Blackberry Bliss
Enjoy the fruits of the season. Blackberries are a great source of vitamins C and K and a good source of fiber, but mostly they’re just delicious....
Returning Home at Oak Ridge Assisted Living
English Rose CEO Joshua Wert turns his childhood house into Oak Ridge assisted living facility. When a Minneapolis man moved his 96-year-old mother...
Wayzata Sailing Celebrates Sweet 16 Anniversary
Sailing club funraising event celebrates anniversary. Sailing is an integral part of the lake community and Minnesota. Since 1981, Wayzata Sailing...
Puppies and Paddleboards
It’s never too early to teach a young pup new tricks. Sitting. Standing. Either way—paddleboarding can be great fun. Lake Minnetonka served as an...
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Noteworthy
Blackberry Bliss
Enjoy the fruits of the season. Blackberries are a great source of vitamins C and K and a good source of fiber, but mostly they’re just delicious....
Celebrate Pet Appreciation Week
Are your pets part of the family? Are they included in family portraits? As a society, are we embracing pets more so than in prior years? In 2022,...
Homegoing: A Gripping Novel
Readers should consider marking Juneteenth with Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing, a sprawling tale following the descendants of two Ghanaian half sisters, born...
A Shared View
In the early 1900s, Grays Bay, with its outlet into Minnehaha Creek, was used by duck hunters in rowboats and canoers, paddling through the wild...
Events
Excelsior Art on the Lake
Excelsior Art on the Lake provides an inspiring experience for both the artist and the public. Local musicians will entertain and regional food...
Just Try It! Let’s Go Sailing
Interested in sailing but not sure where to start? New and want to improve your skills? Already a sailor and want to learn about racing? Who's...
A Beginner’s Tour of Lake Minnetonka
The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society renews its popular series of four summer history cruises aboard the "Lady of the Lake." The first...
Windward Festival 2023
Join Wayzata Sailing on the shores of Lake Minnetonka for a beach bash like no other. Celebrating the lake, summer and all the adventures the water...
Excelsior Firecracker Run & 4th of July Celebration
Join the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce for a 4th of July Run and celebration. Join the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce...
July 4th “Revolutionary” Flying Pancake Breakfast
Begin your Fourth of July with a Revolutionary “Flying Pancake Breakfast” at the Wayzata Depot. A festive celebration for patriots of all ages.
Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Learning Garden Tour 2023
Find your next garden inspiration at the 2023 Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Learning Garden Tour taking place July 8 from 8:30 a.m. to...
Summerbration 2023
Join Three Rivers Park District Foundation for our largest fundraising party of the year, Summerbration! Enjoy food and beverages included with your...
In This Issue
Blackberry Bliss
Enjoy the fruits of the season. Blackberries are a great source of vitamins C and K and a good source of fiber, but mostly they’re just delicious. They’re also easy to incorporate into all types of...
Welcome to the June 2023 Issue
Welcome, readers, to our June issue, which highlights family, pets and senior living. I appreciate dovetailing these topics because, while they can stand alone on their own merits, they also blend...
Wayzata Sailing Celebrates Sweet 16 Anniversary
Sailing club funraising event celebrates anniversary. Sailing is an integral part of the lake community and Minnesota. Since 1981, Wayzata Sailing has been educating the public and supporting the...
Puppies and Paddleboards
It’s never too early to teach a young pup new tricks. Sitting. Standing. Either way—paddleboarding can be great fun. Lake Minnetonka served as an outdoor classroom for this darling (and daring) pup...
Wayzata Man Pens Remarkable Autobiography
Wayzata man pens autobiography detailing his storied life and career. It would be impossible to reach 96 years of age without collecting a few stories along the way. Kingston Fletcher has amassed an...
