Candle maker creates products that smell good while doing good. The power of a scent is undeniable. It can single-handedly evoke memories and...
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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…
Navy Dad
A familial scene captures a happy memory. “This gentleman is actually my dad,” Ann Beadle-Reinitz says. “I took the photo because I don’t have a lot...
Festive Holiday Recipes to Bring Comfort and Joy
Editorial Advisory Board members share their favorite holiday recipes. Can we agree that food is a jack-of-all trades, of sorts? It can be the salve...
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...
The Northern Express Pulls into Excelsior for its Second Year
What to look forward to at The Northern Express 2022. The first year of The Northern Express was a startling success, considering it was such a new...
Local Author Highlights The Role Of Two Minnesota Athletes In The Road To Title IX
Book shares the story of two Minnesota athletes’ fight for equality. In tennis, there is a point at which the momentum of the game swings. A player...
Bringing Local History to You Since ’72
The Excelsior Lake-Minnetonka Historical Society (ELMHS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, but collecting history in the Lake Minnetonka area...
Enjoying the Fresh Air
Photogenic 20-year-old cat takes first place. First Place: Pets “Find your passion about what you like to take pictures of,” Ann Beadle-Reinitz...
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...
Morning Drama
Repetition is the key to success. “[I] love this park and the location, especially in the morning and at night. [The] large body of water in the...
Fire Dancer Turns Up The Heat
“It’s a pure adrenaline rush, every time,” Alyssa Kluver says. It’s not that uncommon for 5-year-old girls to take dance lessons, but Minnetonka’s...
What To Expect At Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt 2022
Traditional Christmas market brings culture and community to Excelsior. For those looking for a way to immerse themselves in a weekend of holiday...
Bringing Peking Duck to The Holiday Table
Recipe is the main ingredient for holiday tradition. As we look toward a holiday steeped in tradition—Thanksgiving—it affords an opportunity to...
History is Brewing at Excelsior Brewing Company
Lead brewer of Excelsior Brewing Company shares his love for the craft. For James Birnie, beer is more than just a refreshing beverage. It is a way...
Tonka Bay Marina, Halloween 2020
Honorable Mention: City Landmarks “Having lived near the marina for a few years, we know how busy it is during the summer. Seeing the empty docks on...
Historic Excelsior Home Turned Elevated Event Space
Historic DeGroodt home enchants guests at intimate events. Several years ago, Excelsior proprietors Jennifer and Tim Caron purchased a...
‘An American Tale The Musical’ Makes Its World Premiere
Minnesota native pens music and lyrics for local production. An American Tale the Musical, based on the 1986 animated film, makes its world premiere...
Recent Minnetonka High School Grad Competes at Nationals
Fencer Nolan Chez secures Division I spot at the University of the Incarnate Word. At his first regional tournament in October 2021, Nolan Chez’s...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2022 Photo Contest Winners
Revealing some of the amazing images from the Lake Minnetonka area. This August, we asked to see the Lake Minnetonka area through your eyes, and boy...
