Kids' Fest is February 5

Join Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services for Kids' Fest this Sunday, February 5, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Boulevard. The free event features a variety of fun winter activities including dog sled and horse-drawn trolley rides; ice carving demonstrations, ice skating and kick sledding; and music, art, crafts and entertainers. Concessions will be available for purchase. The event includes both indoor and outdoor activities, so plan to dress accordingly. For more information, visit the City of Minnetonka website. 

Lunch and Learn on Race and Our Diverse 
Community is February 16

The Hopkins Activity Center is hosting a lunch and learn on race and diversity on Thursday, February 16, from 11 a.m. to noon. Facilitator Suzanne Bengston from Race & Coffee will encourage growth and community building. Space will be created to allow community members to discuss topics on race and identity, broaden perspectives and share knowledge. Registration is required to attend. Sign-up online by Monday prior to the event to order your boxed sandwich lunch. The fee to attend is $10.

Bus Route 17 Public Engagement

On Saturday, February 4, Metro Transit will begin a public engagement process to gather input and feedback on potential changes to the Route 17 local bus route. As part of their Better Bus Stops program, Metro Transit is seeking to improve rider experience by reducing stops, improving accessibility, and providing more shelters in order to make trips better, faster, and more reliable. Route 17 enters Hopkins at its western end and has eight stops located along Blake Road, Lake Street, Van Buren Avenue and Cambridge Street. One stop on Blake Road is proposed to be removed due to low average daily boardings and the presence of two other stops within 500 feet of the stop. Find more information and a link to an online survey on the Metro Transit website. 

2022-2023 Annual Report Now Available 

Read a recap of some of the most notable happenings at the City-level last year in the 2022-2023 City of Hopkins Annual Report, now available to view on our website. 

Meetings & Events

• February 7, 6:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting (preliminary agenda)