Wakesurfing underwater impact?
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Underwater turbulence from wakesurfing can ?adversely? impact Minnesota?s lakes, according to a highly anticipated study by the University of Minnesota.

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.

Dead body pulled from Lake Minnetonka Monday

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a body was pulled from Lafayette Bay Monday, as law enforcement work to identify the individual.

New wake restriction ordinance on Lake Minnetonka takes shape

The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District has released the details of a new ordinance that would impose tougher wake restrictions on the water. "It doesn't go far enough," said one neighbor.

Fire at Lake Minnetonka mansion investigated as criminal
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At 11:40 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021, the Orono Police Department received a report of a mental health issue at 2900 Westwood Road in the City of the Village of Minnetonka Beach, according to a news release.

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.

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.