by Renée Stewart-Hester and Zoe Yates | Sep 1, 2026 | Arts, Featured, People
Growing up, Alan Bersten understood where his talent could take him. But that early understanding had its price—the ability to cultivate a wide social circle. Thankfully, he had three close friends who understood his talent and passion. “But growing up, a lot of kids...
by Katie Bakken | Sep 1, 2026 | Interior Design, Noteworthy, Sports
Years ago, playing a round of golf in your home sounded as realistic as flying cars. Now, it’s a reality. An in-home golf lounge isn’t just a luxury, it’s a practical, long-term upgrade that blends entertainment, personal design and technology. Golf has sustained...
by Feroza Mehta and Zoe Yates | Sep 1, 2026 | Arts, Education, People
We have stars in our midst. They’re tucked away inside the lower level of Southdale Center behind an unassuming studio marquee that reads, Dance With Us America. This is where Gene and Elena Bersten train everyone from first-time dancers to elite competitors—some of...
by Kate Overend | Aug 31, 2026 | Restaurants
Wayzata restaurant is set to refresh its menu and space for an approachable atmosphere. The downtown eatery is set to reopen its doors September 4 after a four-day refresh that will usher in its next chapter. “We have always believed the best restaurants belong to...
by Kate Overend | Aug 28, 2026 | Local Makers, Restaurants
The Luna family introduces a new name and identity for the downtown restaurant. After six months of operating as San Pancho, owners Angel and Finesse Luna have reopened their Long Lake eatery’s doors as Comal, signaling a new chapter for what will continue to be an...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Aug 1, 2026 | Featured
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 each year to review the nominations and are continually impressed by...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Aug 1, 2026 | Education, Featured, People
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 breadth of impressive students, and our team was wholly impressed by the...
by Mollee Francisco and Renée Stewart-Hester | Aug 1, 2026 | Featured, Local Makers
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 up a return to classrooms and scheduled-to-the-hilt calendars. It can...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Aug 1, 2026 | Arts, Pets
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 antidotes to screens—large and small—and the stressors of life. The return...
by Mollee Francisco and Renée Stewart-Hester | Aug 1, 2026 | Local Makers, People
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 soup on my front lawn,” she says. “I was always trying...
by Barb Lindgren | Aug 1, 2026 | Arts, History, Noteworthy
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 purchased for the development of Ridgedale Center. Martha was a fabulous cook and had many hobbies, including millinery,...
by Mary Cornelius | Aug 1, 2026 | Book Club, Education, Noteworthy
Through Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Minnetonka Public Schools shares podcast conversations with the many different individuals who power the district forward—and those who, through their experiences, are empowered to be changemakers in the local and global community....
by Abigail Larson | Aug 1, 2026 | Giving Back, Noteworthy, People
Growing up, Jenny Bodurka was heavily involved in school activities and her community, inspiring her career path. For 11 years, Bodurka has dedicated her efforts toward Minnetonka Community Education (MCE). Over the past two years, she’s served as its director....
by Kassondra Burtis and Renée Stewart-Hester | Aug 1, 2026 | Education, Featured, People, Sports
More than the record book: Maddyn Greenway champions a legacy of leadership. Great high school athletes come and go, but the ones who make a big enough impact to change a program and leave a legacy are truly special. Such is the case of Wayzata’s Maddyn Greenway. The...
by Abigail Larson | Aug 1, 2026 | Arts
Relish summer evenings with music on the Great Lawn. For years, the City of Wayzata and the Parks and Trails Board have teamed up to bring music and entertainment to Sunday evenings into late summer. Growing in popularity, this beloved get-together now draws roughly...
