🌱 Patch AM: How will Minnetonka change as Mayor Wiersum steps aside?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Minnetonka change as Mayor Wiersum steps aside?

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 37 and low of 32 degrees.
• Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 43, low: 23.
• Sunday: Cloudy, windy and colder, with a high of 25 and low of -1 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Bidding farewell: Brad Wiersum reflects on his time as Minnetonka Mayor as end of term approaches (hometownsource.com) — Minnetonka residents will soon see a change at City Hall as longtime Mayor Brad Wiersum wraps up his final term and prepares to hand leadership to mayor‑elect Rebecca Schack in January 2026. Wiersum reflects on 23 years of service, key local issues like budgeting and The Marsh, and his plans to stay active in the Minnetonka community while focusing more on family.
   

📸 Around Minnetonka

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Minnetonka

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 24

• 2-Day Concussion Rehabilitation Course Minnetonka, MN
  Viverant Physical Therapy, 12324 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• Baby Storytime
  Ridgedale Library , 12601 Ridgedale Drive , Minnetonka
  10:00 am
• Family Storytime
  Minnetonka Library , 17524 Excelsior Boulevard , Minnetonka
  10:30 am
• Arts and Crafts
  Minnetonka Library , 17524 Excelsior Boulevard , Minnetonka
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Crafternoon
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  1:00 pm
• LEGO速 Lab
  Minnetonka Library , 17524 Excelsior Boulevard , Minnetonka
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Noon Year's Eve Celebration
  Ridgedale Library , 12601 Ridgedale Drive , Minnetonka
  11:30 am
• Family Storytime
  Minnetonka Library , 17524 Excelsior Boulevard , Minnetonka
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Connect and Play
  Saint Louis Park Library , 3240 Library Lane , St. Louis Park
  9:30 am
• Dan Israel plays solo at LTD Brewing in downtown Hopkins from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
  LTD Brewing Co. , 8 8th Ave N , Hopkins
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Baby Storytime
  Ridgedale Library , 12601 Ridgedale Drive , Minnetonka
  10:00 am
• LEGO速 Lab
  Excelsior Library , 343 Third Street , Excelsior
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Saw this pup wandering.
  Wouldn't come near me at all unfortunately. Didn't appear to be wearing a collar. Was headed south on Westmill towards Excelsior. (Nextdoor Spring Hill Park)
• Merry Christmas Eve neighbors!
  Just wanted to give you all in the Creek Ridge Trail/Pass neighborhood a heads up this morning, that I spotted 3 coyotes in the marsh area. Keep an… (Nextdoor Townline Rd)

• CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist FT in Minnetonka. Apply here.
• Minnetonka Public School District posted a job opening for 2025-26 Model UN Assistant Advisor (Temporary) in Minnetonka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minnetonka here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wayzata

• Wayzata swimmers sink Buffalo boys 95-80 (hometownsource.com)
• Why These Chefs Opened Suburban Restaurants (mspmag.com)

Edina

• Travel provides priceless memories, Edina travel agent says (ourLife exclusive) (hometownsource.com)
• LETTER: Proud of Edina's mayor (hometownsource.com)
• Big nonconference wins for Tonka and Wayzata (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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m out of time.
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