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Good day, Wayzata. This is Wayzata Scoop: For liberty, local news, and the pursuit of perfectly charred hot dogs.

In today’s Scoop:

• Wayzata’s 4th of July Lineup: Pancakes, Parades & Penny Hunts 🎆

• Your Dog’s New Favorite Saturday Morning Tradition 🐶

• Snap Local, Win Big: Plymouth’s Photo Contest Is Back 📸

• Declutter and Donate: Books & More Needed at Plymouth Library 📕

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📢 TALK OF THE TOWN

4th of July in Wayzata: Flying Pancakes, Kiddie Parades & Mini Olympics

Wayzata is kicking off Independence Day with a full slate of family-friendly fun, and you’re invited to join the red, white, and blue celebration. From sizzling griddles to penny hunts, here’s what’s happening around town:

🥞 Flying Pancake Breakfast at the Wayzata Depot

📍 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Wayzata Depot

Start your morning off with an airborne breakfast! Watch as pancakes are flipped hot off the griddle and try to catch one on your plate (or in your hands).

Free-will donation at the door (benefiting veterans)

🇺🇸 Veterans eat free

Flag-raising ceremony and rifle salute at 10:00 AM

Hosted by the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution – Lake Minnetonka Society.

🎉 Broadway Kiddie Parade

📍 10:00 AM | Park Street & Broadway Avenue Let the little ones strut their stars-and-stripes spirit in this pint-sized parade.

All kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Please leave battery-operated and motorized vehicles at home

🏅 Mini Olympics at Wayzata West Middle School

📍 12:30 PM | Football Field at Wayzata West Middle School

Calling all young athletes! The Mini Olympics are back — and ready for action.

Events include:

• Softball throw

• Running races

• Running broad jump

For children 4 and under:

• Mini races and penny hunting adventures

Got questions? Call 952-404-5338 for more details.

Whether you’re catching pancakes or cheering on your tiny Olympian, this 4th of July in Wayzata promises to be packed with community, celebration, and all-American summer fun.

Tails & Trails: Dog Walk Meetup at Luce Line Brewing

Saturday mornings just went to the dogs (and we mean that in the best way).

If your pup’s tail starts wagging at the word walk, this event’s for you.

Tails & Trails is a weekly dog walk meetup hosted by Luce Line Brewing every Saturday at 10:00 AM, and it’s the perfect excuse to lace up your sneakers, leash up your pup, and kick off the weekend on the right paw.

📍 Where: Luce Line Brewing, 12901 16th Ave N, Plymouth

🕙 When: Saturday, 7/5 at 10:00 AM

🐕‍🦺 Who: All well-behaved, leashed dogs (and their humans, of course)

You’ll start with a scenic stroll alongside fellow dog lovers, then head back to the brewery for a post-walk pint or a perfectly brewed coffee from the Luce Line Café, open Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.

☕ On the Menu:

• Hot drip coffee (medium or dark roast)

• Lattes, Americanos, and cold brew

• Iced espresso drinks

• Milk options: anything you could want

• Add flavor: vanilla or hazelnut

It’s the kind of laid-back community vibe you and your dog will both love, with plenty of belly rubs and craft brews to go around.

So grab a leash, grab a latte, and come wag with the pups.

Picture Plymouth: Snap, Submit, and Show Off Your Best Shots

Calling all photographers — from iPhone hobbyists to seasoned shutterbugs!

The Picture Plymouth Photo Contest is back from July 1 to August 31, and it’s your chance to showcase the moments, scenes, and hidden gems that make Plymouth so picture-perfect.

What’s It All About?

Hosted by the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Magazine, this annual contest invites residents, workers, and students in Plymouth to submit their best local photos taken within the past year.

Whether it’s a golden retriever in the snow, a sunset over Medicine Lake, or a quiet trail moment — if it captures the spirit of Plymouth, it’s fair game.

Categories Include:

• People

• Pets

• Places

• Seasons

• Wildlife

• Abstract

How to Enter:

Submit your photos at plymouthmag.com

Deadline: Sunday, August 31

Up to five entries per person (max 3 per category)

Photos must be taken in Plymouth within a year of submission

No AI-generated images allowed

Please skip heavy filters or watermarks, and make sure you have permission to feature anyone recognizable

Prizes:

Best in Show: $100

Category Winners: $50

Winners may be featured in Plymouth News, Plymouth Magazine, on the city’s website, and across social media

Bonus Round: Readers’ Choice After the deadline, residents can visit the Plymouth Magazine website to vote for their favorite shot in the Readers’ Choice category.

So grab your camera (or just your phone) and start capturing what makes Plymouth shine.

Clear Your Shelves for a Cause: Book Donation Day at Plymouth Library

Got books you’ve finished, DVDs collecting dust, or puzzles you’ve already solved?

Give them a second life and support your local library in the process.

Book Donation Day is back on Saturday, July 5, hosted by the Friends of the Plymouth Library. This monthly donation drop-off runs from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the Plymouth Library’s meeting room.

What You Can Donate:

• Gently used adult & children’s books

• DVDs & CDs

• Jigsaw puzzles

What They Can’t Accept:

• Textbooks

• Encyclopedias

• VHS tapes

• Audio cassette tapes

Your donations go toward supporting the library and its programs, so every paperback, puzzle piece, and movie counts!

Ongoing Reminder: This event happens on the first Saturday of every month, so if you miss July’s, you’ve always got next month.

So go ahead — read your shelves, box up your extras, and swing by to donate. Your clutter could be someone else’s next great read!

📖 QOTW (QUOTE OF THE WEEK)

“The most wasted of days is one without laughter,” — E.E. Cummings

🌪️ WEATHER WATCH

Sun’s clocking in early this week—storms take the weekend shift.

Wed 02 84°/64° Sunny ☀️ | 💧23%

Thu 03 89°/73° Mostly Sunny 🌤️ | 💧13%

Fri 04 92°/72° Partly Cloudy 🌥️ | 💧15%

Sat 05 79°/66° Thunderstorms ⛈️ | 💧83%

Sun 06 79°/62° Partly Cloudy 🌥️ | 💧20%

Mon 07 78°/63° Partly Cloudy 🌥️ | 💧20%

Tue 08 80°/63° AM Showers 🌧️ | 💧45%

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