Paige Bueckers's AP Diary: getting ready for March Madness
In a piece for the AP, former Hopkins standout and current UConn star Paige Bueckers writes about her recovery from an ACL tear that has kept her out of action and watching her team compete in the NCAA Tournament from the sidelines.
The Depot in Hopkins could close despite efforts to keep it afloat
This year marks the 25th anniversary of a popular hangout for teenagers in the west metro, but its future is now up in the air.
Hopkins assistant fire chief Jim Scanlon dies in line of duty
The Hopkins and Bloomington communities are mourning the loss of their assistant fire chief and member of the police force after he died Friday morning.
Hopkins PD works to make people feel safer after concerns about crime off Blake Road
Police are working to make people feel safer in a busy area in Hopkins after a handful of incidents over the last year.
Graduating with Paw-nors: Service dogs to help people with disabilities
At a ceremony in Hopkins on Saturday, more than 30 service dogs with @helpingpawsmn graduated from training and prepared to help their new companions: people with disabilities and veterans with PTSD.
134-year-old Hopkins church holds its final service
A Hopkins church that has been around since 1888 held its final service on Sunday, as it closes doors due to a drop in parishioners since the start of the pandemic.
Hopkins man gets life in prison for distributing fentanyl that killed 11 people
A Hopkins man will spend the rest of his life in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that led to the deaths of 11 people and seriously injured four others.
Hopkins psychic pleads guilty to swindling $130K from vulnerable adults
A Hopkins psychic accused of swindling $130,000 from customers with promises to lift curses has pleaded guilty.
Hopkins house explosion: Gas leak from faulty installation likely the cause
The Hopkins Police Department says an unattached gas line was the cause of the deadly house explosion in the city that killed two people last month.
Hopkins explosion: Husband and wife pulled from home after fire, collapse reported
An explosion of unknown origins destroyed a home in Hopkins Wednesday morning, resulting in the death of the couple who lived in the home.
Husband and wife dead after Hopkins home explosion
An explosion of unknown origins destroyed a home in Hopkins Wednesday morning, resulting in the death of two residents.
Hopkins, Minnesota is a perfect day trip in the Twin Cities
Hopkins, once the raspberry capital of the world, is a bustling suburb of Minneapolis and makes for a perfect day trip right in the Twin Cities metro. Main Street in Hopkins was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, which is where you'll find a little something for everyone.
Gronkowski challenges Hopkins girls basketball team to shooting contest
Rob Gronkowski and his brothers showed up at Hopkins High School on Monday and challenged the girls basketball team to a shooting contest. Gronk hit a half-court shot but a Hopkins junior Kelly Boyle matched him, sinking her shot. The Gronkowski brothers then gave the school $15,000 to support girls athletics at the school.
Hopkins students building ‘solar suitcases’
Students at Hopkins High School are giving back while also learning about solar energy.
Gophers' Boye Mafe preps for 'dream come true' NFL draft
Following a breakout season with the Gophers, defensive end Boye Mafe is ready to breakthrough at the next level.
Hopkins launches electric scooter pilot program
Another suburban community will soon add electric scooters to city streets. The city of Hopkins announced that Bird e-scooters are set to be delivered this week. That means residents and visitors will be able to travel from Hopkins to St. Louis Park or Golden Valley without stopping.
Hopkins launches electric scooter pilot program
The city of Hopkins announced that Bird e-scooters are set to be delivered this week. That means residents and visitors will be able to travel from Hopkins to St. Louis Park or Golden Valley without stopping.
Paige Bueckers on playing Final Four in Minneapolis: 'It's surreal'
Former Hopkins star Paige Bueckers says "it's surreal" to have the chance to play in the Final Four in front of a hometown crowd, but adds her team is "laser focused" on the game.
Hopkins man convicted of distributing fentanyl that killed 11 people
A federal jury has convicted a Hopkins man accused of distributing the powerful opioid fentanyl that resulted in 11 overdose deaths of victims who bought a drug believed to be similar to Adderall.
Paige Bueckers on returning to Minnesota for Final Four: 'It's surreal'
As former Hopkins star Paige Bueckers prepares to play in the NCAA Women's Final Four in front of a hometown crowd in Minneapolis, she says her team is "laser focused" on the task at hand.