The Sleigh Rye’d
This seasonal sip is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. The Sleigh Rye’d 2 parts Dampfwerk The Rabbit in the Rye (German-style herbal...
The Valerius Family Spreads Love Through Travel
Local family provides supplies to mothers and babies in Guatemala. Imagine embarking on a trip across the globe, but instead of bringing a suitcase...
Laura Bray Shares a Fun DIY Holiday Craft
Take a turn at creating some vintage-inspired holiday décor. ’Tis the season to create memories and some unique holiday décor for the keeping. While...
Strike a Pose
Agreeable labradoodle strikes a winning pose. This photo of Yeti, an Australian labradoodle, took first place in our photo contest’s Pets category....
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The Sleigh Rye’d
This seasonal sip is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. The Sleigh Rye’d 2 parts Dampfwerk The Rabbit in the Rye (German-style herbal...
The Minnetonka Record: Then and Now
One might think the holidays were celebrated very differently 100 years ago, but a look through the Lake Minnetonka Historical Society’s archives...
Getting to the Root of Poinsettias
In December, it seems everywhere you turn, you’ll find poinsettias. The plant has become a staple of the holiday season. Originating from the...
Excelsior from A to Z
All of the charm and whimsy of Excelsior comes to life in Amanda Pesek’s new children’s book, E is for Excelsior! The Excelsior resident was...
Events
Holiday for The Ages Concert
Great holiday music is timeless, often mysterious in origin. We only recently determined, “O Come, All Ye Faithful” was created by an English priest...
Wayzata Musicales presents “French Cabaret Night”
Concert #2 of this year's Wayzata Musicales will be a French Cabaret Night of music. For one night only, the Blue Water Theatre in downtown Wayzata...
36th Annual Orono Lions Snowball Open
Mark your calendars, the 36th annual Orono Lions Snowball Open is set for February 3. Join the Orono Lions for this fun and frosty outdoor ice golf...
Excelsior Family Feud
Join us for an evening of friendly competition at our Family Feud Event. Gather your colleagues for an exhilarating game of Family Feud, where...
Luck O’ the Lake 2024
Luck O' the Lake is an exciting St. Patty's Day event set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior, MN. On March 16, 2024,...
Black Gown Gala
Get ready to be captivated by an evening of elegance and local community spirit at the Black Gown Gala. With local celebrities showcasing unique...
Excelsior Art on the Lake
Experience the enchanting world of Excelsior Art on the Lake, where over 120 gifted artists converge to showcase their original creations. Amidst...
Excelsior Art on the Lake
Experience the enchanting world of Excelsior Art on the Lake, where over 120 gifted artists converge to showcase their original creations. Amidst...
In This Issue
Welcome to the December 2023 Issue
I don’t know what it is about this time of year that makes me have all the “crafty feels.” As if the season isn’t full enough of To Do Lists, parties to host and attend and all the rest of the...
Fun Winter Activities for the Whole Family
Think out of the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When guests come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it comes to planning “things to do.” And a similar situation...
The Sleigh Rye’d
This seasonal sip is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. The Sleigh Rye’d 2 parts Dampfwerk The Rabbit in the Rye (German-style herbal liqueur) 1 part amaretto splash of cherry juice cherry,...
Laura Bray Shares a Fun DIY Holiday Craft
Take a turn at creating some vintage-inspired holiday décor. ’Tis the season to create memories and some unique holiday décor for the keeping. While browsing around social media, I noticed local...
The Minnetonka Record: Then and Now
One might think the holidays were celebrated very differently 100 years ago, but a look through the Lake Minnetonka Historical Society’s archives found fewer differences than expected. Lake...
