"This week at the Capitol, committee time was spent reviewing agency budget proposals. I find this exercise difficult as each part of the budget examined independently does not add up to a whole that is certain."
As Minnetonka residents grow older, the city deals with issues like senior housing.
Mayor Terry Schneider said the city hopes to help turn Ridgedale Center into a destination instead of just a place to buy shoes.
Sen. Terri Bonoff and Rep. John Benson will host a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Minnetonka City Hall.
"Minnesota’s health care costs increase roughly 8.5 percent each year. This increase is well above inflation and is unsustainable."
The family of Jake Beneke of Maple Grove says the company should have known shooter Andrew Engeldinger could turn violent.
'I am encouraged by Governor Dayton’s strong proposals to invest in education, create jobs and make Minnesota more economically competitive.'
Some local liquor stores have opposing views on a bill to lift the ban on Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota. Do you support Sunday liquor sales?
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?
"There are proposals in the Governor’s budget I plan to support; others that require additional scrutiny. For that reason your continuing input and advice is essential."
Bonnie Harper-Lore will serve as a citizen member until Jan. 2, 2017.
President called on voters to pressure their legislators to pass gun control measures.
Bridget Krumholz has been nominated for admission to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Hennepin County is now taking registrations for their Citizens Academy.
Money was given to Hopkins for apartments in lieu of vacant buildings; bikeway and sidewalk grants will go to Golden Valley, Minnetonka, Excelsior, St. Louis Park, Plymouth and Eden Prairie.
The services are being conducted to acknowledge people dedicated to public safety, but if time and space permit, county “civilian” couples will be married as well.
The bill aims to begin paying back the money owed to MN schools.
"There are proposals in the Governor’s budget I plan to support; others that require additional scrutiny."
Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek: “The severely mentally ill should never have access to guns. We have an epidemic of untreated mental illness in the U.S. and right here in Minnesota.”
On Tuesday, Gov. Dayton proposed a quarter cent local sales tax increase for dedicated transit funding.
State Senator Terri Bonoff gives us a glimpse into what lawmakers in Minnesota are up to.
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.
Attendees must RSVP by Feb. 1.
Budget shortfalls and low ridership have put a portion of Route 670 on the chopping block.
Legislators get busy with bills on their first week.
The rinks are expected to re-open on Sunday.
The Three Rivers Park District Commissioner will represent Carver and Scott counties, as well as a portion of Hennepin.
Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services hosts a great day for kids, complete with dog sled rides, magic shows, bingo and more. All activities are free.
County leaders were selected Tuesday during the County Board's yearly organizational meeting.
The state legislative session began on Tuesday, Jan 8 at noon. What issues should Selcer and our other local representatives focus on?
Minnetonka has about 7,000 hydrants, spaced about 500 feet apart throughout the city.
Here's what you need to know to start the year off right.
City offices will be open normal hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Minnetonka homeowners pay on the low end for property taxes compared to some cities just across the border. Patch examines why that’s the case.
Dee Long of Minnetonka was one of 10 electors in the Minnesota Electoral College who met to vote on Monday.
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Council members said it would cost too much to allow Hopkins residents to pay resident rates at the Minnetonka fitness center.
Attendees will discuss taking action to show that they want Congress to act now in extending middle-class tax relief and allow cuts for the wealthiest two percent to expire. The roundtable discussion begins at 1 p.m. at Caribou Coffee.
A construction company was given the go ahead to build the new facility in Plymouth. The facility is currently based in Golden Valley.