Lake Minnetonka News & Views

Today (Sunday 6/29/25)

Cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 83F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

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Bonnie Raitt’s debut album, simply titled Bonnie Raitt, was recorded in August 1971 at an empty summer camp on Enchanted Island in Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. Here’s a deep dive into this unique recording: 🎙️ Why Lake Minnetonka? Raitt chose this remote site to capture a spontaneous, live feel. She, producer Willie Murphy, and the band wanted to avoid a polished studio setup, so they opted for…

Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals, and other Fourth of July fun in and around Minnetonka. To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on at Lake Minnetonka and the surrounding…

Today (Thursday 6/26/25) Spotty showers through early afternoon, then cloudy. High near 70F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tonight Cloudy skies. Slight chance for a shower. Low around 60F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Noerenberg Estate—originally called Willkommen—was the stunning Gilded-Age lakeshore property of Frederick Noerenberg, founder of Grain Belt Brewery. In 1890, Noerenberg bought 73 acres along Crystal Bay and built a massive Queen Anne–style home, complete with eight bedrooms, sweeping verandas, and over 8,400 ft of lake frontage. https://cdrewry.substack.com/p/noerenberg-estate

Sister restaurants Eloise and The Grocer’s Table are embracing their next chapter this month by welcoming new leadership in the kitchen. Executive chef Sam Gilman brings over a decade of fine dining experience to the table with past leadership roles at acclaimed Twin Cities restaurants, including The Bachelor Farmer, Meritage, Sooki & Mimi and, most recently, Café Lurcat. In regard to what…

Today (Wednesday 6/25/25) Periods of rain. High around 70F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected. Tonight Scattered thunderstorms during the evening becoming more widespread overnight. Low 64F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Gideons Bay is one of the smaller but well-known bays on Lake Minnetonka, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It sits just off the city of Mound, on the western side of the lake, and has a quieter, more residential vibe compared to the busier parts of Lake Minnetonka like Wayzata Bay or Excelsior Bay. continue https://cdrewry.substack.com/p/gideons-bay

Beginning July 1, more people who operate motorboats or personal watercrafts on Minnesota waters must obtain a valid watercraft operator’s permit. The updated requirements, passed into law during 2023, are intended to make boating safer by ensuring people operating motorized watercraft know the rules and are properly trained. continue…

Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse has officially announced the public grand opening of its newest Twin Cities location in downtown Excelsior, set to take place 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25. Located at 291 Water Street, between Excelsior Brewery and Olive’s Pizza, the Excelsior Smokehouse will serve Old Southern BBQ’s award-winning meats, hickory-smoked fresh twice daily, alongside spectacular…

Today (Tuesday 6/24/25) Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High around 79F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Cloudy with occasional showers. Low 65F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.