Master gardeners showcase their earthly endeavors. Like many things in life, experiencing them firsthand often provides an elevated experience. For...
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Loon Family Photos on Lake Minnetonka
Family portrait comes to life on water. “I absolutely love nature and being outside on this water,” Cindy Perone says. “This little family swam...
Dream Makers 2024
The Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation hosted its marquee fundraiser Dream Makers on February 3 at Equestria West (Bavaria Downs, Chaska). The...
Bingo and Burgers by the Bay This May
How about prizeworthy games, tasty food and live music? We love a good alliteration, especially when it includes Bingo and Burgers by the Bay, which...
Wayzata Sailing Shows Sailors of All Ages the Ropes
Wayzata Sailing proves it’s never too late to start a new adventure. Ask anyone involved in Wayzata Sailing, the longtime community sailing center...
Gary Marquardt Honors Veterans Through Music
Mound man honors veterans—one note at a time. If you’ve ever been boating near Casco Point on Lake Minnetonka at sunset, chances are you’ve heard...
Ryan Rivard Embarks on The Everest Project
And the climb is just the start of his latest journey. On April 8, 2024, 41-year-old Wayzata local Ryan Rivard boarded an airplane and set off on...
Mound Westonka High School’s Tonkabots Make it to World Championships
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...
Living Well Disability Services: Housing With Heart
Orono Woodlands joins Living Well in its mission to serve those with disabilities. Throughout the Twin Cities, 36 homes thrive on a foundation of...
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...
How To Prepare for the Solar Eclipse
The last total solar eclipse happened to pass over my brothers’ homes in Wyoming. People, including me, came from across the country and globe to...
Oriole Near the Minnehaha Spillway on Grays Bay
Home construction is brought to new heights. “I was watching the orioles searching for nesting materials and noticed one particular area of interest...
Discover Lake Minnetonkas Heritage Homes
Lake Minnetonka has many historical homes to appreciate—both large and modest in size. Area homes listed in the National Register of Historic Places...
Mystery and Mayhem With Author Christine Husom
Wright County provides inspiration for local novelist. Christine Husom was born a storyteller. “I was creating stories before I could write or...
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...
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...
Kid-Friendly Empanada Recipe From Chef’s Academy
This recipe was part of the Cinco de Mayo theme during Minnetonka Community Ed’s Chef’s Academy. Empanada Dough 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp. salt...
Minnetonka High School Students Reach for the Sky
Aviation program takes high schoolers to new heights. Taking flight has recently gotten easier for high school students in Minnetonka. A new...
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...
Morning Visitor
Backyard creatures subscribe to #DineLocal. “The bunny was completely OK with me standing there,” says Ann Beadle-Reinitz, who took the photo of the...
