“Independence Day: freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed – else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower Wishing you all a safe & happy Independence Day!

Tonka Bay Tree Sale - Sept. 17-18 - Place Your Orders NOW! Trees available for purchase: Blue Beech: $92.50 (pictured) Dogwood: $53.41 Honey Locust: $95.96 Cherry tree: $83.00 White Oak: $106.76 Call City Hall at 952-474-7994 or email [email protected] for more info

Tonka Bay Marina Dock Gates All gates are now fully functional! For those of you who were out and about last weekend, enjoying the lake, you may have discovered that Pier 1 and Pier 3 had some issues. I am happy to report that they all are now in good working order!

TONKA BAY TREE SALE - Week of September 7th - A limited number of trees have been pre-ordered in bulk to provide reduced rates to residents. They are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To pre-order, complete the 2021 Tonka Bay Tree Order Form on our website

Council and commission meetings will return to City Hall starting Tuesday, August 10th. The virtual Zoom meeting option will still be available for those who would prefer that as an alternative. Information regarding past or upcoming meetings can be found on our website.

Manitou Park is looking to get a “facelift” with the communities support! Community support is integral to the project. No donation is too large or too small! Your donation is tax deductible and can be sent to City Hall. For more information please contact us at 952-474-7994.

***BY ORDER OF MAYOR ADAM JENNINGS, THE COUNCIL MEETINGS TONIGHT, AUGUST 10TH, HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. A PROCLAMATION WILL BE SIGNED STATING THAT THE CITY WILL RESUME ZOOM MEETINGS FOR THE UNFORSEEABLE FUTURE***

ZOOM MEETINGS RESUME City Council meetings and Parks & Docks Commission meetings return to Zoom. Due to increased COVID-19 concerns, Mayor Adam Jennings has made a proclamation to return to Zoom meetings, rather than in-person meetings at City Hall.

Women's Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the US on the basis of sex

Labor Day is a celebration of social & economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late 19th century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity & well-being

Tonka Bay Tree Sale - TREES HAVE ARRIVED! Pick up your trees next week! We still have several trees available for purchase. Call City Hall at 952-474-7994.

Tonka Bay Annual Fall Clean-up - This Saturday, September 18 Clean up that basement, clean out the garage, and pick up the yard! The clean-up is at no additional cost to residents. ALL ITEMS MUST BE SMALL ENOUGH TO BE LOADED BY ONE PERSON AND MUST BE AT THE CURB BEFORE 7 AM.

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." - LM Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Colors are peaking & it's prime time to explore outside. Take advantage of the warmer temperatures forecasted for these coming days & hit the trails before the leaves hit the ground!

Have a safe and happy Halloween Weekend!

Please donate to children in need this holiday season!

ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Thurs, Dec. 2, at 6pm is the annual Tonka Bay tree lighting in front of city hall. The evening includes Christmas carolers, kids activities, toy drive, hot chocolate, Christmas cookies, fire and new this year - a visit from the man himself, SANTA!!

Manitou is the largest and most high profile of the city’s parks. Check out the complete Manitou Park Redesign 3D Renderings found on our website: cityoftonkabay.net Your donation is tax deductible For more information email [email protected] or call 952-474-7994.

Greetings Tonka Bay Residents, City Hall will be closed December 22nd & 23rd in celebration of Christmas and December 29th & 30th for the New Year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Tonka Bay!

Calling All Hockey Moms and Dads! The Annual Arctic Fever festival is fast approaching next Saturday, January 15th. We need volunteers for the human ice bowling. For details call 952-474-7994 email [email protected]. Your participation is greatly appreciated!

JOIN US AT MANITOU PARK THIS SATURDAY 1 - 4 P.M. *Bonfire *Human Ice Bowling *Gone Banana's Food Truck *Snowshoeing 2 - 3:30 p.m. *SLMPD ATV demo 1 - 2:30 p.m. *HCSO K9 team 2 - 3:30 p.m. *Arctic Bowling at Country Club Lanes 1:30 - 6 p.m. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!