Back in Time: Origins of Minnetonka’s Islands

Partying, especially on the Fourth of July, has happened for years on the lake, but long-time residents and users of the lakes said this year was particularly troubling. Hennepin County Sheriff Richard Stanek said they received 75 calls to the lake and 17 people received treatment July 4. An estimated 8, boats were on the lake that day. Aerial drone footage of the lake on the Fourth of July showed hundreds of people at the lake, on boats and the shore. When emergencies happen on the lake, the heavy boat traffic complicates efforts to help those in trouble, he said.