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M.G. Gullixson: The Teacher, Publisher and Civic Hand Behind the Minnetonka Herald

M.G. Gullixson. Image courtesy Lake Minnetonka Historical Society / Wayako. M.G. Gullixson probably would not have described himself as a man behind the town. That would have been too much. But there he was. At the Minnetonka Herald office on Lake Street. At the Masons smorgasbord. Around the schools. Around the athletic fields. Around young people who needed a job, a little encouragement, or…

#Lake Minnetonka Historical Society #Minnetonka Herald #Wayzata History

In Congress, July 4, 1776

Declaration of Independence (painting) 1818 by John Trumbull. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God…

Wayzata Police Remind Families About E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety

In anticipation of the Fourth of July, the Wayzata Police Department is reminding parents and young riders to use extra care when riding e-bikes and e-scooters around town. Fourth of July in Wayzata: Flying Pancakes, Patriotic History and the Kiddie Parade The reminder follows a June 30 crash at Central Avenue and Highway 12 involving a vehicle and a juvenile riding an e-bike, according to a…

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Kevin Klapprich Named Wayzata’s First Full-Time Fire Chief

Kevin Klapprich. File photo. The City of Wayzata and the Wayzata Fire Department have announced the appointment of Kevin Klapprich as Wayzata’s first full-time fire chief, effective June 29, 2026. Klapprich has served with the Wayzata Fire Department since 1978 and has been fire chief since 2006. His move into the newly created full-time position marks a significant milestone for the department…

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Fourth of July in Wayzata: Flying Pancakes, Patriotic History and the Kiddie Parade

File photo. Wayzata’s Fourth of July morning will once again bring families to the lakefront for one of the community’s most cheerful holiday traditions: flying pancakes at the Depot, children on decorated bikes, patriotic characters, and a Mini Olympics for kids. Revolutionary Flying Pancake Breakfast The 20th Annual “Revolutionary” Flying Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday, July 4, from…

Wayzata Art Experience Brings Art, Music and Lakeside Summer Back to Lake Street

Submitted photo. Wayzata’s summer season will take another graceful turn toward the lake this weekend as the Wayzata Art Experience returns June 27 and 28 along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. The two-day festival, presented this year by Walser Kia Minnetonka, will bring more than 150 juried artists to downtown Wayzata, along with food trucks, food artisans, live music, a beer and wine garden,…

#Events #Wayzata Art Experience #Wayzata Chamber #Wayzata Chamber of Commerce

Wayzata Boys Lacrosse Loses in State Semifinals

“The Wayzata boys lacrosse team lost to top-ranked Farmington in the state tournament semifinals, falling to the Tigers 17-6. The Trojans trailed only 3-2 after the first quarter but the Tigers scored nine second quarter goals to lead 12-3 at halftime. Farmington, with eight players who have scored 21 or more goals this season, got four goals each from Caden Hennes and Brooks Furney. Thor Soukup…

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Wayzata Council Grants One-Year Extension to Senior Living Project

One Wayzata would replace previously approved memory-care facility with 14 privately owned senior condominiums The Wayzata City Council unanimously granted another one-year extension Tuesday for a long-delayed senior living project in the Holdridge neighborhood, allowing its developers additional time to pursue a substantially revised ownership and care model. The council adopted Resolution…

#One Wayzata #Wayzata City Council #Wayzata Condos

Outgoing Superintendent Chace Anderson Introduces Successor Robb Virgin to Wayzata City Council

Wayzata Public Schools’ outgoing and incoming superintendents appeared together before the Wayzata City Council on June 16, marking the district’s approaching leadership transition. Dr. Chace Anderson, who is retiring after 18 years as superintendent and 43 years in education, introduced Dr. Robb Virgin, who will officially become superintendent July 1. Anderson used the appearance to thank…

#Chace Anderson #Robb Virgin #Wayzata City Council #Wayzata Public Schools

Wayzata Girls Track and Field Repeats as Class AAA State Champions

“The Wayzata girls track and field team took home their second consecutive Class AAA state championship over the weekend. Maddie Gullickson won her sixth individual MSHSL track championship with a state record-breaking time of 4:41.65 in the 1600m. The Wayzata boys and girls 4×800 relay teams also finished in first place overall. Maple Grove’s girls 4×400 team finished in first place as well.…

Wayzata Boys Tennis Doubles Duo Wins State Title

“The Wayzata boys tennis team of Jacob Salisbury and Nolan Beduhn won the state Class AA doubles title Friday afternoon. The Trojans duo beat Eden Prairie’s Varin Tangeti and Zayden Chau 6-2, 6-3 in the final. Wayzata’s Ethan Turunen finished second in the singles tournament, losing a hard fought battle to top seed Soren Swenson of Mounds View 7-5, 7-6 (4).” via CCX Media.

Edina Baseball Takes Down Wayzata in Section 6AAAA Final

“The Wayzata baseball team was able to beat Edina 11-1 in game one of the Section 6AAAA final, but couldn’t come out on top in the winner-take-all game two, falling 14-6. The Trojans were able to put together multi-run innings in the first game, highlighted by a bases clearing triple by Hunsley Cole. In game two, the Trojans took a 6-5 lead, but Edina outscored Wayzata 8-1 in the final three…

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Scene in Wayzata: Turtles in the June Sun

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Wayzata Sailing Brings Back Annual Open House and Summer Celebration

Wayzata Sailing will welcome the community to its annual Open House and Summer Celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Mike Plant Community Boathouse, 456 Arlington Circle. The free event marks the return of a summer tradition that Wayzata Sailing describes as a kickoff to “real” summer — the season of no school, lake days, grill-outs, swimming and time spent at the sailing center.…

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Wayzata Council Approves HIFI on the Lake Permit in 4-1 Vote

The Wayzata City Council voted 4-1 on June 2 to approve a special event permit for HIFI on the Lake, an outdoor electronic dance music concert planned at Macanda Restaurant, 294 Grove Lane East after it had been tabled at a previous council meeting. The vote came despite a staff recommendation to deny the permit because the event would be the third Level 3 special event scheduled in July. Under…

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Wayzata Council Reviews Comprehensive Plan, City Finances and Public Property Sale in Workshop

2050 Comprehensive Plan RFP Review The Wayzata City Council reviewed a draft Request for Proposals for the city’s Imagine 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range planning document that will guide future development, redevelopment, land use, transportation and public improvements. Comp Plan RFP – Council Final DraftDownload No final action was taken during the June 2 workshop. Staff proposed…

Rep. Patty Acomb Highlights Wayzata TIF Legislation, Local Control Following Legislative Session

State Rep. Patty Acomb visited the Wayzata City Council to provide a legislative update and receive thanks from city officials for her work on special tax increment financing legislation tied to Wayzata’s lakefront improvements. Acomb, a DFL representative for House District 45B, serves as co-chair of the Energy Finance and Policy Committee and also serves on Ways and Means and Elections Finance…

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