A lightning round of questions with Excelsior fire chief Curt Mackey. We asked new Excelsior Fire District chief Curt Mackey to tell us what he...
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By ‘Working Hard and Being Lucky,’ Local Woman Carves Out Career in Fine Art
Meet Minnetonka mixed media artist Jillian Lee. From star-studded Los Angeles to the cityscape in New York City, artist Jillian Lee has done...
Daughter’s Struggle with Rare Genetic Abnormality Inspires Deephaven Parents
Chris Thomson and Emma Nadler use their vocations and creative pursuits to convey the emotions spurred by their daughter's diagnosis. As parents of...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: ‘It’s Always About the Light’
A colorful barn stands out against the snow in this shot from our Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest. Each month, we feature one of the winning...
The History of Ice Boating on Lake Minnetonka
Ice boating came to Lake Minnetonka in the 1880s, and is still popular to this day. In the 1880s, ice boating came to Lake Minnetonka with the first...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: After a Snowstorm, a Burst of Color
Emily Joslin's "A Snowy Day" took second place in the People & Families category of our 2018 Lens on Lake Minnetonka contest. Each month, we...
Excelsior is Home to Minnesota’s Oldest Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal Church has a complicated and dramatic history. Places of worship are spaces that are often challenged by moments of turmoil....
Meet Excelsior Mayor Todd Carlson
A lightning round of questions with Excelsior mayor Todd Carlson. We asked Excelsior mayor Todd Carlson to weigh in on his move to town, his...
Minnetonka Native’s Jacob Wetterling Documentary Will Show ‘the Power of Hope’
Minnetonka filmmaker develops a documentary about the Wetterling family’s journey. For more than 27 years, Minnesotans and millions of people beyond...
Renowned Twin Cities Chef Opens New Restaurant Vann in Spring Park
New restaurant Vann brings water and its relationship to food front and center. Lake Minnetonka’s majestic blue waters reflect the sunlight back...
American Swedish Institute Brings Light of St. Lucia’s Day to Twin Cities
See how the Twin Cities community celebrates this Swedish folk holiday. In Minnesota, long summer nights are sacred. We know we’ll miss them when...
Brighten Someone’s Holidays with Be a Santa to a Senior
Be A Santa To A Senior collects donated gifts and provides them to those who might not have close family, are on a fixed income, or both. The...
Meet One of the Pioneers of Excelsior’s Horticultural History
A.W. Latham was a member of the State Horticulture Society for 59 years. A.W. Latham (1845-1932) was the epitome of the nurserymen who played a...
Wayzata Sailing’s New Headquarters Honors Late Sailor’s Memory
This summer, Wayzata Sailing opened their Mike Plant Community Boathouse. Members of the Lake Minnetonka sailing community remember the late Mike...
‘I Love a Minnetonka Sunset’: Photographer Captures Spectacular View from Big Island
Nelson Hill's photo was a favorite in the City Landmarks category of our Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest. Each month, we feature one of the...
Local Dance Studio Helps Couples Tell a Story with Their First Dance
Tulle Tuxedo dance studio focuses on storytelling. While a career in dance isn’t exactly common, Mound’s Caitlin Camarda was joining the family...
Bark and Brew: Wayzata Brew Works Hosts Dog Adoption Event
Each year, about five local organizations are involved in Wayzata Brew Works' adoption event. After releasing a new stout called Puppies, Rainbows...
Hopkins Eye Clinic Uses New Technology to Improve Kids’ Reading Skills
At Hopkins Eye Clinic, specialists are using Vistagraph to evaluate reading efficiency. For centuries, parents and teachers have explored different...
Local Artist from Venezeula Praises Minnesota’s ‘Artistic Energy’
Richard Merchán reflects on a successful career in both commercial and fine arts. The piercing cold of Minnesota winters is a deterrent for most....
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: Photographer Captures Butterfly’s ‘Near Perfect’ Symmetry
Al Whitaker tells us about “Swallowtail on Garden Phlox,” which received third place in the Wildlife & Nature category of our 2018 Lens on Lake...
