Welcome to the April 2024 Issue

If you come over to my house, don’t go into the lower level. I beg of you. There’s a room down there that if you asked me what color it is, I’d ask...

A childhood wagon, circa 1889–1890, that belonged to Dana Frear, who was Minnetonka’s first town historian, was donated to the Minnetonka Historical Society by Chuck Kloster in 2022.

How To Donate Family Artifacts to Lake Area Historical Groups

Historical organizations recommend ways to declutter and donate. What are you going to do with that? Does anyone in the family want this? Where can...

Landschute is known for timeless homes on the shores of Lake Minnetonka.

Landschute Brings an Artist’s Philosophy to Architecture

Landschute combines Old World design philosophy with today’s lifestyle. “I think architects are born to be architects,” says Jon Monson, founder of...

Bonnie Bohn Hector (at right) starts with a plan, but her ideas often morph into different creative outcomes. The use of color, size and texture comes into play. Elements can take up to two hours to assemble.

Bonnie Bohn Hector Creates Mandalas From Natural Finds

While much of the world was becoming physically and emotionally stagnant during the early days of COVID-19, her creativity was flowing. Then and...

Delight in the Grilled Cheese with Lobster Bisque from Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille.

Fresh Takes on the Classic Grilled Cheese Around Town

Discover tips to create (or order!) a beloved grilled cheese sandwich. It started with a slice of bread topped with grated cheese that was served to...

Enjoy Live Music at the Wayzata Musicales Concert Series

Come see a Wayzata High School band alum perform live. The Wayzata Musicales Concert Series returns to the Blue Water Theatre for its final 2024...

Meet Your Best of Lake Minnetonka 2024 Finalists

Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best the Lake Minnetonka area has to offer. The reader poll is closed and the...

Welcome to the March 2024 Issue

Dinner and a movie—is there a better couple when it comes to date night or even a quiet evening at home—alone or otherwise? As we celebrate our food...

Cinephile Chef Andrew Zimmern Shares Recipe for Success

Chef Andrew Zimmern discusses why film and food are a winning combination—on and off the big screen. While growing up in New York City, Andrew...

Farm at the Arb: From Plant to Plate

Chef brings her bona fides from Twin Cities “locavore” restaurants to a new role. If there’s one person whose career can tell the story of the Twin...

Burnt Sugar Candies on a pink background.

Burnt Sugar Confections Creates Tasty Treats

Melinda Norman’s unique, handmade candies are the perfect springtime treat for a party spread. There’s something magical about biting into a sweet...

Jim Lind has an large display of award ribbons alongside his blue ribbon-winning Cinnamon-Raisin Bread and Posies Dinner Rolls.

Slices of Victory at the Minnesota State Fair

It’s not too early for these bakers to practice their contest skills. As of March 1, there are 174 days until August 22. What does this matter?...

Taking a cue from the MCE cooking class, Brittni Dye and her daughter, Ellie, 3, and Mimi Coz and her daughter, Olivia, 7, practice making empanadas.

Chef’s Academy Feeds Kitchen Curiosity

Program encourages the enthusiasm and natural desire young chefs have for cooking. As cooking and baking competitions for people of all ages...

Highcroft Perfumes Colorful Perfume Bottles

Highcroft Has a Nose for Luxury

Wayzata's Highcroft offers high-end signature perfumes for anyone on your gift list. For years, chic Wayzata shoppers have turned to Highcroft—a...

Fairly Sage Offers Natural Fun for Kids

One Minnetonka mom offers nontoxic, eco-friendly products for babies and kids in her online shop. Elissa and Michael Lynch both grew up in...

Welcome to the April 2024 Issue

If you come over to my house, don’t go into the lower level. I beg of you. There’s a room down there that if you asked me what color it is, I’d ask...

How To Donate Family Artifacts to Lake Area Historical Groups

Historical organizations recommend ways to declutter and donate. What are you going to do with that? Does anyone in the family want this? Where can...

Landschute Brings an Artist’s Philosophy to Architecture

Landschute combines Old World design philosophy with today’s lifestyle. “I think architects are born to be architects,” says Jon Monson, founder of...

Bonnie Bohn Hector Creates Mandalas From Natural Finds

While much of the world was becoming physically and emotionally stagnant during the early days of COVID-19, her creativity was flowing. Then and...

Fresh Takes on the Classic Grilled Cheese Around Town

Discover tips to create (or order!) a beloved grilled cheese sandwich. It started with a slice of bread topped with grated cheese that was served to...

Enjoy Live Music at the Wayzata Musicales Concert Series

Come see a Wayzata High School band alum perform live. The Wayzata Musicales Concert Series returns to the Blue Water Theatre for its final 2024...

Meet Your Best of Lake Minnetonka 2024 Finalists

Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best the Lake Minnetonka area has to offer. The reader poll is closed and the...

Welcome to the March 2024 Issue

Dinner and a movie—is there a better couple when it comes to date night or even a quiet evening at home—alone or otherwise? As we celebrate our food...

Cinephile Chef Andrew Zimmern Shares Recipe for Success

Chef Andrew Zimmern discusses why film and food are a winning combination—on and off the big screen. While growing up in New York City, Andrew...

Farm at the Arb: From Plant to Plate

Chef brings her bona fides from Twin Cities “locavore” restaurants to a new role. If there’s one person whose career can tell the story of the Twin...

Burnt Sugar Confections Creates Tasty Treats

Melinda Norman’s unique, handmade candies are the perfect springtime treat for a party spread. There’s something magical about biting into a sweet...

Slices of Victory at the Minnesota State Fair

It’s not too early for these bakers to practice their contest skills. As of March 1, there are 174 days until August 22. What does this matter?...

Chef’s Academy Feeds Kitchen Curiosity

Program encourages the enthusiasm and natural desire young chefs have for cooking. As cooking and baking competitions for people of all ages...

Highcroft Has a Nose for Luxury

Wayzata's Highcroft offers high-end signature perfumes for anyone on your gift list. For years, chic Wayzata shoppers have turned to Highcroft—a...

Fairly Sage Offers Natural Fun for Kids

One Minnetonka mom offers nontoxic, eco-friendly products for babies and kids in her online shop. Elissa and Michael Lynch both grew up in...

Fresh Takes on the Classic Grilled Cheese Around Town

Featured, Ingredients, Restaurants

Discover tips to create (or order!) a beloved grilled cheese sandwich. It started with a slice of bread topped with grated cheese that was served to...

Mound Westonka High School’s Tonkabots Make it to World Championships

Education

The “little team that could” has emerged from the shadows and into the spotlight. The Mound Westonka High School (MWHS) robotics team, also known as...

Landschute Brings an Artist’s Philosophy to Architecture

Build, Featured, Interior Design, Landscape

Landschute combines Old World design philosophy with today’s lifestyle. “I think architects are born to be architects,” says Jon Monson, founder of...

Oriole Near the Minnehaha Spillway on Grays Bay

Photo Contest

Home construction is brought to new heights. “I was watching the orioles searching for nesting materials and noticed one particular area of interest...

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