Lake Minnetonka Magazine June 2026 Issue

Welcome to the June 2026 Issue

Truth time: I know more of my neighborhood’s dogs than I do the people who live throughout our little nook of our city. To be fair, when our kids...
Lani Basa (left) connects with entrepreneurs as she leads a Business Women’s Circle meeting.

Business Women’s Circle Gives Entrepreneurs Guidance

Organizations help business owners find guidance, accountability and community. For many an entrepreneurial woman trying to get her business off the...
Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake

Spencer Olson Explores the Dubai Chocolate Craze

Read along, and learn how to make a decadent fad-worthy dessert. When chocolate wraps itself around a mixture of pistachio cream, tahini and kataifi...
Marisa Coughlan at The Lobby in Excelsior

Actress Marisa Coughlan Returns to Her Minnesota Roots

Discover the hometown story behind Marisa Coughlan’s Blue Eyed Girl. After falling in love with movies as a child, all Minnesota native Marisa...
Jenna Perkins

Athlete Jenna Perkins Champions the Inclusion Revolution

Jenna Perkins reflects on her role with the Special Olympics USA Games. “This isn’t just a bunch of games and sports we are playing. This is a...
Lake Minnetonka Magazine May 2026

Welcome to the May 2026 Issue

It fills me with great joy to open the door to May to our travel and outdoor living issue, which features some interesting takes on the topics. This...
Colorful designer shopping bags

Brookie Brandt Has Designs on Travel Mementos

Regardless if the excursion is near or far, a trip to a hotel, museum or tourist destination gift shop is a must for even the most well-seasoned...

Destination Directive Offers Curated Travel Experiences

A virtuoso travel advisor takes a personal approach to luxury excursions. As the founder of Destination Directive in Wayzata, Alicia Oberg lights up...
This summer, The Polka Dot House will offer Social Saturdays from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at 468 Third St., Excelsior. The venue has also hosted floral workshops with Jess Bruggink of Excelsior’s AlmaRose Floral, a watercolor class, a book signing with Erin Gleeson of The Forest Feast and multiple art openings.

The Story Behind the Polka Dot House

An artist showcases her work and welcomes others to share the spotlight. Joy reveals itself in a multitude of ways. And for passersby along Third...
Charcuterie board from Fromage Co.

Gather and Graze at Fromage Co.

Excelsior’s Fromage Co. takes charcuterie to the next level. Inspiration to launch a new business doesn’t always arrive like a bolt of lightning....
Lake Minnetonka Magazine June 2026 Issue

Welcome to the June 2026 Issue

Truth time: I know more of my neighborhood’s dogs than I do the people who live throughout our little nook of our city. To be fair, when our kids...
Lani Basa (left) connects with entrepreneurs as she leads a Business Women’s Circle meeting.

Business Women’s Circle Gives Entrepreneurs Guidance

Organizations help business owners find guidance, accountability and community. For many an entrepreneurial woman trying to get her business off the...
Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake

Spencer Olson Explores the Dubai Chocolate Craze

Read along, and learn how to make a decadent fad-worthy dessert. When chocolate wraps itself around a mixture of pistachio cream, tahini and kataifi...
Marisa Coughlan at The Lobby in Excelsior

Actress Marisa Coughlan Returns to Her Minnesota Roots

Discover the hometown story behind Marisa Coughlan’s Blue Eyed Girl. After falling in love with movies as a child, all Minnesota native Marisa...
Jenna Perkins

Athlete Jenna Perkins Champions the Inclusion Revolution

Jenna Perkins reflects on her role with the Special Olympics USA Games. “This isn’t just a bunch of games and sports we are playing. This is a...
Lake Minnetonka Magazine May 2026

Welcome to the May 2026 Issue

It fills me with great joy to open the door to May to our travel and outdoor living issue, which features some interesting takes on the topics. This...
Colorful designer shopping bags

Brookie Brandt Has Designs on Travel Mementos

Regardless if the excursion is near or far, a trip to a hotel, museum or tourist destination gift shop is a must for even the most well-seasoned...

Destination Directive Offers Curated Travel Experiences

A virtuoso travel advisor takes a personal approach to luxury excursions. As the founder of Destination Directive in Wayzata, Alicia Oberg lights up...
This summer, The Polka Dot House will offer Social Saturdays from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at 468 Third St., Excelsior. The venue has also hosted floral workshops with Jess Bruggink of Excelsior’s AlmaRose Floral, a watercolor class, a book signing with Erin Gleeson of The Forest Feast and multiple art openings.

The Story Behind the Polka Dot House

An artist showcases her work and welcomes others to share the spotlight. Joy reveals itself in a multitude of ways. And for passersby along Third...
Charcuterie board from Fromage Co.

Gather and Graze at Fromage Co.

Excelsior’s Fromage Co. takes charcuterie to the next level. Inspiration to launch a new business doesn’t always arrive like a bolt of lightning....
Looking for Worms

Looking for Worms

Helen Canning and her grandson, Bergen, 4, frequently walk around Mound’s Langdon Lake along the Dakota Rail Regional Trail. “The path around...

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

“Zaire”

“Zaire”

I fell in love instantly with Zaire. Art can sweep you away and leave you with a subjective story that lingers. Zaire’s subject is confident,...

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Events

In This Issue

Wayzata’s ModernWell Is Recognized for Design

Wayzata’s ModernWell Is Recognized for Design

The co-working space was awarded first place in commercial design by ASID. In September 2025, Wayzata welcomed a new way to work. ModernWell, a co-working concept that saw exceptional success since...

Welcome to the June 2026 Issue

Welcome to the June 2026 Issue

Truth time: I know more of my neighborhood’s dogs than I do the people who live throughout our little nook of our city. To be fair, when our kids were school age and carpooling and playdates were...

What To Expect at the Wayzata Art Experience

What To Expect at the Wayzata Art Experience

If stunning lakeside access and views, excellent dining and enviable shopping excursions aren’t enough to draw you to Wayzata’s Lake Street, consider attending the 22nd annual Wayzata Art Experience...

Looking for Worms

Looking for Worms

Helen Canning and her grandson, Bergen, 4, frequently walk around Mound’s Langdon Lake along the Dakota Rail Regional Trail. “The path around Langdon Lake is our personal playground, and we feel...

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