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With the month of June being one of the rainiest on record, our lake was filled to the highest level ever recorded. To prevent further property damage on the land owned by our residents, a “Slow-No Wake” restriction continues over … Continue reading →

NOTE: The water ski show is CANCELLED due to high water levels The RAFFLE at Minnewashta Heights has many super items to win. Bring cash for tickets While watching the FIREWORKS from the lake, please stay well clear of the work … Continue reading →

The fireworks display over Lake Minnewashta is solely funded by Lake Minnewashta area residents. DONATIONS ARE TAX- DEDUCTIBLE! Please send in your contribution ASAP! Please make checks payable to: KABOOM (Keep America’s Birthday Observance On Minnewashta) and forward to Beth Ginther 3611 Ironwood Rd. Excelsior, MN 55331 **The cost … Continue reading →

PER TERRY JEFFERY….”The “zero” elevation is 942.87 meaning the lake level right now is 946.13 feet.  To put this into perspective this is 1.63 feet above the Ordinary High Water mark (944.5), 1.33 feet above the 100 year flood elevation … Continue reading →

City of Chanhassen officials have declared Lake Minnewashta a SLOW-NO WAKE zone due to the strong potential of shoreline damage. Please do not drive your watercraft at speeds fast enough to create a wake. http://www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=189    

  Here are some important updates on things happening around Lake Minnewashta NO WAKE! We are experiencing near record high water levels. While we have not been able to declare the lake a No Wake Zone, please be considerate and slow … Continue reading →