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🌱 Patch AM: How a Minnetonka grad became a blazing-fast Mets pitching prospect
Also check out Minnetonka City Council Meeting on the Minnetonka Patch calendar
Hey there, Minnetonka! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Minnetonka grad became a blazing-fast Mets pitching prospect
Also on today's calendar: 5th Grade Band Festival and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Minnetonkafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Minnetonkafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: A little snow; breezy, colder, with a high of 22 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 27, low: 23.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 39 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Ryan Lambert (19) (amazinavenue.com) — A rising New York Mets pitching prospect got his start at Minnetonka High School, where strong seasons helped launch an unconventional college and minor league journey. Ryan Lambert, now dominating in High-A and Double-A with a high-90s fastball and sharp slider, is emerging as one of the organization’s top young arms to watch. 
📸 Around Minnetonka
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Minnetonka
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★ Featured events ★
- Minnetonka City Council Meeting
Minnetonka City Hall, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
6:00 pm
Monday January 12
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Other local events
- Youth Game Night
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
6:00 pm - NMS Winter Band Concert
Hopkins High School Auditorium , 2400 Royals Dr , Minnetonka
6:30 pm - Crafternoon
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
1:00 pm - Computer Tutor
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
2:00 pm - ECSE-Early Childhood Screening
Minnetonka Preschool , 18707 Old Excelsior Blvd , Minnetonka
8:00 am - Family Storytime
Minnetonka Library , 17524 Excelsior Boulevard , Minnetonka
10:00 am - 5th Grade Band Festival
L H Tanglen Elementary School , 10901 Hillside Ln W , Minnetonka
6:30 pm
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
📣 Minnetonka Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Klapprich Park Opening Celebration
Wayzata, MN Calendar , 340 Park Street E , Wayzata
1:00 pm - Barre & Bubbles with Elizabeth
Capp Center St. Paul , 1375 St. Paul Ave , St. Paul
8:30 am - Youth Game Night
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
6:00 pm - Getting Started with Apple iMovie on your Mac: Bringing Your Stories to Life — Learn with Joel
Minnetonka Community Education Center , 4584 Vine Hill Rd , Excelsior
6:00 pm
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
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- Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
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You Are The Sun ~ Costa Rica Women's Retreat ages 35 - 70+
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A police pursuit from Anoka/Coon Rapids to north Minneapolis ended with the suspect being taken into custody at gunpoint after climbing onto a roof.
1:27AM on Jan 9: A police pursuit originating from Anoka/Coon Rapids reached speeds of 115 mph and ended with the driver attempting to enter a house… (Nextdoor ) - To the driver heading east on Highway 7 who turned off on Vine Hill Road: I was driving 55 mph in the right lane in 32 degrees with light rain coming down.
You were so close to my tail that I could not see your headlights ( am guessing less than 10 ft from my car). I will always tap my brakes until you… (Nextdoor Spring Hill Park)
- Primrose School posted a job opening for Toddler Teacher in Minnetonka. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Overnight Crew Team Member - Starting at $15/Hr (16+) in Minnetonka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minnetonka here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hopkins
- Golden Valley police reports Dec. 29 to Jan. 4 (hometownsource.com)
- Barbers Inn Relocates to Wayzata Boulevard, Continuing a Longstanding Wayzata Tradition (wayzata.com)
- Basketball Recap: Minnetonka Comes Up Short (maxpreps.com)
Edina
- Edina Schools names Bittman next superintendent (hometownsource.com)
- Edina gun safety ordinance hearing sees emotional testimony (hometownsource.com)
- Edina police report, Dec. 28 through Jan. 3 (hometownsource.com)
Ok Minnetonka! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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