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Lake Minnetonka Magazine July 2026 Issue

Welcome to the July 2026 Issue

I love it when worlds collide, especially within the pages of Lake Minnetonka Magazine. As you can tell by the stunning cover, this is our annual...

When a fudgy concoction serves as a sweet jacket over creamy ice cream, why not indulge?

Let’s Dive Into Lake Minnetonka on a Stick

It goes without saying, many Minnesotans appreciate the finer things in foodie life—even if they’re posted up on a stick. With the scent of next...

Charting the History of the ILYA Championship

Minnetonka Yacht Club hosts the annual Inland Lake Yachting Association Championship. Not all championships take place on a field or court, and some...

In Full Swing With Golf Pro Katie Bakken

Golfers at all stages of the game make their mark on the green. Minnesota’s golf scene continues its upward swing. Last year, the Minnesota Golf...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Discover Your Best of Lake Minnetonka 2026 Winners

Welcome to the July 2026 Issue

I love it when worlds collide, especially within the pages of Lake Minnetonka Magazine. As you can tell by the stunning cover, this is our annual...

Let’s Dive Into Lake Minnetonka on a Stick

It goes without saying, many Minnesotans appreciate the finer things in foodie life—even if they’re posted up on a stick. With the scent of next...

Charting the History of the ILYA Championship

Minnetonka Yacht Club hosts the annual Inland Lake Yachting Association Championship. Not all championships take place on a field or court, and some...

In Full Swing With Golf Pro Katie Bakken

Golfers at all stages of the game make their mark on the green. Minnesota’s golf scene continues its upward swing. Last year, the Minnesota Golf...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Your Wedding, Our Pages

Noteworthy, Weddings

This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...

Boutique Gym SANCTUM FITNESS Opens in Tonka Bay

Wellness

Entrepreneur McKenzie Carr wants to change the gym experience. A new boutique gym in the Tonka Bay Village Center has opened and is designed for...

Charting the History of the ILYA Championship

Featured, Outdoors, Sports

Minnetonka Yacht Club hosts the annual Inland Lake Yachting Association Championship. Not all championships take place on a field or court, and some...

Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2026 Open for Submissions

Photo Contest

When you look through your photo files, what do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in...

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Noteworthy

Make the Most of the Mighty Mango With Two Recipes

Ingredients, Noteworthy, Recipes

Rachael Perron of Kowalski’s Markets shares tips for buying and preparing the popular fruit. Mango, one of the world’s most popular fruits, is often...

Relaxed Water

Noteworthy, Photo Contest

Liliana Perovich-Westby’s Relaxed Water, which received appreciative nods from readers and the Lens on Lake Minnetonka’s judges panel, came by way...

A Small-Town Fourth With Emily Carriveau

Noteworthy, People

Growing up in Delano, I looked forward all year to the town’s Fourth of July celebration. You could feel the excitement building as June came to an...

What To Expect at the Wayzata Art Experience

Arts, Noteworthy, Shops

If stunning lakeside access and views, excellent dining and enviable shopping excursions aren’t enough to draw you to Wayzata’s Lake Street,...

Events

Spirit of the Lakes Festival

Arts & Performance, Community, Food & Drink

Experience a weekend full of art, food, live music, a parade and more, beginning at 5 p.m. and a boat-in movie at 9:30 p.m. Thursday; 3–9 p.m....

Taste & Toast at the Arboretum

Food & Drink

Celebrate the best of fresh, local flavors at this memorable evening experience. Set against the backdrop of the Arboretum’s vibrant gardens, enjoy...

“Nature, Color, Splash” Artist Meet & Greet

Arts & Performance

Each canvas is a "splash"—a moment when artist interpretation meets nature. Each time, the result is a work of art that challenges the objective...

Buckhorn Days Car Show

Benefits & Fundraisers

Calling all Car Enthusiasts, please join us for the 2nd annual Orono Lions Car Show in conjunction with Buckhorn Days in Long Lake. Gates open at 11...