Talking about money isn’t always easy, especially when a couple is juggling the excitement and expenses of planning a wedding. Hannah and Brady Rein...
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Sip & Script Teaches the Art of Calligraphy
If the engaged couple wants to take a hands-on approach with their invitations, addressing the envelopes can bring some personalization to the...
Monica Mohn Prepares Couples for Their First Dance
From ballrooms to classrooms, instructor helps couples perfect the dip and dazzle. If anyone knows their way around a dance floor, it’s Monica Mohn....
Minnetonka Preschool Hosts Open House
Families are invited to learn about programs at the Minnetonka Community Education Center. Community members are encouraged to attend the Minnetonka...
Winter Wonderland
Nature’s winter handiwork can artistically move us through the season and unlock creative minds. Local resident Gundula Behbahani spent several...
“Ahoy, Minnetonka!”
Now in its third season, the Ahoy, Minnetonka! podcast from Minnetonka Public Schools features conversations with the people who make the district...
Kay Tutoring Helps Students Find the Right Words
Local tutoring service helps students find their voices through college essays. When brothers Wilson and Quintin Schaefer began working on their...
Don Shelby and Nancy Nelson Retake the Stage
Don Shelby and Nancy Nelson are venerable veterans behind the TV camera and on local stages, including Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT), where they...
Artist Laura Rockhold Shares Her Inspiration
Local poet and painter discusses her creative practice and original poem form. Long Lake’s Laura Rockhold finds inspiration for her poetry and...
Local Kowalski’s Market Named Outstanding Disability Employer
The Excelsior location has been recognized for going above and beyond. In October, Kowalski's Excelsior Market was recognized by the Minnesota...
The New Year Rings in New Changes at the Lafayette Club
The country club continues to embark on new and exciting improvements. Lake Minnetonka’s Lafayette Club has undergone, and continues to plan, many...
A Pretty Penny
If a penny saved is a penny earned, then there are plenty of pennies to go around by shopping at PennyWise Thrift Store. Treasures abound at the...
History of Giving
While Christmas gift-giving fuels today’s consumer economy, its roots go back to the 1870s and 1880s, following the growing traditions of Christmas...
ModernWell Co-Working Space Opens a New Location
When Minnetonka’s Julie Burton first envisioned ModernWell, her Minneapolis co-working space, she wanted to craft a sanctuary for professionals...
Raising Her Voice With Angelica Cantanti
Local singer set to take the Ordway stage with Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs. How many performers dream of looking out at an audience from the...
Open House and Safety Fair
The Excelsior Fire District Fire Prevention Open House and Safety Fair welcomed community members of all ages. The event featured activities,...
Fun on the Rocks With Skybrothers Paragliding
Frozen Lake Minnetonka serves a wintry mix of outdoor activities. When Lake Minnetonka—in all its dynamic beauty—sits right in your community...
Spring Double Rainbow
In the depth of winter, it’s often lovely to receive a reminder of what awaits after the thaw and springtime emerges. And in this time of gift...
It Adds up to Fun
Ben Orlin, a St. Paul teacher turned author, has collected old fashioned paper-and-pencil games from around the world. Math Games with Bad Drawings:...
What to Expect at Christmas in Excelsior
Water Street will be aglow with lights and holiday cheer. On November 28 and 29, downtown Excelsior will transform into a festive winter wonderland...
