Alcohol was a factor in at least two of the seven accidents; Sheriff Rich Stanek urges common sense and good judgement.
Discussion is intended for middle schoolers and a parent or parents, but everyone is invited to attend this family matters event.
Abraham Thaler was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and excellence in journalism and media studies.
Family's vehicle broke through the ice near the channel between Halstead Bay and Priests Bay; Infant died early Monday morning at Children's Hospital.
How cold was it? Patch Associate Regional Editor Mike Schoemer made snow with just a cup of very hot water Monday night.
With highs expected in just the single digits today, vets are reminding pet owners to take some extra precautions in caring for their animals.
OMW received a wild card bid to advance to True Team State on January 26 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
Archdiocese stresses decision to close Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School was made at the parish level and that Archbishop John Nienstedt approved Father Tim Dolan's recommendation.
From community service activities to glitzy balls, the weekend will be packed with presidential pomp. What are your plans for viewing the inauguration? Tell us in the comment section below.
Seating for the February performances at The Southern Theater in Minneapolis are onsale now, and seating for this performance are reserved.
Saturday night's accident occurred on the Browns Bay side of Spirit Island. It was the fourth vehicle to break through the ice in less than 48 hours.
An online petition has been started to appeal to the Arch Bishop, and parents are beginning plans to open a new school in the Lake Minnetonka area in time for the 2012-13 school year.
Nine-month-old Tabitha Rose Markle is in critical condition after her family's vehicle broke through the ice last night on Lake Minnetonka. First responders rescued the child from about six feet of water after she was submerged for 15-20 minutes, a
Hennepin County Rich Stanek said nine-month-old was submerged for 15-20 minutes.
Police and Hennepin County Water Patrol acted fast after a car broke through ice into Lake Minnetonka late Friday afternoon. A 9-month-old is in "extremely" critical condition, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff.
The health department’s second weekly report on the flu outbreak more than doubles the number of reported deaths in the state.
From "Come as you Are Day" to class competitions, each day during the last week of January will feature something fun for kids and the community.
Leah Pinault and Bryan Tierney chosen for going above and beyond both in and out of the classroom.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and Excelsior Fire District conducted a training exercise on Carsons Bay last night that simulated the rescue of a snowmobiler who had fallen through the ice.
Area rescue units will be in Excelsior tonight to conduct ice rescue training.
Representing Westonka were Leah Pinault, Zach Blume, Hannah Randklev, Grant Harrison, Kristen Holmberg, Timmy Levens, Rob Stokes, Elle Montgomery and Hanna Brustad.
Information provided by the Wayzata Police Department.
These tips from Hennepin County Rich Stanek just might save your life if you ever fall through the ice.
Two inches of rain fell Thursday, and by Friday morning it had frozen—creating an ideal surface for ice surfing on Lake Minnetonka.
The Sunshine Foundation is the original wish granting organization. They have granted over 36,000 dreams to children abused, physically challenged and chronically ill since 1976.
A larger student population has board members thinking about ways to accommodate 3,700 kids.
Western Communities Action Network's February breakfast includes build your own omelet, hash browns, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, milk, juice, coffee and dessert.
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Wayzata Mayor Ken Willcox talks long-range plans, lakefront enhancement, economic development and more in his preview for the year ahead.
The White Hawks will continue their tough schedule when they travel to Hutchinson on Thursday, Jan. 17 to take on the state-ranked Tigers, as well as the nationally ranked St. Michael-Albertville Knights.
OMW turned in five first place finishes in swim events and clinched the top-three spots in diving.
Saturday accident near Cedar Point occurred while deputies were placing thin ice signs to warn residents of precarious conditions in the area.
District 33B consists of Chanhassen, Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Minnetonka Beach, Mound, Orono, Shorewood, Spring Park and Tonka Bay.
Service is Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 at The Lafayette Club in Minnetonka Beach.
Budget shortfalls and low ridership have put a portion of Route 670 on the chopping block.
Ben, a student at Eden Prairie High School, sent in a letter explaining his thoughts on nuclear energy. Tracey in Bloomington e-mailed in this week with her thoughts on recent legislation to continue the Congressional pay freeze.
The mother of Charlotte Bacon, one of the first-grade victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, is an Orono High School graduate.
Both the Excelsior Fire District and the Long Lake Fire Department responded to Saturday fire in Tonka Bay.
Rates were higher in December, and only scattered faculty absences being blamed on flu.
The DNR recently issued a warning that when the temperature rises above freezing for six hours during a 24 hour period.