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Wayzata Historical Society to present The History of the Wayzata Muni

October 18th, 2022

The Wayzata Bar & Grill at it’s previous location at the Wayzata Bay Center. Photo Dan Gustafson.

The Wayzata Historical Society is inviting the community to attend another fabulous program involving history form the Wayzata area. This time around leaders will present The History of the Wayzata Muni.

Members of the public should plan to attend on Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 pm in the Wayzata Community Room at Wayzata City Hall.

The presentation will be Preceded by the Wayzata Historical Society’s Annual Business Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the same place. Below is information from a release from WHS:

Happy fall from all of us at WHS! We hope you will join us at the Wayzata Community Room (600 Rice Street) Thursday, November 17, for our annual business meeting and a program about the history of the Wayzata Muni, which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year.

The business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is open to all current WHS members. If you’re not yet a member but are interested or wish to renew, you’ll be able to do that at the meeting or anytime at www.wayzatahistoricalsociety.org.

Topics discussed at the meeting will include a recap of the past year, presentation of the annual budget, and an update on the strategic partnership exploration of the Lake Minnetonka Historical organizations. We will conclude the business meeting with the election of board members.

The history program will begin at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the general public, no registration required! This program will explore the history of the Wayzata Muni through the years and the fascinating story of how it originally came to be. The program will conclude at 8:15 p.m.

The Wayzata Historical Society promotes the history of the greater Wayzata area by operating the Wayzata Depot Museum on weekends, Wednesdays, and holidays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (April through December), publishing a quarterly newsletter called the Telegraph, and hosting special events and programs throughout the year. The Society also preserves Wayzata history by collecting, storing, and conserving items related to local sites and events. The Society’s Archives and History Center are located at the Wayzata Branch of the Hennepin County Library and are open to the public on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wayzata Historical Society 40th Anniversary Event

August 3rd, 2022
Thursday August 4th from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The Wayzata Historical Society will celebrate it’s 40th Anniversary with a public event on Thursday, August 4th, 2022.

Attendees can expect history themed bingo and trivia, winners will receive prizes.

A signed Lloyd Borg print will be given away to one lucky guest.

Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, fruit, and a celebration desert will be available on site with food service provided by the Wayzata Bar & Grill for the nominal fee of $5.

Live music will also be performed by Ipso Facto, a Minneapolis based reggae/funk/jazz band that has played for audiences around the world.

The event will take place at the Wayzata Depot, located at 402 East Lake Street in Downtown Wayzata, and will take place rain or shine.
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The Changing Face Of Wayzata’s Business Community, 2020 A Year Of Transition

October 6th, 2020

If you haven’t noticed, 2020 has been an unusual year for a plethora of reasons.

COVID-19 has turned everything upside down and the economic downturn further complicated matters.

Through all of this Wayzata’s business community has been in transition.

Businesses have moved or are in the process of moving out. Likewise there are other businesses moving in.

Of course this has happened in Wayzata for decades.

But 2020 feels different.

Bellecour Restaurant is one of the prominent businesses to leave town. It will be replaced with an Italian restaurant. Bellecour’s owner said it was a combination of the pandemic and the economy that closed the restaurant.

Meridian Manor went out of business after dozens of residents contracted COVID-19.

On April 18, the Minnesota Department of Health Emergency COVID-19 task force directed Meridian Manor to transition all 59 residents to other providers after some residents and staff members contracted COVID-19. At least two of the residents died from the disease.

Initially when the pandemic hit last spring, restaurants and other businesses were not allowed to be open. Later on, take-out was an option. Eventually, they were able to open their doors with restrictions.

But these businesses weren’t out of the woods yet. Several food establishments were forced to close temporarily when either employees or customers had tested positive for COVID-19. These include: The Wayzata Bar & Grill (Muni), Bellecour, Starbucks on Lake Street, Walgreens and the Wayzata American Legion.

Meanwhile, Merilou Boutique closed its doors in late August. L’More Chocolat has closed its Lake Street shop and relocated to downtown Minneapolis.

Lulu & Luigi will soon be replaced by Pacifier.

But change in the Wayzata business community is not all about businesses leaving town.

Grocer’s Table opened its doors earlier this year at the corner of Lake and Broadway.

