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Need a New Set of Goalposts? Apply Here

Lake Minnetonka Patch

Does your youth sports program need new pitching machines, basketball backboards and nets or hockey goals? Hennepin County is offering to pay for them through capital equipment grants. Applications for the spring round of grants are due by 4 p.m. March... »

Orono's Jon Leuer bucks expectations with Milwaukee

TwinCities.com Sports

MILWAUKEE - As a classic late bloomer, Jon Leuer's career in the NBA has gotten off to a surprisingly sudden start. »

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Volunteer Legislative Ambassador

Lake Minnetonka Patch Announcements

Consistent with the mission of eliminating poverty housing, Twin Cities Habitat launched its nonpartisan advocacy effort in January of 2008.    Through mobilizing volunteer advocates around these guiding principles at the national, state and local leve... »

Neighborhood Family Partner

Lake Minnetonka Patch Announcements

The Neighborhood Family Partner (NFP) Program matches volunteers with Habitat families to help create a welcoming climate for homebuyers committed to becoming successful homeowners and engaged citizens in their community. Responsibilities: Homebuyer St... »

Habitat for Humanity General Construction/Restoration Volunteer

Lake Minnetonka Patch Announcements

Construction Volunteers are essential for helping Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity achieve its mission. Those who participate in the construction of a home help to provide the opportunity for a family in need to have a decent and affordable place to ca... »

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Minnetonka Ice Race: Round Abouts | MinnClips

MinnPost

Colder temperatures and snow mean ice biking season has finally kicked off. Cycle Twin Cities covered the 2012 edition of the Lake Minnetonka Ice Race, and created this short but mesmerizing video. So many bike wheels, going 'round and 'round. Click to... »

CD3, SD33 Make Donations to RPM in Show of Confidence

True North

CD3 Republicans at a full Committee meeting Monday night voted to write a check to the Republican Party Minnesota for $3,000 as a show of confidence in the newly elected leadership. This followed the announcement from SD33 chairs Patti Meier and Norma ... »

Que Sera is Moving

Ali Shops

After 14 years at the Galleria in Edina, Que Sera is moving to downtown Excelsior. It’s not a move away from the Galleria as much as it is a move to Lake Minnetonka, which is home to owners Mary and Tom Lauer. Their successful Oh Baby! store will remai... »

Heating lamp caused Tonka Bay house fire that killed pups

StarTribune.com Blog o' Things

Investigators say a heating lamp used to keep newborn puppies warm caused a house fire on Lake Minnetonka. »

Ice cold bragging rights, Minnesota style

StarTribune.com Blog o' Things

Nearly 900 people rang in the new year by claiming bragging rights as they jumped into icy cold Lake Minnetonka Sunday during the 22nd annual ALARC Ice Plunge. »