Sunday, November 1, 2026

Hopkins Small Town Spooktacular a Success

Numerous volunteers came together to help make the first annual Small Town Spooktacular a success in Hopkins.

Chris French of CF Ranch provided the hay for the hayrides. Cody Hoepker cooked the hot dogs and brought the combine and semi for kids to touch. The Hopkins Fire Department set up barricades, brought the fire truck, and was there to stand by. Kelby Hansen, Jason Hoepker, Matthew Beck, Macey Brashears, and Maddie Vore of the Fire Department were present.

Preston Hansen set up trailers, arranged tractors, and made sure there were fire rings for the bonfire. Jason Berg donated the wood for the bonfire. Bo Hansen lined up help throughout the night. Conner and Zoey Pearson did face painting.

Kane and Bobbi Oberhauser and Ashlie Marriott hosted trunk-or-treats. Angie Titus brought the school bus and the slide. John Linninger and Kyle Brittain brought their race cars. David Smyser and Karie and Dexter Partridge hosted a trunk-or-treat. Lucas Hansen brought his RZR and hosted a trunk-or-treat. Corey and Libby Cross brought a road grader and hosted a Frankenstein-themed trunk-or-treat. Chris and Lisa Crater hosted a trunk-or-treat. Vickie Riley provided a candy station. Jessie and Kayl Hansen hosted a trunk-or-treat. Emily and Justin Smith hosted a trunk-or-treat. Dustin Law brought the ambulance and gave out candy. Matt Wray brought a tractor for the touch-a-truck and the hay ride. Tim Hoepker brought the mini-excavator for touch-a-truck. 

Many other people worked behind the scenes, including Makayla and Adam Crater, Barb Roush, Deana Poynter, Keith Irwin, Kelsi Irwin, Jasmine Thompson, and Darla Thompson. 

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