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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Authorities are investigating a fire at a mansion on Lake Minnetonka overnight as criminal.
Fire at Lake Minnetonka mansion investigated as criminal
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.