Weather impacting 4th of July plans in Minnesota
The rainy weather forecasted in the Twin Cities for the Fourth of July is impacting some cities' plans to celebrate the holiday. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has more.
Lake Minnetonka fireworks moved to July 3 due to weather
The popular fireworks show on Lake Minnetonka is being moved up to Wednesday, July 3, due to possible storms in the forecast on the Fourth of July.
Chanhassen police pursuit: Driver facing charges
A traffic stop for a woman with an arrest warrant in Illinois conducted by the Carver County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday led police on a chase, and shots being fired, prior to her being arrested.
Chanhassen police chase: Woman facing charges
A woman is now facing charges after an attempted traffic stop in Excelsior which sparked a police chase that led to shots being fired and a crash in Chanhassen this week.
Lake Minnetonka could tie over 100-year-old record for earliest ice out
After a record-breaking warm winter in Minnesota, Lake Minnetonka could tie the over 146-year-old record for the earliest ice out on the lake.
Adele's Frozen Custard opens for the season
Whether there’s snow, rain or it’s hot or cold Adele’s Frozen Custard has opened on March 1 for the last 38 years, though there was one year they couldn’t open because of a blizzard. This year, they’re expecting big crowds for the warmest opening weekend on record for Adele’s. The custard is the same recipe they’ve had since 1986 though they’ve added new flavors to the menu. The custard is made fresh every day. Unlike ice cream, the air is whipped out of it instead of put into it and it’s made with egg yolks which gives it a velvety texture. Adele’s will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the day before Thanksgiving.
Sauna Camp at Lake Minnewashta
In Scandinavian countries, sauna culture is about building community, and that’s the goal of a new outdoor wellness space in Excelsior. Sauna Camp is using the Camp Fire Minnesota grounds to host it’s sauna and cold plunge activities. There are 10 Minnesota-made, cedar wood-fired saunas of different sizes sitting on the shores of Lake Minnewashta, meaning right outside of the steaming sauna is a freezing cold lake to submerge in. The camp is open Thursday to Sunday through the end of April.
Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby canceled due to warm winter
The Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby is the latest event to be canceled due to Minnesota's warm winter.
Truffle Hill Chocolates shop destroyed by vandals moves to new location in Excelsior
Truffle Hill Chocolates will re-open in a new location this week, almost exactly one year after being destroyed by vandals.
On the Map: Lake Minnetonka’s history
How Lake Minnetonka became the popular lake everyone knows and loves today.
E-bike use dividing Lake Minnetonka communities
While state law requires e-bike riders to be 15 year old, authorities around Lake Minnetonka have stopped 39 riders for reckless operation since late April and 26 of those were kids under the age of 15.
Excelsior Firecracker Run a blast
The Firecracker run in Excelsior provided an exciting kick-off to the Fourth of July. FOX 9’s Shayne Wells was onsite.
Rain delays 4th of July parades, second round of storms expected tonight
A series of morning storms that were short-lived throughout the Twin Cities delayed several 4th of July parade start times, and more rain and winds is expected tonight.
July 4th weekend in Minnesota: Operation Dry Water aims to crackdown on drunk boat operators
Those celebrating the Fourth of July weekend on the water are being forewarned of extra patrols to catch people who are operating a boat while drunk.
Excelsior sleepaway camp begins its 99th season
It’s summer camp season and one located in the west metro is in its 99th season. Camp Fire Minnesota in Excelsior opened up in 1924 as an all-girls camp. Today it’s inclusive to all young people. The camp is located on the shores of Lake Minnewashta and offers both day camp and sleepaway options. While there have been many updates and renovations to the buildings, camp life hasn’t changed that much, even in the age of technology. There are no cellphones at camp, which the counselors-in-training say is a challenge. Instead they dive into books and make plenty of friendship bracelets.
Lake Minnetonka's new speed limit now in effect
The boating season is upon us, and there's a new speed limit for Lake Minnetonka.
Excelsior backyard features sledding luge
One man in Excelsior, Minnesota is the neighbor you wish you had this winter. He built a serious ice luge that’s taking backyard winter fun to a new level. Photojournalist Eric Gedrose takes you down the course.
Klondike Dog Derby begins, young leader shows the future of dog sled racing
Now at 12 years old, one dog racer will be competing against mushers who are several times her age.
Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby returns to Excelsior Feb. 4
The Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby returns to Excelsior and surrounding communities in February.
Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby hosting cutest puppy contest
The Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby is returning to the western Twin Cities metro in February, and this coming weekend is the event's popular cutest puppy contest at Back Channel Brewing Company in Spring Park.