Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.
Despite opposition, the wolf hunting and trapping season will open on Nov. 3.
Chairman of Carlson business in Minnetonka discusses her personal case for voting "No."
The first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney was Oct. 3. Find out the details on the upcoming debates.
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
This week's selection includes a threat of violence against a high school, cell phone thefts and a woman who stole a car from the Marine Corps.
To participate in the program, residents can bring a mercury-containing item to a Hennepin County drop-off facility for recycling.
Visit Patch’s live blog while you’re watching Wednesday’s debate to share your thoughts on how the candidates are doing.
Plans to expedite the permitting approval process for Southwest Light Rail were announced as part of President Obama's 'We Can't Wait' program.
Mr. Johnson, a former Governor of New Mexico, is the nominee of the Libertarian Party for President of the United States in the 2012 elections.
Mr. Romney, a former Governor of Massachusetts is the nominee of the Republican Party for President of the United States in the 2012 elections.
Mr. Obama is the 44th President of the United States and is looking to get reelected in the 2012 elections.
Three public hearings will gather comments on the proposed light-rail line.
“The county continues to fund what is essential, but there is less flexibility. We can cut back only so far before services residents have come to expect can no longer be provided at the same level year after year."
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need on how and where to register to vote.
The city gives info about park restrooms, recreational fires and using the trails safely.
Branches up to 12” in diameter will be accepted from Minnetonka residents only.
Conservation groups are hoping to prevent the opening of wolf hunting and trapping seasons this fall.
More than 100 vehicles will be up for grabs at the sale.
Tim Pawlenty is scheduled to begin his new role with The Financial Services Roundtable Nov. 1.
As part of the Resilient Communities Project, University of Minnesota students and staff will conduct studies in Minnetonka on things such as stormwater management, housing options and enhancing neighborhood identities.
The event includes fire truck rides, free hot dogs and tours of the jail. See the full schedule here.
The League of Women Voters hosts an election event at 7 p.m. featuring Hennepin County District 6 Commissioner and Hennepin County Park District 4 Commissioner candidates.
The county has collected more than 2,000 pounds of medicines in the first five months of the medicine disposal drop-box program.
Local property owners will see a fractional increase in taxes, although final numbers will be approved later this year.
Where is your polling place? Check here. Need to vote absentee? Here's the info.
The budget bill was also the talk of the Capitol this week.
Minnetonka Patch and The UpTake are teaming up to bring you news from your legislators-- in their own words.
Schneider delivers a positive note for 2011.
2010 city reports also show that more than 400 people applied for only three open Minnetonka police officer positions and that nearly 700 area seniors learned defensive driving techniques.
Rep. John Benson (DFL-District 43B), a Minnetonka resident, also co-authored legislation abolishing the office of lieutenant governor.