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Community Photo Contest Begins September 8

Calling all shutterbugs! The City of Hopkins 2025 Photo Contest opens Monday, September 8, and will take submissions through Sunday, September 21. The finalists will be posted to the City's Facebook page where voting will take place Wednesday, September 24 through Wednesday, October 1. The winning photo will be featured in the City's Annual Report, City publications, and posted to the City’s website and social media accounts. More information, rules and entry form can be found on the City website. 


Studio West Art Tour is September 13 and 14

The Friends of the Hopkins Center for the Arts is excited to present Studio West Art Tour, an early autumn ramble through the art studios and creative spaces of Minneapolis’ western metropolitan communities on September 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and September 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour-goers will enjoy a self-guided exploration with the opportunity to meet and greet some great artists from Minnesota and beyond, check out their work and even drive home with an original piece of art, pottery, jewelry, textile and more. 35 artists will be participating, displaying their talent at 12 sites in Hopkins, Minnetonka, Deephaven and Wayzata.. Find more information about the Studio West Art Tour.


Business Assistance Available in Hopkins 

Hopkins is hosting Thriving Thursdays with Elevate Hennepin, a business support initiative from Hennepin County. This pop-up, in-person, office hours-style opportunity offers entrepreneurs a simple way to ask questions, learn, and identify the next step for their idea or business. Join us anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, at the Hopkins Center for the Arts to ask questions, connect, and learn. Learn more about Thriving Thursday. 


Free Home Energy Squad Audits Available for Residents 
in September

Are your energy bills too high? Schedule a Home Energy Squad visit and learn how you can make your home more energy efficient. They can even install LED lightbulbs, door and attic hatch weather-stripping, and high-efficiency water fixtures right away. Plus, we’re offering FREE visits for Hopkins residents in the month of September. Find out more and schedule your visit.


Meetings & Events

  • September 16, 6:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting

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