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...
Giving Back
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...
Wayzata Rotary Club Is Anchored in the Community
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...
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...
