Holiday in Hopkins highlights small businesses [Video]

HOPKINS, Minn. — The City of Hopkins marked its 15th annual Small Business Saturday with the beloved Holiday in Hopkins event on Mainstreet.

Amy Brace, owner of Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe on Mainstreet, took charge of organizing this year’s winter festival. 

“I just wanted to really give back to them as like a thank you to and as a reminder to help support small businesses,” Brace said, embracing the chaos of event planning even in the cold.

Brace’s dedication to reviving the event stemmed from her desire to highlight Hopkins’ small business community after the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I really just wanted to bring back that special event and show people how much pride I have in Hopkins and the small businesses that we have here,” Brace explained.

The National Federation of …