Vote for Best of Lake Minnetonka 2026

Welcome to the February 2026 Issue

Even after all these years, the moment is saved in my heart. As I stood that afternoon at the bottom of the church stairs, leading up to the...

Meaningful Memories at The Hotel Landing

Wayzata wedding is wrapped in a couple’s classic aesthetic—with a bow. Lilli (née Krelitz) and Kieran Knightly had a few lake-life centric reasons...

A Timeless and Classic Wedding at St. Paul College Club

Couple ties the knot with a vintage bridal gown, frozen custard and their pooch. When Sarah (née Kobelinski) and Adam St. Peter planned their July...

Signed, Sealed, Delivered With Epitome Papers

Epitome Papers turns celebration stationery into a fully custom experience. For couples planning their big day, the first glimpse for guests of...

Sugarspoon Desserts Is Top Tier

Baker creates gourmet cakes that defy expectations—and sometimes gravity. It’s architecture, it’s science and it’s eminently edible. When Altreisha...

Lake Minnetonka Magazine January 2026 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,...

Chef Sam Gilman shares how home cooks can trust their culinary instincts to find success in the kitchen.

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...

Feng shui practitioner Kanika Babal believes small, intentional shifts in a space can lead to incredible life transformations and infuse each day with more flow and balance.

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...

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...

Artist Laura Rockhold Shares Her Inspiration

Local poet and painter discusses her creative practice and original poem form. Long Lake’s Laura Rockhold finds inspiration for her poetry and...

The Lafayette Club's 100-year-old clubhouse starts its next phase of enhancements in April 2026.

The New Year Rings in New Changes at the Lafayette Club

The country club continues to embark on new and exciting improvements. Lake Minnetonka’s Lafayette Club has undergone, and continues to plan, many...

shopping, winter holidays and people concept - happy senior couple at christmas market souvenir shop on town hall square in tallinn, estonia

What to Expect at Christmas in Excelsior

Water Street will be aglow with lights and holiday cheer. On November 28 and 29, downtown Excelsior will transform into a festive winter wonderland...

Outdoor kitchen and pool area of Orono home

Gordon James Crafts a Zen Escape in Orono

One serene Orono property brings home the amenities of a spa resort. It’s something most of us have wished for: to bottle the essence of a luxury...

Stack of Chocolate Chip Cookies from Oven Fresh Cookies

Oven Fresh Cookies Knows if You Give a Kid a Cookie …

… they’ll probably want it served warm. Food, whether it’s a full meal, a dessert or a snack, often goes hand-in-hand with important life events....

Vote for Best of Lake Minnetonka 2026

Welcome to the February 2026 Issue

Even after all these years, the moment is saved in my heart. As I stood that afternoon at the bottom of the church stairs, leading up to the...

Meaningful Memories at The Hotel Landing

Wayzata wedding is wrapped in a couple’s classic aesthetic—with a bow. Lilli (née Krelitz) and Kieran Knightly had a few lake-life centric reasons...

A Timeless and Classic Wedding at St. Paul College Club

Couple ties the knot with a vintage bridal gown, frozen custard and their pooch. When Sarah (née Kobelinski) and Adam St. Peter planned their July...

Signed, Sealed, Delivered With Epitome Papers

Epitome Papers turns celebration stationery into a fully custom experience. For couples planning their big day, the first glimpse for guests of...

Sugarspoon Desserts Is Top Tier

Baker creates gourmet cakes that defy expectations—and sometimes gravity. It’s architecture, it’s science and it’s eminently edible. When Altreisha...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Artist Laura Rockhold Shares Her Inspiration

Local poet and painter discusses her creative practice and original poem form. Long Lake’s Laura Rockhold finds inspiration for her poetry and...

The New Year Rings in New Changes at the Lafayette Club

The country club continues to embark on new and exciting improvements. Lake Minnetonka’s Lafayette Club has undergone, and continues to plan, many...

What to Expect at Christmas in Excelsior

Water Street will be aglow with lights and holiday cheer. On November 28 and 29, downtown Excelsior will transform into a festive winter wonderland...

Gordon James Crafts a Zen Escape in Orono

One serene Orono property brings home the amenities of a spa resort. It’s something most of us have wished for: to bottle the essence of a luxury...

Oven Fresh Cookies Knows if You Give a Kid a Cookie …

… they’ll probably want it served warm. Food, whether it’s a full meal, a dessert or a snack, often goes hand-in-hand with important life events....

Local Athletes Compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games

People, Sports

Meet those from the West Metro who have gold medal dreams. The Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games arrives on February...

Sugarspoon Desserts Is Top Tier

Featured, Local Makers, Weddings

Baker creates gourmet cakes that defy expectations—and sometimes gravity. It’s architecture, it’s science and it’s eminently edible. When Altreisha...

Showered in Flavor

Entertain, Noteworthy, Recipes, Weddings

Who says cake can only make an appearance at the wedding reception? Fresh lemon and almond flavoring marry to create this heavenly cake, which is...

Celebrating Inclusion at The Arc Minnesota’s 2026 Gala

Giving Back

Lake Minnetonka Magazine is a proud sponsor of the annual fundraiser. Dedicated to bringing the community together, The Arc Minnesota will honor...

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Support Local Businesses at the Hot Cocoa Stroll

Noteworthy, Restaurants, Shops

Sip warm refreshments while shopping small on February 21 in downtown Excelsior. The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce and over 20...

A Solid Foundation for Life Together

Education, Noteworthy, Weddings

Talking about money isn’t always easy, especially when a couple is juggling the excitement and expenses of planning a wedding. Hannah and Brady Rein...

Sip & Script Teaches the Art of Calligraphy

Arts, Education, Noteworthy, Weddings

If the engaged couple wants to take a hands-on approach with their invitations, addressing the envelopes can bring some personalization to the...

“Ready or Not”

Book Club, Noteworthy

While the title and book cover suggest lighthearted reading, Cara Bastone’s romance novel is beautifully written with plenty of emotional depth...

Events

Excelsior Book Club

Community, Education

Join our discussion of interesting titles. The book club meets in-person on the second Thursday of each month. February 12: The Names by Florence...

Goldfish Swim School: Minnetonka Family Night Out

For the Kids, Sports

Join us for a free night of fun with open family swim in our warm 90 F pool. Dive for rings, ride in our canoe, airplane or car, swim with fins, or...