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COMMUNITY CHILI COOK-OFF IS SEPTEMBER 16

Who makes the best chili in town? The cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka police, fire and recreation departments will go head-to-head in a Community Chili Cook-off to benefit the ICA Food Shelf on Saturday, September 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Faith Church in Minnetonka, 12007 Excelsior Boulevard. For $10, taste the chili of all five teams and cast a ballot for your favorite. The event will also feature live music, games, police squad and fire truck displays, and more. Donations of non-perishable food, cash or other ICA-need items are also requested. All proceeds will benefit the ICA food shelf.

FREE BRUSH PICK-UP IS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 18

The City will be picking up brush free of charge for residential garbage customers the same day as your garbage day the week of September 18. No call-in is required for the free pick-up. Learn more about brush pick-up requirements on the City website.

BULK ITEM DROP-OFF EVENT IS SEPTEMBER 29-30

Broken grill taking up space in the garage? Old microwave in the basement you need to toss? The fall bulk drop-off event for all City of Hopkins residents is Friday, September 29, from 3 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, September 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. For $20, plus taxes, you can drop off one appliance and up to three cubic yards worth of trash (the equivalent of one pick-up truck load). Additional appliances are $20, plus taxes, each. Find more information about the drop-off event.

Depot Youth Advisory Board Seeking 
New Members

The Depot Youth Advisory Board is currently recruiting for new members on the board. The Youth Advisory Board and the Depot promotes chemical-free activities and spaces for high school students in grades 9-12. Board members meet once a week on Fridays from 4 to 5 p.m. and collaborate with each other to plan a variety of events for students. Apply for the Depot Youth Advisory Board online. 
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Meetings & Events

  • City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting (preliminary agenda)

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