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Two Bohemian Waxwing birds sitting in a tree, eating berries.

Our birds depend on having native plants to eat during the spring. Make sure your yard has native plants: Learn more in our Natural Resources section.
Photo courtesy of David Cahlander.

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Spring 2010 tree sale sold out 

For the fourth year, the city has received an overwhelming response from residents for the annual tree sale and trees are now sold out.

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  • Burwell Art Fair set for June 26, applications due April 21 
  • Caring Youth recognized at March reception 

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  • September primary election moves to August 
  • Boards and commissions openings available 
  • 2010 Property Taxes and Market Value Notice 
  • Dreaming of a new construction or landscape project? 
  • Native landscapes a labor of love for these Minnetonka residents 
  • Police Explorers host pancake breakfast March 21 
  • Remembering the late Ty Abel 
  • Eggstravaganza is Saturday, April 3 
  • Street sweeping starts March 29 
  • 2009 police department statistics now available 
  • Preventing theft from vehicles 
  • City seeks sponsors for public events 
  • Summer employment available 
  • Upcoming concerts presented by MAM 
  • Don’t miss these natural resources classes 
  • Natural resource volunteers needed on Saturdays in March and April 
  • Buckthorn workshop set for March 24 
  • Winter tree pruning drop-off opens 
  • Order rain barrels and compost bins 
  • Want to serve your country? Be an election judge! 
  • Summer 2010 recreation brochure now available 
  • Forest Hills water tower removed 
  • Adopt a Minnetonka fire hydrant near you 
  • Looking for Eco Fair? 
  • State of the City: Defining a new normal (video now available) 
  • Winter hike for families set for Feb. 27 
  • Tree pruning drop-off opens in March 
  • Use caution on frozen lakes and ponds 
  • Innovations: Leadership training for police department staff 
  • Home Remodeling Fair is Sunday, February 28, 2010 
  • Kids’ Fest is February 14 
  • Crime alert: Haitian earthquake relief fraud 
  • Minnetonka Police Department to offer Police Citizen’s Academy 
  • 2010 Gray’s Bay Marina boat slip lottery winners announced 
  • Share your photos of Shady Oak Beach! 
  • Remember to renew your alarm registration 
  • Building neighborhoods block by block 
  • 2010 U.S. Census starts in March 
  • Winter wildlife 
  • Testing for radon 
  • Ski Glen Lake Golf Course this season 
  • Follow these winter safety tips 
  • News for Neighbors: December 2009 
  • 2010 recycling collection schedule 
  • Energy savings investments 
  • Prune oak trees November through March 
  • Upcoming events for Minnetonka seniors 
  • Additional news stories 

Events

  • Buckthorn Workshop
    March 24 
  • Eggstravaganza
    April 3 
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Projects

  • Glen Lake Redevelopment Details 
  • Upper Minnehaha Creek Corridor 
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Meetings

City Council
March 22, 6:30 p.m. 
March 8, 6:30 p.m. 
Planning Commission
March 18, 6:30 p.m. 
March 4, 6:30 p.m. 
Park Board
May 5, 5:15 p.m. 
May 5, 7 p.m. 
March 3, 7 p.m. 
Economic Development Authority
February 8, 5 p.m. 
Future meetings
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    Updated Mar. 16, 2010  
  • 2010 upcoming meetings
    Updated Mar. 18, 2010  

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