Haunted Halloween Drive-Thru Event with the
Police and Fire Departments is October 24

The Hopkins Police and Fire Departments are hosting a family-friendly “Drive-Thru” Haunted House at Hopkins Public Works on Saturday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Keep an eye on the Hopkins Police Department Facebook page for further event details.

Free Leaf and Yard Waste Pick-Up Begins October 26

Free fall leaf and yard waste bag pick-up will be on your regular garbage day October 26 through November 19. If you live in the Bellgrove, Hobby Acres, Park Ridge and Interlachen Park, leaf and yard waste will be picked-up using front-end loaders and dump trucks November 2 through 5. Find the schedule for your neighborhood's pick-up day on the City website. You do not need to schedule this pick-up. Information about pick-up guidelines is available here.

Outdoor Halloween Concert at the Depot is October 30

The Depot’s Youth Advisory Board is hosting their annual chemical-free Halloween Night for teens on Friday, October 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Depot Coffee House. Pull out your best costume for Hip Hop Halloween Volume II, an outdoor show featuring headliner Carnage the Executioner. Masks are mandatory and all CDC guidelines will be enforced. View a flyer for the event here.

Vote by Mail in the General Election

The City of Hopkins election team wants to ensure that every eligible Hopkins resident can cast their ballot safely and securely. Vote early by mail to avoid crowds and keep yourself and those around you safe and healthy. There’s still time to request a ballot to be mailed to your home. Ballots can be requested on the Secretary of State website.

Once you receive your ballot:

1. Read the instructions that come with your ballot carefully.
2. Your signature envelope might have a box for a witness to complete and sign. Due to COVID-19, there is no witness requirement for registered voters for the November 3, 2020 State General Election. Non-registered voters will still need a witness to indicate their proof of residence.
3. Mail the ballot and forms back immediately after you finish. Your returned ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day (November 3, 2020) and received by your county within the next seven calendar days (November 10). You may also drop-off your ballot envelope in person at Hopkins City Hall during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Find more information about early voting here.

Meetings & Events

• October 20 - City Council Meeting (preliminary agenda)

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