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Hopkins, Minnesota is located in Hennepin County. Zip codes in Hopkins, MN include 55343, 55305, and 55345. The median home price in Hopkins is $169,900 which is roughly $139/per square foot. More Hopkins information.

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3 hrs ago | Patch.com

How Should Hopkins Spend Its $290K in Extra State Money?

Changes to the formula that the state uses for local government aid money and increased funding for the program mean Hopkins will go from zero local government aid in 2013 to $289,907 in 2014, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

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3 hrs ago | Patch.com

Raspberry Festival Senior Kings, Queens Reunite at Hopkins Activity Center

Hopkins was full of royalty May 11. Former Raspberry Festival senior kings got together for a Kings Breakfast, and former senior queens gathered for a Queens Tea.

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3 hrs ago | Patch.com

Hopkins to Massage Parlor: Turn in Your License or We'll Take it Away

Wonderland Asian Massage will almost certainly be closing up shop in Hopkins -but the circumstances under which the business will leave aren't exactly clear.

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Mon May 20, 2013

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How Should Twin Cities Suburbs Respond to Increasing Poverty?

If the stressed food banks and increasing demand for social services weren't enough proof, Twin Cities residents now have further evidence that poverty is part of the suburban landscape.

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Sun May 19, 2013

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Hopkins Considers Revoking Two More Massage Licenses

Hopkins officials want to revoke two more massage licenses because of alleged business violations, according to the packet for Tuesday's City Council meeting.

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Fri May 17, 2013

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What's the Going Rate For Lawn Service in Hopkins?

This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover-just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below-we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too.

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Thu May 16, 2013

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SLP Native, Hopkins Grad Helps Johnnies Relay Team Win MIAC Title

A St. Louis Park native and Hopkins grad helped the Saint John's 4x800-meter relay team place first at the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, according to a university news release .

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Tue May 14, 2013

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Hennepin County seeks community insight during preparation for north Minneapolis human services 'hub'

Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department will host a series of community conversations about a proposal to create a more convenient location for north Minneapolis residents to access services including medical, emergency, child care and food assistance, child support and homeless services.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Patch.com

Golden Valley Police Arrests: Speeding, Improper License Use and More

The following people were arrested by Golden Valley police between April 29 and May 5. : a€¢ A 25-year-old Chaska man was arrested April 29 in Golden Valley for speeding, improper lane use and a DWI.

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Sun May 12, 2013

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MAP: Hopkins Helps Minnesota to 3rd Place Voter Turnout Rates

Hopkins had a high voter turnout in the 2012 election for a state that is itself already well above the national average.

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Sat May 11, 2013

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Blogger Roundup: Senior Spotlight, Mother's Day Recipes and Mainstreet Days

Each week, Minnetonka community members turn to Patch's Local Voices section to share information, insight and opinions about what matters to them.

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Fri May 10, 2013

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Main Street Craft Fair Needs Vendors

The Hopkins Area Jaycees are proud to announce the Annual Mainstreet Days Arts and Crafts Fair, which will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18 in downtown Hopkins.

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Thu May 09, 2013

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Gay marriage clears Minnesota House; Senate set to vote Monday

Rep. Karen Clark, DFL- Minneapolis, left, and her partner Jacquelyn Zita wave to supporters as they leave the House chambers at the state Capitol on Thursday, May 9, 2013, after winning the House floor vote on a bill allowing same-sex couples to marry.

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Patch.com

Simon: Don't Remove Marriage from State Law

Unlike so many other same-sex marriage supporters, Hopkins and St. Louis Park Rep.

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7 Jobs that Make the World a Better Place

The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com By Debra Auerbach for CareerBuilder Have you ever had an itch to quit your job and instead do work that makes a real difference in the world? In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we've compiled a list of seven jobs that help people live a better life - from the buildings they work and live in, to the ... (more)

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Wed May 08, 2013

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Hopkins Fights Back Against Southwest LRT Maintenance Facility

Hopkins leaders are mounting an effort to keep out the Southwest Light Rail Transit operation and maintenance facility that will service trains along the corridor.

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Police: Burglar Broke Into Home of Woman Who'd Dated Same Man as Her

A Long Lake woman is accused of breaking into a Hopkins home and destroying pictures of a woman who had dated the same man as her, according to court documents released Tuesday.

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Tue May 07, 2013

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Eisenhower Student Makes Half-Court Buzzer Beater

Move over Blake Hoffarber . Hopkins has a new buzzer beater in town. An E isenhower Elementary School sixth grader Dlayla Chakolis sank a half-court shot Sunday during the state AAU qualifying tournament at Bloomington Jefferson High School, the Pioneer Press reported .

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Simon Helps Gay Marriage Bill Through Committee

Hopkins and St. Louis Park Rep. Steve Simon was among the legislators who helped a same-sex marriage bill cleared the House Ways and Means Committee on Monday night.

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Fri May 03, 2013

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Four Hopkins Sites Shortlisted for Southwest LRT Maintenance Facility

Hopkins accounts for nearly half the sites on a short list of possible locations for a Southwest Light Rail Transit operation and maintenance facility that will service trains along the corridor, according to a list the Metropolitan Council released to Patch on Thursday.

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