Lake Minnetonka-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

City Of Minnetonka: Parents, Sign Up For Teen Driver Safety Class

Do you have a soon-to-be teen driver? Parents can prepare for their teen climbing behind the wheel at this free, 90-minute class designe ...

City Of Minnetonka: Get Ready For Fall Recreation Programs

See the latest announcement from the City of Minnetonka.

City Of Minnetonka: Masks Required Inside City Facilities

The Centers for Disease Control has added Hennepin County to its list of areas with substantial community transmission of the COVID-19 v ...

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Hennepin County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Lake Minnetonka residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Hennepin County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

City Of Minnetonka: Find Lost Property Through New Online Tool

Lost your bike? Your wallet? Your dog?

City Of Minnetonka: Candidate Filing Open July 27-Aug. 10

Filing for candidacy in the city's 2021 Election runs Tuesday, July 27 through Tuesday, Aug. 10. Candidates can pick up the filing packe ...

City Of Minnetonka: Just Deeds Makes Progress In Minnetonka

Since joining the Just Deeds Project in March, the City of Minnetonka has connected more than a dozen residents with volunteer attorneys ...

City Of Minnetonka: Drought Warning

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has determined that the state of Minnesota is now in a drought warning phase due to ...

Attend July 13 Mock Election In City Of Minnetonka

City elections staff will be on-hand to walk you through the ranked choice voting process and answer questions.

Unemployment Rate Improves In Lake Minnetonka Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Hennepin County is higher than the Minnesota average.

City Of Minnetonka: Attend Ranked Choice Voting July 13 Mock Election

Summer is here, and Minnetonka's ranked choice voting (RCV) education and outreach are underway. Join the city for the first of two mock ...

Hennepin County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Lake Minnetonka area compares to Minnesota for coronavirus vaccinations.

Lake Minnetonka Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Hennepin County's unemployment rate increased recently.

The Digital Divide: How Lake Minnetonka Area Compares In Internet Usage

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Federal Tax Refunds In Hennepin County: How Do Yours Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Hennepin County neighbors.

What is a Pension?

This short and sweet video explains the functions of a pension.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

Minneapolis Lawmaker Wants to Ban ‘Gay-to-Straight’ Therapy

Rep. Susan Allen says reparative or conversion therapy has been ‘discredited’ and should not be allowed for licensed practitioners.

New Bill Would Allow Sunday Liquor Sales

‘Our citizens and businesses deserve a less restrictive regulatory climate,’ Eden Prairie Rep. Jenifer Loon says. What do you think of removing the Sunday liquor sales ban?

State Representative Wants to Require 'Kill Switches' on Cell Phones

Rep. Joe Atkins said turning a stolen phone into ‘a paperweight’ would give thieves less reason to steal phones and prevent increasingly violent robberies.

2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, the IRS says.

Paulsen Touts Small BREW Act at Lucid Brewing

The bill would reduce taxes for start-up breweries.

New Minnesota Laws Take Effect Jan. 1, 2014

New laws include restricted access to some juvenile court records and home sellers being required to disclose radon gas testing.

Hennepin County Awards $1.9M to Local Youth Sports Programs

The grants help fund youth sports facilities in the county.

State Rep. Benson Decides Not To Seek Fifth Term; Applebaum Wants Seat

Rep. John Benson will be completing his fourth term in the Legislature. Jon Applebaum, a local attorney, entrepreneur and DFL activist, announced his campaign for the seat.

Minnehaha Creek Wins State Watershed District Award

Minnehaha Creek has partnered with St. Louis Park on projects including West End development and plans for the renovation of Knollwood Mall.

Rep. Paulsen Tries His Hand at Knee-Replacement Surgery

The 3rd District representative visited Plymouth-based Blue Belt Technologies on Tuesday.

Are Minnesota Tax Brackets Keeping Up With Inflation?

The state Department of Revenue announced that next year’s tax brackets will be adjusted for inflation by 1.7 percent.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Live Results: Minnetonka School Board

Residents of the Minnetonka School District will vote for three board members on Election Day.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Adler Graduate School Admin Director Backs Haugen for Wayzata School Board

Wayzata Attorney Supports Haugen for School Board

Congressman Paulsen 'Frustrated' With Washington Gridlock

Wayzata Resident Supports Haugen for School Board

Letter of Support for Wayzata School Board Candidate Dan Haugen

How Accurate are City Sales Tax Savings Estimates?

With a new law taking effect in 2014, cities across the county are reporting wide-ranging estimates for how much they spent on sales taxes in the past.