Congressman Erik Paulsen says for the first time since World War II, Congress has cut discretionary spending for two years in a row promoting an environment where job creators can begin to expand their payrolls and get Minnesotans back to work.
The city of Minnetonka will host a lottery drawing Feb. 16 for 2012 Gray’s Bay Marina boat slip vacancies and for the waiting list.
The City Council indicated their interest in appointing Assistant City Manager Geralyn Barone as the next city manager.
As of yesterday, Hennepin County Service centers do not accept Visa.
Minnesota Republicans will vote on Feb. 7 for their presidential nominee.
Registration deadline is Jan. 10.
Issues sometimes arise when a small business grows and expands outside of the home. This may be noticed by neighbors through increases in storage, signage on the property, traffic to the home and noises from the property.
Absentee voting begins Friday, Jan. 13.
Be aware of the laws of the land in the New Year.
In addition to what you could recycle before, Allied Waste also collects plastic retail bags, foil-lined containers and plastic food containers.
Ingrid Seeland, a student at Minnetonka Middle School East, won an essay contest for describing the good uses of electronics and technology.
Hennepin County is closing the Eden Prairie center on Jan. 20.
After two issues in two years, the City Council makes it more difficult to operate an illegitimate massage parlor.
David Hakensen, of Minnetonka, has been elected to the Minnesota Historical Society's Executive Council.
The authority also approved $450,000 in additional work on the draft environmental impact statement.
Patty Acomb says former council member Amber Greves has given her an endorsement.
A special election to fill the vacant Minnetonka City Council Member, At Large Seat B, is set for Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Joe Bodell and Peggy Kvam both seek the vacant at-large seat. Filing for the position concludes on Dec. 19.
A rundown of the three pro-growth bills which passed the House this week.
Offenders who surrender to authorities in advance of the sweep will avoid being arrested at their home or workplace.
If you’d like to be involved in local government, consider applying for an opening on a city commission.
In the wake of the recent election, Patch examines local policy.
As a result of changes made by the state, both property values and property taxes will vary greatly from city to city and even within cities.
Filings for the council seat, with the term expiring December 2013, will open Dec. 7 and will remain open through Dec. 19.
Minnetonka's City Council will decide what to do about open council seat tonight.
Snow is on its way. Here's how Minnetonka deals with it.
All precincts have reported in Minnetonka School District and Minnetonka City Council races.
Peggy Kvam might not have won a seat on the Minnetonka City Council, but she's still a classy lady.
The race had a tight battle for the fourth seat.
A nationwide test will be conducted today to test emergency alert systems.
The forum is a place to discuss what's going on in the State Legislature.
Is there a right way to fund a new stadium or should the state forget the whole thing all together?
"I know this essay has been long, but I often think the public does not really get the whole story. I am telling the story as I see it and welcome your comments."
The Minnetonka City council did not reach a conclusion on Nov. 2 and plans to discuss the matter again at its meeting on Nov. 14.
Residents are encouraged to submit their own questions to Paulsen for use in future entries.
The city council will discuss options for Amber Greves' replacement on Nov. 2.
Today is Election Day. Here's what you should know.
Patch asked Minnetonka School Board candidates why they would be the best person for the job.
Patch Voters' Guide: Who will you vote for on Election Day?