The longtime meteorologist is auctioning off her winter wardrobe for a worthy cause. For the past 33 years, meteorologist Belinda Jensen has...
Giving Back
ALARC Charity Ice Dive
Despite a temperature of 7 degrees and a brisk breeze, nearly 300 hardy divers registered for the 2026 ALARC Charity Ice Dive in Excelsior. The...
Celebrating Inclusion at The Arc Minnesota’s 2026 Gala
Lake Minnetonka Magazine is a proud sponsor of the annual fundraiser. Dedicated to bringing the community together, The Arc Minnesota will honor...
Mush Magic at the Klondike Dog Derby
Update: the Klondike Dog Derby has been canceled for 2026 due to lack of snow. Embrace winter adventure at the annual Klondike Dog Derby March 6 and...
Local Kowalski’s Market Named Outstanding Disability Employer
The Excelsior location has been recognized for going above and beyond. In October, Kowalski's Excelsior Market was recognized by the Minnesota...
A Pretty Penny
If a penny saved is a penny earned, then there are plenty of pennies to go around by shopping at PennyWise Thrift Store. Treasures abound at the...
What to Expect at Christmas in Excelsior
Water Street will be aglow with lights and holiday cheer. On November 28 and 29, downtown Excelsior will transform into a festive winter wonderland...
Mound-Westonka Rotary Club Has Deep Roots in the Community
Part 5 in our series: Rotary—Service Above Self Every Rotarian has a story to share about what led them to become a member. For Jim Backlund, his...
Hammer & NER Reach for Ralph Fundraiser
Hammer & NER’s recent annual Reach for Ralph fundraiser raised over $400,000. The organization provides housing and supportive services to 360...
Minnetonka Rotary Club Aims To Create a Better World
Part 4 in our series: Rotary—Service Above Self Summer might be inching its way off the calendar, but there’s still plenty of time to hit it off the...
Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation Promotes Literacy
The future is bright for the youngest readers at Minnetonka Public Schools thanks to the continuing impact from a grant provided by the Minnetonka...
Minnetonka’s Night to Unite
An annual event builds community across the city. Minnetonka’s Night to Unite is planned for 5:30 to 9 p.m. August 5 throughout the city. For more...
English Rose Program Connects Residents With Community
Restructured volunteer program aims to mimic life at home. The relationship between volunteers and residents in a senior living community can be a...
Project FriendSHIP Bridges the Inclusivity Gap
Minnetonka Community Education’s Project FriendSHIP features a wide range of programs that focus on community building and engagement, alongside...
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Holds Two Benefit Shows
Stevie Ray’s Improv Company is raising funds for Plymouth comedian Brett Williams. On June 4, improv comedian Brett Williams suffered a massive...
Celebrating 75 Years at the Arc Gala 2025
The Arc Minnesota celebrated its 75th anniversary at its annual gala, hosted at the Depot in Minneapolis. Lake Minnetonka Magazine was proud to be...
Rummage With Purpose at Wayzata Community Church
For more than 100 years, Wayzata church hosts annual rummage sale. You know a rummage sale is a big deal when it has a director. And you also know...
The Lake Minnetonka Triathlon Is Back
Update: The 2025 Lake Minnetonka Triathlon has been canceled. Find more information at lakeminnetonkatriathlon.com. The Lake Minnetonka Triathlon...
Hammer & NER Recognizes the Lions Club of Wayzata
Wayzata nonprofit names the local chapter of an international club as one of its Community Partner Award recipients. If you’ve attended one of the...
Excelsior Morning Rotary Provides Local and International Support
Have you been to Concerts in The Commons in Excelsior? Don’t forget to mark the last Saturday in September for Lake Minnetonka Oktoberfest. While...