Additionally, change is brewing at the Promenade.

Ownership is working with the city to allow more types of businesses to sign leases. In general, it has been difficult to entice businesses to move to the Promenade. A closer evaluation of zoning rules may help.

Eventually, those “for lease” signs around town will be taken down as new businesses make Wayzata their home.

It will be interesting to see how the complexion of the Wayzata business community changes in the coming months and into 2021.
2016 Wine on Wayzata Bay

June 12th, 2016

The Best Lakeside Party of the Summer! And you are invited! Bring Your Friends!

Mark your calendars for a very special public wine tasting charity event at the Wayzata Yacht Club on Friday, June 19, 2015 from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. The eighth annual “Wine on Wayzata Bay” is a wonderful opportunity to gather your friends, family or neighbors together in the relaxed atmosphere of the beautiful lakeshore property of the Wayzata Yacht Club, now celebrating its 50th anniversary. Sample from scores of wine varieties selected by 16 of the area’s leading wine wholesalers! And this year we will include beer and introduce a new line of spirits. Sponsored by Wayzata Wine & Spirits (“The Muni”).

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres from highly regarded local restaurants such as Lord Fletchers, Kip’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, Wayzata Bar and Grill, Jake O’Connor’s, Spasso and McCormick’s Pub & Restaurant. This event is open to the public and also includes live music, a copious silent auction and sailboat rides until sunset!

Proceeds support the Wayzata Community Sailing Center, a MN 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. WCSC reaches out to the greater Twin Cities area with youth scholarship opportunities, sailing events for visually impaired and physically disabled individuals, and to inner-city youth groups in addition to their well-known local community and high school team programs.

Each year, the Wayzata Community Sailing Center works even harder to provide “Sailing for Everyone!” Ticket event pricing: $60 presale, $75 after June 5. (Tickets have sold out in the past the week before, so early purchase is recommended).
A fresh start for the Muni

April 28th, 2011

Katie Pennington and Mark Cheeley enjoy a beverage at the old Muni. Photo Dan Gustafson.

A packed house moved from one Muni to the next as hundreds of attendees bid farewell to the old Wayzata Bar and Grill on April 28, 2011. A team of dancers from the Wayzata Chamber, City Officials including Mayor Ken Willcox and City Manager Al Orsen, and many others busted a move across Superior Boulevard.

Mayor Ken Willcox and City Manager Al Orsen dance their way across Superior Boulevard. Photo Dan Gustafson.

A small ceremony in front of the new building included Sommelier Gina Holman opening a bottle of champaign and subsequently throwing open the doors of the new establishment.

Sommelier Gina Holman throws open the doors on the new Muni. Photo Dan Gustafson.

The Wayzata Bar and Grill has a full house. Photo Dan Gustafson.

To see hundreds more photos of the event, click this link: Wayzata Bar and Grill Grand Opening.
Insider Preview draws hundreds to Muni Wednesday night

April 28th, 2011

Hundreds of “insiders” got a sneak peek at the new Wayzata Bar and Grill last evening. The closed event was attended by Wayzata City Staff, Wayzata Council Members, and a select group of friends to the Bar and Grill.

The event went from 5:00 – 8:00, and was “a night of fun, food, and drinks”, according to the invite that was mailed out by CEL Public Relations.

The grand opening available to the public is schedule to take place on April 28 from 2-4 pm, starting at the old location.

Council member Jack Amdal and his wife Cheryl enter the new Muni April 27, 2011. Photo Dan Gustafson.

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‘The Muni’ in Wayzata advertises on Wayzata.com

April 25th, 2011

Wayata Bar & Grill and Wayzata Wine & Spirits, collectively known as “The Muni,” recently discovered one of the best ways to get the word out in the Wayzata area – online display advertising at Wayzata.com.

“Our clients are consistently impressed with the return on their Wayzata.com marketing investment,” said Dan Gustafson, founder of Wayzata.com. “We help create a positive identity for companies, which puts them at a competitive advantage.”

For the past 64 years, The Muni has been an integral part of Wayzata, with all profits going back into the community.

