National Night Out is October 6

National Night Out 2020, rescheduled to Tuesday, October 6, will be unique this year. While the feel is different, the spirit is still strong! The Hopkins Police Department is not encouraging social gatherings, and will not be hosting a large in-person kick-off event or visiting any neighborhoods this year. Instead, the police department is asking neighborhood coordinators to encourage individual families and neighbors to "do something good" for the community on October 6 and report back on social media with the hashtag #HopkinsUnited. Learn more about National Night Out 2020 and how it will be different this year on the City website here.

National Coffee with a Cop Day is October 7

National Coffee with a Cop Day, held this year on Wednesday, October 7, will have a new twist! Hopkins police will be conducting a Facebook live event in the morning to answer questions posed by the community on Facebook the week before. Stay tuned to the Hopkins Police Facebook page on October 7, as there may be some fun surprises for community members from day and night shift patrol officers!

Fire Department Open House is Cancelled

Due to COVID-19, the annual Hopkins Fire Department Open House scheduled for October 12 has been cancelled. Instead, the department will be posting fire safety information and games throughout Fire Safety Week, October 5-12, on their Facebook page and the City website here.

Did You Request a Ballot by Mail?

Did you apply for a general election ballot to be sent to you by mail? Please be patient, it will arrive soon! The first day by law that ballots could be mailed was September 18, which was the start of the early voting period. Allow time for your ballot to arrive in the mail before you decide to vote in-person.

While you can vote in-person after requesting a ballot by mail, it takes extra time for election officials to spoil your ballot then reissue a new one. This holds up the line for everyone.

If you can’t remember if you applied for a ballot to be mailed to you, visit the Secretary of State website to check the status of your ballot. Once you receive your mailed ballot, be sure to follow the instructions carefully and mail it back as soon as possible to ensure it arrives by Election Day.

You may also drop off your completed ballot at City Hall during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact a City of Hopkins election official at 952-548-6300 with questions. Find more information about voting and elections on the Secretary of State website here.

Meetings & Events

September 25 & 26 - Bulk Item Drop-Off Event
October 6 - City Council Meeting

Quick Links

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