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Lake Minnetonka, MN
9Events this week
2Free things to do
88New spots
92New stories

● Checked Friday, September 18, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Lake Minnetonka

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 9 events, day by day →

5th Annual Wayzata Charity Car Show

Saturday 10am · Wayzata Community Church · Free

Excelsior Apple Day

Saturday 4pm · Downtown Excelsior

Lakes & Rivers

Tuesday 3pm · Minnetonka Farmers' Market · Free

Pan Dimensions

Tuesday 5:30pm · CōV Wayzata

Solar Cars

Wednesday 3:25pm · Clear Springs Elementary

New in Lake Minnetonka

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

San Pancho

Restaurants

Your low-key Mexican fix: San Pancho keeps it unfussy in a strip-mall setting, serving the Mexican standards you actually crave with margaritas that do their job.

sanpanchomn.com ↗

Gift & Garden Store | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Shopping

For plant people: If your idea of retail therapy is sniffing spruce candles and browsing field guides, Gift & Garden Store | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum delivers one-of-a-kind finds from Minnesota makers, legit garden tools and décor, an expansive kids section, plus the Upper Midwest's largest se…

arb.umn.edu ↗

Venice Nails Spa

Beauty

Polish with peace of mind: Venice Nails Spa in Eden Prairie, just a quick hop from Lake Minnetonka, leans into relaxation and cleanliness, with tech-forward pedicure chairs that use liners and air jets for serious hygiene.

venicenailsspa.com ↗

Lake Minnetonka’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Lake Minnetonka

The five stories Lake Minnetonka readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Rare American island surfaces in a once-in-50-years sale

    Rare American island property in Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, has been sold for $7.25M due to its geographical scarcity and historical legacy.

    Full story at latination.com ↗

  2. Cities along Highway 7 unite to chase critical safety funding

    Cities along Highway 7 in Minnesota are united in a bid to secure critical funding for roundabouts and structural safety upgrades along the 18-mile stretch of Highway 7.

    Full story at hometownsource.com ↗

  4. Dancing With the Stars Pro Recalls His Minnetonka Roots - Lake Minnetonka Magazine

    Alan Bersten, a professional dancer on Dancing With the Stars, has recalled his roots in Minnetonka, where he was made fun of as a boy due to his passion for ballroom dancing.

    Full story at lakeminnetonkamag.com ↗

  5. What Started as a Family’s Thank You to Minnesota Is Now a Six Year Readers’ Choice Winner

    Coccinella Mediterranean Heritage in Edina, Minnesota has been awarded Gold for Best Specialty Store and Silver for Best Place to Buy a Gift in 2026 Minnesota’s Best awards.

    Full story at lifestyle.myeaglecountry.com ↗

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