Minnetonka Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Hennepin County decreased recently.

City Of Minnetonka: Attend Ranked Choice Voting July 13 Mock Election

Summer is here, and Minnetonka's ranked choice voting (RCV) education and outreach are underway. Join the city for the first of two mock ...

Hennepin County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Minnetonka area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Minnetonka City Council Issues Juneteenth Proclamation

Juneteenth marks country’s second Independence Day, celebrating freedom and justice and emphasizing education, achievement and tolerance.

Help Plan Your Park System In City Of Minnetonka

The survey and interactive map will be live for the next several weeks.

Unemployment Increases In Minnetonka Area: Feds

Hennepin County's unemployment rate is higher than the Minnesota average.

Minnetonka Manager Geralyn Barone Announces Retirement

An event celebrating Barone’s impactful career will be scheduled for later this year. Her final day as city manager will be Sept. 10, 2021.

The Digital Divide: How Minnetonka Area Compares In Internet Usage

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

State Announces Plan To End Coronavirus Restrictions In Minnetonka

Step one takes place at noon on Friday, May 7. It includes initial steps to relax some restrictions, primarily in outdoor settings.

Minnetonka Welcomes Officers, Salutes K9

The Minnetonka Police Department recently welcomed two new officers, a newly promoted sergeant and honored his K9 partner.

Minnetonka Police To Join Community Conversation On April 20

The online gathering, called 'We Are Better Together: From Healing to Hope' will be led by Minnetonka Resident Community leaders.

Attend The 2021 Minnetonka State Of The City Address

Mayor Wiersum will deliver his annual address, share a video update and take questions from the online audience.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Hennepin County.

State Highlights Discrimination Helpline Amid Rise In Complaints In Minnetonka

The Asian Minnesotan Alliance for Justice is hosting an event Wednesday, March 24 titled Unheard Stories: Asian Americans Experiencing Hate.

Apply Now For Summer Jobs In Minnetonka

The City of Minnetonka has exciting summer seasonal opportunities for high school and college students.

Minnetonka Is A 'Monarch Champion'

Minnetonka has participated in pledge since 2017, and now becomes only the ninth of approximately 600 MMP signatory cities in North America.

Apply To Serve On The Minnetonka Charter Commission

The Minnetonka Charter Commission is seeking applicants to fill two positions in early 2021.

Don't Miss City Of Minnetonka's New Sustainability Webinars

'Each month, we’ll enlist experts to cover a new topic that will benefit residents, as well as our community.'

Apply To Serve On A Board Or Commission In Minnetonka

The commission will meet monthly or bi-monthly on a weekday evening at City Hall.

Ranked Choice Voting Adopted By Minnetonka Voters

The city council will adopt an ordinance to establish rules and procedures.

Drop Off Ballots By Election Day In City Of Minnetonka

If you haven’t yet returned your mail-in absentee ballot, please drop it off or vote in person instead.

Absentee Voting Begins On September 18 In City Of Minnetonka

Election staff will follow CDC guidelines, wear personal protective equipment and disinfect surfaces regularly.

Minnetonka To Vote On Ranked Choice Voting

Minnetonka continuing to use the current election system, which asks voters to vote for one candidate per office.

What is a Pension?

This short and sweet video explains the functions of a pension.

Super Tuesday Live Minnesota 2016 Caucus Results: Rubio, Sanders Win (UPDATED)

Sites saw high turnouts as GOP candidate Marco Rubio held off Ted Cruz, and Democratic contender Bernie Sanders beat Hillary Clinton.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

Your Guide to Caucuses on Feb. 4 in Minnetonka

Depending on where you live in the city, Minnetonka residents reside in senate districts 44, 48 or 49. Check here for your location.

Gov. Dayton Recommends $3.75 Million in Bond Money for St. David's Center

St. David’s Center’s Center is working to raise $8.5 million in private sector support to leverage a request for $3.75 million in State bond funding.

Minneapolis Lawmaker Wants to Ban ‘Gay-to-Straight’ Therapy

Rep. Susan Allen says reparative or conversion therapy has been ‘discredited’ and should not be allowed for licensed practitioners.

New Bill Would Allow Sunday Liquor Sales

‘Our citizens and businesses deserve a less restrictive regulatory climate,’ Eden Prairie Rep. Jenifer Loon says. What do you think of removing the Sunday liquor sales ban?

State Representative Wants to Require 'Kill Switches' on Cell Phones

Rep. Joe Atkins said turning a stolen phone into ‘a paperweight’ would give thieves less reason to steal phones and prevent increasingly violent robberies.

2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, the IRS says.

Paulsen Touts Small BREW Act at Lucid Brewing

The bill would reduce taxes for start-up breweries.

New Minnesota Laws Take Effect Jan. 1, 2014

New laws include restricted access to some juvenile court records and home sellers being required to disclose radon gas testing.

What To Do With Your Christmas Tree In Minnetonka

Trees will be accepted at the city of Minnetonka’s winter pruning and brush drop-off in March.

Hennepin County Awards $1.9M to Local Youth Sports Programs

The grants help fund youth sports facilities in the county.

Note: New Republican Caucus Location For Precincts 1B and 1C

‘Great Uncertainty, Great Confusion, Great Concern’: Hann Slams MNsure

Sen. David Hann, whose district includes Eden Prairie and Minnetonka, criticized problems with the rollout of the new health insurance exchange.

Photo Shoots Involving Local DFL Candidates Lead to Big Fine

The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board found that the DFL Senate Caucus illegally coordinated with 13 candidates.

State Rep. Benson Decides Not To Seek Fifth Term

Rep. John Benson will be completing his fourth term in the Legislature before he retires. Candidates are already announcing bids for the seat.