City of Hopkins - Government

06/11/2026

Tonight’s Sunset Series has been moved to the Hopkins Center for the Arts!

Due to the potential of inclement weather, tonight's Sunset Series concert featuring Salsa del Soul will be held indoors at Hopkins Center for the Arts.

The concert begins at 7pm and remains free and open to all.

See you tonight!

06/10/2026

Some good news on the sustainability front!

Hopkins' Energy Action Plan aims to cut an extra 40 percent of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions by 2028 compared to business as usual, saving the community $1.9 million on energy costs in the process.

The City's 2025 year-end numbers on Hopkins' Energy Action Plan goals exceeded all three of its implementation targets for 2025:

· Electricity savings reached nearly 8 million kWh (143 percent of the implementation target and the equivalent of powering 856 Minnesota homes for a year).

· Energy efficiency participation came in at 1,059 residents and businesses (118 percent of the implementation target).

· Avoided emissions hit 2,211 metric tons of CO2e (133 percent of target) compared to the Plan's total goal of 2,008-7,015 metric tons of CO2e, the City has exceeded it's minimum impact goal well before 2028!

The City of Hopkins has a strong foundation for the longer-term 2028 goals to become a more climate-resilient community.

Ready to save on your energy bills? Conduct an energy audit and apply for rebates from the Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund to accelerate the transition to cleaner and more efficient energy: https://www.hopkinsmn.com/1149/Hopkins-Climate-Solutions-Fund .

06/09/2026

Heads up: An air quality alert has been issued for Tuesday, June 9, for the Twin Cities.

An air quality alert has been issued due to ozone for Tuesday, June 9, for the Twin Cities and central Minnesota. Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Learn more about this alert here: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/air-quality-alert-issued-due-to-ozone-for-for-tuesday-june-9-for-the-twin-cities-and-central

06/04/2026

The Sunset Series is back next Thursday, June 11, with Salsa del Soul!

The Sunset Series is a free music series on Thursday evenings in Downtown Park, sponsored by the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

View the full lineup on the Hopkins Center for the Arts website at http://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/263/The-Sunset-Series-Outdoor-Concerts .

06/03/2026

Shady Oak Beach will open for the season this Saturday, June 6!

Beachgoers can enjoy 76 feet of sandy beach shoreline and clear spring-fed waters, as well as great amenities including multi-age playground area, lifeguards, swimming, high dive, concessions, changing area, rentals for canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddle board, sand volleyball and free parking.

Beach hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 4).
Renew or purchase your 2026 Shady Oak Beach season pass and enjoy unlimited entry to the beach at great rates. Purchase or renew online at minnetonkamn.gov/register or at the beach during business hours. Existing cards will be reactivated.

For rates and complete beach details, visit minnetonkamn.gov/beach or call 952-939-8203.

06/02/2026

The Hopkins City Council meets tonight, June 2, at 6:30 p.m. for a Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting followed by a regular meeting at 6:35 p.m. Visit https://www.hopkinsmn.com/AgendaCenter to view the agenda and reports.

Members of the public can attend the meeting in person, watch by webstream at https://www.hopkinsmn.com/349/Watch-Meetings-Live-On-Demand or watch on local cable channel 16. Recordings are available to watch following the end of the council meeting.

Find more information about the Hopkins City Council at https://www.hopkinsmn.com/343/City-Council

06/02/2026

Starting Wednesday, June 3, the 12th Avenue N detour route will be shifting slightly one block north from Mainstreet to 1st Street N. (see detour map).

For other project related updates, project summary, and project contacts, please visit the project’s website at www.HopkinsAvenuesProject.com

05/29/2026

Heads up: An air quality alert has been issued for Friday, May 29, for the Twin Cities.

An air quality alert has been issued due to ozone for Friday, May 29, for the Twin Cities. Air quality is expected to reach the orange AQI category in east central and central Minnesota, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. You can find more information about this alert here: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/air-quality-alert-issued-due-to-ozone-for-friday-may-29-for-the-twin-cities

05/28/2026

The City of Hopkins is thrilled to announce we will be hosting a Minnesota GreenCorps member starting in September, and the application for Minnesota GreenCorps members is open now until June 16!

We are looking for a member who is excited to further green transportation, and electrification and energy efficiency measures in the Hopkins community.

There are up to 58 positions statewide and the service term is September 2026 through August 2027. Learn more by visiting the link Minnesota GreenCorps bio!