Weekend Headlines ending 7/20/25
Highlights from Lake Minnetonka this weekend
Here are the highlights from Lake Minnetonka this weekend (July 19–20, 2025):
🎉 Events & Festivals
Spirit of the Lakes Festival (Surfside Park, Mound)
The annual “Spirit of the Lakes” festival wrapped up on July 19—Sunday saw live music, food vendors, family-friendly activities, and evening fireworks. Wake‑surfing made a splash, headlining local coverage as a standout attraction.
Crazy Days (Downtown Excelsior)
The sidewalk shopping event ran July 17–20, featuring pop-up sales and deals. It culminated in a lively weekend atmosphere with festive street activity.
Paddle‑Board Yoga (Lake Minnetonka)
A beginner-friendly paddle‑board yoga class was held Sunday morning (July 20), merging mindfulness with the beauty of the lake.
🚤 On the Water
Boater Falls Overboard
A lighthearted boating mishap occurred near Mound when a man fell into the lake after attempting to dance on the stern of his boat to match a surfer. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
🌤️ Weekend Weather Snapshot
The weather setup this weekend was a summer treat: warm and sunny with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, ideal for steamy surf festivals and paddle‑board pursuits. Sunday was especially pleasant before rain and storms make a comeback early next week.
✅ What This Means
The Spirit of the Lakes festival was a major draw, offering engaging surf events and evening fireworks.
Crazy Days added to the festive buzz in Excelsior, blending community shopping with weekend fun.
Paddle-board yoga provided a serene, wellness-focused option on the water.
The boating blooper gave onlookers a memorable, harmless moment of summer boating camaraderie.
Is “Spirit of the Lakes” why you didn’t come to Hopkins?