the clear, spring-fed water, rent a canoe, play sand volleyball, go fishing—there's plenty to do at Shady Oak Beach this summer! <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/places/shady-oak-beach.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Get In Shape This Spring With The Step To It Challenge</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2009 10:21:54 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2009/step-to-it.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[From May 18-June 14, Hopkins will compete against 11 other cities in this year's Step To It challenge. Log your steps and you could win Twins tickets and more! <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2009/step-to-it.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Street Improvement Work Continues This Summer</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:19:28 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2009/improvement-project.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The 2009 Improvement Project will include the Park Ridge neighborhood and Blake Road south of Excelsior Boulevard. Construction is anticipated to begin in early July. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2009/improvement-project.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Get Rid of Your Household Hazardous Waste</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:20:27 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/waste/hhw-events.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Hennepin County is offering three opportunities to drop off household hazardous waste this spring. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/waste/hhw-events.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Reminder: Bulk ltem Drop Off Today &amp; Tomorrow</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:43:57 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/waste/bulk.php#dropoff</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Twice a year the City offers a bulk item drop-off service for Hopkins residential refuse customers only. New charges apply for this year's event. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/waste/bulk.php#dropoff">More...</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Attend Public Meeting To Discuss Light Rail in Hopkins</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:07:49 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/transportation/lightrail.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Attend an important public meeting/open house to discuss land-use planning at the proposed light rail transit stations in Hopkins from 5-7 pm on April 21. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/transportation/lightrail.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>New Americans' Academy is May 2</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:08:57 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2009/americans-academy.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Joint Community Police Partnership will hold a free one-day workshop at City Hall on Saturday, May 2, for people who are new to the U.S. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2009/americans-academy.php">More…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Tidy Up Your Lawn During Free Brush &amp; Yard Waste Pick Ups</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:06:58 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/home/yard/waste/index.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This spring's free brush &amp; yard waste pick ups for Hopkins residential refuse customers begin in mid-April. Read more about <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/home/yard/waste/leaf-pick-up.php">yard waste pick ups</a> or <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/home/yard/waste/brush-pick-up.php">brush pick ups…</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Bulk Item Drop Off is April 23 - 25</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:51:46 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/waste/bulk.php#dropoff</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Twice a year the City offers a bulk item drop-off service for Hopkins residential refuse customers only. New charges apply for this year's event, which will take place April 23 - 25. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/waste/bulk.php#dropoff">More...</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Empty Bowls Fundraiser at HCA</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:50:36 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/_hca/specialevents.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Join us for the 11th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for local foodshelves at the Hopkins Center for the Arts on Tuesday, March 24, 11 am - 7 pm. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/_hca/specialevents.html">More...</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Crime Reports Now Online</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2009 17:49:15 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/police/reports.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Hopkins Police Department now offers you online access to recent crime reports via the web-based communications service CrimeReports. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/police/reports.php">More...</a>]]></description>
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      <title>2009 Legislative Agenda</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:47:55 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/council/pdf/2009-legislative-agenda.pdf</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Are you interested in the City of Hopkins' positions on legislative issues such as property taxes, housing, and transportation? The City has compiled its <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/council/pdf/2009-legislative-agenda.pdf">2009 Legislative Issues &amp; Concerns</a> and shared it with your state and federal elected representatives.]]></description>
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      <title>Buy A Brick</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 6 Jan 2009 17:34:11 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2009/buy-a-brick.php</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The “Buy A Brick” program gives you an opportunity to be a special part of Hopkins history. Individuals, families, groups, businesses, and organizations can purchase bricks with their names imprinted that will be placed in the Clock Tower Plaza at the southwest corner of 9th and Mainstreet. <a href="http://www.hopkinsmn.com/news/2009/buy-a-brick.php">More...</a>]]></description>
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