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Alternate-side parking starts Jan. 4 in neighborhoods near Snelling and University avenues and Dale Street and Selby Avenue.

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Hopkins police officers gathered before entering the hallways of Alice Smith Elementary School in Hopkins during an active shooter training exercise on 10/26/13. The weapons carried a form of paint ball ammo. Over forty people representing Hopkins Police, Hopkins Fire, Hennepin EMS, Hennepin Sheriff's dispatch and the Hopkins School District took part in the exercise. In light of the increased shootings at schools and workplaces across the country, Hopkins Police are increasing shooter training

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