Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest winner Al Whitaker captures a waning sunset moment on Lake Minnetonka. Each month, we feature one of the...
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What Happened to the Excelsior Amusement Park Carrousel?
The Excelsior Amusement park closed and, in July of 1974, many of the items were auctioned off to the public. The carrousel at the former Excelsior...
2020 Lens on Lake Minnetonka Winners
Congratulations to the winners of our 2020 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest! Every year, Lake Minnetonka Magazine accepts photography...
At 62, This Local Singer Ditched Her Corporate Career to Pursue Music Full-Time
Courtney Burton talks about her music career and starting a new business in her 60s. The start of Courtney Burton’s singing career sounds like the...
Local Artist Draws from Ancient History to Create Contemporary Masterpieces
Fascinated by history and archeology, each piece Eric Pilhofer creates is a homage to ancestral spirituality. From the comfort of his home, local...
‘Grace & Frankie’ Stylist Allyson Fanger on Her Career and Childhood in Lake Minnetonka
Minnetonka native is Emmy-nominated for her work on Netflix’s hit sitcom "Grace & Frankie." Allyson B. Fanger, the four-time Emmy-nominated...
Did You Know Lake Minnetonka Once Had Delivery Boats?
Delivery boats were both a reliable and direct way to deliver goods on Lake Minnetonka, as roads did not exist to all parts of the lake or were...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka Photographer Captures Model’s Striking Makeup
Kristyn Hewitt's photograph "Lake Goddess" took first place in the People & Families category of our 2019 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest....
Pro Angler Nicole Jacobs’ Fishing Advice: ‘You Just Need Patience and a Smile’
Nicole Jacobs is a Lake Minnetonka-based professional angler who says that fishing is the perfect family activity. When professional fisherwoman...
Taste Fore the Tour Takes Hunger Relief Efforts Online
Last year’s inaugural Taste Fore the Tour event raised enough donations for the VEAP food pantry to create over 1 million meals for families in the...
Meet the Best of Lake Minnetonka 2020
We reveal your top picks for the people, places and things that make the Lake Minnetonka area such a great place to live, work and visit. Best Patio...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: ‘A Happy Dog’ Surveys the Dog Park
Our chat with photo contest winner Ann Beadle-Reinitz. Ann Beadle-Reinitz is drawn to capturing emotions through her photography. She found...
Red, White & Boom Goes Virtual
Create your own race day experience from anywhere by signing up for a Red, White and Boom virtual 5k, relay or half-marathon. Ingenuity meets...
Big Island Legacy Gives Lake Minnetonka’s Most Prominent Landmark a Makeover
A local group's fundraising efforts have brought a wealth of improvements to Big Island. Rick Carter has deep affection for Big Island Park, and he...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: Noerenberg Gardens
Winning photographer captures an idyllic scene at Noerenberg Gardens. Each month, we feature one of the winning photos from our 2019 Lens on Lake...
From Pirouette to Patrol: Meet Lake Minnetonka Police Officer Maddy Graupmann
The story of a South Lake Minnetonka police officer. At age 7, Maddy Graupmann had already charted her future. She informed her family she wanted to...
The Story of the Minnehaha, Lake Minnetonka’s Streetcar Steamboat
The streetcar steamboat Minnehaha is one of the most iconic symbols of Lake Minnetonka’s heritage. The streetcar steamboat Minnehaha is one of the...
Lessons from Stepmotherhood
Local media maven Natalie Webster shares what being a stepmother has taught her. Mother’s Day is a day we celebrate mothers. I have three children...
Meet Minnetonka Triathlete Bella Buenting
Minnetonka High School senior combines her passions in triathlon. Minnetonka High School senior—and NCAA Division II triathlete recruit for New...
South Shore Softball Leagues Are a Hometown Homerun
South Shore softball leagues provide comradery and competition. Bats cracking and fans cheering will soon become commonplace sounds at the Excelsior...
