Team up to fight food waste. Join the Stop Food Waste Challenge this August. Sign up by July 31 at stopfoodwaste.ecochallenge.org. The challenge runs from August 1 through August 31.

Hopkins Crossroad trail will closed to through traffic beginning July 15. The through traffic closure is expected to last 3 weeks. Follow the project at minnetonkamn.gov/Hopkins-crossr… for information and detours throughout the closure.

Don't miss tomorrow's Pride Celebration at Ridgedale Commons. From 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., enjoy music, games, vendors and more.

Due to continued stormy conditions, the remainder of today's Pride Celebration has been canceled. Thank you to all who attended the event this morning and early afternoon!

Absentee voting for the Aug. 13 primary election continues Monday through Friday at Minnetonka Community Center. Need to register to vote or check your status? Do it online now – it only takes a few minutes! bit.ly/3AHvQYm

The water feature at Ridgedale Commons will be closed from Wednesday through Friday as teams make repairs to a pump within the system. Signs will be posted near the work area indicating the temporary closure. Thank you for your patience while we correct this issue.

Due to staffing, the program will pause at city facilities beginning Aug. 10, but you can still bring your plastic bags to locations in Minnetonka, including both Target locations, Lunds and Byerlys and Cub Foods. Thank you for recycling over 7000 pounds of plastics, Minnetonka!

Did you know?- As a service to residents 60 years old and older, or for residents with mobility issues, Minnetonka firefighters can come to your house and install new working smoke alarms. Find out more at minnetonkamn.gov/smoke-alarm

#MtkaNightToUnite24 is here! 🎉 Minnetonka police, fire, public works and city officials can’t wait to celebrate with you tonight! Don’t forget to enter our photo contest for a chance to win a prize. See you tonight!

Waste reduction doesn't have to feel so intimidating! There are little things you can do at home to reduce waste. Join our Waste Reduction Webinar tomorrow at 6 p.m. to learn more. Sign up now: bit.ly/4fxoThr.

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 13. Absentee direct balloting is available at the Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. with extended hours upcoming. For more information regarding this year's election, visit minnetonkamn.gov/elections.

Weekend project idea: gather up your stuff for next month's Special Community Drop-off Day! On Sept. 7 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., you can dispose of scrap metal, furniture and more at Minnetonka Public Works (for a small fee). Learn more at minnetonkamn.gov/dropoffday

Primary Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 13. Polls are open from 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Find your polling place and view a sample ballot at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us

Today is Election Day. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Find your polling place and view a sample ballot at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us Election results will be posted on the Minnesota Secretary of State website after precincts are counted: sos.state.mn.us/elections-voti…

Heads-up for motorists in Minnetonka: Beginning tomorrow, portions of County Road 101 and Shady Oak Road will reduce to one lane as Hennepin County crews resurface the roadway. Lane reductions are expected through Aug. 19. For more information, call 612-600-2462.

MnDOT Ramp temporary ramp closures coming next week: • Ramp closure onto Carlson Parkway from eastbound Highway 12 on Tuesday, Aug. 27 between 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Ramp closure onto Minnetonka Boulevard from Northbound Interstate 494 on Thursday, Aug. 29 between 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Do your lilacs, shrubs and trees look rough? Rainy weather has promoted leaf blight and other fungal diseases. Most will grow back just fine. Minnetonka Natural Resources suggests gathering them in a bag or tarp and disposing of the debris with yard waste rather than compost.

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Are you #VoteReady? Minnesota makes it easy to register to vote and update your registration at mnvotes.sos.mn.gov/VoterRegistrat…

Ride on a fire truck. Grab a hotdog and hot chocolate. Teach your family about fire safety. See you Tuesday Oct. 8 at the Minnetonka Fire Department and City Open House. It all begins at 5 p.m. at Fire Station 1.

Share your feedback on the proposed 2025 preliminary tax levy and budget at Monday’s city council meeting. Learn more about the 2025 budget and levy and provide feedback anytime at minnetonkamatters.com/minnetonka-bud….