Hennepin County Men Catching Up to Women in Life Expectancy

The gap between men and women’s life expectancy is shrinking, but it may not be good news for everyone. See how Hennepin County stacks up.

"Significant, ongoing noncompliance" at DHS puts taxpayer dollars at risk for fraud, abuse

Ladies Night Out

What’s the Going Rate For A Swing Set?

Remember how you felt like a superhero the first time you jumped from your swing in mid-air? How much will it cost you to give your kids that same feeling?

EMC Customers Save 1 Billion Kilowatt Hours- Over 6.6 Million Kilowatt Hours in Minnesota

Search for Armed Long Lake Home Invaders Continues

Police are seeking the public's help in locating a red KIA Sorento with license plate 723-KVL.

Do You Want S'more Cool Summer Days on Lake Minnetonka?

People posted photos online as cabin weather (or early October) came to the lake this weekend.

Tonka Bay City Hall Moves to Four-Day Work Week on Experimental Basis

City Hall will be open four days a week for 10 hours beginning next week. The experiment is scheduled to last for three months, at which time a decision will be made whether or not to continue with a four-day week.

Plan to Tee Off at the Mound Wrestling Organization's Annual Golf Open

Registration begins at 2 p.m. with a 3 p.m. shotgun start. Cost is $50 and includes a cart, nine holes of golf, dinner and raffle.

Today: Orono Used Football Equipment Sale Begins

Families can also bring their gently used, cleaned up football equipment to the Orono High School parking lot to sell or donate.

noteboom Violin and Viola Studio in Minnetonka!

Kermit (Kerm) Stake: Historian, Steamboat Captain Dies at 87

Kermit's dedication and commitment to the Minnehaha over the years has been an integral part of her continued presence on Lake Minnetonka.

Man Becomes Meme and Outrage Over Light Rail: Pick of Our Patches

This week’s compilation includes ‘In The Way Guy,’ ideas for transforming a former theater and company sold for $312 million.

Armed Robbery Reported in Long Lake, Search for Armed Suspects Launched

Police Clips also posted that a blood trail was found near the home, although exactly who the blood belongs to remains unclear.

'I Miss Her Desperately': Mother of Newtown Victim Returns to Orono

JoAnn (Hagen) Bacon's daughter Charlotte died in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. She spoke to WCCO-TV while back in her hometown for private memorial.

Patch Editors Volunteer at the We Can Ride Barn in Minnetonka

Patch editors put down their laptops and picked up some pitchforks Friday in Minnetonka.

Excelsior Beach Re-Opens Following E Coli Closure

Nearly all water-borne illnesses are caused by organisms in untreated human and other animal waste introduced to the water directly or via rainstorm runoff.

Obama Declares MN June Storms a Disaster

The president’s action makes federal funding available for Lake Minnetonka cities and Hennepin County through FEMA.

Mark Your Calendar for James J. Hill Days in Wayzata

Give the one you love a quilt!

WNBA Superstar Maya Moore to Host Exclusive Day Camp

WNBA Superstar Maya Moore to Host Exclusive Day Camp

Suburban Kickstarters: You Can Make a Restaurant and Record Happen

The Suburban sports bar in Excelsior and The Suburbs band ask for a helping hand.

Blogs and Boards: Sidewalk Sale, Job Opening, Library News

Cottage Chicks is having a sale. A local nonprofit is hiring. Mark your calendar for some upcoming Westonka Library events.

Nonprofit Hiring Part-Time

Breast Damn Motorcycle Run

There’s A New Patch In Town: Disney’s Propwash Junction (Sponsored)

Excited for the new movie "Planes"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the town where Disney's "Planes" takes place: Propwash Junction. No wings required. Sponsored by Disney.

A Look at Parking Along Dakota Rail Regional Trail

People come from all over to use and enjoy the trail, and therein lies the problem.

Where is the Best Park in Lake Minnetonka?

Do you agree with what readers had to say?

Community Update

Results of Lake Minnetonka Nautical Archaeology Project Now Available

“We have an incredible array of different kinds of boats that sunk to the bottom of Lake Minnetonka, and that kind of history is not preserved anywhere.”

Chastity Brown Comes to Lake Minnetonka, Street Repairs, Zoomobile, Orono Carp Contest

Cities 97 comes to Lake Minnetonka today; Tonka Bay street repairs start tomorrow; Zoomobile visits Shorewood; Orono Lions Carp Contest.

Wayzata P.D. Blotter: Keyed Cars, Pot Bust and Gas Drive Offs

The following are a selection of notable incidents responded to by the Wayzata Police Department between July 18 and July 22. Not intended to be a comprehensive log of activity.

noteboom Violin and Viola Studio in Minnetonka!

Share Your Farmers Market Experiences on Patch

Consider blogging about your Farmers Market experiences on Patch.

Tips at Buying Minnetonka Lots for Sale

ORONO LIONS CARP FISHING CONTEST

Peace, grilling and acoustic music . . . Cottagestock 2013!

Are Men or Women Gaining Weight around Lake Minnetonka?

Obesity is responsible for over 300,000 deaths annually in the United States. Find out how fat Hennepin County is.

Wayzata's 19th Century 'Trappers Cabin Will be Relocated and Restored

Plans are in progress to restore the cabin and, pending final Wayzata City Council approval, relocate it permanently to Shaver Park near the historic train depot.