Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2023 Winners

The results are in for our 2023 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest. From July through August, we asked readers to share their shots of the Lake...
Casco Point home

Chasing Boathouse Dreams on Lake Minnetonka

Casco Point home is reimagined with Lake Minnetonka serving as its focal point. A few years ago, Atrion and Lisa Faiola decided to take the plunge...
Feathered Acres Learning Farm and Inn

Feathered Acres Learning Farm Brings Home the Bacon

Feathered Acres Learning Farm & Inn offers a chance to experience agricultural life. Many Lake Minnetonka area families with school-age children...
Rustic Apple Galette

At The Beancounter’s Sweets, It’s All in the Details

Kristi Wahlman switches her career, exchanging balance sheets for baking sheets. It’s not unusual, especially these days, to take a left turn when...

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...
Jim and Robin McWethy with their dog Stella.

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...
Lake Minnetonka Magazine September 2023

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...
Kitchen overlooking a view of Lake Minnetonka.

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...
Snuffy's Mural

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...
Fall City Walk Look — City Groove Pant: $59; Yellow Knit Tank: $39; Puffer Jacket: $148; Velvet Floral Clutch: $150; Spartina Hoop Earrings: $24

Fall Into Fashion With Near + North

As the season turns, it’s time for a wardrobe refresh. Embracing fall colors is part of autumn’s seasonal celebration. While leaf transformations...
Painted portraits were also part of Chris Foote’s repertoire.

Artist Chris Foote: A Life Through Pictures

Artist left a legacy of creativity and positivity to his family and community. Respected local artist Chris Foote was a beloved area resident known...

Meet Your 2023 Miss Minnesota

Angelina Amerigo prepares to take to the national stage for the Miss America competition. In our June 2021 issue, we introduced you to Miss Heart of...
Lake Minnetonka Magazine August 2023

Welcome to the August 2023 Issue

It’s time. Fresh crayons. Unmarked notebooks. New shoes ready for adventures. Backpacks loaded with supplies. The rumble of school buses practicing...

Emily Carriveau Shares Her Life With Blog Small Town Me

Delano local shares her hobby farm, garage sale escapades, craft room exploits and more with a growing number of fans on social media. “Okay,...
Natalie Miner

Local Seniors Share Their Spark

Local high school students bring the best of themselves to their schools and communities. Part of what makes a community great is its commitment to...

Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2023 Winners

The results are in for our 2023 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest. From July through August, we asked readers to share their shots of the Lake...
Casco Point home

Chasing Boathouse Dreams on Lake Minnetonka

Casco Point home is reimagined with Lake Minnetonka serving as its focal point. A few years ago, Atrion and Lisa Faiola decided to take the plunge...
Feathered Acres Learning Farm and Inn

Feathered Acres Learning Farm Brings Home the Bacon

Feathered Acres Learning Farm & Inn offers a chance to experience agricultural life. Many Lake Minnetonka area families with school-age children...
Rustic Apple Galette

At The Beancounter’s Sweets, It’s All in the Details

Kristi Wahlman switches her career, exchanging balance sheets for baking sheets. It’s not unusual, especially these days, to take a left turn when...

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...
Jim and Robin McWethy with their dog Stella.

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...
Lake Minnetonka Magazine September 2023

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...
Kitchen overlooking a view of Lake Minnetonka.

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...
Snuffy's Mural

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...
Fall City Walk Look — City Groove Pant: $59; Yellow Knit Tank: $39; Puffer Jacket: $148; Velvet Floral Clutch: $150; Spartina Hoop Earrings: $24

Fall Into Fashion With Near + North

As the season turns, it’s time for a wardrobe refresh. Embracing fall colors is part of autumn’s seasonal celebration. While leaf transformations...
Painted portraits were also part of Chris Foote’s repertoire.

Artist Chris Foote: A Life Through Pictures

Artist left a legacy of creativity and positivity to his family and community. Respected local artist Chris Foote was a beloved area resident known...

Meet Your 2023 Miss Minnesota

Angelina Amerigo prepares to take to the national stage for the Miss America competition. In our June 2021 issue, we introduced you to Miss Heart of...
Lake Minnetonka Magazine August 2023

Welcome to the August 2023 Issue

It’s time. Fresh crayons. Unmarked notebooks. New shoes ready for adventures. Backpacks loaded with supplies. The rumble of school buses practicing...

Emily Carriveau Shares Her Life With Blog Small Town Me

Delano local shares her hobby farm, garage sale escapades, craft room exploits and more with a growing number of fans on social media. “Okay,...
Natalie Miner

Local Seniors Share Their Spark

Local high school students bring the best of themselves to their schools and communities. Part of what makes a community great is its commitment to...
Panoway Lakewalk

Panoway Lakewalk

After more than 10 years of planning and community engagement, construction on the 1,200-foot Panoway Lakewalk began. In July, the city gathered...

Shop Local

Kowalski’s Markets

Our markets were created out of our family's love and passion for delicious, healthy foods and inspired by families looking for a place where they'd love to shop and be proud to call their own. The flow of our markets is designed to be easy and convenient. The environment is relaxed and well organized. It's the kind of place you'll feel comfortable running into for a quick gift or a forgotten item. Most importantly, it's a place where you can shop at your own pace, mingle freely with staff and friends, and discover something new each time you visit. Whether it's your first time shopping...

Noteworthy

Events

Witches Night Out

Witches Night Out is a bewitching event where attendees don their finest witch attire to stroll throughout Downtown Excelsior, indulging in...

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

Welcome to the October 2023 Issue

Welcome to the October 2023 Issue

I always enjoy it when one of our issues focuses on homes, including this month. At first blush, one would think there is only one direction to go when it comes to identifying article themes for...

Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2023 Winners

The results are in for our 2023 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest. From July through August, we asked readers to share their shots of the Lake Minnetonka area. From candid portraits to scenic...

October Read: “Daisy Darker”

October Read: “Daisy Darker”

The perfect spooky read for the season, Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney is highly reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. The book takes place on a cold, remote island setting in a...

Tackling Aging-In-Place With New Spaces

Tackling Aging-In-Place With New Spaces

More homeowners are planning for aging-in-place options. Amy Haugen sits at the work desk in her newly remodeled kitchen, gazing outside at the tranquil patch of woods behind her house as one...

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