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Hopkins, MN
Hopkins Weekly Update: School District Sees Budget Turnaround
Hopkins Schools approves 2027 budget with expected $2M surplus after significant cuts. Raspberry Festival returns July 15-19.
· Source: Sun Sailor
This week brings welcome financial news for Hopkins Public Schools, which is emerging from a challenging budget year with a projected surplus heading into 2027. Meanwhile, the community is preparing for one of its most beloved traditions, the 92nd annual Raspberry Festival, set to kick off next week. Emergency responders also made headlines after quickly containing a duplex fire over the holiday weekend.