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...
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...
Reflection
“I pass that spot so often, and one day, I saw the reflection and saw a perfect photo,” Mary McGovern says. “I love the historic trolley boat,...
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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:...
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Harvest Days and Hearty Dinners
Imagine the clang of a dinner bell echoing across the Minnetonka countryside—a signal that the threshing crew was coming in hungry from the fields....
“She Can STEM”
In honor of March 8’s International Women’s Day, consider She Can STEM by Liz Lee Heinecke and illustrated by Kelly Anne Dalton. For thousands of...
“Lost Time” Penned by Local Author
Minnetonka’s Holly Trost dreamed of being an author. Prior to writing her first novel, she was early in her content marketing career and enjoyed...
Dip Into a St. Patrick’s Day Appetizer
Guinness plus St. Patrick’s Day equals the opportunity for a tasty … dip! Enjoy this warm Guinness Cheese Dip with your dipper of choice, including...
Events
Maple Fest Pancake Breakfast
Celebrate the sweetness of spring at the Arboretum's Maple Fest—with delicious pancakes paired with hands-on maple syrup learning experiences....
“Where the Seed Remembers” Opening
Attend this special opening and enjoy food and beverages while meeting the artists behind this wonderful exhibit. Where The Seed Remembers is an...
Excelsior Putting Challenge
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
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...
Spring Soirée
The Spring Soirée is a fresh, fun reimagining of our beloved fashion gala, celebrating everything that makes the Excelsior Lake Minnetonka community...
In This Issue
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 reported on Minnesota’s forecast from the KARE 11...
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 issue, we showcase some of your fellow local...
Reflection
“I pass that spot so often, and one day, I saw the reflection and saw a perfect photo,” Mary McGovern says. “I love the historic trolley boat, representing another time on Lake Minnetonka.”...
Harvest Days and Hearty Dinners
Imagine the clang of a dinner bell echoing across the Minnetonka countryside—a signal that the threshing crew was coming in hungry from the fields. In the 1800s, threshing, separating grain from the...
Go Green at the Annual Luck O’ the Lake
St. Patrick’s Day tradition promotes light-hearted competition and community celebration. The festive Luck O’ the Lake 5K and 1-mile races and the 0.5K (all the fun without the run) is back for...
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