Hopkins Community Corner
Coping with the U.S. Financial Crisis
No doubt about it, the current economic situation in the US Financial Crisis is scary. But there are things each of us can do to protect ourselves and keep things from...
The Power of a Single Vote - Hopkins Election Information and Polling Places
Hopkins voters, if you think you’re too busy to get out and vote on Election Day or that your vote "won’t matter anyway,"
consider that just one vote ...
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Pumpkin Patch Farms in Hopkins, MN, Minnesota Area
Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Hopkins and Hennepin County area.
When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing...
Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Hopkins, Minnesota
Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Hopkins, Minnesota!
Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Hopkins, MN area? This is where you...
EarthTalk: Electric bikes and scooters
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Are there any electric bicycles or scooters that make for a nice cheap, green-friendly commute? -- S.F.
Bicycle commuting has long been a symbol of...
EarthTalk: Does inflating car tires with nitrogen help the environment?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? -- R.M.
Whether or not it...
Weekend Activities in and around Hopkins
Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...
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EarthTalk: Non-dairy milks
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There seems to be a large selection of soy and other non-dairy milks out there today, even right in the dairy sections of major supermarkets. Why should I opt for...
Read more...Don’t let dining out in the Hopkins area do you in!
Going out to eat in Hopkins and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...
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EarthTalk: Lowering your carbon footprint
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How can I measure—and then improve—my overall “carbon footprint?” What are the major areas of one’s daily life that one measures? -- A.F.
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