🌱 Patch AM: Traffic trouble reported at busy Minnetonka Highway 7 and Shady Oak

Spotted on the Minnetonka calendar: Live Music: Brooklyn Marie

🌱 Patch AM: Remember Minnetonka’s record-breaking six-overtime thriller at Xcel Energy Center?

And check out Shab-TOT Shalom on the Minnetonka Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Minnetonka and Hopkins communities remember educator and coach George Prieditis

Coming up: Theology on Thursdays on the Minnetonka Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Minnetonka’s Adath Jeshurun shaped this powerful exhibit on death

Spotted on the Minnetonka calendar: Minnetonka Wednesday Weekly Protest

🌱 Patch AM: Body Techs Grand Opening: Ribbon Cutting, Tours and $3,000 Giveaway and 10 more events

Happening soon: Slice of the West Metro at Minnetonka OffiCenter on the Minnetonka Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Body Techs Grand Opening: Ribbon Cutting, Tours and $3,000 Giveaway and 10 more events

And check out Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Adults with Chronic Illness on the Minnetonka Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How did a Minnetonka football game become a scene of gunfire?

Make time for Rescue Puppy Yoga on the Minnetonka Patch calendar

Minnesota's Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis

Did your school make the cut? Niche ranked the top public and private high schools in Minnesota for 2027.

Opportunity Partners Holds Art Show Featuring Works by Adults with Disabilities

More than making art for display, the program empowers individuals to express themselves, make decisions, and grow through creativity.

National Merit Semifinalists For 2027 Set To Be Announced Wednesday

More than 16,000 high school seniors nationwide will learn Wednesday if they've advanced in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

LIST: Which MN School Districts Pay Teachers The Most?

State salary data show which Minnesota school district tops the list this year, and a surprising small-town district cracks the top 10.

These Twin Cities Suburbs Have The Fastest-Growing Home Prices In 2026

One lake area suburb saw home values jump nearly $300,000 in a single year, according to new Zillow data.

Wayzata Native Retires After 26 Years In U.S. Navy

A Wayzata native has retired from the United States Navy after 26 years of military service.

Xfinity Mobile Raises the Bar and It’s Worth a Stop at Your Local Minnetonka Xfinity Store

New Plans, Premium Features, and Hands-On Experiences are Giving Minnetonka Residents More Reasons to Rethink Their Mobile Service

Work, Learn & Play: A Guide To Everyday Connectivity

Fast, reliable internet and a few smart habits can make working, learning, gaming and unwinding from home feel a whole lot easier.

Hennepin County Sheriff Addresses Federal Arrests At Ridgedale Courthouse

The sheriff’s office said it does not take part in civil immigration enforcement and cannot stop other agencies from making lawful arrests.

Minnetonka Police Clarify Ridgedale Center Presence

Police say the presence was planned and unrelated to federal immigration enforcement activity.

KFAN Legend Dan Barreiro Lists Minnetonka Home For $1.99M

Dan Barreiro and his wife built the home in 2012 on a private 1.5-acre lot in the Woolman Woods subdivision.

MN's Best Middle Schools Ranked In New Analysis

Wayzata West Middle is the best public middle school in Minnesota, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report.

PGA of America Golf Professional Brad Pluth Earns PGA Master Professional Designation

Owner/Founder of Family Golf & Performance Center and Dick’s House of Sport PGA Pro Achieves Top PGA of America Educational Distinction

Cargill To Lay Off 80 Employees In Wayzata As Part Of Restructuring

The layoffs, which include workers at the company’s Wayzata Office Center at 15407 McGinty Road West, are scheduled to begin Dec. 31.

These Are The Best Public School Districts In The Twin Cities, New Ranking Says

One of the most important considerations of Minnesota parents when choosing a place to live is the quality of the school district.

These Are The Best Public High Schools In MN, New Ranking Says

Several Minnesota schools are among the best public high schools in the country, according to a Monday report released by Niche.

Ex-Customs And Border Protection Officer From Minnesota Admits To Child Exploitation Crimes

Anthony John Crowley, 52, of Minnetonka, admitted to possessing child sexual abuse material, prosecutors said.

Wayzata Man Indicted For Threats To Kill Supreme Court Justice, Judge

Prosecutors say Robert Phillip Ivers, 72, printed a manifesto targeting a Supreme Court justice and a federal judge

Wayzata Restaurant Investigates Claim Staff Celebrated Charlie Kirk Killing

The restaurant said it is reviewing footage and interviewing staff after allegations surfaced online.

Library Tip, Church Concerns Lead To Arrest Of Minnesota Man With Judge-Killing Book: Feds

Police say Robert Phillip Ivers, 72, brought his manifesto to a library and told churchgoers he’d return for children’s events.

Refugee Given New Life In MN Faked Kids, Bought Porsche, And Tried To Flee With Millions

Abdiaziz Shafii Farah's refugee story was central at sentencing, where the judge said he exploited the very system that helped him.

Minnesota’s 2nd LEGO Store Opens After 33-Year Wait

The first LEGO Store opened at Mall of America in 1992. Now, Ridgedale Center has its own.

Fireworks Near Me: Lake Minnetonka July 4th 2025 Events

To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on.

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Lake Minnetonka

Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around Lake Minnetonka.

Another Law Enforcement Officer In Minnesota Charged In Child Exploitation Case

Friday’s charge is part of a string of arrests involving Minnesota-based law enforcement officials accused of crimes against children.

Man With .38 Cal, 21 Rounds Threatened UnitedHealth Shooting: Police

Police said the man has a documented history of mental health challenges.

FBI: Man Made Violent Threats Over Demands At United Healthcare HQ

A man was taken into custody after making violent threats against the UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnetonka, authorities said.

1 Arrested Outside United Healthcare Headquarters In Minnetonka

Minnetonka Police say a suspect outside of the United Healthcare headquarters in the city has been placed into custody.

Divorcee Finds a Sense of Community at Album Benbrook

55+ apartment community offers residents a renewed sense of purpose with the luxury of time to explore a lifestyle that fulfills them.

The 9th Annual Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair

The event takes place on Sat., March 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at The Steeple Center, 14375 South Robert Trail in Rosemount.

Minnetonka Volleyball Coach Admits Filming Players In Child Porn Case

A volleyball coach from Minnetonka pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court on Monday to two counts of producing child pornography.

MN Driver Hits 2 Cars, Crashes Into Building During Road Test

Thankfully, the desk that would have been directly behind the crash site was empty, as the employee had the day off.

Killing Of MN CEO: ‘Person of Interest’ Located In PA McDonald’s

A man with a gun similar to the one used in the killing of a UnitedHealthcare CEO was taken into custody on Monday, authorities said.