ICA Food Shelf Falls Short of World Record

Local food shelf takes a shot at a Guinness World Record.

Minnetonka's Own Squinkies Make Happy Meal Fame

A line of toys made by Blip Toys will be featured in McDonald’s Happy Meals for four weeks beginning Friday.

VIDEO: Freshmen Work On Legacy Project

The freshmen chose hunger as their project and will keep the topic through their high school careers.

New, Improved Shady Oak Road Is On The Way

Minnetonka and Hopkins have approved the plans, but Shady Oak Road businesses still await their fate.

Stores and Bars: Make Sure You're Checking IDs

The Minnetonka Police Department received a grant to conduct alcohol compliance checks.

April Events at Minnetonka Libraries

Check out this month's offerings at the local libraries.

Rep. Stensrud: Photo ID Bill Goes Onto Senate

Surveys show 70 to 80 percent of Minnesotans favor this requirement, according to Rep. Kirk Stensrud.

Laurie McKendry Announces Candidacy for State Senate

Laurie McKendry will run for the District 48 Minnesota State Senate seat, challenging Republican David Hann.

Tonight: Minnetonka City Council to Discuss Shady Oak Road

Staff has recommended the council approve the preliminary layout for the Shady Oak Road project from Excelsior Boulevard to north of Highway 7.

Paulsen Post: Working to Repeal Medicare Advisory Board

Paulsen: "IPAB is a powerful new board of 15 unelected and unaccountable bureaucrats whose task will be to save Medicare money by setting reimbursement rates for specific procedures."

Happier Attending State University Instead of Ivy League?

The New York Times publishes Abby Hansen's third blog: "Happier, Perhaps, to Attend a State University Instead of an Ivy League School."

Will Local Foodshelf Set a New World Record?

The goal is 600,000 pounds of food. From 12 a.m. to 11:59 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, donations can be brought to the Minnetonka Cub Foods.

Man Charged with Possessing Drugs After Trying to Steal Dog Collar

Dovonta Aarmon Norman is accused of possession of cocaine and heroin after police arrested him in Lakeville for stealing a $170 dog collar.

Last Chance: See '101 Dalmatians'

Groveland Elementary will perform at 1 and 7 p.m. on Saturday on the stage at Excelsior Elementary for the final showing.

Selcer Announces Candidacy for State House Seat

A former Hopkins school board member, Yvonne Selcer filed her candidacy for state representative in District 48A, challenging Republican Kirk Stensrud.

Minnetonka Family Advocates For Food Allergy Awareness

The annual Food Allergy Awareness Walk takes place Saturday, March 24 at Mall of America.

POLL: Should Immersion Teachers Take the Basic Skills Test?

A new law requires all teachers to pass a basic skills test before teaching in public schools.

Man Found Sleeping Near Minnetonka School Arrested on Drug Charges

Nicholas Bernard Janssen of St. Paul is facing felony drug charges after police say they found Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Viagra and Warfarin on him last week near Minnetonka Middle School East.

Minnewashta Students Become Wax Statues?

After research, Minnewashta fifth graders present their findings in a Revolutionary War Wax Museum.

LIVE VIDEO: House to Vote on Voter Photo ID

Tonight, the Minnesota House debates and votes on the controversial constitutional amendment.

VIDEO: Minnetonka Clerk Promotes Electronic Poll Books

Minnetonka City Clerk David Maeda says the poll books can speed up the election process and save money.

VIDEO: Minnetonka Schools Use Technology as Learning Accelerator

See how teachers and students are using tools like iPads and Smart Boards in this video by Minnetonka Schools.

Marshalls Store Opens March 29

A new department store finds its home in Minnetonka.

Woman Suspected of Shoplifting Pulls Knife on Workers

After fleeing from Macy's police arrested Annie Marie Hudson on mall property.

Minnetonka Student Grew Up on Stage

Student Spotlight: Love of theater led Katie Halloran to Minnetonka High School.

Teen Globe Trotter

Student Spotlight: Growing up abroad sparked Jessica Ibri's interest in languages and cultures.

Readers' Choice Winner: Gold Nugget Tavern and Grille

Minnetonka Patch readers voted Gold Nugget Tavern and Grille the best place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Local Cities Applaud Youth Who Care

Twenty-eight youth who have given outstanding service to others were honored at the Caring Youth Recognition ceremony.

Omnibus Bill Cuts $160 Million From Renters' Credit

Rep. Benson: "I have co-authored a bill to restore a revised Homestead Credit, which is a much better way to achieve some property tax relief."

Shop Great Harvest Friday and Help ResourceWest

The store will be donating 5 percent of all sales to the Hopkins nonprofit Friday.

Police Say Man Drove Drunk With Loaded Handgun

Michael Dennis Stanke, on parole from a conviction of Assault in the First Degree, was charged with prohibited person in possession of a firearm.

2012 Empty Bowls Raises More Than $75,000

Volunteers dished out 1,350 servings of soup and bread.

Serve Your City As An Election Judge

Want to serve your country? Be an election judge!

LIVE VIDEO (1-2:45 p.m.): Vikings Stadium Bill at Minnesota Senate

Watch live action at the state Capitol.

ICA Food Shelf Attempts Guinness World Record

Help make history! Be part of a record-breaking food drive.

Local Caring Youth To Be Honored March 15

Our local area is full of kids who are helping others.

VIDEO: Vet Receives Purple Heart, 68 Years Later

Gale L. Fuller was one of only 28 survivors of 199 aboard the U.S.S. Leopold when it was torpedoed and sank on March 9, 1944.

Need A Job For The Summer? The City Is Hiring!

City of Minnetonka departments hiring for the summer include recreation, public works and natural resources.

LIVE VIDEO: MN Senate Hears 'Right to Work' Amendment

Barb Goodwin, who represents Fridley, is on Judiciary Committee.

Pick the Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Take Minnetonka Patch's poll to determine the "Best" in town.