Empty Bowls Fundraiser is March 2 through March 9

The 2021 Empty Bowls Fundraiser event is set for Tuesday, March 2, through Tuesday, March 9. For safety reasons, the event will not be held in-person at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, as usual. However, the needs of the community persist and the community can still come together virtually to help meet the needs of neighbors. The 2021 COVID-friendly format includes soup and art, a silent auction held online, and other community updates. More information on the Empty Bowls fundraiser can be found here.

Boards and Commissions Recruitment Happening Now

The City is now accepting applications for Boards and Commissions. The City of Hopkins has three volunteer boards or commissions to advise and assist the City Council on City policies, procedures, and operations. These commissions are comprised of volunteer residents and an appointed staff member as a liaison. Positions are open on Park Board, Charter Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission.

In addition, there will be an informational session held on Thursday, March 18 at
6 p.m. The deadline to apply is April 19. More information and the applications to apply are available here.

HREI Virtual Town Hall Forum on Community Policing
Now Available to View

Did you miss the HREI Town Hall Forum on Community Policing Today? The forum which took place earlier this February discussed Community Policing Today with City of Hopkins Police Chief Brent Johnson, City of St. Louis Park Police Chief Mike Harcey, and City of Minnetonka Police Chief Scott Boerboom. A link replaying the event is available to view here.

Sign-Up for Southwest Light Rail Updates

Sign-up for email updates regarding the Southwest LRT construction for the most recent information on construction activities in the City. Questions related to light rail construction and traffic closures in Hopkins can be directed to Community Outreach Coordinator Nkongo Cigolo at nkongo.cigolo@metrotransit.org or 612-373-3825. More information regarding construction and the link to sign-up for email updates is available here.

Outdoor Ice Rinks Closed for 2020-2021 Season

The outdoor ice rinks are now closed for the season. We look forward to having you enjoy them again next season! More information on outdoor skating rinks can be found here.

Meetings & Events

March 2 - City Council Meeting (preliminary agenda)
March 9 - City Council Work Session

Quick Links

Ask the City | City of Hopkins Website | Think Hopkins Website