Bryanna Schuette posing with a sign that says Notes for Mama

Notes for Mama Encourages Creativity

A new Excelsior business looks to make craft activities for young kids easier and more affordable for parents. As a busy mom, Bryanna Schuette saw a...

Lake Minnetonka Magazine April 2025 Issue

Welcome to the April 2025 Issue

Welcome to this month’s homes issue. As always, our writers develop articles with you, Readers, top of mind. The goal is to not only highlight local...

Mark Williams owner of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc.

Twin Cities Builder Looks To Turn a Philosophy Into a Reality

Deephaven home leans into Scandinavian architecture and design. If anyone can bring a home’s philosophical design to life, it’s Mark Williams. Full...

The fireplace elements for a home on Breezy Point Road in Woodland, illustrate some of the homeowners’ special interests, and Erik Wyckoff was able to bring their vision to life through his work. “The design was significantly influenced by the clients’ extensive travels and philanthropy to many African villages,” says Jason Kruell, vice president with Charles Cudd Co. “Erik’s design allowed them to express their commitment and involvement in those communities.”

Woodcarver Brings Bespoke Details to Homes

Woodcarver’s work embraces a sense of enchanting timelessness. Consider the possibilities when a school fieldtrip ignites and inspires a student’s...

With Lake Minnetonka a whisper view away, spending moments on one of Barbara Burgum’s porches allows for hitting the high note with solitary or group gatherings.

Lakeside Home Has a Porch for Every Season

A 1905 Lake Minnetonka home blends the indoors and outdoors on its century-old porches. When you speak with Barbara Burgum about her 1905 Craftsman...

Plan Mother’s Day With Sweet and Savory Brunch Specialties

Restaurants around town are celebrating moms through a variety of brunch options. This has to rank right up there on the special occasion stress...

Welcome to the March 2025 Issue

The memory is embedded in my mind. It was about this time of year. We had just moved to the Twin Cities—for the second time. I sat one evening at...

Announcing the Best of Lake Minnetonka 2025 Finalists

We invited readers to vote for the best the Lake Minnetonka area has to offer throughout January in our annual readers’ poll. The poll is now...

How To Elevate Your March Madness Spread

Take basketball watch parties from a toss-up to a slam dunk. Interest in basketball, specifically women’s collegiate match ups, has ramped up over...

Honey + Milk Is Dessert on Wheels

Ice cream sandwich cart adds fun twist to special events. Kaley Lau has always been inspired by creative, delicious food and beautifully designed...

Flavor, color and texture arrive by way of a Buddha Bowl.

Heather’s Brings Fresh Flavors to Minnetonka

Dining spot’s second location settles into Minnetonka neighborhood. Heather’s, a neighborhood eatery, serving tasty mealtime staples and more,...

Bricks to Bread Creates Opportunities for Students

Two local girls help build a brick oven in Costa Rica for a family in need. During the summer before high school, students might fill their days in...

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Notes for Mama Encourages Creativity

A new Excelsior business looks to make craft activities for young kids easier and more affordable for parents. As a busy mom, Bryanna Schuette saw a...

Welcome to the April 2025 Issue

Welcome to this month’s homes issue. As always, our writers develop articles with you, Readers, top of mind. The goal is to not only highlight local...

Twin Cities Builder Looks To Turn a Philosophy Into a Reality

Deephaven home leans into Scandinavian architecture and design. If anyone can bring a home’s philosophical design to life, it’s Mark Williams. Full...

Woodcarver Brings Bespoke Details to Homes

Woodcarver’s work embraces a sense of enchanting timelessness. Consider the possibilities when a school fieldtrip ignites and inspires a student’s...

Lakeside Home Has a Porch for Every Season

A 1905 Lake Minnetonka home blends the indoors and outdoors on its century-old porches. When you speak with Barbara Burgum about her 1905 Craftsman...

Plan Mother’s Day With Sweet and Savory Brunch Specialties

Restaurants around town are celebrating moms through a variety of brunch options. This has to rank right up there on the special occasion stress...

Welcome to the March 2025 Issue

The memory is embedded in my mind. It was about this time of year. We had just moved to the Twin Cities—for the second time. I sat one evening at...

Announcing the Best of Lake Minnetonka 2025 Finalists

We invited readers to vote for the best the Lake Minnetonka area has to offer throughout January in our annual readers’ poll. The poll is now...

How To Elevate Your March Madness Spread

Take basketball watch parties from a toss-up to a slam dunk. Interest in basketball, specifically women’s collegiate match ups, has ramped up over...

Honey + Milk Is Dessert on Wheels

Ice cream sandwich cart adds fun twist to special events. Kaley Lau has always been inspired by creative, delicious food and beautifully designed...

Heather’s Brings Fresh Flavors to Minnetonka

Dining spot’s second location settles into Minnetonka neighborhood. Heather’s, a neighborhood eatery, serving tasty mealtime staples and more,...

Bricks to Bread Creates Opportunities for Students

Two local girls help build a brick oven in Costa Rica for a family in need. During the summer before high school, students might fill their days in...

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Plan Mother’s Day With Sweet and Savory Brunch Specialties

Entertain, Featured, Restaurants

Restaurants around town are celebrating moms through a variety of brunch options. This has to rank right up there on the special occasion stress...

All Seasons Wild Bird Store Brings Birding to the Backyard

Garden, Landscape, Outdoors, Shops

Birds are welcome additions to any outdoor landscape. As we take an extra look at homes in this issue, why not educate ourselves about housing...

Lakeside Home Has a Porch for Every Season

Entertain, Featured, History, Interior Design

A 1905 Lake Minnetonka home blends the indoors and outdoors on its century-old porches. When you speak with Barbara Burgum about her 1905 Craftsman...

Meet Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ New President

Arts, People

Tamara Kangas Erickson will build upon a “remarkable legacy.” In 1981, Tamara Kangas Erickson set foot on the stage of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres...

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Elevate Easter Brunch With Decadent French Toast

Noteworthy, Recipes

Cardamom brings warm flavors with hints of mint, lemon and subtle notes of pine. A 2017 study in the Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders...

“The Creative Builder”

Book Club, Build, Noteworthy

For those interested in learning more about the building industry, Mark Williams, owner of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. in Excelsior, shares...

Give the Housewarming Gift of a Hobby

Book Club, Gift Guides, Noteworthy, Outdoors

Put a new spin on housewarming gifts for homeowners. Encourage a new hobby or a way to enjoy a bit of outdoor living by gifting a birdhouse, feeder...