Target, Best Buy and Toys 'R Us: Black Friday Sales in Minnetonka

What time are your favorite stores opening on Black Friday (or Thanksgiving)?

Family, Friends, Food: Share Your Gratitude Today

Share your photos with the hashtag #thankfulfor or directly to kathleen@patch.com and we may feature you in a national gallery.

The Great Thanksgiving Debate: Stuffing vs. Dressing [SPONSORED]

What's the best side dish for a Thanksgiving turkey—stuffing or dressing? No matter which side you’re on, plan ahead for the holiday season with these delicious recipes the whole family will love. Sponsored by Sony.

Are Minnesota Tax Brackets Keeping Up With Inflation?

The state Department of Revenue announced that next year’s tax brackets will be adjusted for inflation by 1.7 percent.

Hopkins Choir Students to Perform With Paramore

The students will help the band perform its new single 'Ain't It Fun.'

Mound Westonka Wrestling Alumni Get-Together

Drazil Foods Selected as a Finalist in the "Get in the Ring" Entrepreneur Competition Event Live Tonight at 8 pm EST

'Financial Football' and I-494 Questions Answered

Also this week: Minnetonka swimming returns to state tournament.

Give Philippines Hope Benefit for the Victims of Typhoon Haiyan

Mini-Hops Girls Competitive Gymnasts Attend the 3rd Junior Olympic State Qualifier

Soups Hearty Enough for a Main Course

We rounded up four of fall's most filling soup recipes.

How To Make Fast Food Healthy

Drive right past the drive-thru this National Fast Food Day and enjoy fast, delicious food at home.

6 Gulf Coast Thanksgiving Fusion Recipes

Spice up your turkey day with these five Creole-inspired ideas.

Map: What Part of Town Has the Most Post-Graduate Degree Holders?

Roughly 11 percent of the total population has a graduate or professional degree. The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of people, 25 years and over, with those degrees.

Food Collection at Avalon for ICA

Celebrate an evening of Hope & Joy for the entire Family

Priest Sexual Abuse Allegations Reported in Suburbs: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a man charged for the third time with indecent exposure.

Man Delivers More Than $1M Sandwiches to the Hungry: News Roundup

The top stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include an approved interstate expansion and city officials making more than the governor.

Former City Attorney Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Desyl Peterson served as Minnetonka’s city attorney from 1984 until her retirement in May 2013.

Holiday and Winter Happenings Around Minnetonka

Feeling the holiday spirit? Check out one of these local events.

The Smart Spender's Thanksgiving Day Feast

Try these tips to wow guests without breaking the bank.

Places to Eat Out on Thanksgiving in the Twin Cities

Check Patch’s map of restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving.

FREE Community Chiropractic Clinic

Map: Where Are Grandchildren Living With Grandparents?

The number of grandchildren living with their grandparents spiked during the Great Recession. The map below shows a estimate across town of the number of grandparents living with their grandchildren under 18 years old.

The Best Mobile Apps to Get Your Family Organized

Here are the best digital tools for organizing your family's schedule.

Ice the Germs in Your Fridge

Keep the germ count low in your kitchen by observing National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day.

'The Book Thief' Trailer + Review: Explores Ordinary Germans During WWII

The movie version of 'The Book Thief' focuses on how the world-changing event of WWII and Nazi control of Germany affects a single family.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Becoming a Force to be Reckoned With: Best of the Blogs

Here are the latest posts from Minnetonka bloggers.

Donors ‘Will Walk the Checks to Our Door’: MN Weathers Give to the Max Crash

GiveMN raised a record-breaking amount of money despite a website crash that lasted five hours.

Not so Merry Birthday

IHM Church Responds to Former Priest's Sexual Misconduct

The former priest in the middle of the lawsuit is Jerome Kern, who was assigned to Immaculate Heart of Mary for 18 years.

John Bauer, 29 of Minnetonka, Dies In Tragic Accident

Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, Nov. 16 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Minnetonka.

City Picks New Summer Festival and Students Sign Letters of Intent

Good news from the past week from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities.

Road Construction Around the Twin Cities This Week

What roads should you avoid? Here’s the breakdown of detours, repaving and bridge projects by region.

Six Hopkins Student-Athletes Sign to Play in College

The students are going to a variety of schools across the country.

The Ultimate Game Day Dip

Here's an awesome recipe that'll have everyone coming back for seconds on game day.

Map: What Section of Town Has the Most Government Workers?

The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of people working for the government.

Are Millennials the YOLO Generation?

A “You Only Live Once” money philosophy might be common among some young people, but financial experts say this generation's outlook has been greatly shaped by a changing economy.

Amateur, Professional Photographers: Show Off Your Work on Patch

Whether you shoot 100 photos a day or one photo a month, Patch wants to help you get more exposure.