Lake Minnetonka Magazine April 2026 Issue

Welcome to the April 2026 Issue

Welcome to our latest issue, which focuses on homes. I hope you’ll enjoy our articles about beautiful, locally created art; an intentionally (and...

“I imagined a cottage kitchen with a French bistro feel, and that became my starting point,” Andrea Soule says. “Soft beige cabinets, marble countertops, an Italian Ilve range, an antique coffee grinder, faded blue-and-white wallpaper, wicker baskets, fresh flowers and an antique gold chandelier bring the whole space to life.”

A Deephaven Home Brims With the Power of Community

If there is a word that describes the aesthetic and spirit of Andrea Soule and Chase Hull’s Deephaven home, it must be community. Admittedly, it’s...

“Baked eggs are fantastic for special occasions where you want to provide options for a variety of palates,” Michele Phillips says. “Individual ramekins can easily include different ingredients and be cooked for different lengths of time to accommodate various preferences.”

Get Crackin’ in the Kitchen

Foodie Michele Phillips offers a fresh look at classic egg dishes. With Easter arriving on April 5, the month brings a bit more attention to eggs....

Katie Brandt Interiors Centers Comfort and Creativity

An interior designer is leaving her creative imprint on places near and far. When the back of a business card reads: Minneapolis-St. Paul, Santa...

The goal was “a classic, timeless design with some pops of fun and whimsy,” designer and general contractor Kate Kadlec says. And the kitchen, which was originally closed off from the rest of the home, now connects to the main living area through a new arched opening.

A Cottage Reborn With Lake Studio Design

Come inside a 1920s remodel with Excelsior designer and general contractor Kate Kadlec. For Excelsior-based designer and general contractor Kate...

Discover Your Best of Lake Minnetonka 2026 Finalists

Bid on Belinda Jensen’s Coats, Support the ICA

The longtime meteorologist is auctioning off her winter wardrobe for a worthy cause. For the past 33 years, meteorologist Belinda Jensen has...

Lake Minnetonka Magazine March 2026 Issue

Welcome to the March 2026 Issue

When it comes to our March issue, I hope it enters like a lion—fierce with inspiration for creative and out-loud living. In this arts and culture...

The Legacy Behind Matter’s Farm to Table

Fertile land in Delano is operated by a seventh generation of dedicated farmers. Legacies are established through a myriad of ways, and for one...

Juugee Ceramics charcuterie board with salt cellar on top

Juugee Ceramics Is Crafted With Intention

Community is central to Excelsior resident’s work. Juugee Ceramics isn’t just pottery; it’s a beautiful blend of memories and intention woven into...

Spicy Fiesta Pasta needn’t be fussy, just tasty.

Soup du Joor Shares a Passion for Food

An entrepreneur juggles her love of cooking with catering, classes and a food truck. Growing up in Vadnais Heights, Joor Erin remembers always...

Claire Coffee’s glass work is inspired by many elements, people and locales, including the natural landscape and gardens of the Minnesota Landscape Aboretum.

Meet an Artist Behind the Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch

An artist feeds her creative fire by listening and learning. It began with an assignment at Minnetonka Middle School East (MME). Students were...

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...

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...

Welcome to the April 2026 Issue

Welcome to our latest issue, which focuses on homes. I hope you’ll enjoy our articles about beautiful, locally created art; an intentionally (and...

A Deephaven Home Brims With the Power of Community

If there is a word that describes the aesthetic and spirit of Andrea Soule and Chase Hull’s Deephaven home, it must be community. Admittedly, it’s...

Get Crackin’ in the Kitchen

Foodie Michele Phillips offers a fresh look at classic egg dishes. With Easter arriving on April 5, the month brings a bit more attention to eggs....

Katie Brandt Interiors Centers Comfort and Creativity

An interior designer is leaving her creative imprint on places near and far. When the back of a business card reads: Minneapolis-St. Paul, Santa...

A Cottage Reborn With Lake Studio Design

Come inside a 1920s remodel with Excelsior designer and general contractor Kate Kadlec. For Excelsior-based designer and general contractor Kate...

Discover Your Best of Lake Minnetonka 2026 Finalists

Bid on Belinda Jensen’s Coats, Support the ICA

The longtime meteorologist is auctioning off her winter wardrobe for a worthy cause. For the past 33 years, meteorologist Belinda Jensen has...

Welcome to the March 2026 Issue

When it comes to our March issue, I hope it enters like a lion—fierce with inspiration for creative and out-loud living. In this arts and culture...

The Legacy Behind Matter’s Farm to Table

Fertile land in Delano is operated by a seventh generation of dedicated farmers. Legacies are established through a myriad of ways, and for one...

Juugee Ceramics Is Crafted With Intention

Community is central to Excelsior resident’s work. Juugee Ceramics isn’t just pottery; it’s a beautiful blend of memories and intention woven into...

Soup du Joor Shares a Passion for Food

An entrepreneur juggles her love of cooking with catering, classes and a food truck. Growing up in Vadnais Heights, Joor Erin remembers always...

Meet an Artist Behind the Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch

An artist feeds her creative fire by listening and learning. It began with an assignment at Minnetonka Middle School East (MME). Students were...

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...

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...

Get Crackin’ in the Kitchen

Entertain, Featured, Ingredients, Recipes

Foodie Michele Phillips offers a fresh look at classic egg dishes. With Easter arriving on April 5, the month brings a bit more attention to eggs....

Painter Missy Monson Brings People Together Through Art

Arts, Education

Excelsior painter Missy Monson has done what some hobbyists can only dream of: turn a relaxing pastime into a business. Monson took her first step...

The Legacy Behind Matter’s Farm to Table

Featured, History, Local Makers, People

Fertile land in Delano is operated by a seventh generation of dedicated farmers. Legacies are established through a myriad of ways, and for one...

After the Rain

Photo Contest

“After the Rain is a great example of macro photography, which I love,” says Mary McGovern, noting that water is a major element in the photograph’s...

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Noteworthy

A Change of Space

Interior Design, Noteworthy

Starting over in my 40s came with one clear intention: create a home that fits the life I’m building with my boys. For my youngest son, that vision...

Spring’s Sweet Crunch

Ingredients, Noteworthy, Recipes, Wellness

Carrots are often associated with spring, renewal and growth—fitting themes for the Easter season. Rainbow carrots, ranging from deep purples and...

Get a Lock on Security

Home, Noteworthy

Brian Thoelen launched Blue Line Home Watch after retiring from the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department in 2025. “I saw areas where people could...

Tuning Into “Ahoy, Minnetonka!”

Book Club, Education, Noteworthy

Podcast Ahoy, Minnetonka! features conversations with the people who make Minnetonka Public Schools a cornerstone of the community. Episodes include...

Events

Easter Eggstravaganza

For the Kids

Your family can enjoy a morning filled with Easter Activities: Meet birds from the Raptor Center Make an Easter craft Win prizes at Easter bingo...

Excelsior Putting Challenge

Community, Fashion & Shopping, Sports

In celebration of the Masters Golf Tournament, several Excelsior businesses are putting on our own golf-themed challenge. Pick up a score card at...

Wayzata Musicales presents Jennifer Grimm & Joe Cruz

Arts & Performance

Our final Wayzata Musicales concert of this season will feature the amazing vocal/guitar duo of Jennifer Grimm and Joe Cruz on April 11. Grimm began...