October is National Fire Prevention Month- a time when public service departments across the country spread the word about fire safety. In Minnesota, unattended cooking was the leading cause of structure fires in 2019 and nearly half of all fires nationwide start in the kitchen.

New Hope City Council has moved to formally approve allocations for funds received for eligible COVID-19 pandemic expenses form the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

New Hope Mayor Kathi Hemken provides a weekly update on city happenings.

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.

Absentee ballots are arriving in the mail for those who have already requested one. Due to the expected record-breaking number of people voting by mail, we encourage all voters to return their ballot as soon as they’ve completed it. This ensures your ballot arrives on time and gets counted.

Tomorrow, Oct. 13, is your last chance to pre-register for the 2020 general election. If you don't register by then, you'll need to do so when you vote.

The deadline to complete the 2020 Census has been extended until Oct. 31. Those who haven’t already completed the census should be counted today.

The Hennepin Recycling Group, which includes the city of New Hope, is holding a drop-off event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10.

New Hope’s Parks and Recreation Department was recognized by the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) at the Sept. 28 City Council meeting.

Want to do your research before completing your absentee ballot or heading to the polls on Nov. 3? Sample ballots are available at mnvotes.org.

New Hope’s 2020 RAVE! Award winners were announced and recognized by the New Hope City Council on Sept. 28.

New Hope City Council approved a three-year contract with Brycer, LLC at its Sept. 28 meeting for services pertaining to required monitoring and inspection of reduced pressure zone devices (RPZs) within the city.

Homeowners may qualify for help to detect and remove lead paint hazards.

At its Sept. 21 work session, New Hope City Council accepted the 2020 Performance Measurement Report and SMART Goals document.

It’s National Voter Registration Day- make sure you are registered to vote! It’s quick and easy to check your registration status and register online at mnvotes.org.

Hennepin County residents who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 may qualify for help covering rent, mortgage payments and utilities.

Minnesota Department of Health officials will be going door-to-door in New Hope conducting a voluntary COVID-19 public health survey in an effort to better understand how COVID-19 has spread in Minnesota communities.

Absentee voting by mail and in-person for the General Election begins on Friday, Sept.18. Hennepin County will also start sending ballots to those who have already requested to receive one by mail.