🌱 Patch AM: Where did Minnetonka police respond most during the past week?

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In today's newsletter:

• Where did Minnetonka police respond most during the past week?

Also on today's calendar: Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 8 and low of 2 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 27, low: 18.
• Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 43 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Minnetonka police reports Nov. 30 to Dec. 6 (hometownsource.com) — Minnetonka police logged a busy week Nov. 30–Dec. 6, with numerous crashes, thefts, disturbances, and suspicious activity across major corridors like Highway 7, Minnetonka Boulevard, Ridgedale Drive, and County Road 101. Residents can see where incidents clustered, from retail areas near Ridgedale to neighborhood streets, to stay more aware of safety trends close to home.
   

📸 Around Minnetonka

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Minnetonka

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★ Featured events ★

Monday December 15

• Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa
  Eden Prairie Center, 8251 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Crafternoon
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  1:00 pm
• Computer Tutor
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  3:00 pm
• Youth Game Day
  Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
  4:00 pm
• Evening Family Storytime
  Ridgedale Library , 12601 Ridgedale Drive , Minnetonka
  6:00 pm
• MHS-Choir Concert
  MHS Arts Center
  7:00 pm
• HHS Winter Choir Concert
  Hopkins Senior High , Auditorium , Hopkins
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Baby Storytime
  Ridgedale Library , 12601 Ridgedale Drive , Minnetonka
  10:00 am
• Drop-in Tech Help
  Ridgedale Library , 12601 Ridgedale Drive , Minnetonka
  4:00 pm

📣 Minnetonka Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• Hanukkah Handmade Market
  Sabes Center Minneapolis
  11:00 am
• Release & Reset: A Winter Solstice Experience
  The Yoga Center Retreat , 4212 Park Glen Rd , St Louis Park
  1:00 pm
• Elf The Musical JR
  Stages Theatre Company , 1111 Mainstreet , Hopkins
  1:00 pm
• Capture the Magic Holiday Concert
  Eisenhower Community Center , 1001 MN-7 , Hopkins
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My wife has been making succulent and cactus arrangements as a creative side project and will be at the art and craft sale at the The Marsh on Saturday.
  If you’re in the area, stop by and take a look — they’ve turned out really nice and make great holiday gifts. Saturday Dec 13th, 2025 10am - 2pm (Nextdoor Spring Lake)

• Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka. Apply here.
• Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Minnetonka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minnetonka here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wayzata

• St. Louis Park, Hopkins calendar Dec. 11-18 (hometownsource.com)

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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 didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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