Local Athletes Compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Meet those from the West Metro who have gold medal dreams. The Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games arrives on February...
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...
Showered in Flavor
Who says cake can only make an appearance at the wedding reception? Fresh lemon and almond flavoring marry to create this heavenly cake, which is...
Get Your Creative Juices Flowing at the Excelsior Art Crawl
The new self-led tour includes artists, live music and local businesses. Eighteen artists will host designated art zones throughout downtown...
Shop Local
Lifetime Piers
Created out of the desire to make lake living easier, Lifetime Piers has been building customized, wood-simulated piers for over 33 years. As the leading manufacturer of high-quality, zero-maintenance piers in the Midwest, lakefront owners have been able to enjoy a customized, worry-free life on the lake year after year. Produced from Premium HDPE plastic decking with the look and traction of wood yet made from post-consumer plastic, Lifetime Piers are built to provide a beautiful, zero-maintenance lake life to build memories for you and your family that will last a lifetime, and beyond....
Noteworthy
Support Local Businesses at the Hot Cocoa Stroll
Sip warm refreshments while shopping small on February 21 in downtown Excelsior. The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce and over 20...
A Solid Foundation for Life Together
Talking about money isn’t always easy, especially when a couple is juggling the excitement and expenses of planning a wedding. Hannah and Brady Rein...
Sip & Script Teaches the Art of Calligraphy
If the engaged couple wants to take a hands-on approach with their invitations, addressing the envelopes can bring some personalization to the...
“Ready or Not”
While the title and book cover suggest lighthearted reading, Cara Bastone’s romance novel is beautifully written with plenty of emotional depth...
Events
Excelsior Book Club
Join our discussion of interesting titles. The book club meets in-person on the second Thursday of each month. February 12: The Names by Florence...
Goldfish Swim School: Minnetonka Family Night Out
Join us for a free night of fun with open family swim in our warm 90 F pool. Dive for rings, ride in our canoe, airplane or car, swim with fins, or...
Minnetonka Theatre Presents “Laughing Stock”
Laughing Stock is a hilarious backstage farce and genuinely affectionate look into the world of the theatre. When The Playhouse, a rustic New...
Fairy Garden Make-and-Take Workshops
Get inspired at the Spring Flower Show and then make your own fairy garden terrarium to take home. Basic materials, including a garden base, dirt,...
“BFG”
The BFG, by Roald Dahl, tells the story of Sophie, a young orphan who befriends a kind giant named the BFG. She learns he’s different from other...
In This Issue
Get Your Creative Juices Flowing at the Excelsior Art Crawl
The new self-led tour includes artists, live music and local businesses. Eighteen artists will host designated art zones throughout downtown Excelsior for the first-ever Excelsior Art Crawl, which...
Support Local Businesses at the Hot Cocoa Stroll
Sip warm refreshments while shopping small on February 21 in downtown Excelsior. The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce and over 20 participating businesses will treat community members...
Local Athletes Compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Meet those from the West Metro who have gold medal dreams. The Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games arrives on February 6, and the North Star State will be well...
Vote for Best of Lake Minnetonka 2026
Welcome to the February 2026 Issue
Even after all these years, the moment is saved in my heart. As I stood that afternoon at the bottom of the church stairs, leading up to the narthex, I told myself to be in the moment. Release the...
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