Scene in Wayzata: turtles sunning and swimming on Grays Bay along Bushaway Road in Wayzata.
Tag: Scene in Wayzata
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A heavy snowfall swept across the north side of Wayzata High School last evening, softening the brick and glass under a steady swirl of white.
What stood out most wasn’t just the storm — it was the light. Dozens of windows glowed warmly against the dark sky, a bit of a surprise on a snowy night. Inside, the gyms were still humming with practices, the steady rhythm of winter sports carrying on despite the weather.
Outside, fresh drifts covered the lot in silence. Just another installment in our recurring series: Scene in Wayzata.
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Sunlight shimmers across Wayzata Bay as an unseasonably warm day draws neighbors out in full force—sidewalks bustling, storefront doors swinging open, and a steady hum of traffic along Lake Street. From the Depot docks to the heart of downtown, it’s the kind of February afternoon that feels borrowed from April, with the whole town happily out and about, soaking it in.
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The city Christmas tree glows along Lake Street in the deep cold, its lights shimmering against a still Wayzata Bay after a night that fell to 10 below. At 12 below zero this morning, the air is sharp and quiet, with Ferndale’s dark, snow-covered shoreline standing firm across the bay—winter holding the lake and the town in a crystalline pause.
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On the morning of July 4th, more than 1,100 neighbors and visitors gathered at the Wayzata Depot & Panoway Lakewalk for one of Wayzata’s most beloved Independence Day traditions: the Flying Flapjack Breakfast, hosted by the Lake Minnetonka Chapter of the Children of the American Revolution.
Now in its 20th year, the event served up hot pancakes with a side of patriotism—flipping flapjacks high into the summer sky and landing them neatly on plates below. The morning’s highlight came with a thunderous colonial gun salute over Lake Minnetonka, a stirring reminder of the country’s origins as early rays shimmered across Wayzata Bay.
All proceeds from the breakfast support suicide prevention efforts for veterans—an enduring cause for the young organizers, who honor service past and present with each plate served.
As one longtime resident put it, “There’s something about hearing muskets crack over the water, a pancake in your hand, and the flag rippling above the lake. It’s Wayzata at its finest.”
—Stay tuned for more Fourth of July scenes, and pick up the printed edition of Wayzata.com for the full text of the Declaration of Independence.
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Scene in Wayzata: A flawless 77-degree Sunday on Wayzata Bay—boats fill the Broadway docks at Panoway, flags flutter lightly in the 8 mph breeze, and not a cloud interrupts the sky. It’s the kind of afternoon that once greeted summer passengers stepping off the Great Northern Railway, drawn here by word of cool lake breezes and steamboat rides from the finest harbor on Minnetonka. Today, the rhythm is quieter, but the welcome is just as timeless.
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Workers apply window film to the former Wuollet Bakery restaurant, signaling the pending arrival of Rustica—Minneapolis’ beloved artisan bakery known for its European-style breads, laminated pastries, and carefully crafted coffee—in downtown Wayzata. Long a fixture in the Twin Cities culinary scene, Rustica brings its signature sourdough, kouign-amann, and rustic charm to 771 E. Lake Street, marking a new chapter for this longtime lakeside location.
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It was the kind of April evening that reminds you why we live here.
At 66 degrees, with sunshine pushing through soft clouds and barely a whisper of wind, the Panoway Plaza and Lakewalk came alive with the quiet joy of spring. My wife, our middle daughter, and I set out just before sunset and found Wayzata at its best—warm, welcoming, and beautifully unhurried.
ChadwickRock50 provides the soundtrack to a beautiful evening. Locals and visitors strolled the boardwalk, stopped for scoops at Ben & Jerry’s, and listened to live music drifting through the air. Couples cozied up on benches, families lingered by the lake, and clusters of friends laughed together in the golden light. Over at CoV, the patio buzzed with early diners soaking in the view.
One highlight? Loki, Wayzata’s beloved K-9, out for a well-earned leg stretch near the Section Foreman House, reminding everyone who’s really in charge of lakeside charm.
Loki, Wayzata’s K-9 stretches his legs. The walk reminded us of something simple and true: in Wayzata, even a casual evening stroll near Wayzata Bay can feel like a small celebration.
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Scene in Wayzata: Snow swirls around the Ventana apartments on April 1st — no joke. After a stretch of mild temps and one of the more relatively early Lake Minnetonka ice-outs in recent memory, Mother Nature decided to throw one last curveball. April Fools, indeed. ❄️🌸
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This Scene in Wayzata: A gigantic puddle takes over Arlington Heights, its glassy surface dotted with little ice chunks—winter’s last stand. Sunlight dances on the water, reflecting the first hints of spring as the neighborhood begins to thaw. 🌿💦✨ #Wayzata #SpringReflections #MinnesotaMeltdown
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