Monthly Archives: April 2025

Join us for our annual Lake Minnewashta Fireworks ShowThursday, July 3rd @ 10 pm  KABOOM is preparing to once again light up the night with an unforgettable display to kick off your holiday festivities! This community tradition is made possible by your … Continue reading →

We recently received kudos on our website from a teacher, Kelly Hall, running an environmental science program for a group of elementary students. When they were doing a project about lakes, ponds, & streams they ended up on the Lake … Continue reading →

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 to raise awareness and promote action for environmental protection. It was first held in 1970, sparked by growing concerns over pollution, deforestation, and the health of the planet. Today, Earth Day is observed globally … Continue reading →

This past winter, Lake Minnewashta experienced significant ice heaving, due to changing temperatures over recent months. When there are rapid temperature fluctuations, like we experienced this winter, ice sheets expand and push against the shoreline, creating ice “heaves” or “ridges”. These … Continue reading →