Historic steamboat on Lake Minnetonka looking for new place to launch
The Museum of Lake Minnetonka is looking for new land to help get the historic Minnehaha steamboat back in the water.
Iditarod winner: Brent Sass wins 50th anniversary race
Brent Sass crossed the finish line Tuesday morning in Nome, Alaska with a time of 8 days, 14 hours, 38 minutes, and 43 seconds to win the 50th running of the Iditarod sled dog race.
Man drowns at Commons Beach on Lake Minnetonka
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning on Commons Beach at Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior, Minnesota.
Excelsior bar's 'Labor Inducer' burger credited with 31 births and counting
The "Labor Inducer" burger, at Suburban in downtown Excelsior, was named after the co-owner went into labor soon after eating it. Now, 30 other mothers say the same thing happened for them.
Ice out declared on Lake Minnetonka at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday
Boating season is officially underway on Lake Minnetonka as officials declared ice out at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday.
Excelsior, Detroit Lakes restaurants pay back employees after illegal tip pooling
Investigations into two Minnesota restaurants showed they owed tens of thousands of dollars to employees who contributed to illegal tip pools.
Water skier hurt after colliding with Water Patrol boat on Lake Minnetonka
A water skier suffered injuries early Saturday morning after colliding with a Hennepin County Sheriff's Water Patrol boat on Lake Minnetonka, deputies say.
Body of missing swimmer located in Lake Minnetonka
Officials located the body of a missing swimmer Monday afternoon in Lake Minnetonka.
Water Patrol searching Lake Minnetonka for man who went missing after jumping in to save another swimmer
The Hennepin County Water Patrol is looking for a missing swimmer in Lake Minnetonka Thursday night.
Sheriff: Lake Minnetonka 'much calmer' this 4th of July weekend despite uptick in BUIs
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said it made fewer stops and responded to fewer calls on Lake Minnetonka this Fourth of July weekend, but saw an uptick in boating under the influence incidents.
Minnesota shops and malls work to reopen and set up measures to protect customers
Minnesota retailers are getting prepped and ready to reopen on Monday. With the governor giving the green light to open with a safety plan in place. But, not every store will have their doors open that soon.
Lake Minnetonka drowning victim identified as Chanhassen man
The body of an adult man was found by a Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office dive team Monday afternoon in Lake Minnetonka near Excelsior, Minnesota after he and another boater were thrown from a boat.
Cold and snow doesn't slow pond hockey players on Lake Minnetonka
For most, Friday evening was a good time to stay inside and stay warm. But, the cold temps and snowy weather didn't stop some from enjoying the great outdoors.
Hennepin County Sheriff warns of thin ice on Lake Minnetonka after ATV goes into water
After an ATV carrying two people broke through ice on Lake Minnetonka, the Hennepin County Sheriff is asking residents to use caution before venturing onto lakes.
Shoppers buy local on Small Business Saturday
After Gray Thursday and Black Friday, many shoppers turn to their local shops for Small Business Saturday.