🌱 Patch AM: Meet the new leaders helping police the Lake Minnetonka area

Coffee in hand, Minnetonka? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet the new leaders helping police the Lake Minnetonka area

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy with a sprinkle, with a high of 42 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Wednesday: Windy with morning flurries, temps: high: 21, low: 8.
• Thursday: A little afternoon snow, with a high of 27 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wayzata Police Department Welcomes New Officer and Leadership (wayzata.com) — Wayzata’s Police Department just swore in a new officer, a new sergeant with deep Lake Minnetonka ties, and a new deputy chief, shaping the leadership that helps keep nearby communities safe. With backgrounds in patrol, investigations, SWAT, and community policing, the trio emphasized integrity, family support, and a commitment to strengthening public safety around Wayzata and the Lake Minnetonka area.
   

📸 Around Minnetonka

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Minnetonka

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 14

• 5th Grade Band Festival
  L H Tanglen Elementary School, 10901 Hillside Ln W, Minnetonka
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 14

• 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

Thursday January 15

• Baby Caregiver Connection Hour With Hopkins ECFE
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  9:15 am
• Baby Storytime
  Minnetonka Library , 17524 Excelsior Boulevard , Minnetonka
  10:00 am
• Family Storytime
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  10:30 am
• District Band Festival
  Hopkins High School , 2400 Royals Dr , Minnetonka
  7:00 pm

Friday January 16

• Computer Tutor
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  9:30 am

📣 Minnetonka Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 13

• Computer Tutor
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  2:00 pm
• SOUND BATH & MEDITATION at The Hutton House
  The Hutton House , 10715 S Shore Dr , Medicine Lake
  6:00 pm
• Designing Your Vegetable Garden
  Saint Louis Park Library , 3240 Library Lane , St. Louis Park
  6:30 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Crafternoon
  Wayzata Library , 620 Rice Street , Wayzata
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Multiple reports indicate a significant police presence in Minnesota, including state police helicopters, drones, and federal agents, with door-to-door searches targeting observers.
  2:08AM on Jan 12: Police activity affecting residence and vehicle involving drone at Annabelle Ln, Corcoran, Minnesota, per local source (Nextdoor )

• Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Food Prep Worker - Stratasys in Minnetonka. Apply here.
• Indrotec, a DBA of IG, Inc. posted a job opening for Medical Assembly in Minnetonka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minnetonka here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hopkins

• SD45 parties announce 2026 precinct caucuses (hometownsource.com)
• Wayzata City Council Recognizes Outgoing Board and Commission Members (wayzata.com)

Edina

• Inside the Islanders Day Playing Pond Hockey at Lee's House (nhl.com)
• New cross-country ski trails open in Edina's Braemar Park (hometownsource.com)
• OBIT: Lewy L. Curtiss (northiowatoday.com)

Eden Prairie

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 took its bike away.
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