Registration for Step To It Challenge Begins April 1

Do you want a fun and easy way to kick start a springtime exercise program after being cooped up at home? Sign-up for the four-week Step to it Challenge from May 1–28 and get moving again after a cold winter. Over 20 communities will compete to see which one has the most active residents. Participants have a chance to win Twins Tickets for a 2024 season game. Learn more about the Step to it Challenge and register beginning April 1.

Hydrant Flushing Begins April 8

Don't be alarmed if your water is discolored: Hopkins Public Works utility crews will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the community April 8-26. Residents are cautioned against doing laundry - particularly whites - while crews are in the neighborhood.

Hydrant Flushing Schedule:

• April 8-12: Hydrants north of Excelsior Boulevard and west of Highway 169
• April 15-19: Hydrants south of Excelsior Boulevard and west of Highway 169
• April 22-26: Hydrants east of Highway 169

If water is still discolored once crews leave, residents should run the cold water until it runs clear. Find more information about hydrant flushing. 

Connections to Come from listserv@civicplus Email Beginning in April

In early 2024, Google and Yahoo implemented a new email delivery rule to primarily target senders of bulk emails. CivicPlus, the City of Hopkins website provider, falls within the scope of this rule. Due to this change and the authentication requirements that come along with this, the City will no longer be able to send Connections through the custom "City of Hopkins" email address. Beginning in April, Connections will be sent from the listserv@civicplus.com email address. If you have any questions about this change, contact Communications Manager Kelsey Baumann. 

Meetings & Events

• April 2, 6:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting 

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