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WAYZATA — One of Wayzata’s most beloved celebrations returns earlier than usual this year, as Light Up the Lake welcomes residents and visitors to Lake Street on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The annual gathering — a hallmark of Wayzata’s lakeside charm and community spirit — takes place the Friday before Thanksgiving this season, offering families and friends a festive…

Submitted image. Wayzata’s lakeshore will come alive September 5–7 as the community gathers for the 51st annual James J. Hill Days, a celebration that honors the town’s history while showcasing its vibrant present. Organized by the Wayzata West Metro Chamber of Commerce, the festival is expected to draw more than 80,000 visitors to Lake Street and downtown Wayzata, where music, food, family fun,…

LMCD At its May 14 meeting, the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) Board voted to deny the City of Wayzata’s application to convert two transient slips at the Depot docks into private rental slips for use by Tonka Bay Rentals. Despite code compliance and city support, the board cited recent noncompliance, public access concerns, and broader policy implications in its decision. A…

Wayzata — A year after boaters first raised concerns about damage sustained while docking at Wayzata’s Panoway, the City is piloting a fix: vertical dock bumpers designed to better protect vessels from rubbing or striking against exposed edges during waves or wind. Panoway on Wayzata Bay The trial comes after a full season of feedback and growing frustration. “Last summer, we heard feedback…

WAYZATA — The Wayzata West Metro Chamber of Commerce has officially announced the return of the Wayzata Art Experience (WAE) for 2025, promising more artists, more live music, and an expanded footprint for one of Lake Minnetonka’s signature summer events. Set along the scenic shores of Wayzata Bay, the annual festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 22–23, transforming Lake Street into…

WAYZATA, Minn. — It’s a picture-perfect Friday morning in downtown Wayzata, and the weekend forecast couldn’t be more inviting. With just a slight chance of showers late this afternoon and clear skies returning tonight, now’s the time to plan your visit to the lakeside charm and luxury of Wayzata and the Panoway on Lake Minnetonka. Weekend Forecast: Friday Forecast Highlights: Highs in the…

Scene in Wayzata: A flawless 77-degree Sunday on Wayzata Bay—boats fill the Broadway docks at Panoway, flags flutter lightly in the 8 mph breeze, and not a cloud interrupts the sky. It’s the kind of afternoon that once greeted summer passengers stepping off the Great Northern Railway, drawn here by word of cool lake breezes and steamboat rides from the finest harbor on Minnetonka. Today, the…