🌱 Patch AM: What we know so far about the deadly Hopkins Cambridge Street shooting

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

In today's newsletter:

• What we know so far about the deadly Hopkins Cambridge Street shooting

Also on today's calendar: Affording Blake (Virtual Event) and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one volcano say to the other volcano? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: P.M. freezing drizzle; cloudy, with a high of 33 and low of 23 degrees.
• Monday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 29, low: 27.
• Tuesday: A bit of ice in the morning, with a high of 34 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman killed in Hopkins shooting, suspect arrested (fox9.com) — Hopkins police are investigating a fatal shooting on Cambridge Street after a woman was found with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene Saturday afternoon. A man is in custody and authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public. Investigators, including Hennepin County officials, have not yet released identities or details about what led up to the shooting.
   

📸 Around Hopkins

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopkins

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday January 6

• City Council Meeting
  Hopkins City Hall, 1010 1st St S, Hopkins
  6:35 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday January 6

• Crafternoon
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  1:00 pm
• Computer Tutor
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  2:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Baby Caregiver Connection Hour With Hopkins ECFE
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  9:15 am
• Family Storytime
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  10:30 am
• Live Tunes // The Falderals
  The Vine Room , 756 Mainstreet , Hopkins
  6:00 pm
• Acoustic Thursdays at Mainstreet
  Mainstreet Bar & Grill , 814 Mainstreet , Hopkins
  6:00 pm
• Matt Yetter
  Hopkins Center For the Arts , 1111 Mainstreet , Hopkins
  7:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Affording Blake (Virtual Event)
  The Blake School , 110 Blake Rd S , Hopkins
  12:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Discovering Blake's Lower School (Grades PK-5) Virtual Event
  The Blake School , 110 Blake Rd S , Hopkins
  9:00 am
• Discovering Blake's Middle School (Grades 6-8) Virtual Event
  The Blake School , 110 Blake Rd S , Hopkins
  12:00 pm

📣 Hopkins Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday January 4

• Youth Game Day
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  1:00 pm
• Artist Reception: Sacred Threads Work by Susan Bring
  Capp Center St. Paul , 1375 St. Paul Ave , St. Paul
  1:00 pm
• Letter Writing Social Hour
  Rockford Road Library , 6401 42nd Avenue North , Crystal
  2:00 pm
• Pokémon Collectible Card Club
  Saint Louis Park Library , 3240 Library Lane , St. Louis Park
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I wonder why there’s a helicopter circling our apartment complex is on Excelsior Blake and Second street North going in big circles.
  Has a spotlight on too. Wonder what’s going on (Nextdoor Excelsior/Blake)

• Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hopkins. Apply here.
• Potbelly Sandwich Shop posted a job opening for Team Member in Minnetonka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkins here.

🗞 Nearby News

Minnetonka

• Hennepin County Sheriff's Office releases statement on Ridgedale courthouse incident Dec. 29 (hometownsource.com)
• Basketball Game Preview: Chanhassen Storm vs. Minnetonka Skippers + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)

Edina

• Check out a 'bright' new spot to learn music in Hopkins (hometownsource.com)

Minneapolis

Ok Hopkins! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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