Hopkins' Depot Coffee House to close in April

• The Depot's shop employed local teens and was led by an elected student board of directors, including adult advisors. The city of Hopkins managed the money.

Plus: It doubled as The Freight Room, an all-ages concert venue that booked local high school talent and up-and-coming artists.

What they're saying: The Depot had been operating at a loss for years, in part due to Highway 169 and light rail construction that closed the well-trafficked regional bike trails adjacent to the shop, it said on Facebook last week.

• After the Depot facility and program manager resigned in February, it didn’t have enough revenue to fill the position.

What's next: Three Rivers Park District will continue to offer parking, portable bathrooms, water and a bike repair station outside the Depot, a spokesperson confirmed.

• Hopkins is soliciting ideas for future youth programming, according to the Facebook post.