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🌱 Patch AM: Want to climb aboard a Minnetonka fire truck this month?
And check out 5th Grade Band Festival on the Minnetonka Patch calendar
Greetings Minnetonka! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to climb aboard a Minnetonka fire truck this month?
Also on today's calendar: Minnetonka High School vs. Maple Grove Senior High School and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Minnetonkafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Minnetonkafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 21 and low of 7 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: A little afternoon snow, temps: high: 31, low: 25.
- Friday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 29 and low of 0 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Minnetonka Fire Family Fun Day (thriftyminnesota.com) — Minnetonka families can bundle up on Saturday, January 24, 2026, for Minnetonka Fire Family Fun Day, where kids can explore fire trucks, meet local firefighters, and enjoy chili and hot cider. The winter event offers a rare cold‑season chance to see firehouse gear up close and connect with the people who protect the community. 
📸 Around Minnetonka
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Minnetonka
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★ Featured events ★
- 5th Grade Band Festival
L H Tanglen Elementary School, 10901 Hillside Ln W, Minnetonka
6:30 pm
Wednesday January 14
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Other local events
- 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 - Computer Tutor
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
9:30 am - Minnetonka High School vs. Maple Grove Senior High School
Minnetonka Middle School East (MME) , 17000 Lake Street Extension , Minnetonka
5:30 pm - The Minnesota Amateur Open @ MEGA Minnetonka
Mega Pickleball , 17585 MN-7 , Minnetonka
8:00 pm
Thursday January 15
Friday January 16
📣 Minnetonka Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Crafternoon
Wayzata Library , 620 Rice Street , Wayzata
2:00 pm - Seminary Symposium: Beauty
Free Lutheran Bible College & Seminary , 3134 E Medicine Lake Blvd , Plymouth
6:00 pm - Trivia Night Every Wednesday 7:00PM – 9:00PM, The Local West End in St. Louis Park, Hosted by Trivia Mafia
The Local - West End , 1607 Park Pl Blvd , St Louis Park
7:00 pm - Baby Caregiver Connection Hour With Hopkins ECFE
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
9:15 am
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ISO Couch DISassembly
I have a couch that won’t fit through my door and apparently I need it disassembled to get it out of the house. Except it’s a leather couch…so this… (Nextdoor Tonkawood)
- UnitedHealth Group posted a job opening for Sr. Product Mgr, Pharmacy Product Strategy & Development - MN in Minnetonka. Apply here.
- Hot Topic posted a job opening for Key Holder in Minnetonka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minnetonka here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hopkins
- Watch: Cretin-Derham Hall boys basketball aiming to return to 4A state title game (kstp.com)
- SD45 parties announce 2026 precinct caucuses (hometownsource.com)
- As People With Disabilities Live Longer, Facilities Rework Services (disabilityscoop.com)
Edina
- Pair of Edina skaters head to international competition (hometownsource.com)
- Pemberton Real Estate and Advisory Realty Group Merge to Form Major Independent Brokerage in Minnesota (rismedia.com)
- New cross-country ski trails open in Edina's Braemar Park (hometownsource.com)
Minneapolis
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-- The Patch AM Team
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