Happy weekend, Lake Minnetonka! In today’s happening-today edition: Goat yoga, Minnesota’s first Cooper’s Hawk, and top girls lacrosse player + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New dining expansion ahead: Cooper's Hawk, a national winery-restaurant, will make its Minnesota debut at Minnetonka's Ridgedale Center, pending a city liquor license, with another location planned in Woodbury -- see the dining details.
Match play triumph returns: In Wayzata, VanArragon used early birdies to win the MGA Women’s Match Play title earlier this week, her first victory since 2023, a result Lake Minnetonka fans will savor -- see the match-play win.
A standout on the rise: Orono’s Layla Nick was named the 2026 All-Minnesota Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year after entering her junior season ranked among the nation’s top 11 prospects by USA Lacrosse -- meet the top lax player.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Lake day, leveled up: Skip the drive north, Baker Park Reserve brings two swimming beaches on Lake Independence, 19.8 miles of hiking, 12.5 miles of biking, and easy canoe, kayak, or paddleboard rentals, plus Baker National Golf if you’d rather swing than swim. Perfect for a spontaneous midweek reset.
Tacos by day, tapas by night: El Bodegon does Mexican comfort at lunch then flips to Spanish tapas for dinner, so you can follow tacos with croquetas, gambas al ajillo, and paella without leaving your Lake Minnetonka bubble. Solid move for an easy date or catching up with friends.
Tune up your swing: When your irons go from buttery to baffling, Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center is the easy fix: a friendly driving range to grind it out, plus a quick nine when you’re ready to test it. Lesson options and leagues keep locals improving without eating your whole weekend.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
✈ Summer Travel Styling Event @ Nordstrom Ridgedale | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If your suitcase still thinks capris are having a comeback, consider this your weekend warm-up at Nordstrom Ridgedale, a summer travel styling refresh. The crew is dishing out tips, trends, and must-haves, with a DJ and actual models, because mannequins are terrible travel companions.
🍺 Sociable Cider Werks Tasting @ Shorewood Liquor (Excelsior) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Trade your porch chardonnay for something crisper. Sociable Cider Werks is pouring Freewheeler Dry Apple, Training Wheels Hazy Blueberry, Pinch Flat Prickly Pear, Squose Blueberry Lift, and Apple Kush THC drinks. Consider it grown-up research, with fewer emails and better stories.
🐐 Goat Yoga @ The Marsh | Saturday (6/20) at 12:15 PM – Goat Yoga with Abra is back at The Marsh, a slow stretch with friendly goats, and, because this is Minnetonka, enviable balance. Open to all ages and abilities, bring your mat and water, and prepare to be upstaged by a kid. Members $35, nonmembers $40.
🐋 Southern Resident Killer Whales @ Unmapped Brewing | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Unmapped Brewing turns nine, and Southern Resident Killer Whales return to soundtrack the shindig with smart, genre-blending craft pop that sticks. Teacher Party, The Changeups, and Static Jones round out the bill. Good beer, familiar faces, and zero pretense, just how we like it.
📚 Summer Reading Celebration @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/20) – Nothing beats a summer party where the wildest guest is a glue stick. The library is throwing its first Summer Reading Celebration for young readers, with crafts, kid-friendly fun, and plenty of bookish bragging rights, so bring the parents or guardians, and your curiosity.
👨 Father’s Day Specials @ Duke's on 7 | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Think Dad wants another tie? Treat him to a Father's Day pig roast brunch buffet with omelets, benedicts, and a dessert bar, $44.99 adults, $14.99 kids. Or go classy with an 8oz filet crowned with a crab and artichoke crust and lobster cream sauce, $45.
🎨 Nature Art @ Rock Candy Shop (Excelsior) | Sunday (6/21) at 5:00 PM – Feeling crafty without stepping into a big-box aisle? This workshop hands you pinecones, pressed leaves, and river stones, then lets you turn them into something your mantel might actually tolerate. No glitter, no kitschy decals, just fresh air, easy laughs, and surprisingly classy nature art. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Lake Minnetonka report Weather forecastToday — High: 75°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 73°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 6%
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