Weekly Headlines ending 7/18/25

Jul 18, 2025

Here are the top news updates for Lake Minnetonka from July 14 to July 18, 2025:

Eloise restaurant in Wayzata gets local spotlight
Twin Cities Live featured Eloise, a brand‑new family‑owned lakeside restaurant in Wayzata. Executive Chef Sam Gilman showcased their dishes on the July 14 broadcast.
Women-on-the-Water sailing program launches
Also on July 14, Lake Minnetonka Sailing School kicked off its “Women on the Water” initiative to teach sailing basics, featured on Twin Cities Live.
Baker Road closure scheduled
Hennepin County crews closed Baker Road (between Orchard Rd and Inverness/Wyola Rd) for one day on July 14for maintenance.

More buzz for Sailing School campaign
The “Women on the Water” program received additional coverage via social channels, further highlighting LMSS’s sailing education initiatives.

Boater tumbles into lake after dancing
A boater in Mound fell overboard trying to mimic a surfer’s moves behind a boat on Lake Minnetonka. Footage caught a moment of fun gone wrong—but thankfully no injuries.

July 4 fireworks under threat for 2026
Discussions have begun for a new sponsor to continue the long-standing Excelsior fireworks event into 2026, due to funding and legal changes.
Controversy over aquatic plant management
More than 1,300 residents signed a petition pushing back against chemical invasive‑plant treatment in Harrison Bay. Fishing guides argue it's affecting native vegetation and fish habitats. A community meeting is planned for early August

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