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Sheep Dogs at Work
It was a fall day when Lucas Brama visited Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. “I was watching a sheep dog demonstration, and the colors on the trees...
Holiday Reflections With Musician Stephen Wallack
Stephen Wallack hopes his music welcomes listeners back to life’s memorable moments. Think back to childhood holidays—the gifts, the food, the...
Celebrate the Season at Delano’s Old-Fashioned Christmas
Mark the season the old-fashioned way at town’s annual celebration. Since 2009, Delano’s downtown has transformed into a winter wonderland during...
A Self-Taught Woodcarver Brings Realism and Whimsy to Life
Gary Janisch’s home welcomes woodland birds, freshwater fish and even rabbits come Eastertime. But when November and December beckon, Santas (yes,...
The Sunshine Stop Knows Employment = Empowerment
The Sunshine Stop expands work opportunities for young adults with disabilities. When Ty Bricker visited New Jersey in 2023, she came across...
Tom Grittner of Everly Farms Shares His Thanksgiving Favorites
Who doesn’t love a good story—especially when it centers around a holiday gathering and food! Any meal worth its salt is served with a narrative,...
Students Encourage Entrepreneurship at the First YouthTankMN
A new competition united young innovators at Minnetonka High School. On October 24, students from The Blake School, Minnetonka High School and...
“Annie” Returns to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
The beloved musical will run through the holiday season. Little Orphan Annie is bringing her infectious optimism back to the Main Stage of...
Meet Patric Richardson, the Laundry Guy
Patric Richardson shares tips for keeping garments looking on point and ready to wear. The calendar says October, but it’s whispering that the...
Tonka Brew Fest Serves up Pints for a Purpose
Tonka Brew Fest returns for its 13th year of craft beer and charitable causes. For the 13th year, the Mound-Westonka Rotary brings together...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2026 Winners
Discover new perspectives of the place we call home. The Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest is an annual invitation to share your snapshots of...
Celebrate Halloween at We Can Ride’s Trick or Trot
Halloween fun meets inclusion at We Can Ride’s annual event. “Disability can be very isolating,” says Laura Schmieg, engagement and communications...
Delano’s 150 Years and Counting
Delano celebrates its anniversary with a year-long celebration. In Delano, some families can trace their roots back generations—to when the Crow...
Great Horned Owl
“My family and I spend a lot of time outdoors, and I usually have my camera in tow,” Krista Loop says. “I enjoy walking the trails in the Lake...
Hairdressing History Lesson
While men’s barbershops predate Minnesota’s 1858 statehood, women’s salons were nonexistent in the lake area before 1900. Those of wealth and...
Patric Richardson’s Road to Minnesota
Patric Richardson grew up in Eastern Kentucky, where Kentucky converges with Ohio and West Virginia near the confluence of the Big Sandy and the...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2026 Open for Readers’ Choice Voting
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...
Dial Into Minnetonka Community Ed’s “Story Line”
For children, an important component in developing their reading skills is being read to, developing language and comprehension. Minnetonka...
Sunrise Over Minnehaha Headwaters
A change of plans led Chris Murphy to an early morning visit to a lakeside park. “I enjoy Grays Bay Dam Park for sunrises and the east side of the...
