Minnetonka High School offers programs with students’ success in mind. Learning strategies can travel down so many avenues. At Minnetonka High...
Community
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...
Say Hello to Your Best of Lake Minnetonka 2023 Winners
Our cup runneth over with top-tier businesses and services. I hope this doesn’t come off as trite—but this really is the best Best of Lake...
Submissions Open for the Lens on Lake Minnetonka Photo Contest 2023
Throughout its pages, Lake Minnetonka Magazine showcases the lake community in a multitude of ways, and one of our favorite methods is through our...
Best Ways To Spend Time Around Lake Minnetonka
Bank on intentional ways to spend time around town. Being more intentional in the way in which I spend free time is important to me. Making plans....
Erne Your Spot
If you haven’t jumped on the pickleball bandwagon, now is the time. This sport is increasing in popularity among players ages 18–60 years old. The...
HouseNovel Delves Into Local Homes’ History
Minnetonka couple develops a home history website, which aims to tell the story of every house in America. Biltmore, Fallingwater, Graceland and...
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...
Chapman House’ History of Quiet Comfort
On July 4, 1876, Chapman House opened its hotel with a grand ball and dining for guests. Built by brothers Seymour and Sumner Chapman, the...
Reflecting tagged as Readers’ Choice Winner
Sarah Happe took the photo of Bertie, 5, her German shorthair pointer with an iPhone 12 Pro Max near Lake Minnetonka. The Minnetonka resident says...
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...
Wayzata Sailing Celebrates Sweet 16 Anniversary
Sailing club funraising event celebrates anniversary. Sailing is an integral part of the lake community and Minnesota. Since 1981, Wayzata Sailing...
Puppies and Paddleboards
It’s never too early to teach a young pup new tricks. Sitting. Standing. Either way—paddleboarding can be great fun. Lake Minnetonka served as an...
Wayzata Man Pens Remarkable Autobiography
Wayzata man pens autobiography detailing his storied life and career. It would be impossible to reach 96 years of age without collecting a few...
The Burwell House Is a Home for the Ages
Burwell House opens its doors to historical appreciation. Be honest. Have you ever thought, “I’d love to see the inside of that house” as you walked...
A Shared View
In the early 1900s, Grays Bay, with its outlet into Minnehaha Creek, was used by duck hunters in rowboats and canoers, paddling through the wild...
Still a Memory
The Rand mansion's history is highlighted by historical society. Rufus R. Rand Jr. was the grandson of Arthur Rand, a mayor of Minneapolis and son...
New Guidebook Explores the Twin Cities’ Oldest Sites
Plymouth author Julie Jo Severson releases Oldest Twin Cities: A Guide to Historic Treasures. Julie Jo Severson's latest guidebook highlights some...
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Announces New Director
As of May 1, Andrew Gapinski stepped into the director role. In July 2022, director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Peter Moe announced his...
Sail Seeker
A favorite landmark inspires Orono resident. “I was struck by the vibrant color of the boats and the sky that late afternoon,” says Berit Francis of...
