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Coffee in hand, Hopkins? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa at Eden Prairie Center, 8251 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
• Crafternoon at Hopkins Library
• Computer Tutor at Hopkins Library

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 8 and low of -1 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 27, low: 18.
• Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 43 and low of 25 degrees.

📸 Around Hopkins

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopkins

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★ Featured events ★

Monday December 15

• Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa
  Eden Prairie Center, 8251 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Crafternoon
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  1:00 pm
• Computer Tutor
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  3:00 pm
• Youth Game Day
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  4:00 pm
• Evening Family Storytime
  Ridgedale Library , 12601 Ridgedale Drive , Minnetonka
  6:00 pm
• HHS Winter Choir Concert
  Hopkins Senior High , Auditorium , Hopkins
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Baby Storytime
  Ridgedale Library , 12601 Ridgedale Drive , Minnetonka
  10:00 am
• Elf The Musical JR
  Stages Theatre Company , 1111 Mainstreet , Hopkins
  10:00 am
• Drop-in Tech Help
  Ridgedale Library , 12601 Ridgedale Drive , Minnetonka
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• Sensory-friendly Playtime
  Edinborough Park , 7700 York Ave. S. , Edina
  8:30 am
• Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
  Tonkadale Greenhouse , 3739 Tonkawood Rd , Minnetonka
  10:00 am
• Hanukkah Handmade Market
  Sabes Center Minneapolis
  11:00 am
• Kitchen: Kurt Johnson
  Lake Harriet Masonic Lodge , 4519 France Ave S , Minneapolis
  12:00 pm

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• AnnapurnaBlue Heath and Wellness — (952) 405-0342
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• White Castle posted a job opening for Team Member in Hopkins. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Hopkins. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkins here.

🗞 Nearby News

St. Louis Park

• St. Louis Park, Hopkins calendar Dec. 11-18 (hometownsource.com)

Minnetonka

• WEEKEND SPORTS: Mitchell Hockey & Wrestling continue, DWU sports in town, Minnesota Vikings & Timberwolves weekend games (kmit.com)
• Plymouth sets 2026 levy at 7.1% increase (hometownsource.com)
• Minnetonka police reports Nov. 30 to Dec. 6 (hometownsource.com)

Edina

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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