Local poet and painter discusses her creative practice and original poem form. Long Lake’s Laura Rockhold finds inspiration for her poetry and...
Community
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...
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...
