Weekly Notable News 6/27/25

Here’s a roundup of the most notable happenings in the Lake Minnetonka area for the week ending June 27, 2025

🏡 Real Estate Spotlight

• A striking mid-century modern style home on a peninsula in Mound—newly built in 2024—just hit the market for $3.15 million. The couple replicated an older home’s aesthetic with modern upgrades like a three-car garage.

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🐟 Fishery & Environment

• Nighttime bowfishing has returned temporarily around Lake Minnetonka after a decade-long pause. The Hennepin County Conservation District is allowing it to help combat the booming carp population.

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🌧️ Weather & Flooding

• A recent bout of fast-moving storms caused street flooding across the Twin Cities, impacting Lake Minnetonka neighborhoods as well.

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🍽️ Dining & Community Vibes

• The June issue of Lake Minnetonka Magazine highlights:

  • The Lafayette Club’s new partnership with Windsong Farm Golf Club,

  • The launch of vibrant spot Shiki noodle bar in downtown Excelsior, and

  • Benefit performances at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

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🔌 Transit & Trails

• The Luce Line and Dakota Rail Regional trails remain popular for biking and walking, threading through the Lake Minnetonka area and offering scenic routes along the shore.

• Meanwhile, the future Downtown Hopkins LRT station is progressing, slated for completion in 2027 as part of the Green Line extension.

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🛶 Recreation & Events

• Boating season is in full swing, the ice has cleared earlier than usual, and the lake is buzzing with activity.

• Girls Night Out in Excelsior kicked off on June 5 and continues each Thursday through August 28, featuring themed shopping, drinks, snacks, and community fun.