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...
Giving Back
Swing for a Cause at the Snowball Open
Lions Club charts a course for charitable giving. Back for its 37th year out on the ice, the Orono Lions Club’s Snowball Open is set for tee off on...
Wayzata Chilly Open 2024 Canceled
The major fundraiser for the Greater Wayzata Chamber of Commerce called off due to weather. The organizers behind the Wayzata Chilly Open have made...
Bunny Besties Spreads Pure Hoppiness
Nonprofit offers animal visits to promote wellness and reduce stress. With their ultra-soft fur and adorably twitchy noses, it’s pretty hard to...
Natural Resources Club Inspires Natural Connections
Minnetonka club provides students with community environmental conservation opportunities. When a Minnetonka High School (MHS) student realized her...
The Valerius Family Spreads Love Through Travel
Local family provides supplies to mothers and babies in Guatemala. Imagine embarking on a trip across the globe, but instead of bringing a suitcase...
Ziggy’s Art Bus: An Exciting Update
The art studio on wheels expands its home visit program. In December 2022, we highlighted how Ziggy’s Art Bus brings guided art experiences to...
Tonka Brew Fest 2023: What To Expect
Come for the suds; stay for the party. Minnetonka’s premiere craft brew celebration, Tonka Brew Fest, returns for its 10th year of beverages, eats...
How the Polo Classic Helps Retired Racehorses
When a day promises Champagne sipping and divot stomping—all for a good cause—we want to learn more. Since 1989, The Polo Classic has been held in...
Black Gown Gala 2023
The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of commerce held its annual Black Gown Gala fundraising event. Attendees and community members mingled...
Firefly Sisterhood Hosts Second Annual Celebrate the Sisterhood Event
Local shops and boutiques support breast cancer survivors and thrivers. The nonprofit Firefly Sisterhood connects women recently diagnosed with...
Meet Minnetonka Center for the Arts’ Director
Roxanne Heaton strives to take art center’s programs “to the widest possible audience.” A beloved community organization since 1952, Minnetonka...
Westonka Food Shelf Helps the Community
“The need has never been greater.” —Michelle Bottenfield, director of the Westonka Food Shelf “It’s an amazing thing what our community is doing out...
An Eagle Scout Project That Is History in the Making
Eagle Scout creates Little Free Libraries in Excelsior. Shorewood’s Bryce Alexander, 18, gave himself a history assignment. When deciding what to do...
Floral Artisan Brings Natural Style to the Forefront
Pain. Waiting. Rising. For floral artisan Dawn Schelle, who grew up in Wayzata, these stages represent everything. From the ashes of a broken marriage…
Share the Love of a Pet This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here. It’s a time to think of others—both humans and pets. Those of us with pets understand the human-pet bond is...
Ziggy’s Art Bus Brings Healing Through Art
Art bus promotes healing for children with life-limiting illnesses. Art has long been used as a form of healing the body, mind and soul. For some...
Sharing the Love with Firefly Sisterhood
Mandy Ewig’s fight with breast cancer inspired an over $30,000 donation. In June 2022, local nonprofit Firefly Sisterhood received a check from...
Support Systems: A Roundup of Lake Minnetonka Nonprofits
See how local nonprofits give back to the community. Valuing the power of community, the Lake Minnetonka area is unified by a collective desire to...
An Anchor of Hope
Chris Egert shares an important story of resilience and determination. A morning news anchor for KSTP-TV, Chris Egert is also the co-host of the...
