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...
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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...
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...
Student-Centered Excellence With “Ahoy, Minnetonka!”
Through Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Minnetonka Public Schools shares podcast conversations with the many different individuals who power the district...
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...
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...
Going Beyond the Buckets With Maddyn Greenway
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...
Reimagining Home With Boyer Building Corporation
Thoughtful design honors a family’s legacy of lake life living. Some homes are more than structures; they are chapters in a family’s story. For Jill...
On the Count of 3, Jump!
Capturing the essence of a hot summer day along Lake Minnetonka with the spirit of childhood is what drew our photo contest panel to this image...
Discover Your Best of Lake Minnetonka 2026 Winners
How the Minnesota Golf Association Supports Success
Aspiring golfers in the state have a new opportunity for training and competition. As part of the United States National Development Program...
Let’s Dive Into Lake Minnetonka on a Stick
It goes without saying, many Minnesotans appreciate the finer things in foodie life—even if they’re posted up on a stick. With the scent of next...
Charting the History of the ILYA Championship
Minnetonka Yacht Club hosts the annual Inland Lake Yachting Association Championship. Not all championships take place on a field or court, and some...
Jon Savitt Hopes To Inspire the Next Generation of Writers
A local mentorship program helps emerging creatives take flight. Jon Savitt enjoys making people laugh, and it’s a feeling that fuels the...
In Full Swing With Golf Pro Katie Bakken
Golfers at all stages of the game make their mark on the green. Minnesota’s golf scene continues its upward swing. Last year, the Minnesota Golf...
Four Local Fourth of July Celebrations
Community-wide festivities mark special Fourth of July events. Summer’s unofficial midpoint holiday, the Fourth of July, comes with an extra dose of...
Spinnaker’s Up
Spinnaker’s Up by Mary McGovern was taken on Lake Minnetonka during a sailing regatta. “My friends took me out on their boat to get in the midst of...
Relaxed Water
Liliana Perovich-Westby’s Relaxed Water, which received appreciative nods from readers and the Lens on Lake Minnetonka’s judges panel, came by way...
A Small-Town Fourth With Emily Carriveau
Growing up in Delano, I looked forward all year to the town’s Fourth of July celebration. You could feel the excitement building as June came to an...
Meet Lafayette Club’s New Golf and Racquet Professionals
Robb Nelson and Dave Wolden bring decades of experience to Lake Minnetonka’s Lafayette Club. The Lafayette Club welcomes professionals Robb Nelson...
