Weekend Headlines July 27, 2025

Jul 27, 2025

Here’s the latest Lake Minnetonka news for July 26–27, 2025:

📅 Events & Local Highlights

Artimer Market returned at Back Channel Brewing Co. (Seton Channel), Lake Minnetonka—this month marking one of the final summer markets. Over 20 vendors offered art, jewelry, crafts, food, live music, and boat slips for visitors arriving by water.
Live music at Lord Fletcher’s (Spring Park): Featured performer Mike Bustin, part of their lakeside summer lineup.
Concerts in the Commons (Excelsior Bay): Wednesday night performance by Fabulous Armadillos delighted crowds in the park and boats anchored in the bay.

Paddle Board Yoga on Lake Minnetonka via YogaSix + Wai Nani at 9:30 AM — a beginner-friendly yoga experience on water.
Genuine Lake Minnetonka Sunset Dinner Cruise aboard Al & Alma’s at 5 PM–7 PM, featuring Al’s famous ribs and chicken packages, was scheduled from Mound.
Live music at Lord Fletcher’s: Featured G.B. Leighton in their lakeside venue’s ongoing summer series.

The Lake Minnetonka Association, alongside lake improvement districts, continues chemical treatment of curlyleaf pondweed and Eurasian watermilfoil in 10 bays through September 2025. Some residents have raised concerns over potential impacts on native plant species and fish habitat, particularly in Harrison Bay. A public hearing is being planned for August to discuss forming a new improvement district.

Earlier in July, authorities arrested a teen for starting a fireworks blaze that damaged boats and a dock on Lake Minnetonka.
Fox 9 reported that without a new sponsor, the Lake Minnetonka Fourth of July fireworks display may be in jeopardy in 2026