How Safe Are The Bridges in Your Patch?

Immediately after the I-35W bridge collapse, bridge safety was listed as a high priority. Has the initial sense of urgency made a difference five years later?

U.S. Marshals Arrest Sex Offender Living in Minnetonka

Police say Vernell Grubbs, convicted of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old, had been living in Minnetonka since last spring without registering as a sex offender.

I-35W Bridge Collapse Survivor Writes Book on His Experience

Garrett Ebling, who lived in Minnetonka at the time of the incident, pens "Collapsed: A Survivor's Climb From the Wreckage of the I-35W Bridge."

Where in the Patch? Answer: Burwell House Cottage

Where in Minnetonka was this mystery photo taken?

Hennepin County's Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly

The county's unemployment rate last June was 6.7 percent. This June it was 5.7 percent.

How Did The I-35W Bridge Collapse Affect You?

In the comments, share your memories and the impact it had on you and your town.

How Redistricting Affects Ballot for Three Rivers Park District Commissioners

Communities throughout the west Metro belong to the Three Rivers Park District.

St. David's Center Expands Services for Autism, Mental Health

St. David’s Center for Child & Family Development in Minnetonka continues role as a leader in Minnesota social services.

Paulsen Answers Questions on Small Business Regulations, Auditing Fed

What do you think about Congressman Paulsen's bill to audit the U.S. Federal Reserve? Tell us your views about this and other issues in the comments box below.

Minnetonka Construction Update: What's Going on This Week?

The list includes installing a left turn lane on southbound Hopkins Crossroad at Hillside Lane and sewer work continues on McGinty Road East.

Cycling for Hope: Minnetonka Bike-a-thon to Raise Funds for China's Orphans

Rebekah Wilder co-founded Hope Station to help orphaned children overseas.

Woman Sentenced After High-Speed Chase in Minnetonka

Anna Elizabeth Nyenhuis pleaded guilty to endangering a child and second-degree DWI.

Man Charged with Felony After Reporting Order for Protection Violation

Police discovered Tracey Lee Brooks had a handgun, even though he had been convicted of a felony sex crime in North Dakota in 1993.

Minnetonka Crime Report: Miter Saw Taken and Stolen Clothing From Macy's

A list of recent crime and arrests in the city of Minnetonka.

Minnetonka Man Charged with Refusing to Submit to Alcohol Tests

Police say Peter James Trumble was stopped after leaving a Hopkins liquor store, and although he appeared to be drunk, he refused to take a breath, blood or urine test.

Minnetonka's ADOGO Pet Hotel Helps Make a Wish

A boy with epilepsy will get his wish tonight: a golden retriever, a Petco shopping spree and lifetime boarding passes at ADOGO.

Candidate Upload Form

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Dryer Fire Extinguished at Minnetonka Strip Mall

One firefighter suffered heat exhaustion.

Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge

The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge

The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge

The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? This week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge

The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? Here's our final quiz.

Meet Your Minnesota Olympians!

Meet the local athletes from Minnesota who will be competing in the 2012 Olympic Games.

Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge

The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Fall Recreation Brochure Available Online Only July 27

The online-only publishing of the fall Recreation Services brochure is an effort to save tax dollars involved in printing and bulk mailing 40,000 brochures to Hopkins and Minnetonka residents.

Olympic Fun Day Is Saturday, July 28

Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day.

VIDEO: Minnetonka's 'All Shook Up' Rocks Audiences

Minnetonka Theatre says you'll be revved up and rock right out of your blue suede shoes!

Where in the Patch? Answer: Hennepin County District Court

Where in Minnetonka was this mystery photo taken?

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Meets July 26

Are you interested in joining the initiative? Stop by at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

VIDEO: Moxy Seeks a Good Home

Moxy is an adoptable pet with Secondhand Hounds in Minnetonka.

Minnetonka Police Association Joins in Special Olympics Fundraiser July 26

Members will help serve customers at Famous Dave's, clear tables and collect donations.

Congressman Paulsen Answers Questions on Tax Code and Veteran Affairs

What do you think about Congressman Paulsen's postions on taxes other issues? Tell us in the comments section below.

Vote for the Best Grocery Store in Minnetonka!

Where do you go to pick up dinner?

Pick the Best Sushi in Minnetonka!

Nominate your favorite place for sushi in Minnetonka.

Vote for the Best Barber in Minnetonka

Who cuts hair the best in Minnetonka? Vote in our best barber Readers' Choice poll.

Pick the Best Florist in Minnetonka!

Where's the best place to buy flowers in Minnetonka?

Pick the Best Day Care in Minnetonka!

Who do you trust with your children?

Pick the Best Pharmacy in Minnetonka!

Who do you trust with your medications?

Vote for the Best Park in Minnetonka!

Patch wants to know: What's the best place in Minnetonka to spend some time outdoors?

Pick the Best Pediatrician in Minnetonka!

Where do you go when your kids are sick?