Traffic Impacts Expected on Excelsior Boulevard Beginning April 5

Hopkins commuters should take note of traffic impacts expected on Excelsior Boulevard beginning April 5.Southwest LRT crews are beginning the reconstruction of 8th Avenue South and the Excelsior Boulevard intersection in April. To minimize traffic impacts, the reconstruction of 8th Avenue South and Excelsior Boulevard will be done in stages. It is anticipated that the reconstruction work will take approximately 8 weeks while crews complete related utility, LRT guideway, and roadway work. The tentative schedule is as follows:

•Phase 1 (April 5 to Early May): 8th Avenue South closed south of Excelsior Boulevard.

•Phase 2 (April 5 to Mid-May): Excelsior Boulevard closed to eastbound traffic between 11th Avenue South and 5th Avenue South (see detour map).

•Phase 3 (Mid-May to Early June): Excelsior Boulevard closed to westbound traffic between 5th Avenue South and 11th Avenue South.

View the Hopkins detour map here, or find more project details by visiting the Southwest LRT website here.

Community Garden Plot Registration Begins April 6

Registration for community garden plots begins at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, for Hopkins residents. Registration is on a first come, first served basis (limit two plots per household). Residents must provide proof of residency and register in-person at Hopkins City Hall, 1010 First Street S. Be prepared for the weather conditions, as social distance requirements may mean lines will extend outdoors. Non-residents may register beginning Tuesday, April 13. More information and the link to the application is available here.

Registration Open Now: 2021 Step To It Challenge

Do you have a competitive spirit? Do you want a fun and easy way to kick start a springtime exercise program? Registration for the four-week Step to it Challenge is open now! The Challenge is not just about walking; almost any activity counts, including running, cycling, dancing, manual wheelchair use and many others. Participants will also have a chance to win fun prizes! The challenge begins May 1 and runs through May 28.

As a Step to it Challenge participant, you keep an ongoing total of the steps you take during the challenge. You can use the activity conversion chart at www.steptoit.org to count steps from your activities. Record your steps online, or your step total can be called in or faxed. Best of all, it’s FREE! Sign-up information and further details are available here.

Hopkins Activity Center Open Pickleball Programs

Looking for a new hobby? Indoor pickleball courts are now open two times weekly for adults 50 years and older to enjoy recreational game time at the Activity Center.

Total capacity of 12 participants
Reservations are required to participate

Outdoor pickleball courts at Central Park hold reserved court times for adult players 50 and older.

Drop in play, no reservations needed

Specific court times, location information, making reservations, and other adult programs are available to view here.

Meetings & Events

April 6 - City Council Meeting (preliminary agenda)

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