One reason why The Muni chose to partner with Wayzata.com is because the site is tailor-made for people in Wayzata and the surrounding Twin Cities area. Even the website name, Wayzata.com, matches the geographic location it serves, making it a “geo-domain.” Because of their limited number and clear name recognition, research shows that geo-domains are extremely effective at reaching their target audiences.

Wayzata Bar & Grill has one of the longest wine lists in the state of Minnesota, and Wayzata Wine & Spirits offers tasting bars for wine, beer, and spirits throughout the year. As advertisers with Wayzata.com, The Muni will have the opportunity to publicize messages about its brand new building, tasting events, new menu items, special discounts, and more.

In addition to high-impact banner placement like The Muni is utilizing, area businesses have access to other proven marketing resources through Wayzata.com, such as complete printing services and mailing, high-quality signs and graphics, and personalized ad design and copy writing.

To learn more info on this suburban Minneapolis advertising firm, go to the site local people are checking – Wayzata.com. Additional information is also available by calling (952) 473-5200 or e-mailing wayzata@gmail.com.

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WCCO finds the Muni

April 7th, 2011

If you needed more evidence that the Wayzata Bar & Grill and Wayzata Wine & Spirits was headed full tilt into grand opening mode for April 28, 2011, look no further than the visit from WCCO’s Finding Minnesota.

Click this link for 50 photos from WCCO’s visit to the Muni.

Mike Binkley from WCCO’s Finding Minnesota stops by the Muni in Wayzata to interview patrons. Photo Dan Gustafson.

Muni devotees gathered early the morning of April 6 to shoot the segment with Mike Binkley from WCCO. The light news segment is titled, “Finding Minnesota,” and will air on “4/10 at 10pm, 4/11 morning & midday!” according to the Wayzata Bar and Grill Twitter feed.

Greg Rye is interviewed. Mike Kelly sits to the right, and Mike Binkley pulls up a chair. Photo Dan Gustafson.
New Muni Sneak Peek

April 6th, 2011

Hey all you Wayzata Bar and Grill / Wayzata Wine and Spirits fans! Check out the sneak peek Wayzata.com got from City Manager Al Orsen this morning of the brand spanking new Wayzata Bar and Grill / Wayzata Wine and Spirits!

City of Wayzata Manager Al Orsen provides a photo tour
of the new Wayzata Bar and Grill. Photo Dan Gustafson.

The new bar at the Wayzata Bar and Grill. Photo Dan Gustafson.

Click through hundreds of photographs of the new Muni including: the new bottle shop, the new coolers, the new bar area, the new kitchen, and much much more! View them all right now by clicking this link: http://photos.wayzata.com/Business/Wayzata-Muni-Sneak-Peak
Muni Moving Schedule

April 4th, 2011

The public is invited to celebrate the historic move of Wayzata Bar & Grill and Wayzata Wine & Spirits. “The Muni” opened in 1947 and has become the hometown-gathering place where all are welcome.

Thursday, April 28th
2:00 – 4:00pm
Fond Farewell to 810 Superior Blvd.

4:00 – 4:20pm
Patrons Lead Ceremonial Walk to the New Muni at 747 Mill Street
Ribbon cutting and champagne saber christening at front door

4:20 – 8:00pm
Celebration with wine, beer and spirit tastings

Enjoy Wine, Beer and Spirits Tastings
April 29th and 30th and Thursday-Saturday throughout the Month of May
4:00 – 8:00pm

Profits from The Muni go back into the Wayzata community to maintain parks, roads, lights and more.

The public is invited to celebrate the historic move of the Wayzata Wine & Spirits and Wayzata Bar & Grill. On Thursday, April 28 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. a fond farewell will be celebrated at the current location of the beloved Muni – 810 Superior Blvd. Shortly following, patrons will lead the ceremonial walk to the new location of 747 Mill Street, where a ribbon cutting and champagne saber christening will happen as the front doors are opened for the first time. The new Muni will be open with special tastings and celebration throughout the weekend.

Profits from the Wayzata Wine & Spirits and Wayzata Bar & Grill help fund city parks, streets and lights.

The Wayzata Wine & Spirits and Wayzata Bar & Grill will remain open in its current location at 810 Superior Blvd until Saturday, April 23. It will open in its new location, 747 Mill Street, at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28.
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