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Minnetonka Alumni Association Seeks to ‘Re-engage’ Younger Classes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Take to the Skies at Minnesota’s First Indoor Skydiving Facility
iFly Indoor Skydiving opened in Minnetonka in December. Need a way to shake off those early-spring blahs? Minnesota’s first indoor skydiving...
7 Ways to Support Struggling Bee Populations
This article originally appeared as part of the story Bee-utiful Terroir in the April 2019 issue. Click here for some perfect honey and cheese...
Delano Farm Serves Up Single-Source Honey with a Side of Education
Local farm produces single-source honey, with an eye on educating the public about ailing bee populations. Click here for some perfect honey and...
The Secret Behind the Minnesota State Fair’s Bee Beards
Flying into the face of danger is not as scary as it looks. This article originally appeared as part of the story Give Bees A Chance in the March...
Local High School Students Grade Minnetonka’s Efforts to Curb Climate Change
A group of high school students creates a climate report card for the city of Minnetonka. When Minnetonka teen Lia Harel, 18, speaks about her...
Ultimate Sustainability is a First-of-its-Kind Service for Young Adults with Autism
Ultimate Sustainability offers lake-area residents a resource for family members with autism that hasn’t existed before in the metro area. To say...
See the Final Shows of Westonka Performing Arts Center’s Opening Season
Last fall, Westonka Public Schools opened its newest gem: the Westonka Performing Arts Center, which will provide a home for arts performances of...
