A local mentorship program helps emerging creatives take flight. Jon Savitt enjoys making people laugh, and it’s a feeling that fuels the...
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In Full Swing With Golf Pro Katie Bakken
Golfers at all stages of the game make their mark on the green. Minnesota’s golf scene continues its upward swing. Last year, the Minnesota Golf...
Four Local Fourth of July Celebrations
Community-wide festivities mark special Fourth of July events. Summer’s unofficial midpoint holiday, the Fourth of July, comes with an extra dose of...
Spinnaker’s Up
Spinnaker’s Up by Mary McGovern was taken on Lake Minnetonka during a sailing regatta. “My friends took me out on their boat to get in the midst of...
Relaxed Water
Liliana Perovich-Westby’s Relaxed Water, which received appreciative nods from readers and the Lens on Lake Minnetonka’s judges panel, came by way...
A Small-Town Fourth With Emily Carriveau
Growing up in Delano, I looked forward all year to the town’s Fourth of July celebration. You could feel the excitement building as June came to an...
Meet Lafayette Club’s New Golf and Racquet Professionals
Robb Nelson and Dave Wolden bring decades of experience to Lake Minnetonka’s Lafayette Club. The Lafayette Club welcomes professionals Robb Nelson...
Business Women’s Circle Gives Entrepreneurs Guidance
Organizations help business owners find guidance, accountability and community. For many an entrepreneurial woman trying to get her business off the...
Looking for Worms
Helen Canning and her grandson, Bergen, 4, frequently walk around Mound’s Langdon Lake along the Dakota Rail Regional Trail. “The path around...
Get Ready for Another Summer of Concerts in the Commons
Live music returns this summer to the Excelsior Commons. Many of us relish any reason to gather outdoors in the summertime, especially along Lake...
Singer-Songwriter Carey Marshall Releases Her Second Album
Twenty years ago, Minnetonka-based singer-songwriter Carey Marshall had no idea she could sing. It must have been kismet when, at 30, she picked up...
Actress Marisa Coughlan Returns to Her Minnesota Roots
Discover the hometown story behind Marisa Coughlan’s Blue Eyed Girl. After falling in love with movies as a child, all Minnesota native Marisa...
Q&A With Local Entrepreneur Owner Melissa Murphy
In her 15 years at Target, Melissa Murphy built a career helping employees adopt emerging technologies and use them to work more effectively. Now as...
Athlete Jenna Perkins Champions the Inclusion Revolution
Jenna Perkins reflects on her role with the Special Olympics USA Games. “This isn’t just a bunch of games and sports we are playing. This is a...
Brookie Brandt Has Designs on Travel Mementos
Regardless if the excursion is near or far, a trip to a hotel, museum or tourist destination gift shop is a must for even the most well-seasoned...
Meet Local Artist Kelly Carámbula
Kelly Carámbula focuses on clay, fiber, metal, paint and wood, exploring themes of control and imperfection and incorporating elements of surprise,...
The Story Behind the Polka Dot House
An artist showcases her work and welcomes others to share the spotlight. Joy reveals itself in a multitude of ways. And for passersby along Third...
Run, Bike and Swim Into Summer With the Tonka Youth Triathlon
Minnetonka youth gear up for an exciting tri-sport extravaganza. The Tonka Youth Triathlon invites adventurous young athletes to swim, bike and run...
Loon Baby on Parent’s Back
A lake in Carver Park offered this familial scene, captured by Camille Nelson, who was captivated by the parent-child moment. Her winning photograph...
Painter Missy Monson Brings People Together Through Art
Excelsior painter Missy Monson has done what some hobbyists can only dream of: turn a relaxing pastime into a business. Monson took her first step...
