Riprap: The Lake Minnetonka Blog
Local stories, seasonal guides and lake history from the people who live here.
Riprap is the Lake Minnetonka blog from Tonka Insider. Every Wednesday we publish a new story about life on the lake: what’s happening this season, where to eat, how to take care of your boat and dock, and the history behind the places we love.
🆕 Latest Stories
The newest Riprap stories, most recent first.
Lake Minnetonka Real Estate: Fall Market Update
Riprap · Lake Life The boats are out of the water, the leaves are on the docks, and [...]
Halloween Around Lake Minnetonka: Events, Trick-or-Treating and Local Traditions
Halloween weekend around Lake Minnetonka: Trunk or Treat in Spring Park, kids eat free at Birch’s, and costume [...]
Best Restaurants for Cozy Fall Dining around the Lake
Fireplaces, supper clubs, and lake views. Seven Lake Minnetonka restaurants made for fall, from Wayzata to Excelsior to [...]
Lake Minnetonka’s Bays and How They Got Their Names
From Gray's Bay to Halsted's Bay, the stories behind Lake Minnetonka's bay names: early settlers, lost hotels, a [...]
Winterizing Your Dock and Boat: A Lake Minnetonka Checklist
A Lake Minnetonka checklist for winterizing your dock and boat: when to book removal, storage options, engine prep, [...]
Best Spots to See Fall Colors Around Lake Minnetonka
Discover the best spots to see fall colors around Lake Minnetonka — from Excelsior Commons to Big Island, [...]
🧭 Browse Lake Minnetonka Stories by Topic
Every story is filed under one of four topics. For every place to eat on the lake, see our Lake Minnetonka restaurants guide.
Why We Call It Riprap
Riprap is the layer of rock that lines so much of Lake Minnetonka’s shoreline, protecting it from waves and ice. It’s not glamorous, but it’s part of what holds the lake together. That’s what we want this blog to be: everyday stories that help connect the people around the lake.
Looking for what’s on this week? Check the events calendar and our annual events guide.
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Know a piece of lake history, a local business or an event we should write about? Tell us. Follow along to catch every new story.