One could say Rotary offers a chance to come full circle. When Elle Miller was a high school student, she received a scholarship from the Orono...
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Bricks to Bread Creates Opportunities for Students
Two local girls help build a brick oven in Costa Rica for a family in need. During the summer before high school, students might fill their days in...
Klondike Dog Derby Canceled Due to Lack of Snow
But the Cutest Puppy Contest and the Klondike Dog Derby Concert Series will stay the course. The lack of snow has prompted the Lake Minnetonka...
How the Orono Rotary Club Gives Back
Education, veterans and the community are in focus. “Small but mighty” is how Mary Bakken describes the Orono Rotary Club, which includes a dozen...
Let’s Fuel Growth Founder Inspires Others to Tackle Their Own “Everest”
Wayzata man climbed “the mother of all mountains” to spread awareness about addiction and mental health issues. Ryan Rivard has conquered a lot of...
Shirley Buehle Finds Delicious Ways To Support the ICA Food Shelf
Shirley Buehler’s homemade pies are a hot commodity at The Great Taste, a fundraising gala for the ICA Food Shelf in Minnetonka. For more than 24...
Project Got Your Back Serves Those Who Served
Nonprofit helps veterans connect to programs. “I think it’s the perfect name, and I wished I would have thought of it,” says Paul Davis, executive...
Mound-Westonka Rotary Club Hosts Tonka Brew Fest
Rotary’s annual event brings community together for a worthy cause. Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista, 7210 County Road 110 W., Minnetrista, will host...
Incredible Festival Marks 45 Years
Community event offers incredibly good time. The Incredible Festival, an event hosted by Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (OLL) in Mound, first...
Meet a Young Recipient of the Presidential Service Award
Student honored for his quest to beautify his neighborhood—one step at a time. Most people aspire to be good citizens, but Malachi Esala, 9, was...
Support a Good Cause at Tommy’s Olympic Speed Walk
The BeLikeTommy Project hosts its third annual race. After Tommy Nash’s tragic passing in 2021 due to sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 14, the...
National All-American Miss Pre-Teen Shares Her Message
Mallory Habstritt uses platform to speak out about a rare autoimmune disorder. A decorated pageant winner, a seasoned speaker and a children’s book...
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...
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...
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...
Luck O’ the Lake Run 2024
Annual event is at the starting line. Get ready to gear up in green! The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber is bringing its Luck O’ the Lake race to...
Letters of Love Club Shares the Love
Grace Berbig shepherds a global club, spreading love and support through letters. When Grace Berbig thinks of her mother, Amanda Berbig, she feels...
Cheers for Charity With Tonka Vodka
A local vodka brand, focused on lake life, gives back to families affected by cancer—a cause close to the founders’ hearts. Long Lake’s Todd Epley...
