Boulder Bridge Farm, once owned by the Daytons, was at one point the largest of Lake Minnetonka's "gentleman farms." At one point, Boulder Bridge...
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Lake Minnetonka Resident’s Walleye-stocking Program Going Swimmingly
The Westonka Walleye Program has added thousands of the state’s official fish to Lake Minnetonka since 2012. As far back as high school, Johnny...
WeCAN Celebrates 30 Years of Helping Community Members in Need
WeCAN celebrates an anniversary of connecting and caring for its community. We often give back to each other and serve our communities without...
Scientific Sisters Trace Careers in Healthcare to Minnetonka High School
Hannah and Natalie Van Ochten take parallel paths in their careers to help others. “I remember doing the first aid unit in seventh-grade health...
Learn the History of Woodbury from Those Who Were There
Recordings preserve history worth sharing. If journalism—my beloved former trade—isn’t quite a first record of history, oral history surely is....
Inspired by Family, Local Developer Gives Back to Seniors
Excelsior developer Joe Ryan pledges to help enrich the lives of senior living residents and the community. Joe Ryan’s worldview is simple: leave...
Prom Season Has Arrived—Here’s Your All-in-One Guide
Prom season’s on the horizon—here’s everything you (and your teen) need to know. While spring ushers in a multitude of festivities and celebrations,...
Here Comes the Bride—On Water Skis
A local couple puts a unique spin on their save-the-date photo. Each month, we feature one of the winning photos from our 2018 Lens on Lake...
Fund Your Favorite 4th of July Fireworks by Playing Bingo
Excelsior Rotary hosts seventh annual Bingo & Burgers by the Bay event. Since the first Bingo & Burgers by the Bay event in 2013, the Lake...
Take to the Skies at Minnesota’s First Indoor Skydiving Facility
iFly Indoor Skydiving opened in Minnetonka in December. Need a way to shake off those early-spring blahs? Minnesota’s first indoor skydiving...
What is Voluntourism?
Your adventures abroad can serve a greater good. There’s an important trend in travel that many people are calling “voluntourism”—travel with a...
How a Minnetonka Sloop Changed Sailing Boat Design Forever
The history of a popular sailing boat. The Onawa, a 26-foot, shallow-draught sloop, was instrumental in changing the design of sailing boats at the...
You Can Practically Smell the Flower in This Close Up Photo
A simple flower becomes a star in this winning photo. Each month, we feature one of the winning photos from our 2018 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo...
Take a Guided Trip on ‘the Best Fishing Lake Around’
Mound elementary school teacher is a popular Lake Minnetonka fishing guide. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and...
‘Un-kennel’ Starts Foundation to Find Forever Homes for Elder Dogs
“Writing on a blank slate is one form of love. Finishing a story already written, over which you have no power except to bring it to a full and...
Minnetonka High School Alum Ryan McCartan Gets ‘Wicked’ on Broadway
Excelsior native shines on Broadway. Stepping onto a Broadway stage for the first time, Minnetonka High School graduate Ryan McCartan broke a...
This Local Artist’s Paintings Look So Real, You’ll Swear They’re Photos
Local artist David Holmes pursues his passion for large-scale paintings. There are not many people who can (or would) give up a successful career in...
7 Ways to Support Struggling Bee Populations
This article originally appeared as part of the story Bee-utiful Terroir in the April 2019 issue. Click here for some perfect honey and cheese...
Delano Farm Serves Up Single-Source Honey with a Side of Education
Local farm produces single-source honey, with an eye on educating the public about ailing bee populations. Click here for some perfect honey and...
The Secret Behind the Minnesota State Fair’s Bee Beards
Flying into the face of danger is not as scary as it looks. This article originally appeared as part of the story Give Bees A Chance in the March...
