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Hello Plymouth! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Lynx winning streak, Stanley Cup homecoming, and Funémon training camp + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Lynx keep rolling: The Minnesota Lynx pushed their winning streak to 10 with a 108-100 win over the Fever at Target Center, and will chase an 11th straight against the Sparks on Thursday -- see the winning streak highlight.
A homecoming with history: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman K'Andre Miller brought the Stanley Cup to Minnetonka High School, took photos at Pagel Activity Center, and met with Jackson Blake and Mike Reilly this week -- read the full story.
Summer concerts continue: Wayzata’s Jeff Dayton returned July 29 for Music by the Lake at the train depot. Final 2026 shows will feature 45RPM and Sugar Buzz, with music 6:30 to 8 pm -- read the full lineup.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Find your throwback fit: Locally sourced and thoughtfully curated, Smile Back Vintage is the spot for graphic tees, cozy sweatshirts and hoodies, jackets, plus sweaters and cardigans that actually feel like you. Swing by when your closet needs personality with a side of sustainability, then let your next favorite piece find you.
Find your groove: From recreational classes and summer dance camps to their Competition & CORE programs, Dance West builds confident movers and a real community vibe. Registration for the 2026-27 school year is open, so if your dancer is itching for new choreography, scoop a spot this week and let the creativity fly.
Sharpen up, Plymouth: Lettermen Sports Plymouth is the go-to for hockey lifers and future varsity stars, with sticks, skates, pads, and Prosharp skate sharpening that makes your edges sing. They also nail the local pride thing with letter jackets, chenille patches, and school color apparel for Wayzata, Maple Grove, Orono, and more.
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎶 Music by the Lake @ Wayzata Depot | Wednesday (8/5) at 6:30 PM – Nothing beats live music by the lake on a summer evening, especially with +45rpm cueing up nostalgia. Kids can dance, and nobody cooks. Brats, beer, and wine await, and you can feel good knowing it supports the Wayzata Rotary Charitable Foundation.
🛒 Maple Grove Famers Market @ Maple Grove Community Center | Thursday (8/6) at 3:00 PM – Bring your tote and small talk, hit Maple Grove Community Center for the Thursday market, May through October, packed with produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses. Weekly food truck, SNAP/EBT Market Bucks match, PoP Club $2 for kids, and reusable bag rewards, rain or shine.
🏖 Beaches, Bands and Brews @ East Medicine Lake Park | Friday (8/7) at 5:30 PM – Take a break from chores and head to East Medicine Lake Park for Beaches, Bands & Brews. Live music, yard games, and lakeside lounging, all family friendly. The kids burn energy, you compare lawn chairs, and everyone pretends cornhole counts as cardio.
🏒 Northland Hockey Combat Cup Tournament @ Plymouth Ice Center | Friday (8/7) – Sharpen your sarcasm and your skates, the Northland Hockey Combat Cup takes over the rinks all weekend with wall-to-wall games, buzzer beaters, and chirping that could frost glass. It is equal parts family reunion, rink coffee, and Zamboni fumes, with bragging rights on ice.
🌽 Corn Days Festival @ Church of St. George (Long Lake) | Saturday (8/8) at 8:30 AM – Whether you’re here for beer tents, bingo, or to see if the wine pull finally pays off, Corn Days has your small-town greatest hits. Expect food booths, live music, kids chaos, and a Fiesta Dinner, then cap it with Mass with Fr. Shane, obviously.
🧒 Funémon Training Camp @ Wayzata Meadow Ridge Elementary | Monday (8/10) at 9:00 AM – If your K-4 kid knows their pocket monsters better than long division, this Wayzata camp turns that obsession into hands-on STEM. They will collect special cards, build circuits, and engineer catapults. Real learning, real fun, and mercifully, minimal screen time.
📖 Storytime @ Plymouth History Center | Tuesday (8/11) at 10:00 AM – Round up the kids and hit the Plymouth History Center for a cozy storytime series on select Tuesday mornings. It keeps the little ones rapt, slips in some hometown lore, and buys you a rare, civilized half hour of coffee, calm, and smug parental satisfaction.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Plymouth report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 82°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southwest wind around 10 mph. This house is wildThis custom Gonyea home claims one of Terra Vista’s best homesites, with prized privacy and a backdrop of mature trees and the greenway. Walls of windows brighten the open main level, while the chef’s kitchen brings commercial-grade appliances, solid-surface counters, and rich cabinetry. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms include a serene owner’s suite, and the finished lower level adds a wet bar, ice maker, and endless hangout space.
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