Cable Television - Channel 16

Hopkins is served by Comcast Cable, 651-222-3333. The City of Hopkins controls the programming of Channel 16, the government access channel.

Meeting Broadcasts

City Council meetings and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings can be seen live on Channel 16. Meetings are also replayed on the following days and times:

  • Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
  • Thursday at 2 p.m.
  • Sunday at 1 p.m.

Community Bulletin Board

Channel 16 also serves as a community bulletin board. City meeting and event dates are publicized on this channel. Non-profit organizations can also publicize events of interest to the Hopkins community by emailing information to Ari Lenz.

Additional Channels

Educational Access Channel

In addition to the government channel, Comcast subscribers can view the educational access channel on Channel 14 (SD) and 798 (HD). Programming is produced by the six school districts in the commission’s service footprint area:

  • Eden Prairie
  • Edina
  • Hopkins
  • Minnetonka
  • Richfield
  • Wayzata

Public Access Channel

The public access channel is Channel 15 (SD) and 799 (HD). Residents of Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Richfield who wish to create their own show, have access to free training and studio time. Residents can also sponsor programing produced by a non-resident.

For more information about PEG access, visit Southwest Community Television..