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Local Dance Studio Helps Couples Tell a Story with Their First Dance

Tulle Tuxedo dance studio focuses on storytelling. While a career in dance isn’t exactly common, Mound’s Caitlin Camarda was joining the family...

Hopkins Eye Clinic Uses New Technology to Improve Kids’ Reading Skills

Education, Wellness

At Hopkins Eye Clinic, specialists are using Vistagraph to evaluate reading efficiency. For centuries, parents and teachers have explored different...

Minnetonka Alumni Association Seeks to ‘Re-engage’ Younger Classes

Education

Minnetonka Alumni Association seeks new members to continue its legacy. The goal of an alumni association is to promote school pride and foster...

Senior Spotlight: Anna Wander’s Last Name Suits Her Perfectly

Education, People

Minnetonka High School student Anna Wander likes to travel—and she’s gone all over the world with her globetrotting family. Our annual Senior...

Senior Spotlight: Grace Hanson, Mound Westonka’s Jack-of-All-Trades

Education, People

The rising senior is involved in several sports, audition choir, a capella jazz group, Math League and more. Our annual Senior Spotlight feature...

Senior Spotlight: Jai Chadha Does it All, from TED Talks to Yo-Yo Club

Education, People

Jai Chadha is a rising senior at Minnetonka High School—and he’s already organized a TED talk. Our annual Senior Spotlight feature highlights the...

How to Meet Other Entrepreneurs in the Twin Cities

Education

Go offline and connect with fellow business owners. On your journey as an entrepreneur, it can sometimes be overwhelming and a little lonely....

Senior Spotlight: Melissa Drill Loves Science and the Outdoors

Education, People

Meet the first of our class of 2020 Senior Spotlight students, Melissa Drill. Melissa Drill wants to become an orthodontist. She plans to major in...

Recovery-focused Alternative High School Helps At Risk Kids Year-round

Education

New year-round academy helps students recovering from substance abuse and addiction. Long before earning his Ph.D. in health and human services,...

What’s at the Bottom of Minnesota’s Lakes? These Marine Archaeologists Are Finding Out

Education, History, Outdoors

Husband and wife team of marine archaeologists have made it their mission to study what’s at the bottom of local lakes. Despite Minnesota’s early...

Senior Spotlight: Volunteering is Vincent Cao’s Passion

Education, People

Inpired by family, Wayzata High School student Vincent Cao finds ways to give back. Our annual Senior Spotlight feature highlights the high school...

This Summer on Lake Minnetonka, Watch the Dramatic Flight of the Dragonfly

Education, Noteworthy, Outdoors

Nature’s beauty is rich and intense this month. The drama of Lake Minnetonka in July is hard to resist: the boats, the teenagers, the sparkle of the...

You’re Never Too Old to Learn Something New

Education, Noteworthy

Natalie Webster goes back to school. I’m 48 years old. Though I didn’t go to college, I never stopped learning. I don’t have a formal education in...

Prom Season Has Arrived—Here’s Your All-in-One Guide

Education, Shops, Style

Prom season’s on the horizon—here’s everything you (and your teen) need to know. While spring ushers in a multitude of festivities and celebrations,...