Memorable senior year continues for Mound Westonka High School's Joe Vertnik, who has already won a car and landed a lead roll in recent musical.
Patch has a complete list of Lake Minnetonka area nonprofits participating in this year's GiveMN.org’s Give to the Max Day.
Patch will make a $1 donation to AmeriCares for every tweet with the hashtag #PatchRebuilds.
The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than 1 percent of high school seniors in the United States.
Goals by Maddie Martini (2), Becky Smith and Haley Nielsen; 22 saves on 24 shots for goalie Casey Hartfiel.
Hilltop was one of only seven Minnesota schools, and one of only 269 schools nationally, to receive the award this year.
Each year, with the help of corporate sponsors and volunteers, The Sandwich Project donates 300,000 sandwiches to local homeless shelters.
There were no murders in Lake Minnetonka communities during 2011, but some cities saw upticks in larceny and property crime.
New equipment would be used in murky or deep-water recoveries, such as the 100-foot depths found in Lake Minnetonka.
Mayor and council members will make an appointment to fill the seat won by John Ericson during last week's elections.
Nestle is recalling Nesquik Chocolate Powder from store shelves for potential Salmonella contamination. Cub Foods had removed the items prior to a stop there Sunday.
Mackenzie Braden set a Section 3A record in the 500 free during weekend state meet qualifier. She is just one Westonka swimmer headed to the State Swim and Dive Meet.
The Westonka District 277 Foundation has awarded more than $100,000 in grants since 1997 to Westonka staff members seeking funds to enrich their curriculum not covered in the annual school budget.
It's big news for Empathic, which has been working to establish itself as a startup going up against some very big and entrenched competition across the country.
Veterans Day 2012 is Sunday, Nov. 11 so some businesses and government offices will be closed Monday. There will also be no mail today, and most banks will be closed, but school is in session for most kids.
Healthy Kids Living program will enhance school lunch with new, healthy recipes.
The City of Shorewood is proposing a pedestrian trail from the City of Victoria on Smithtown Road to the Lake Minnetonka LRT trail at Eureka Road.
A majority of Lake Minnetonka voters supported the Voter ID Amendment, but support for an amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman had trouble capturing majorities.
Concert will be a fundraiser for the Musicians of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, who have been locked out without salary and benefits until Dec. 31.
Erik Paulsen was re-elected to another term as U.S. Congressman on Election Day 2012.
1980s rock legends unite to raise money and awareness for Pancreatic Cancer research. Benefit concert to be held Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Bayview Event Center in Excelsio.
All are invited to join the 2012 IOCP Prayer Walks, which are being held in two locations, Wayzata City Hall and the IOCP Plymouth offices.
Knewtson Health Group has been an active community partner and supported the Excelsior Fire District in a number of community projects.
All registrants will get a chance to show their stuff on the mat. Come out and enjoy food, fun and friends and lets get ready to wrestle!
Bonfire, Santa, Our Lady of the Lake and the Pop Singers, treats and much more at next week's tree lighting ceremony.
Wayzata football team begins its post-season march toward the State Championship. First up: Eastview at the Metodome tonight starting at 4:30 p.m. Listen live on Patch!
Each year more than 9 million visitors enjoy the 27,000 acres managed by the Three Rivers Park District.
Mall of America site of custom bracelet presentation to Stephanie Walker.
While the DFL made surprising gains in the Minnesota State House and State Senate, Lake Minnetonka continued its tradition as a Republican strong hold.
Minnesota's voting goes until 8 p.m., but some polls elsewhere close two hours earlier.
Jules Adair Parent was initially charged with third-degree assault for a May 12 incident in Mound. Prosecutors have now upgraded those charges to first-degree assault resulting in great bodily harm.
A Wayzata City Council race may be decided by less than five votes; GOP candidates win or lead big in legislative races.
Blue Water Theatre Company will present Annie at the Eisenhower Community Center in Hopkins next month.
Information provided by the Deephaven Police Department.
Resumes for the Wayzata open chamber president position are being accepted until Nov. 23.
Knewtson Health Group recognized by Minnesota fire chiefs.
Families from the Westonka community are hosting exchange students from around the world this school year.
Mark Gaylord is running against Steve Finch for Mayor of Excelsior. Mr. Finch did not respond to Patch's invitation to participate in this segment.
Ken Willcox is running unopposed for Mayor of Wayzata.
Scott Zerby is running unopposed for the Mayor of Shorewood.