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05/20/2026

No constituent coffee hour on May 21st - back next week!

04/16/2026

2 state-wide tornado alerts today!

Today for Severe Weather Awareness Week, we're focusing on all things tornadoes.

Did you know:
🌪️ Tornadoes can reach wind speeds over 300 mph
⏱️ Most tornadoes only last a few minutes
🏡 Even weak tornadoes can still cause serious damage. There are no "safe" tornadoes.

Day or night, tornadoes can wreak havoc. Be ready for watches, warnings or emergencies.

Reminder: Two tornado drills will sound statewide
- 1:45 p.m. Intended for schools and businesses
- 6:45 p.m. Intended for individuals

Outdoor sirens and weather radios will simulate a tornado warning.

Learn more about Severe Weather Awareness Week at bit.ly/4iW0rrf.

03/01/2026

A terrific turnout with many 1st-time attendees. We heard from a panel non-profit leaders in our community who are doing meaningful work in our community and making a difference.

03/01/2026

A warm welcome to newest Council Member Amanda Maxwelll, who represents Ward 2!

The Minnetonka City Council has selected Amanda Maxwell to serve as Ward 2 councilmember.

Maxwell was one of five finalists interviewed Feb. 20 and Feb. 23. Maxwell will be appointed and sworn into office at a special meeting March 2 at 5:30 p.m. Her term will run through December 2027.

More information at minnetonkamn.gov/ward2.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! May 2026 bring good health, good cheer and good community to you and yours!

12/16/2025

This is Minnetonka's official policy regarding ICE activity in our city. The City has also posted helpful information on its website with resources and information for our immigrant neighbors: https://www.minnetonkamn.gov/our-city/about-minnetonka/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/immigration-resources

A statement from the City of Minnetonka on federal immigration enforcement in our community:

Recently, community leaders and members have informed us of federal immigration activity in Minnetonka. Understandably, this has created fear and uncertainty.

Minnetonka is an accepting, compassionate and inclusive community where we strive to ensure all people feel welcome and safe. The City of Minnetonka does not inquire about immigration status, nor do we enforce federal immigration law. We want people to feel safe and comfortable interacting with the city.

We will continue working with our impacted communities to hear, support and address their concerns. We have immigration resources available on our website at minnetonkamn.gov/immigrationresources.

We affirm our commitment to ensuring all community members feel safe and are treated with kindness and compassion.

11/27/2025

With gratitude and best wishes for a Thanksgiving filled with peace and joy to our Minnetonka community, City staff - and to all!

11/11/2025

Honoring my grandfather, father and uncle and all those in our community and beyond who faithfully have served and are serving our country. Stop by the community center and check out the photos and stories of some of them!

10/14/2025

Today, Minnesota celebrates this holiday in lieu of Columbus Day, with good reason. Perhaps worth remembering though: Columbus Day was established ~100 years ago in response to discrimination against Italians (plus Irish, Catholics, Jews, and others) whom a resurgent K*K and a broader society did not then deem 'white.' Historian Heather Cox Richardson's explanation is fascinating: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-12-2025

09/26/2025

This should be a fabulous event! Unfortunately, due to a City Council meeting at the same time, I can't attend but encourage everyone else to do so!