Can the Skipper Girls Hockey Team Win Their Third State Title in a Row?

Minnetonka is the top-ranked team in the state tournament, and a third state title would be unprecedented.

Need Valentine's Day Plans? Eat Out at the MHS Heart Week Benefit Dinner

The Valentine's Day dinner, catered by Spasso, raises money for families in need.

Minnetonka Theatre: Tickets On Sale For Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida

This show features an eclectic mix of ballads and pop rock songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, the same powerhouse duo behind The Lion King.

Minnetonka Cheer Team Repeats as National Champs

The Minnetonka High School varsity cheer team repeated their National Title in the Medium Varsity Non-Tumbling Division this past weekend, after being the first Minnesota team to return home with the coveted Satin Jackets in 2012.

Minnetonka Teacher Is Candidate for Teacher of the Year

Niki Danou is among the 135 teachers on a list released Thursday by Education Minnesota.

Minnetonka One-Act Play Heads to State Tourney Stage

MHS won the Minnesota State High School League 6AA One Act Play Sections with a cut of Wit by Margaret Edson.

MMW Students Selected to Honor Jazz Band

Three students were selected to be part of a 20-member jazz ensemble.

Minnetonka High School Honors Triple A Award Nominees

Seniors Taylor Fredrickson and Nathan Janssen have been named the MHS Academics, Arts and Athletics (Triple A) Award nominees.

Minnetonka High School Wins One-Act Play Contest, Advances to Section Finals

Minnetonka hits the state in the Section Finals on Feb. 2 at 12:45 p.m. All performances are free and located at Arts Center on 7 in Minnetonka.

Minnetonka High School to Perform 'Wit' at One-Act Play Contest

All performances are free and take place at St. Louis Park High School on Thursday, Jan. 24.

Hopkins Grad To Be Honored at Girls and Women in Sports Day

Toni St. Pierre successfully sued the Minnesota State High School League so that she could compete on the boys’ cross running and skiing teams.

Minnetonka Schools Foundation Hosts 'Dream Makers Dinner' to Support Schools

The event in Minneapolis on Feb. 9 includes dinner, auctions and raffles.

How Do Local Students' Suicide Rates Compare to the Rest of The Country?

For some age groups, youth in the Hopkins' school district are more at risk than a Harvard study last week reported for American youth as a whole.

Which Minnetonka Kindergarten Option Is Best for Your Child?

Patch explores the kindergarten programs at Minnetonka Schools.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Minnetonka

The free event gives local teachers and community volunteers the opportunity to showcase various Chinese traditions on Jan. 25.

VIDEO: Minnetonka Marching Band 2012 Highlights

Catch a glimpse of Minnetonka High School's marching band in this video posted on You Tube.

Minnetonka Students Chosen for State Honor Choirs

Seven high school choral students were selected to perform with the State 9-10 High School Women’s and Mixed Honor Choirs on Valentine's Day in Minneapolis.

Minnetonka School Board Elects Lisa Wagner as Leader

The School Board took care of its annual organization, as well as elected their chair on Jan. 3.

Minnetonka High School ExCEL Award Nominees Announced

Juniors Kaylee Martin and Riley Nelson have been named the Minnetonka High School Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership (ExCEL) Award nominees for 2013.

Leggings at MHS: #3 Minnetonka Patch Story of 2012

We're counting down the most popular, inspiring, interesting and tragic stories of the year.

Minnetonka Senior Rock: #4 Minnetonka Patch Story of 2012

We're counting down the most popular, inspiring, interesting and tragic stories of the year.

On Sale Now: 'The Government Inspector' at Minnetonka High School

In this nonstop comedic Russian masterpiece, the residents of a small village hear that they will be receiving a surprise visit from an undercover government inspector.

Minnetonka High School Senior Aims for Bestseller List

Student Spotlight: Clare Skalle writes with creativity and confidence.

Groveland Fourth Graders Display Holiday Spirit with Toy Collection

Miss Rossing's class was able to round up 722 toys to give to Toys for Tots.

High School Senior Raised Abroad Adjusts to Life in Minnesota

Student Spotlight: From Macedonia to Minnetonka, Becky Moore values friendship and faith.

VIDEO: Minnetonka Middle Schoolers Shop for Families in Need

Students raised more than $4,500 through fundraisers over the last few weeks and shopped for eight families who live in the Minnetonka area.

Back on the NY Times: Minnetonka Grad Writes about College

Abigail Hansen, who shared her college decision process with the country while blogging for the New York Times as a senior, returns to answer reader questions about being a freshman at the U of M.

Winter School Closing Procedures at Minnetonka Schools

What you should know about school closings at local schools.

Minnetonka Schools Host Story Hour, Kindergarten Open Houses on Tuesday

Register for Kindergarten by Feb. 5 for the following fall.

PHOTOS: Minnetonka Boys Hockey Team Takes Down Osseo, Hibbing

The Skippers beat the Orioles 5-1 on Nov. 29 and Hibbing 6-1 the next day.

Minnetonka College Student Designs Potato Chip Packaging for Contest

Brian Georgeson and his team from University of Wisconsin-Stout took second place in national packaging competition.

Minnetonka Schools Earn Spot on AP District Honor Roll

The district was one of only 11 schools from Minnesota selected for the 2012 honor.

15 Minnetonka Senior Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

Student athletes will play collegiate hockey, basketball, golf, swimming, baseball, rowing and soccer.

Disqualifications at State Cost Minnetonka Girls the State Swimming Title

What looked like a victory at state by 44.5 points ended in a fourth place finish for the Skipper swimming and diving team.

Minnetonka's Julie Friend Named WCHA Player of the Week

Friend stopped all 21 shots on goal against Lindenwood last Friday afternoon at the National Hockey in St. Cloud and also blanked her opponents on all three of their power-play opportunities to earn Third Star of the Game honors.

Minnetonka Student Leads by Example On and Off the Ice

Student Spotlight: Senior Sydney Rossman will continue her hockey career at Quinnipiac University next year.

Minnetonka High School Principal Asks For Modesty; Doesn't Ban Yoga Pants

Principal Dave Adney sent an email to parents this morning explaining that "Some of our girls have chosen to wear t-shirts with the leggings, thus exposing more leg and backside area" and asked parents to encourage modesty.

VIDEO: 144 Minnetonka Students Earn President's Volunteer Service Award

The students logged a total of 35,217 hours serving others.

Celebrate Christmas at the Warbucks Mansion: Minnetonka Theatre Presents 'Annie'

Based on the popular comic strip, the hit musical "Annie" was turned into a 1982 movie starring Carol Burnett as Miss Hannigan.

FOOTBALL REPLAY: Minnetonka Loses to Eden Prairie in State Quarterfinals

The Skippers took on the Eagles Friday night. Listen to the game replay on Minnetonka Patch.