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Community Image Award Deadline is Today

Do you know someone in Hopkins who has made significant improvements to their property in the past year? The City is seeking nominations for the 2025 Community Image Awards. The City of Hopkins' Community Image Awards honor property owners and business owners whose pride shines through their property. Property improvements include landscaping, accessibility improvements, lighting, signs or exterior improvements. Learn more about the program and submit a nomination. 


Hopkins Digital Access Input Session is August 26

The Hopkins Digital Access Initiative is holding an input session on Tuesday, August 26, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, to gather information on what digital support and resources would be most helpful in Hopkins. Learn more about the Hopkins Digital Access Initiative. 


Utility Billing Update

The August 2025 Utility Bills were sent out the week of August 11. The City is waiving all late payment penalties related to this delay. Additionally, for residents who have signed-up for auto-pay payments, your payments have been received, even though they were not reflected on the current statement. Only the current month’s charges will be applied. 


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

  • August 25, 6:30 p.m. - Park Board Meeting
  • August 26, 6:30 p.m. - Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
  • September 2, 6:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting 

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