
Royal Pour
Crisp gin and bitter Campari are perfectly balanced with tangy grapefruit juice and rich Concord grape juice in this supremely sippable cocktail....

Cooks Bay Home Revels in Lakeside View
Mound’s Alexis Walsko followed her dreams—right to Lake Minnetonka. They say timing is everything. Is a home sitting on the market for more than 200...

Happy Anniversary to Snuffy’s Malt Shop
Malt shop celebrates 40 years with customers, staff. Anniversaries are milestones, but when there’s a 40 preceding it, that anniversary can be a...

Sun & Slope Clothing Outfitters Celebrates Over 50 Years
The family-owned shop has spent half a century outfitting locals for adventure. In downtown Wayzata, Sun & Slope has served as an outfitter for...
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Allstar Construction
For more than 45 years, homeowners have counted on Allstar Construction for exterior construction, storm damage restoration and repair, and exterior remodeling for residential and multi-family homes. We are a state-licensed contractor, and we are leader in our industry due to our craftsmanship and unique ability to work on any type of residential and commercial building.
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Modern Movement
Wayzata and the 55391 zip code have been regarded as a hotbed for modern design, beginning in 1892 when Frank B. Long constructed Squirrel’s Nest on...
Royal Pour
Crisp gin and bitter Campari are perfectly balanced with tangy grapefruit juice and rich Concord grape juice in this supremely sippable cocktail....
Layered Impression
Fashion and art are simultaneous. Designers drape and sculpt yards and yards of fabric on a human form that can create a visceral response from the...
Life Appreciation
The delightful biography series Little People, Big Dreams offers children a simple introduction to famous artists, scientists, athletes and others....
Events
Martha O’Hara Interiors Warehouse Sale
Transform your home for the fall season with our exclusive fall furniture and accessory sale. Don’t miss this chance to discover stunning furniture...
O’Hara Interiors Warehouse Sale
Transform your home for the fall season with our exclusive fall furniture and accessory sale. Don’t miss this chance to discover stunning furniture...
The Dave Hagedorn Jazz Trio
Wayzata Musicales kicks off its concert series with The Dave Hagedorn Jazz Trio. Dig the sounds of three of the Twin Cities most accomplished...
Open House for Local Concussion & TBI Clinic
We are excited to invite you to see our new office space for The Functional Neurology Center & Twin Life Chiropractic. The Functional Neurology...
October in Excelsior
TRICK O' TREATING. Start your 2023 Trick O Treating early in downtown Excelsior! Look for 2023 official stop window clings outside of participating...
Burwell Spooktacular
Wear your best costume and have a spooktacularly good time at this free fall event. Ages 12 and under recommended Games and crafts Live performers...
In This Issue

Reader’s Choice Voting for Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2023
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the Lake Minnetonka area. From action shots on the lake to scenic spots on land, you shutterbugs did not disappoint! Now, we're opening...

Sun & Slope Clothing Outfitters Celebrates Over 50 Years
The family-owned shop has spent half a century outfitting locals for adventure. In downtown Wayzata, Sun & Slope has served as an outfitter for outdoor adventure since Jim started the business...

Welcome to the September 2023 Issue
Our September issue focuses on art and fashion, and our community has a wealth of creatives, who bring these elements to the fore via all sorts of ways—from canvases to clothing, from words in print...

Cooks Bay Home Revels in Lakeside View
Mound’s Alexis Walsko followed her dreams—right to Lake Minnetonka. They say timing is everything. Is a home sitting on the market for more than 200 days a good thing? The answer: It depends on who...

Modern Movement
Wayzata and the 55391 zip code have been regarded as a hotbed for modern design, beginning in 1892 when Frank B. Long constructed Squirrel’s Nest on Wayzata Bay. It took another 20 years for...