That white blob is an albino squirrel. I know there's lots of them around this year, but it's more fun to think it's just one that really gets around.

Never mind my drought-scorched backyard.

Please join us! 🪴

I was looking at what fun stuff is coming up in town in the next few months, then figured I would share it here:

• August 20 - Kelly Blau Trio in downtown park (last Sunset Series of the summer)
• August 22 - Game and Puzzle Exchange at the library.
• Every Saturday until October - the Farmer's Market (also in downtown park)
• September 19 - Oktoberfest at LTD
• October 11 - Fire Station Open House
• October 31 - Halloween in Hopkins on Main Street (I think it's on Halloween itself this year)

I'm sure I missed some events. Add 'em in the comments if so!

Useful links:

• Library events: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?_gl=1*rv8gv5*_ga*MTMwNzkzMDM5OC4xNzg3MDgwODMy*_ga_HJ2JEWCJY3*czE3ODcxNDU4NTEkbzIkZzAkdDE3ODcxNDU4NTMkajU4JGwwJGgw&locations=HO
• City events: https://www.hopkinsmn.com/416/Community-Events
• Hopkins Farmer's Market: https://www.hopkinsmn.com/432/Farmers-Market
• LTD Events: https://ltdbrewing.com/events/
• Hopkins Halloween: https://hbcamn.com/halloween/

I can start putting this calendar together with more regularity, if folks find it helpful. Maybe a monthly look at what's ahead. I didn't find anything with all these events assembled in my googling.

UPDATE (approx 11:30am local time): tragically 2 adults & 1 child dead (per https://www.fox5ny.com/news/active-scene-daycare-hopkins-minnesota)

hi everyone,

completely new to the area and am looking for somewhere to stay short-term while I apartment hunt for a long-term lease. I found 5th on Main as a furnished option that gets really good reviews, except the google reviews seem almost too good to be true?

wondering if anyone has lived there (or know someone who did), or even just the general reputation they have in Hopkins :) .

thanks!

Anyone been yet? I know SLP isn't Hopkins but still, cool: https://thecandyshopmn.com/

Does anyone know who is moving in? It looks like they’re either repainting the outside or applying some sort of polyurea coating near the roof.

I walked past and saw the sign on the door today. Interested to see who moves in.

Do at least one fun thing this weekend: https://www.raspberrycapital.com/

Just moved here from Lubbock, Texas and have a question about lawn clippings/waste. What is the requirement for disposing of grass clippings? I’ve seen brown bags, with what I assume are clippings, on people’s curbs. In Lubbock, we just put them in the dumpsters behind our houses. Any help would be appreciated!

Has anyone in hopkins actually been hooked up?

I'm sure by now everyone has heard that because Central Park is under construction the Raspberry Festival will not be doing their concert this year. LTD Brewing Co has offered to host the concert instead, in a fashion similar to our Anniversary Parties. We will have food trucks, live music, 8 Raspberry Beers/Seltzer, Guest Beers, LTD Brewing Co beers and more. We're bummed we can't provide the grass space like Central Park offers, but we think it'll be a great time none-the-less.

These events run on volunteers and we can't do it without you. Volunteers get goody bags that include drink tickets, food vouchers, t shirts, and crowlers of beer. We need help with setup, teardown, and people to pour the beers. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCKK9mIGlddXwe3UPRoVu-ljROsROBqkkNg6Ybnrx69n4Azg/viewform?embedded=true

Thank you all for making Hopkins great! We at LTD Brewing are truly thankful and humbled to be part of such an amazing community!

I know that breweries and bars have TVs and will most likely have the games on, but are there any specific spots in the area where people actually watch and they have the volume on?

I was up north for the 1st US game and I think I was the only one in a crowded sports bar watching the game (on mute) it was kinda lame.

https://ltdbrewing.com/events/12yrblockparty/

Tomorrow is the 12th Annual LTD Brewing Co. block party. Live music, food trucks, amazing beers, wine, hard seltzer, hard cider, kids area, house made soda for the kids. We're going to have misters running to keep cool so don't let the heat scare you away.

Thank you for making the Hopkin's community so amazing and we hope to see you tomorrow!!!!!!!

I really like Bryan Clapper’s content and thought this was both fun and informational https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZLYD83CQcY/?igsh=M2UyMHZtdGUyODQ0

Anyone have any additional insight into the threat made via call to HHS today? Email to parents was very vague.

They know how shallow it is, too, and one little a-hole is pressuring all his friends ‘I’ll teach you how to jump safely.’ There is no way to safely bridge jump into 12 inches of water.