Zoe’s Gone Bananas for Banana Bread
February really is the month of love—even for something that isn’t heart shaped or chocolate. Mark the date; February 23 is National Banana Bread...
Doggy Social Helps Couples Include Their Pets in the Big Day
One isn’t surprised to see a best man at a wedding, but don’t forget about including a good boy! (or girl). Since 2018, Doggy Social helps wedding...
Event Planner Shares the Steps To Planning the Perfect Destination Wedding
Danae Brennan explores the FAQs for destination I Dos. Wedding planning entails its fair share of contingency plans for all the “What ifs?” Will the...
Entry Showcases Beauty in the Abstract
What is now a hobby, Ann Beadle-Reinitz would like to make into a career—photography. “I like taking photos in any areas around my house,” the Mound...
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Excelsior Paint & Design Carpet One
Our 5,400 square foot showroom features hardwood, carpet, luxury vinyl and laminate flooring; HunterDouglas blinds; Benjamin Moore and Fine Paints of Europe paints and stains; Cambria, Dekton, Silestone, and MSI Quartz countertops; wallpaper by York, Schumacher, Thibaut and more. Whether you’re building a brand-new home, looking to redecorate a room or refreshing a color palette, our designers are here to help you from inspiration to installation in making your house your home. Hard to find but worth the trip, you’ll find our two-story building with ample parking next to Youngsteds Car...
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Zoe’s Gone Bananas for Banana Bread
February really is the month of love—even for something that isn’t heart shaped or chocolate. Mark the date; February 23 is National Banana Bread...
Here Come the … Bouquets
Happily, I was married in June of last year. As a professional gardener, I felt confident in creating my own centerpieces. Let’s walk through the...
Recipes for the Morning After the Reception
For some couples, the wedding celebration spills over to the next day with gift opening parties or gatherings to bid farewell to traveling guests...
A Style Guide for Wedding Guests
Many of my clients have received wedding invitations from across the country and globe. Finding the right look can daunting. Here are my best tips...
Events
Winter Market 2025
The indoor winter market returns. Enjoy live music while you shop for locally-made food, handmade gifts, soaps, crafts and so much more.
Wayzata Chilly Open Golf Tournament 2025
Since 1984 thousands of hearty Minnesotans head to Lake Minnetonka for this unique frozen golf event to celebrate our “chilly” winter season. Our...
Ice Fishing Tournament at Carson’s Bay
Test your ice fishing skills and your luck on the frozen waters of Carson's Bay. Prizes will be awarded. Fishing guides and local fishermen will be...
Free Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School
Join us for this free family friendly event. We will have our pool open for Family Swim. Come and dive for rings, take a ride in our canoe, airplane...
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Presents “Welcome to the 20th Century: Wayzata and the North Shore”
The Lake Minnetonka Historical Society (LMHS) will present “Welcome to the 20th Century: Wayzata and the North Shore” with historian Joanie Holst at...
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Welcome to the February 2025 Issue
Readers, you’re always on the top of our invitation list to join us in celebrating the latest issue of Lake Minnetonka Magazine, but this month is extra—special, beautiful and personal. Welcome to...
Zoe’s Gone Bananas for Banana Bread
February really is the month of love—even for something that isn’t heart shaped or chocolate. Mark the date; February 23 is National Banana Bread Day. But Zoanne Hagberg didn’t need a national day...
Recipes for the Morning After the Reception
For some couples, the wedding celebration spills over to the next day with gift opening parties or gatherings to bid farewell to traveling guests and the honeymooners. If the plan is informal and...
Conclude Your Wedding Reception on a Sweet Note
Chart new territory with the help from local bakers and makers. For some guests, it’s what they look forward to the most at a wedding reception—the oh, so sweet conclusion to dinner—dessert! The...
Editors Share the Stories of Their Unique Weddings
From cityscapes to country roads, here's a look at the details behind two special days. The celebration of love, unity and the start of a new chapter in life—weddings bring together family, friends...
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