Your Wedding, Our Pages
This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We...
Senior Spotlight Students Bookmark Their Important Moments
We are pleased to feature this year’s Senior Spotlight students in our annual review of local high schoolers, making an impact on their school and...
A Full Plate With Rowan & Dough
Rowan & Dough helps families beat the at-home dinner rush. Say goodbye to the lazy, hazy days of summer when schedules run a bit loose and even...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2026 Open for Submissions
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...
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
Meet Minnetonka’s Renaissance Woman
Martha Van de Vere Larkin (1869–1967) was a Minnetonka woman of note. Martha and her husband, John, farmed the land that the Dayton company...
Student-Centered Excellence With “Ahoy, Minnetonka!”
Through Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Minnetonka Public Schools shares podcast conversations with the many different individuals who power the district...
Jenny Bodurka Is Community Driven
Growing up, Jenny Bodurka was heavily involved in school activities and her community, inspiring her career path. For 11 years, Bodurka has...
The Recipe for Beefed up Burgers
Ground beef is one of the most popular and versatile items in Kowalski’s Markets’ meat department. But “ground beef” is a common term often used to...
Events
Art in the Garden
Art in the Garden is a unique showcase of art and nature, featuring local vendors, from culinary to crafts to fine arts. Arboretum guests of all...
Art in the Garden, After Hours
Art in the Garden is a unique showcase of art and nature, featuring local vendors, from culinary to crafts to fine arts. Arboretum guests of all...
Art in the Garden
Art in the Garden is a unique showcase of art and nature, featuring local vendors, from culinary to crafts to fine arts. Arboretum guests of all...
Art in the Garden
Art in the Garden is a unique showcase of art and nature, featuring local vendors, from culinary to crafts to fine arts. Arboretum guests of all...
Excelsior Streetcar Line StoryTime Trolley
Ride the Excelsior Streetcar Line with Miss Debra to explore the August theme: When I Grow Up. Tickets are available online only for rides at 5 or 6...
In This Issue
Welcome to the August 2026 Issue
Welcome to our annual education issue, showcasing our Senior Spotlight students, who were nominated by their schools for being exemplary leaders in and out of the classroom. Our Editorial Team meets...
Senior Spotlight Students Bookmark Their Important Moments
We are pleased to feature this year’s Senior Spotlight students in our annual review of local high schoolers, making an impact on their school and home communities. Local schools nominated a wide...
A Full Plate With Rowan & Dough
Rowan & Dough helps families beat the at-home dinner rush. Say goodbye to the lazy, hazy days of summer when schedules run a bit loose and even mealtimes ebb and flow. Back-to-school time serves...
Gray Duck Art Offers Paint Sets for Pet Portraits
Grannycore is picking up steam. Sometimes known as analog hobbies, activities and crafts typically associated with grandmothers are gaining popularity with folks who are interested in finding...
Rowan & Dough’s Chef Natalie Allesee Details Her Career Menu
Rowan & Dough's Natalie Allesee has a wealth of restaurant experience under her belt, but her love of food and entrepreneurial spirit go back much further. “I was the kid trying to sell cans of...
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