“Annie” Returns to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
The beloved musical will run through the holiday season. Little Orphan Annie is bringing her infectious optimism back to the Main Stage of...
Host a Home Pop-up Market With Local Goods
Our community has a bounty of farmers markets, and we can’t be alone in wishing the outdoor market season could extend a bit longer. But why can’t...
Equation Shares How To Style One Coat Five Ways
A fashion expert shares how a classic jacket effortlessly transforms fall and winter wardrobes. In a world increasingly focused on intentional...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2026 Winners
Discover new perspectives of the place we call home. The Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest is an annual invitation to share your snapshots of...
Shop Local
General Store of Minnetonka
We are proud to say we are a locally owned and family operated business since 1984! We are two floors of gifts and goods in endless variety. We provide our customers with an incredible shopping experience, starting from our friendly staff to an unparalleled selection of home décor, specialty gifts, and clothing. While you're here, enjoy something homemade for breakfast or lunch in our café. General Store of Minnetonka 952.935.7131 Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 9pm Saturday: 9:30am - 6pm Sunday: 12pm - 5pm Facebook: General Store Of Minnetonka Instagram:...
Noteworthy
Build Your Own Char-boo-terie Board
The beauty of charcuterie boards is how personalized they can be, and this one adds a spooky Halloween vibe. The full list of ingredients is...
Hairdressing History Lesson
While men’s barbershops predate Minnesota’s 1858 statehood, women’s salons were nonexistent in the lake area before 1900. Those of wealth and...
In the Spirit of the Season
October, also known as the spooky season, is upon us. I often look for ghost stories when picking out books during Halloween time. Here are a couple...
Dial Into Minnetonka Community Ed’s “Story Line”
For children, an important component in developing their reading skills is being read to, developing language and comprehension. Minnetonka...
Events
Body Techs Wellness & Esthetics Grand Opening
Body Techs Wellness & Esthetics celebrates its new Minnetonka studio with a four-day grand opening. Thursday starts with a 9 a.m. ribbon...
Witches Night Out
Dress up in costumes, and explore local shops for exclusive events and specials from 4:30–8 p.m. on Water Street in Excelsior.
Forest Bathing
Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: 'Forest Bathing'), a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your...
Trick or Treat the Street
Join us for a day filled with trick o' treating, a scavenger hunt and more.
Full Hunters Moon Hike
See the Arboretum in a new light. Come out on a Monday night and explore the Arboretum under the glow of the full moon during these special...
In This Issue
Take a Look at the Inaugural Gathered on Water Street
The stage couldn’t have been more beautifully set for Gathered on Water Street in Excelsior. Along with our photographer and senior managing art director, I enjoyed an incredible evening with about...
“Annie” Returns to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
The beloved musical will run through the holiday season. Little Orphan Annie is bringing her infectious optimism back to the Main Stage of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) after a 22 year hiatus,...
Welcome to the October 2026 Issue
Does anyone make popcorn balls anymore? Or have they gone by way of the penny? Tossed aside in the name of progress. With the month tracking to welcome Halloween, I’m already thinking about what to...
Going Skin Deep With Mackenthun’s Fine Foods
Add healthy nutrition into beauty regimens. If beauty truly comes from within, it makes perfect sense to include healthy food choices into one’s beauty regimen. Creams, injectables, serums and all...
Host a Home Pop-up Market With Local Goods
Our community has a bounty of farmers markets, and we can’t be alone in wishing the outdoor market season could extend a bit longer. But why can’t it? How about hosting a pop-up market at home with...
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