Your Invite to Wayzata Chamber Luncheon with U of M Football Coach Jerry Kill

Thursday luncheon is open to the public and will feature the Gophers' head football coach as guest speaker.

Minnetonka Nips Hopkins in Extra-Inning Thriller

The victory clinched a share of the Lake County Conference title for the Skippers, which it will share with Edina and Eden Prairie.

Falling Tree at U.S. Forest Service Campground in N. Minn. Kills Wayzata Man

Douglas Raymond Harris, 59, died May 16, 2013 at Birch Lake Campground near Ely, MN, according to news reports.

Minnesota Gas Prices Soaring; Where to Go Around Lake Minnetonka for Cheapest Fuel

Minimize your costs at the gas pump with this helpful guide to the lowest gas prices in the Lake Minnetonka area.

New Deephaven Woods Senior Living Facility Breaks Ground

St. Therese Catholic Church has partnered with Ebenezer Society to form St. Therese Senior Living, LLC, a joint venture that will build Deephaven Woods.

Tuesday: Join McGruff and Wayzata Police at Crime Prevention Picnic at the Depot

The 2013 Crime Prevention Picnic is free and open to the public.

Wayzata Track Wins 2013 True Team State Championship

The Trojans amassed 830 points to beat out the host school Stillwater by 23 points and Lake Conference rival Hopkins who scored 736.5 on the evening.

Graduation 2013: Details on Wayzata, Orono and Westonka Commencement Ceremonies

Each local school has established its own regulations and schedule for graduation.

Details on Wayzata High School's Class of 2013 Graduation Ceremony

Commencement is scheduled for Friday, May 31, at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis.

Details on Orono High School's Class of 2013 Graduation Ceremony

Orono High School will conduct commencement ceremonies June 6 at Pesonen Stadium.

National Weather Service Issues Tornado Watch for Lake Minnetonka Area

The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013, for Hennepin County and other counties in Minnesota.

Buying Local Just Got Easier

Harvest Moon is building relationships with local farmers and participating in the 2013 Eat Local Farm Tour

Video: A Sneak Peak at the 10,000 Lakes Concours d`Elagance on Lake Minnetonka

A sampling of the classic beauties to be on display include a 1909 Ford Model T, a 1913 Hudson, a 1924 Packard, a 1925 Bentley, a 1931 Marmon V16 (from Long Beach, Calif.), a 1937 Cord, a 1942 Chevrolet Truck and a 1954 Jaguar.

Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan?

Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.

What’s the Going Rate For a Lawn Service in the Lake Minnetonka Area?

As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.

Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce Moves into New HQ

The chamber's new building will also house operations for the Minnehaha Steamboat and Excelsior Street Car.

Orono P.D. Blotter: Motorcycle Accident, DWI and Suspicious Activity

The Orono Police Department issued 28 citations between April 28 and May 5—including six for speeding, eight for both no insurance and assorted moving violations and two for underage consumption of alcohol.

Are Medical Procedures Less Expensive in Hennepin County?

The cost of colonoscopies, MRIs, CT scans and mammograms can shift a lot from place to place.

PHOTOS: Wayzata Football Players Tackle Buckthorn

Following the buckthorn pull, the players helped fill large flower pots for planting by the residents of Boardwalk Apartments in Wayzata.

15 Lake Minnetonka College Students Excelling at St. Olaf College

Lake Minnetonka communities were well represented at St. Olaf's "Honors Day" earlier this month—which recognizes students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.60 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

WCCO: Wayzata Ranks #3 in Twin Cities for Speeding Tickets Issued Per Capita

One other city in the Lake Minnetonka-area ranked in the top 10 in WCCO-TV's review of 2011 enforcement records.

A Night at the Port: The Start of Summer on Lake Minnetonka?

Monday evening was the nicest of the year, and residents flocked to Excelsior to enjoy the weather.

Erik Paulsen: Ensure Foreign-Born, American-Educated Students Can Stay in U.S.

The congressman from Minnesota's Third District also spoke on the House floor about charter schools.

Local Scouts Plant New Generation of Trees in Wayzata

Know a boy interested in joining Wayzata's troop? E-mail scoutmaster@Troop283.net.

WATCH: Livestream Video of Same-Sex Marriage Debate, Vote at MN Senate

The Minnesota Senate takes up bill at noon Central Time on Monday, May 13, 2013. The Minnesota House approved it last week, so Senate approval sends it to the governor's desk.

Lake Minnetonka GOP State Rep. Says He Has Never 'Opposed Those Who Prefer to Have Committed Same-Sex Relationships'

Jerry Hertaus represents the Lake Minnetonka communities of Wayzata, Long Lake, Orono and Minnetrista. He voted against a bill that would effectively legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota.

Orono School District Receives Prestigious National Distinction

Only three school districts in the country were named a National District of Character, and Orono was the only one in the Midwest.

Orono 11AA Baseball Team Wins Eden Prairie Tourney

Orono beat Wayzata in the championship game, earning a spot in the state baseball tournament.

New Homes for Sale in the Lake Minnetonka Area This Week

Find homes for sale in the Lake Minnetonka area on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

Blogger Roundup: Maxi Dresses, Senior Spotlights and Mom's Day Recipes

A look at recent blogs posted on Lake Minnetonka Patch.

7 Jobs That Make the World a Better Place

Want to make a real difference in the world? Consider one of these seven "green" careers that help protect—and improve—our planet. Provided by Jobs at AOL.

Show Us Your Ink! Patch Wants to See Your Body Art and Hear the Stories Behind Them

Upload your photo with a brief description using the button below and let us see your best ink!

Lake Minnetonka State Reps Vote Against Bill Allowing Same-Sex Marriage

Do you support the votes cast Thursday by State Representatives Cindy Pugh and Jerry Hertaus? How would you like to see State Senator Dave Osmek vote when the bill reaches the Senate next week? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Seven Lake Minnetonka-Area Students Win $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

The students were selected from a pool of 15,000 finalists.

TeenLife's "Sail Away Summer" Contest

Nominate a teen in TeenLife's "Sail Away Summer" Contest to win a sailing adventure of a lifetime, provided by Sail Caribbean! Visit www.teenlife.com/fbcontest and be sure to enter by June 7th.

Smallies Take One for the Team on Mille Lacs

Stories around fishing, camping and hunting...

Bringing Community Sustainability to Life in Lake Minnetonka

From small towns to our bustling cities, new ways that businesses and the community as a whole can champion buy local initiatives and the path to sustainability continue to grow.

Agorism, the Laissez-faire Marketplace

The informal economy, agorism, the laissez-faire marketplace, is all around us.

Sudden Wealth

What would you do with an extra $10,000? How about an extra million or more?

Cottagewood General Store Now Open for the 2013 Season!

The Cottagewood General Store opened on Saturday, April 27th and we are very excited to be celebrating our 118th anniversary.