Welcome to the November 2026 Issue

November’s arms embrace us in autumnal joy, leading us toward the holiday season—unless you start celebrating on Halloween! Regardless, excitement...

Rosalie Home Designs Festive Curb Appeal

Nichole Peterson transforms home exteriors with personalized seasonal décor. As the holiday season approaches, more homeowners are turning to...

Holiday Reflections With Musician Stephen Wallack

Stephen Wallack hopes his music welcomes listeners back to life’s memorable moments. Think back to childhood holidays—the gifts, the food, the...

Gary Janisch, a talented, self-taught woodcarver, has made more than 60 carvings since he started more than 30 years ago.

A Self-Taught Woodcarver Brings Realism and Whimsy to Life

Gary Janisch’s home welcomes woodland birds, freshwater fish and even rabbits come Eastertime. But when November and December beckon, Santas (yes,...

Tom Grittner of Everly Farms Shares His Thanksgiving Favorites

Who doesn’t love a good story—especially when it centers around a holiday gathering and food! Any meal worth its salt is served with a narrative,...

Over 250 friends and neighbors got together on October 8 for the inaugural Gathered on Water Street.

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...

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...

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...

Meet Patric Richardson, the Laundry Guy

Patric Richardson shares tips for keeping garments looking on point and ready to wear. The calendar says October, but it’s whispering that the...

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...

What To Know About the First Gathered on Water Street

Fromage Co. brings Excelsior restaurants and the community together for good. The inaugural Gathered on Water Street, set for October 8, immediately...

Dancing With the Stars Pro Recalls His Minnetonka Roots

Growing up, Alan Bersten understood where his talent could take him. But that early understanding had its price—the ability to cultivate a wide...

Reimagining Home With Boyer Building Corporation

Thoughtful design honors a family’s legacy of lake life living. Some homes are more than structures; they are chapters in a family’s story. For Jill...

An aerial view of Lafayette Club's clubhouse, courts and golf course.

Meet Lafayette Club’s New Golf and Racquet Professionals

Robb Nelson and Dave Wolden bring decades of experience to Lake Minnetonka’s Lafayette Club. The Lafayette Club welcomes professionals Robb Nelson...

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...

Welcome to the November 2026 Issue

November’s arms embrace us in autumnal joy, leading us toward the holiday season—unless you start celebrating on Halloween! Regardless, excitement...

Rosalie Home Designs Festive Curb Appeal

Nichole Peterson transforms home exteriors with personalized seasonal décor. As the holiday season approaches, more homeowners are turning to...

Holiday Reflections With Musician Stephen Wallack

Stephen Wallack hopes his music welcomes listeners back to life’s memorable moments. Think back to childhood holidays—the gifts, the food, the...

A Self-Taught Woodcarver Brings Realism and Whimsy to Life

Gary Janisch’s home welcomes woodland birds, freshwater fish and even rabbits come Eastertime. But when November and December beckon, Santas (yes,...

Tom Grittner of Everly Farms Shares His Thanksgiving Favorites

Who doesn’t love a good story—especially when it centers around a holiday gathering and food! Any meal worth its salt is served with a narrative,...

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...

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...

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...

Meet Patric Richardson, the Laundry Guy

Patric Richardson shares tips for keeping garments looking on point and ready to wear. The calendar says October, but it’s whispering that the...

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...

What To Know About the First Gathered on Water Street

Fromage Co. brings Excelsior restaurants and the community together for good. The inaugural Gathered on Water Street, set for October 8, immediately...

Dancing With the Stars Pro Recalls His Minnetonka Roots

Growing up, Alan Bersten understood where his talent could take him. But that early understanding had its price—the ability to cultivate a wide...

Reimagining Home With Boyer Building Corporation

Thoughtful design honors a family’s legacy of lake life living. Some homes are more than structures; they are chapters in a family’s story. For Jill...

Meet Lafayette Club’s New Golf and Racquet Professionals

Robb Nelson and Dave Wolden bring decades of experience to Lake Minnetonka’s Lafayette Club. The Lafayette Club welcomes professionals Robb Nelson...

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...

Students From Minnetonka Public Schools Pen Seasonal Poems

Arts, Education, Noteworthy

Writers share their artistic sides through words. Community members of all ages are filled with gratitude and autumnal spirit. Editorial Advisory...

Rosalie Home Designs Festive Curb Appeal

Entertain, Featured, Interior Design

Nichole Peterson transforms home exteriors with personalized seasonal décor. As the holiday season approaches, more homeowners are turning to...

Chef Tom Grittner Shares Thanksgiving Recipes With a Twist

Entertain, Local Makers, Recipes

If trying something completely different feels like going too far out on a culinary limb, making subtle changes can infuse freshness into any meal....

Sheep Dogs at Work

Photo Contest

It was a fall day when Lucas Brama visited Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. “I was watching a sheep dog demonstration, and the colors on the trees...

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Noteworthy

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Is Aglow for “Northern Lights”

Noteworthy, Outdoors

A reinvented lights display is coming to the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Northern Lights highlights the beauty of the arboretum’s...

Students From Minnetonka Public Schools Pen Seasonal Poems

Arts, Education, Noteworthy

Writers share their artistic sides through words. Community members of all ages are filled with gratitude and autumnal spirit. Editorial Advisory...

A Sweet Idea for the Thanksgiving Season

Gift Guides, Ingredients, Noteworthy

Back when my kids were in grade school, one of my favorite holiday traditions was finding ways to surprise their teachers and let them know how much...

Fall in Love With This Autumnal Treat

Noteworthy, Recipes

This is a fantastic recipe, one I’ve had for a number of years, and it is always my go-to if I want a fall-themed dessert (or breakfast!). The apple...

Events

Jogging + Trivia

Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Outdoors

Join the Thursday Night Jogging Club at 5:30 p.m. at The Lakes Running Company for a short jog. Then join club members for trivia night from 6:30–8...

Forest Bathing

Health & Wellness, Outdoors

Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: 'Forest Bathing'), a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your...