Sailing club funraising event celebrates anniversary. Sailing is an integral part of the lake community and Minnesota. Since 1981, Wayzata Sailing...
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Puppies and Paddleboards
It’s never too early to teach a young pup new tricks. Sitting. Standing. Either way—paddleboarding can be great fun. Lake Minnetonka served as an...
Wayzata Man Pens Remarkable Autobiography
Wayzata man pens autobiography detailing his storied life and career. It would be impossible to reach 96 years of age without collecting a few...
The Burwell House Is a Home for the Ages
Burwell House opens its doors to historical appreciation. Be honest. Have you ever thought, “I’d love to see the inside of that house” as you walked...
A Shared View
In the early 1900s, Grays Bay, with its outlet into Minnehaha Creek, was used by duck hunters in rowboats and canoers, paddling through the wild...
Still a Memory
The Rand mansion's history is highlighted by historical society. Rufus R. Rand Jr. was the grandson of Arthur Rand, a mayor of Minneapolis and son...
New Guidebook Explores the Twin Cities’ Oldest Sites
Plymouth author Julie Jo Severson releases Oldest Twin Cities: A Guide to Historic Treasures. Julie Jo Severson's latest guidebook highlights some...
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Announces New Director
As of May 1, Andrew Gapinski stepped into the director role. In July 2022, director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Peter Moe announced his...
Sail Seeker
A favorite landmark inspires Orono resident. “I was struck by the vibrant color of the boats and the sky that late afternoon,” says Berit Francis of...
Mound Author SJ Tilly Talks Inspiration
Mound author brings Minnesota flavor to contemporary romances. Minnesota has never felt steamier than in the hands of S.J. Tilly. The 35-year-old...
Living to Learning
Built in 1902 by the Great Northern Railway, Wayzata’s Section House was home to the local section foreman and his family. The section foreman was a...
Steamboat Minnehaha Returns to the Water
Efforts are underway to resume the services of the Minnehaha on Lake Minnetonka. Take a step back in time. The year is 1906, and its summertime in...
EcoElsa Blog Inspires Natural Connections
Elsa Litecky inspires the next generation of naturalists. Elsa Litecky has enjoyed the beauty of the natural world since she could start climbing...
Discover the History Behind Your Home
Homes hold stories of the past and progress. For older homes, those stories can be mysterious. If you own a story-filled house in the Lake...
A Recipe For Creating Your Own Gourmet Club
Foodies celebrate the power of food through their gourmet club. What comes to mind when you hear the term “gourmet club?” Perhaps, you think of an...
Zinnias with a View
A showstopping view highlights summer’s natural beauty. “I snapped this photo behind the Wayzata Library, and whoever planted these zinnias— they...
Arborist Gets to the Root of Wayzata
Trees are some of Wayzata’s most important residents. Consider the facts: It’s estimated that more than 40 million American elm trees, which once...
Science Museum Helps Local Boy Identify Fossil
Youth makes an interesting discovery on Big Island. Walking the beach at Big Island on Lake Minnetonka, one never knows what strange object might...
Meet Your Finalists for Best of Lake Minnetonka 2023
Say "Hello" to your finalists. The reader poll is closed and the votes are tallied. Now, it's time to meet the finalists (listed in alphabetical...
History Express
The story of the Express Boats begins in 1905 when the Twin City Rapid Transit Company (TCRT) opened a new electric streetcar route from Minneapolis...
