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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Sanctuary Salon Spa Excelsior
Sanctuary Salonspa is a Premiere Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa offering over 100 services performed by a team of experienced professionals. We have five locations for your convenience. We rescue you from the stress of current life and help you recover and repair with skin, body and hair services. Our therapists soothe and heal, and balance and beautify with progressive treatments and services that are inspired by pure plant and flower essences. Guest service is the most fundamental element of our Company philosophy, and is the basis for our success. We are recognized for providing...
Noteworthy
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
Full Sugar Maple Moon Hike
The March Full Moon is referred to as the Sugar Maple Moon as this is typically the time when the sap is flowing in Maple Trees. Attendees will...
Skin Care Doctors Grand Opening
You are invited to an evening full of exclusive specials, product and service giveaways and socializing as we celebrate the grand opening of our new...
After Hours with the Flowers
Make a night of it with your special someone or best friends and enjoy the Spring Flower Show after hours during this fun experience with live...
Arboretum Signature Dinner
Delight in a delicious after hours culinary experience prepared by Arboretum Chefs Beth Fisher and Niki Heber. Dine surrounded by the vibrant colors...
Arboretum Signature Dinner
Delight in a delicious after hours culinary experience prepared by Arboretum Chefs Beth Fisher and Niki Heber. Dine surrounded by the vibrant colors...
In This 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 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...
“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 years, women have made remarkable contributions to...
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