Special City Drop-Off Event on June 2

No garbage, household hazardous waste or electronics will be accepted. Here's what the city will take.

Patch Asks: Party Buses for High School Students?

Would you allow your students to go on a party bus to a school function?

PHOTOS: Minnetonka Ice Arena Presents 'Dancing on Ice'

Audiences were delighted by the 38th Annual Silver Skates Ice Revue.

Minnetonka Students Are Stuck On Duct Tape

Duct tape isn't just for home repairs, say members of the Duct Tape Club.

Get Ready for Minnetonka Summer Festival June 23

Registrations are being accepted now for several athletic events in conjunction with Minnetonka's Summer Festival.

Want To Get Outside With Your Family?

The city of Minnetonka offers opportunities for kids and adults to get out and enjoy nature together.

Asst. High School Principal Offered New Job

Adam Ehrmantruaut was selected as the new principal at Tartan High School.

It's Decision Day For Minnetonka High School Seniors

Seniors celebrated their plans for after high school and looked back on memories during Decision Day.

UPDATE: Watch for Severe Weather Beginning Tuesday Afternoon

Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are possible Tuesday afternoon and night. A tornado cannot be ruled out, according to the NWS.

Teachers Honored with Students' Winning Essays

Jacob Stork and Abby Jacques won a Barnes & Noble essay contest about their favorite teachers. If you wrote an essay about a favorite teacher, who would you write about?

70 Dangerous Items Taken From People at Suburban Courts

The prohibited items were taken during the first week of weapons screening at Brookdale, Southdale and Ridgedale courts.

Students Place High at State Chess Tourney, Although Shorthanded

MMW's Leo Segal, Justyn Fine and Jake Siefker won fifth place at the state chess tournament. All qualified to play at the national tournament.

Patch Announces: National Merit Scholarship Winners

Top awards for Maria Filsinger, Jeremy Nelson, Alexander Van Dyke and Ariel O'Neill.

Minnetonka Schools Host 'Arts Twist' May 12-24

The schools wrap up the year with a two-week celebration of the arts!

MHS's Sarah Mirman Wins Young Entrepreneur Award

Five Minnesota students won $1,000 scholarships and may qualify for even bigger tuition assistance.

Alert: Overnight Lane Closures May 1-3 on Hwy. 169

A single lane of both northbound and southbound Hwy. 169 will be closed to allow for painting of the Bren Road bridge.

LIVE VIDEO: Vikings Stadium, Tax Bill and Bonding

Today was slated to be the last day of the Minnesota legislative session. With bills still unresolved, will it be?

Sen. Bonoff: Strategic Compromise Is Needed Now

State Sen. Terri Bonoff lays out a deal for a bonding bill, tax bill and Vikings Stadium.

Pick Your Favorite Nail Salon in Minnetonka!

Minnetonka Patch wants to know: Where do you go to get your nails done?

Music, Theater in the Park Debut in June

The annual Music in the Park series takes place summer Tuesday evenings from 7–8:30 p.m. at the Minnetonka Civic Center Campus.

Rep. Stensrud: Lots To Do Before Session Ends

"Our self-imposed date to adjourn is April 30, but it remains to be seen exactly when the session will end."

Manners Matter in Minnetonka

Groveland Elementary second graders show off their etiquette skills at annual tea party.

Shady Oak Beach Play Area Opens May 1

The Shady Oak Beach Community Play Area will be open this year from May 1–Oct. 31. Shady Oak Beach will be open from June 8–Aug. 26.

Visit the Native Plant Market and Eco Fun Fest June 7

Minnetonka plans a fun day focused on plants. Free native plants are given to the first 150 visitors.

Sign Up Today for Minnetonka Eco Walks & Talks

The city of Minnetonka offers outdoor-themed workshops this spring.

Minnetonka Reads: 'The Red Umbrella'

Minnetonka families are invited to join in summer reading fun with “The Red Umbrella” by Christina Diaz Gonzalez.

Three Rivers Park District Reports Security Breach

Usernames and passwords hacked, but credit card info not compromised.

Tonkadale Greenhouses: Best Garden Center in Minnetonka

Minnetonka Patch readers chose Tonkadale Greenhouses as the best place to go for gardening supplies.

Riders Stay Active in Adult Bike Club

The group, focused on fitness and friendship, is approaching 70 members.

Friends React to Unexpected Loss of Andrew Dudley

Social media was filled with memorials to 18-year-old Andrew Dudley following Wednesday’s fatal crash.

Five of Seven Hennepin County Commissioners Will Be on the Ballot

The 6th district, which includes Minnetonka, is currently represented by Jan Callison.

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Two Minnetonka Students Up For 'Kid of the Year'

Madeline Bloom and Jeremy Nelson, both of whom attend Minnetonka High School, have been named as two of the five finalists in the No Name Original Kid of the Year contest.

The Marsh Raises Money For ICA Food Shelf

ICA depends on community partners to raise money and collect food.

Want To Be An Election Judge?

Learn about the requirements and duties of election judges by attending an information session May 22 or 23.

Visions for Vacancies: Former Bakers Square

What should go in this unused Minnetonka space?

John Gunyou Declares Candidacy for Three Rivers Park Commissioner

Retiring as Minnetonka’s city manger, Gunyou looks for a spot on the Three Rivers Park District Board.

Minnetonka Band Teacher Honored as Summer Scholar

Mary Beth Huttlin will participate in a 4-week program in Germany.

Man Charged with Burglarizing Minnetonka Businesses

Police say Justin Grant Evans, already a suspect in a series of west metro burglaries, broke into Minnetonka businesses and stole tools and computer equipment last month.

Erin Adams Announces Resignation From Minnetonka School Board

The Board invites community members and employees to a public reception on Thursday, April 26 from 4–5:30 p.m.