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Looking Forward

Looking Forward

Local nonprofit turns stumbling blocks into stepping stones. While Sara Swan has over two decades of experience in special education, she initially...

Out with the Old …

Out with the Old …

Commons' Master Plan kicks off with a new pavilion. Excelsior Commons has long been the epicenter of lakeside events, including community festivals,...

Shred for a Cause

Shred for a Cause

Veterans, youth and community members make waves. The Minnesota Wakesurf Championship (MNWSC) returns this month after being held virtually last...

Who? Me?

Who? Me?

“… eyes are the windows to the soul.” Guess who won first place in the Pets category of Lens on Lake Minnetonka, our annual photo contest? Big Brown...

Miss America 2.0

Miss America 2.0

Pageant stresses empowerment and community impact. As the Miss Minnesota competition gears up for the week of June 20–26, there will be a familiar...

Blade Runner

Blade Runner

Barber knows his stuff — from facial skin to follicles. After a decade in the industry, professional barber Johnathan McCastle brings skills and...

Heel, Sit, Stay

Heel, Sit, Stay

Prep your pup for a happy summer. Dogs quickly become integral members of their human family. Like most additions, these furry friends need...

Silent Stories

Silent Stories

Photographer gives voice to Abandoned North Dakota. For those who appreciate and are curious about churches, homes, schools and the like that are no...

Magic Carpet Ride

Magic Carpet Ride

Action shot takes a top spot in photo contest. Lake Minnetonka provides year-around opportunities for great photos, and Chad McShane shared his...

Celebrate 60

Celebrate 60

St. David’s Center hosts virtual gala. In 1961, Sybil Lynch founded a nursery school at St. David’s Episcopal Church, and just four years later, St....

Hop To It

Hop To It

Excitement simmers for annual egg hunt. Our Savior Lutheran Church and School’s 25th annual Easter egg hunt is going COVID-friendly with a...

Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness

The philosophy at the Minnesota Autism Center is one size does not fit all. April 2 marks World Autism Awareness Day. The entire month is known as...

Reflections of Aurora

Reflections of Aurora

Boat owner captures a quiet moment on the water. Reflections placed second in the Activities and Events category of our annual photo contest, Lens...

Live the Luxe Life

Live the Luxe Life

Your wish is her command. Imagine hardly a work day goes by without someone prefacing a conversation with, “I know this may be a strange question …”...

Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing

"Our affinity naturally leans toward green." No, you’re not submerged in water, and yes, you keep your clothes on. Forest bathing or shinrin-yoku...

On the Right Track

On the Right Track

“It looked like a real world in miniature.” Michael Gilbertson’s All Aboard placed second in the City Landmarks category of our annual Lens on Lake...

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