Natalie Cierzan

Council split over unique proposal from Excelsior Saunas

After many conversations this past year, the Hopkins City Council has approved the first reading of its new ordinance amending city code to factor in cannabis and hemp businesses.

Almost 4,500 luminaries. Twenty-four participating blocks. More than 360+ participating homes. The Avenues of Hopkins are lit with luminaries.

Eisenhower Elementary parents who called for the Hopkins School District to reexamine para support and class sizes at their school in October

After a year full of parking woes for the Excelsior area and construction that has changed the area for residents and visitors, the One West Drive development that replaced the

Amid talks of local city levies increasing, the Hopkins School Board had some good news for tax payers as it approved the total 2025 levy at $68.99 million for a

“Your neighborhood cozy cocktail bar," is how Jester Concepts owner Brent Frederick described the new Parlour Bar located at 200 Water St. in Excelsior.

As one drives further into northeast Albertville, it slowly becomes clear that one cul-de-sac neighborhood off of Lydia Circle Northeast has gotten every single house to participate in a vibrant

The Hopkins Park Board has been busy in 2024 with a few big achievements throughout the year, including its first-ever garlic mustard clean-up at Shady Oak Pond.

City councils across South Lake Minnetonka varied in the levy increases they approved for 2025.