Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Which Minnetonka students are starring in Chanhassen’s new “Annie” revival?

And check out Clinical Foundations in Cancer Support on the Minnetonka Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday October 9th Patch AM
Friday October 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Cheers Minnetonka! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Minnetonka students are starring in Chanhassen's new "Annie" revival?
  • What led to an arrest after Eden Prairie's homecoming game vs. Minnetonka?

Also on today's calendar: Body Techs Grand Opening: Ribbon Cutting, Tours and $3,000 Giveaway and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm with partial sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny, windy and warmer, temps: high: 87, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Annie' Returns to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (lakeminnetonkamag.com) — Minnetonka students are in the spotlight as a sixth grader from Minnetonka Middle School West and a ninth grader from Minnetonka High School take key roles in Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' revival of "Annie." The musical opens October 9 and runs through February 28, giving local families plenty of time to plan a holiday-season outing nearby.
   

• Eden Prairie High School homecoming shooting: 18-year-old shooter arrested (fox9.com) — Minnetonka residents should know Eden Prairie police arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the Oct. 2 shooting at Eden Prairie High School's homecoming football game against Minnetonka. Two teens were injured, the game was halted and rescheduled, and investigators say the case may involve local Somali gangs as they continue to seek more information and possible suspects.
   

📸 Around Minnetonka

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Minnetonka

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Minnetonka Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Minnetonka PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We found a lost dog on Woodland and Hwy 7 tonight.
    No collar, appears to be a male yorkie. Please let me know if this is your dog. (Nextdoor Spring Hill Park)
  • Is anyone missing a petite to medium size all black cat?
    He/she has been showing up at my front door the last few nights. (Nextdoor Forest Hills)
  • Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Overnight Closer in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
  • Eden Prairie Schools posted a job opening for Food Service Assistant II in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minnetonka here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hopkins

Wayzata

Minneapolis

  • Major Minneapolis Freeways To Close This Weekend: What To Know (patch.com)
  • Is Your MN City A 'Marriage Garden' Or 'Marriage Desert'? New Report (patch.com)

Ok Minnetonka! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Minnetonka