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🌱 Patch AM: Which Minnetonka streets saw the most police calls last week?
Also check out Family Storytime on the Minnetonka Patch calendar
Good morning Minnetonka! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Minnetonka streets saw the most police calls last week?
- How a Minnetonka Skippers star just dominated the USHL
Also on today's calendar: Employment Tax Seminar: Minnetonka - 1/9/26 and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Minnetonkafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Minnetonkafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Colder; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 34 and low of 20 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 31, low: 20.
- Saturday: Snow, 1-2"; breezy, colder, with a high of 24 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Minnetonka police reports Dec. 28 to Jan. 3 (hometownsource.com) — Minnetonka residents can see a full rundown of recent police calls from Dec. 28 through Jan. 3, including crashes, thefts, harassment, and a reported device on Minnetonka Drive. The log highlights where disturbances, runaways, and property damage occurred across familiar streets and intersections, helping neighbors stay aware of safety trends around town. 
• Luke Garry Named USHL Forward Of The Week (kscj.com) — A Minnetonka native is making waves in junior hockey, as former Minnetonka Skippers standout Luke Garry has been named USHL Forward of the Week after a nine-point stretch for the Sioux City Musketeers. Garry, who helped win the 2023 state title for Minnetonka with his twin brother Gavin, now leads Sioux City’s offense and continues to build on an impressive USHL career.
📸 Around Minnetonka
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Minnetonka
★ Featured events ★
- Family Storytime
Ridgedale Library - Hennepin County Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka
10:00 am
Friday January 9
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Other local events
- Computer Tutor
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
9:30 am - Employment Tax Seminar: Minnetonka - 1/9/26
12601 Ridgedale Dr , Minnetonka
3:30 pm - ECSE-Early Childhood Screening
Minnetonka Preschool , 18707 Old Excelsior Blvd , Minnetonka
8:00 am - 17th Annual Tonka Freeze Cheerleading Competition
Minnetonka High School , 18301 MN-7 , Minnetonka
9:15 am - Saturday Family Storytime
Ridgedale Library - Hennepin County Library , 12601 Ridgedale Dr , Minnetonka
10:00 am - Family Storytime
Minnetonka Library , 17524 Excelsior Boulevard , Minnetonka
10:30 am - Minnetonka Skippers vs Hopkins Royals
Minnetonka High School , 18301 MN-7 , Minnetonka
2:00 pm
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
📣 Minnetonka Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Baby Caregiver Connection Hour With Hopkins ECFE
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
9:15 am - Family Storytime
Hopkins Library , 22 11th Avenue North , Hopkins
10:30 am - Acoustic Thursdays at Mainstreet
Mainstreet Bar & Grill , 814 Mainstreet , Hopkins
6:00 pm - Live Tunes // The Falderals
The Vine Room , 756 Mainstreet , Hopkins
6:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello all!
I am just checking to see if anyone has a twin size bed or full they don’t need anymore! My son currently has no bed and I need to find him one soon!… (Nextdoor Kingswood-Ashcroft-Stratford) - I found an iPhone on the trail at Victoria Evergreen park about 5:30 today.
Battery died right away. I am charging it and will take to Mtka police tomorrow morning, unless you call it and can identify it and pick it up… (Nextdoor Spring Lake)
- Planet Fitness Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in Minnetonka. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Minnetonka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minnetonka here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hopkins
- Car Donation Foundation Reaches 100,000 Vehicle Donations Milestone (gainesville.com)
- Former Youth Softball Treasurer Charged With Felony Theft by Swindle (wayzata.com)
Edina
- Special ed students, student actors team up for one-night-only show in Edina (hometownsource.com)
- Amidst attacks, Somali resident says Edina can do better (hometownsource.com)
- MN weather: Rainfall totals as Twin Cities experience wettest Jan. 6 on record (fox9.com)
Minneapolis
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