New Hope Mayor Kathi Hemken provides an update on city projects, events and happenings.

The New Hope Police Department is collecting winter coat donations through Nov. 15.

Saturday, Oct. 23 is National Drug Take Back Day, a national event dedicated to drug abuse prevention. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has partnered with New Hope Hy-Vee to provide a convenient outdoor site where people can drop off unwanted and unused medications for free.

Based on data received by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), New Hope has lifted all watering restrictions.

There's still plenty of time to submit an entry in the annual contest, which ends on Friday.

New Hope City Day returns after a three-year hiatus on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9, 2021. This year’s theme, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” works to educate everyone about the different sounds that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make.

The latest issue of In the Pipeline is available online.

The Hennepin Recycling Group is hosting a drop-off event Saturday, Oct. 9, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance Facility.

Get ready for a spooky (not scary) Halloween event that is sure to be a blast!

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 19-25. Review the Car Seat Checkup (below) from SafeKids.org to help determine if you have the right passenger safety seat for your child and if it is installed correctly.

Youth ages 2-6 with an adult are invited to a free bi-lingual storytime in the park on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. at the New Hope Performance Center.

The application process begins Sept. 20 for businesses experiencing financial hardship to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Hope Parks and Recreation has received an Award of Excellence from the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) for its 2020 Virtual Bike Rodeo in the organization’s “Programming and Events” category.

Similarly to past years, City Day is being held in collaboration with the West Metro Fire-Rescue District (WMFRD) Open House and West Metro Fire Auxiliary waffle breakfast fundraiser.

The public is invited to a Tri-city Community Engagement Forum hosted by the police chiefs of New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. in Crystal.

The New Hope City Council approved the 2022 New Hope preliminary budget and maximum tax levy at its meeting on Sept. 13 and they were certified to the Hennepin County auditor.

The New Hope Police Department has received several reports from community members who have been contacted by scammers posing as Social Security government employees. Often times they use threats and demand immediate payment to avoid being arrested or additional legal action being taken. Don’t be fooled – these are just attempts to intimidate you into providing payment or personal information.

New Hope’s 2021 RAVE! Award winners were announced and recognized by the New Hope City Council at its Aug. 23 meeting.

Pregnant and parenting families with children from birth to 8 years of age now have a new tool to connect to services in the community that support healthy child development and family well-being.

Every day without rain puts the State of Minnesota further into a drought, and every time residents use water unnecessarily it pushes the City of New Hope closer to imposing more water use restrictions.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) monitors and provides data about a number of natural resources including water. Real-time water data is collected at more than 13,500 stations nationwide and provides a detailed look at streamflow, groundwater, water quality, water use and availability – all critical for the effective management of water resources.

To help homeowners increase energy savings and comfort throughout the year, Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy offer Home Energy Squad.

Along with other cities that get their water supply from the Mississippi River, the City of New Hope is following the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Drought Action Plan, which entered the Drought Warning Phase in mid-July.

The August issue of In the Pipeline is arriving in city utility bills and available online.

New Hope’s In Focus Photo Contest is back! The annual competition gives community members an opportunity to showcase their photography skills while exploring what makes New Hope a great community to live, work and play.

The New Hope Planning Commission and West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors are currently accepting applications to fill vacancies.

The Twin Cities have recently been under a number of air quality alerts due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Make sure to take appropriate precautions when the air quality is unhealthy

New Hope’s recently appointed police chief, Chief Tim Hoyt took the oath of office Monday night at the New Hope City Council Meeting. Newly promoted Sergeant Mike TenEyck and Sergeant Chris Cazin also took the oath. The ceremony was previously delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Effective tomorrow, July 21, the City of New Hope is implementing even-odd water sprinkling restrictions until further notice.

The weather is warmer, children are out of school for the summer and trips to the playground are more frequent. When visiting New Hope’s playgrounds this summer, have fun, but remain safe too!

New Hope’s Scattered Site Housing Program has expanded, with the approval of two new purchase and redevelopment agreements by the New Hope Economic Development Authority (EDA).

COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance is available to Minnesotans struggling to pay their rent and utility bills because of the pandemic.

The project includes crack repair, seal coat and fog seal of several areas across the city.

Although the City of New Hope is not currently under watering restrictions, residents are encouraged to water wisely to help alleviate stress on the City’s water supply source.

CenterPoint Energy has awarded the City of New Hope with a 2021 Community Safety Grant. The grant was accepted by New Hope City Council at its June 28 meeting.

New Hope residents are encouraged to complete the survey which asks about core municipal service including public safety, utilities and infrastructure, parks and recreation, communications and code enforcement.

Hennepin County offers funding assistance to fix lead paint hazards.

The New Hope Police Department encourages the community to use the location when conducting transactions for online sales, child custody exchanges or when conducting any transaction with someone you may not know or feel comfortable meeting at a private location.

New Hope’s annual water consumer confidence report for 2020 is now available.

The market features a number of veteran vendors, along with several newcomers for 2021.

New Hope Police Chief Tim Hoyt recently sat down with CCX Media’s Dave Kiser to kick of Chat with the Chief - an in-depth conversation about the department’s community policing and community engagement efforts.

Wednesday was a pristine evening for a ribbon cutting event at the New Hope Aquatic Park. Local legislators, government officials and project team members joined New Hope City Council, staff and commission members for the celebration of the city’s new facility.

The New Hope City Council formally accepted the 2020 Financial Audit Report at its meeting of May 24.

Join your neighbors for Food Truck Fridays this summer from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Hope City Hall! The fun runs through Sept. 3.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched an emergency broadband benefit to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hennepin Recycling Group has launched a mobile app, Brooklyn Park HRG Recycling, to make it even easier for residents to stay connected about recycling collection programs.

At its April 26 meeting, the New Hope City Council passed a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a charter school at 4741 Zealand Ave N.

At its meeting of April 26, New Hope City Council adopted a resolution implementing the state performance measures and corresponding New Hope City Services Survey for 2021.

The site is open for the season and ready to accept lawn and garden waste.

Many residents wonder why New Hope's tax capacity rate is higher when compared to neighboring communities. There's more to the number. Here's an explanation of how it works.

Licensed haulers are required to offer the service to customers beginning Jan. 1, 2022.

The Minnesota Department of Health recently launched the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector. The tool connects Minnesotans who want to receive the vaccine with details about when, where and how to receive one.

The New Hope Police Department is increasing community engagement efforts with a new app, helping residents connect with the police department, view alerts and submit anonymous tips from their mobile device or computer.

New Hope City Council approved a resolution adopting the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan and placing it into effect at its meeting on Sept. 12.