While Christmas gift-giving fuels today’s consumer economy, its roots go back to the 1870s and 1880s, following the growing traditions of Christmas...
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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...
Afterglow
Gundula Behbahani captured the striking saffron and blue-gray sky over Lake Minnetonka during a spontaneous moment on her way home from work when...
Mound-Westonka Rotary Club Has Deep Roots in the Community
Part 5 in our series: Rotary—Service Above Self Every Rotarian has a story to share about what led them to become a member. For Jim Backlund, his...
Early Thanksgiving Celebrations
Today, you might think that the flocks of turkeys roaming your neighborhood or the frozen beauties in the local market harken back to the first Lake...
A Glimpse at Minnetonka High School’s Fashion Design Course
Minnetonka High School weaves fashion with economics, offering students a classroom creative twist. The next Coco Chanel, Calvin Klein or Ralph...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2025 Winners
Photographers bring the Lake Minnetonka area into focus. Over the past year, residents have been cataloging local life around Lake Minnetonka. This...
Ominous Autumn
Another title for Naomi Hamer’s photo, Ominous Autumn, could be Happenstance. The Orono resident was headed out to walk the quarter mile to her...
Minnesota Bound Celebrates 30 Years on Air
The outdoor adventure show shares a profound love of nature with viewers. Ron Schara’s professional background started as a journalist with the...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2025
From July1–August 31, we invited you to submit your photos of the Lake Minnetonka area. Now, it’s time to vote for the Readers’ Choice! Scroll...
Hammer & NER Reach for Ralph Fundraiser
Hammer & NER’s recent annual Reach for Ralph fundraiser raised over $400,000. The organization provides housing and supportive services to 360...
Minnetonka Rotary Club Aims To Create a Better World
Part 4 in our series: Rotary—Service Above Self Summer might be inching its way off the calendar, but there’s still plenty of time to hit it off the...
Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation Promotes Literacy
The future is bright for the youngest readers at Minnetonka Public Schools thanks to the continuing impact from a grant provided by the Minnetonka...
Be Gone, Boat!
As we learn more about the entries into our annual photo contest, it is particularly interesting to discover that, while many images are captured...
