Your Community, Your Vote
Let’s start the year with some exciting news. Best of Lake Minnetonka is moving—to February! We think it’s a perfect fit. After all, February is the...
Don Shelby and Nancy Nelson Retake the Stage
Don Shelby and Nancy Nelson are venerable veterans behind the TV camera and on local stages, including Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT), where they...
Chef Sam Gilman Shares Three No-Recipe Recipes
Executive chef Sam Gilman offers starting points with no-recipe recipes for dishes he enjoys making at home. Rosemary-Sage Salad Dressing Dijon...
Winter Wonderland
Nature’s winter handiwork can artistically move us through the season and unlock creative minds. Local resident Gundula Behbahani spent several...
Shop Local
Martin Patrick 3
MartinPatrick3 is an internationally recognized boutique located in the North Loop of Minneapolis that offers men's and women's apparel ranging from elevated casual garments and custom pieces intermingled with accessories, contemporary furnishings and artwork, an array of apothecary, even modern literature and gifts, all presented as styled moments across our 22,000 square foot space. We even offer interior design services through MartinPatrick3 Studio. We’re dedicated to building a one-of-a-kind experience that brings out the best in every person who walks through our doors....
Noteworthy
“Ahoy, Minnetonka!”
Now in its third season, the Ahoy, Minnetonka! podcast from Minnetonka Public Schools features conversations with the people who make the district...
Packaged With Care
I’m excited to kick off 2026 with Lake Minnetonka Magazine and its readers. As a stay-at-home mom turned social media influencer, I love sharing...
Your Community, Your Vote
Let’s start the year with some exciting news. Best of Lake Minnetonka is moving—to February! We think it’s a perfect fit. After all, February is the...
A Cozy Hot Cocoa Recipe
Make this easy-to-assemble powdered hot chocolate mix to have on hand for a quick warm treat. This recipe is rich and creamy with a kick of spice...
Events
Winter Wellness Fair
Kick off the new year in a healthy, intentional way. January is the perfect time of year to pamper yourself, your family and your friends. The...
Family Storytime
Every Saturday, the Minnetonka Public Library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to a morning of playful storytelling and fun from...
“The Intentional Gaze” Artist Meet and Greet
The Intentional Gaze is an ode to the act of seeing. This exhibition invites viewers to explore the world around us through deliberate observation....
Family Storytime
Every Saturday, the Minnetonka Public Library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to a morning of playful storytelling and fun from 10...
“From Stage to Screen”
Join the Wayzata Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of music composed for the stage and screen, capped off with a tribute to legendary film...
In This Issue
Welcome to the January 2026 Issue
With pen in hand and a postage stamp at the ready, how many of us write and send letters—regularly or otherwise? I’ll be the first to admit that, while I write letters, they are more often sent via...
A Measured Approach With Chef Sam Gilman
Intuitive cooking can lead to a full course of creativity and freedom. Have you ever taken a road trip without a map or embarked on a home project without instructions? How about making a dish...
Heaven and Earth Feng Shui Finds the Flow
Discover the transformative powers of feng shui. Some people notice when a room just doesn’t feel right, and Kanika Babal, owner of Heaven and Earth Feng Shui, has always been deeply attuned to the...
Minnetonka Preschool Hosts Open House
Families are invited to learn about programs at the Minnetonka Community Education Center. Community members are encouraged to attend the Minnetonka Preschool open house from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m....
Excelsior Halloween Parade
Despite light rain, hundreds of Excelsior elementary students and teachers paraded down Water Street in festive costumes much to the delight of family, friends and community members who lined the...
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