Wright County provides inspiration for local novelist. Christine Husom was born a storyteller. “I was creating stories before I could write or...
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Bonnie Bohn Hector Creates Mandalas From Natural Finds
While much of the world was becoming physically and emotionally stagnant during the early days of COVID-19, her creativity was flowing. Then and...
Meet Your Best of Lake Minnetonka 2024 Finalists
Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best the Lake Minnetonka area has to offer. The reader poll is closed and the...
Kid-Friendly Empanada Recipe From Chef’s Academy
This recipe was part of the Cinco de Mayo theme during Minnetonka Community Ed’s Chef’s Academy. Empanada Dough 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp. salt...
Minnetonka High School Students Reach for the Sky
Aviation program takes high schoolers to new heights. Taking flight has recently gotten easier for high school students in Minnetonka. A new...
Cinephile Chef Andrew Zimmern Shares Recipe for Success
Chef Andrew Zimmern discusses why film and food are a winning combination—on and off the big screen. While growing up in New York City, Andrew...
Morning Visitor
Backyard creatures subscribe to #DineLocal. “The bunny was completely OK with me standing there,” says Ann Beadle-Reinitz, who took the photo of the...
Farm at the Arb: From Plant to Plate
Chef brings her bona fides from Twin Cities “locavore” restaurants to a new role. If there’s one person whose career can tell the story of the Twin...
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...
Coffee Grounds
How did Charles Curtis Coffee, D.D.S., a fifth-generation Irish American with a rich singing voice and a successful dental practice in Minneapolis,...
Slices of Victory at the Minnesota State Fair
It’s not too early for these bakers to practice their contest skills. As of March 1, there are 174 days until August 22. What does this matter?...
Chef’s Academy Feeds Kitchen Curiosity
Program encourages the enthusiasm and natural desire young chefs have for cooking. As cooking and baking competitions for people of all ages...
The “Minnehaha” Steamboat Rehabilitation is Full Speed Ahead
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society’s efforts to preserve the historic steamboat have been bolstered by a grant from the Minnesota Historical...
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...
A Hockey Game
Art and athletics collide to create this winning entry. “I love how photography gives me the opportunity to connect with my friends and make new...
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...
Remembering the Corset
The first example of a corset appeared in statues made by the Minoan people, who lived on the island of Crete around 1000 B.C. The statues depicted...
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...
Filmmaker Eric Iberg Shares His Passion for Skiing
Eric Iberg shares his love for skiing through film and on the hills. Minnesota and winter go hand in hand. While known for its seasonal changes, all...
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...
