There’s something clearly magnetic about the secluded community of Amesbury. On May 6, 1965, six tornados tore through six counties around the Twin...
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Lens on Lake Minnetonka: Browsing for Breakfast
A green heron makes a perfect photo subject. Each month, we feature one of the winning photos from our 2019 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest....
Local Filmmaker Documents Uncle’s Incredible WWII Story in ‘Stalag Luft III’
Deephaven filmmaker Louise Woerhle's new documentary tells the remarkable story of her uncle's time in Nazi captivity. The core of Deephaven...
The Forgotten Side of Lake Minnetonka’s Big Island
Read the lesser known history of one of Lake Minnetonka's most prominent landmarks. Boaters on Lake Minnetonka today might be confused by the fact...
‘I’ve Been Building Since I Was 6’: How Local Businessman Steve Kuhl Built His Dream
Steve Kuhl is a local entrepreneur with multiple successful businesses to his name. And it all started with a phone call to the wrong number. “Many...
Meet Local Power Couple the Browns
Local husband and wife have run three successful businesses together. Local power couple Sandra and Richard Brown know what it takes to run a...
The Vine Room Brings the California Wine Scene to Hopkins
Hopkins’ new The Vine Room offers wine and a Cali vibe downtown. Ali Hanson may be the owner of The Vine Room, a recently opened wine bar in...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: Spring Blizzard
Even in late spring, a blizzard can be beautiful. Each month, we feature one of the winning photos from our 2019 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo...
Lake Minnetonka Sailing School Teaches Skills On and Off the Water
The Lake Minnetonka Sailing School offers students a way to learn how to sail and get outside during the summer months. The Lake Minnetonka Sailing...
Former Teacher’s Journey of Self-discovery Leads to Published Poetry Book
"If I Ever Loved You, I’ll Always Love You" allowed Jessica Kuennen to reflect upon her life, including growth, love and loss. Jessica Kuennen was...
Meet David Bell, Founding Father of Excelsior and Minneapolis
David Bell laid the cornerstone for Excelsior Academy and played a key role in several early Minneapolis institutions. In 1885, David Bell laid the...
Wayzata Cotillion Continues to Instill Strong Values Through Dance
Wayzata Cotillion celebrates 26 years of grace and civility. In a world where many fear civility has vanished, the Jon D. Williams Cotillions...
The History of Ice Harvesting on Lake Minnetonka
The ice harvest was an important time on Lake Minnetonka in the early 1900s. Before refrigerators, ice was harvested from several bays on Lake...
‘Bringing Back History’: Dog Sled Racing Returns to Lake Minnetonka
Watch the first local dog sled race in over 85 years. With the holidays freshly passed and winter at its peak, Lake Minnetonka-area residents are...
Mound Man Has Written Books, Sculpted Cars, Designed Toys and Games and More
For decades, Mound resident C. Ray Frigard has made a living as a largely self-taught designer and inventor and, more recently, an author. What is...
Local Creatives Team Up for Minnetonka Schools’ Anti-drug Campaign
Rich Stromwall and Jonathan Bing worked with an interesting theme for the anti-drug campaign - penguins. When it came to creating an anti-drug...
‘I Love You So Deeply’: Wayzata Woman Finds Grandparents’ 90-Year-Old Love Letters
Martha Long couldn’t believe her eyes as she read the tender words from her stoic grandfather to her vivacious grandmother. I’ve told you so little...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka Photo Captures ‘Frozen Ice, Sunshine and Beauty’
Photo captures two lovebirds on a bright winter day. Each month, we feature one of the winning photos from our 2019 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo...
100 Years Ago, a Flu Outbreak Shut Down Excelsior
Thirty-nine flu cases had been reported in the town in January 1920. One hundred years ago, Excelsior area churches, schools, and theaters were...
North American Pond Hockey Championship Returns to Lake Minnetonka
Pond hockey returns to the lake this month. Don’t miss one of Lake Minnetonka’s favorite winter events—the North American Pond Hockey Championship....
