Uncork sommelier wine buying strategies and cold-climate wine education. Wine can be appreciated all year, but it’s especially apropos during the...
Education
Post-Pandemic College Admissions
University applications may look a bit different in 2021. Planning for college can be an exciting time for families. But, like many other...
Looking Forward
Local nonprofit turns stumbling blocks into stepping stones. While Sara Swan has over two decades of experience in special education, she initially...
Blade Runner
Barber knows his stuff — from facial skin to follicles. After a decade in the industry, professional barber Johnathan McCastle brings skills and...
Heel, Sit, Stay
Prep your pup for a happy summer. Dogs quickly become integral members of their human family. Like most additions, these furry friends need...
Minnetonka Classical Ballet Training School Prepares Dancers for Professional Careers
Ballet school encourages dancers to achieve excellence and pursue their dream dance careers. Inspiring young ballet dancers to achieve excellence...
Forest Bathing
"Our affinity naturally leans toward green." No, you’re not submerged in water, and yes, you keep your clothes on. Forest bathing or shinrin-yoku...
Talking Turkey: Do You Know Your Thanksgiving Dinner Vocab?
Don’t wing it when it comes to your Thanksgiving dinner. There are a few Thanksgiving meal camps, including the Tried and Trues and the Let’s Do...
Local Fire Departments Open Their Doors for Fire Prevention Week
The Mound Fire Department, Excelsior Fire District and Long Lake Fire Department all have events planned. October hosts this year’s annual Fire...
The Vine Room Brings the California Wine Scene to Hopkins
Hopkins’ new The Vine Room offers wine and a Cali vibe downtown. Ali Hanson may be the owner of The Vine Room, a recently opened wine bar in...
Lake Minnetonka Sailing School Teaches Skills On and Off the Water
The Lake Minnetonka Sailing School offers students a way to learn how to sail and get outside during the summer months. The Lake Minnetonka Sailing...
Wayzata Cotillion Continues to Instill Strong Values Through Dance
Wayzata Cotillion celebrates 26 years of grace and civility. In a world where many fear civility has vanished, the Jon D. Williams Cotillions...
Local Creatives Team Up for Minnetonka Schools’ Anti-drug Campaign
Rich Stromwall and Jonathan Bing worked with an interesting theme for the anti-drug campaign - penguins. When it came to creating an anti-drug...
American Swedish Institute Brings Light of St. Lucia’s Day to Twin Cities
See how the Twin Cities community celebrates this Swedish folk holiday. In Minnesota, long summer nights are sacred. We know we’ll miss them when...
Wayzata Sailing’s New Headquarters Honors Late Sailor’s Memory
This summer, Wayzata Sailing opened their Mike Plant Community Boathouse. Members of the Lake Minnetonka sailing community remember the late Mike...
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
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
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...
