Virtual Hopkins Raspberry Festival Begins July 15

The 86th Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival will kick-off on Wednesday, July 15, with a Virtual Golden Raspberry Hunt and Senior Zoom Bingo. The hunt for the Golden Raspberry will be entirely online, with clues leading you on a hunt through Hopkins websites to find an embedded medallion. The Hopkins Activity Center will be hosting virtual Senior Zoom Bingo for those 50+. The deadline to register is Monday, July 13, at 9 p.m. Find more information about the virtual Raspberry Festival events here.

Summer Lawn Care Tips That Are Useful All Year

Did you know that you and your neighbors have waterfront property? Your yard and the
nearest lake, stream or wetland are connected by the nearest storm drain or ditch. That
means the actions you take on your property affect the local water bodies.

You can help reduce the amount of pollutants entering local lakes, rivers and streams (and save money at the same time) by following a few simple steps:

Water wisely – If your lawn needs water, do it in the morning when it’s cooler to avoid evaporation. Lawns typically only need one inch of water per week.
Mow three inches or higher – Mowing grass to a height of three inches or higher will encourage thicker and healthier grass.
Pick up pet waste regularly – In addition to preventing lawn burns, regular pick-up of pet waste will keep bacteria from running off into storm drains and our local waters.
Sharpen your mower blades – Sharper blades will cut grass to three inches or higher more effectively. Dull blades damage grass, which can give the grass a yellow or white tint.
Leave grass clippings on lawn – This puts the same amount of nutrients back into your grass as one application of fertilizer. If you don’t want grass clippings on your lawn, compost them. Be sure to sweep up any clippings that blow into the street so they don’t run down the storm drain.
Fertilize smartly (if you need it) – If you choose to fertilize, only do it in the fall when it’s most effective. Apply only the amount directed and be sure to choose a zero-phosphorus fertilizer.

Learn more about keeping our waters clean and safe on the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District website here.

Vote Early by Mail for 2020 Primary Election

All eligible voters in Hopkins can vote absentee — either by mail or in person— now through August 10.

View your sample ballot via the Secretary of State’s website.

Vote early by mail
Voters must fill out an application online or on paper to receive a ballot. Paper applications are available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, Lao, Oromo, Khmer and Amharic.

Voters are not required to be pre-registered to vote to apply to vote absentee. To make the process easier, voters may want to register or ensure you are registered before applying for an absentee ballot.

Ballots will be mailed to voters within one to two days of receiving the application.

For the 2020 state primary, absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before election day (August 11, 2020).

Vote early in-person
In-person absentee voting is available at Hopkins City Hall from Tuesday, August 4 to Friday, August 7 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and
Monday, August 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Voters who live anywhere in Hennepin County can also vote absentee in-person at the Hennepin County Government Center – 300 S. Sixth Street, Minneapolis – skyway level. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Learn more about absentee voting in person here.

Meetings & Events

July 14 - City Council Meeting (preliminary agenda)

Quick Links

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