Hopkins
Coverage of Hopkins in the Nexus archive.
- Man charged with beating mother near death acquitted due to mental illness
A 57-year-old man from Hopkins was acquitted of first-degree assault after being found not guilty by reason of mental illness for allegedly severely injuring his mother. The court determined he did not understand his actions due to mental illness, leading to his civil commitment.
- ‘Clubhouse’ programs for people with mental illness continue to operate, for now
Corey Sauer donated $500,000 to prevent the closure of two Vail Communities clubhouses for people with mental illness. The Minnesota Department of Human Services also provided six months of bridge funding, allowing the programs to operate until sustainable funding is secured. The clubhouses offer social, employment, and support services in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Hopkins.
- Hopkins duplex fire leaves 2 pets dead, displaces residents
A fire at a duplex in Hopkins resulted in the deaths of two pets and forced multiple residents to be displaced.