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Gary Marquardt Honors Veterans Through Music
Mound man honors veterans—one note at a time. If you’ve ever been boating near Casco Point on Lake Minnetonka at sunset, chances are you’ve heard...
Ryan Rivard Embarks on The Everest Project
And the climb is just the start of his latest journey. On April 8, 2024, 41-year-old Wayzata local Ryan Rivard boarded an airplane and set off on...
Mystery and Mayhem With Author Christine Husom
Wright County provides inspiration for local novelist. Christine Husom was born a storyteller. “I was creating stories before I could write or...
Bonnie Bohn Hector Creates Mandalas From Natural Finds
While much of the world was becoming physically and emotionally stagnant during the early days of COVID-19, her creativity was flowing. Then and...
Cinephile Chef Andrew Zimmern Shares Recipe for Success
Chef Andrew Zimmern discusses why film and food are a winning combination—on and off the big screen. While growing up in New York City, Andrew...
Slices of Victory at the Minnesota State Fair
It’s not too early for these bakers to practice their contest skills. As of March 1, there are 174 days until August 22. What does this matter?...
Filmmaker Eric Iberg Shares His Passion for Skiing
Eric Iberg shares his love for skiing through film and on the hills. Minnesota and winter go hand in hand. While known for its seasonal changes, all...
MasterChef Junior Contestant Goes Global
Ariana Feygin discovers her passion while living and cooking abroad. It’s been about 10 years since Excelsior native Ariana Feygin auditioned for...
Tonka Talk: Talk of the Town
Website and podcast aim to be hubs for community information. In an area where the water separates people, Natalie Webster is working to bring them...
Local Ballerina Dances With Minnesota Dance Theatre
Madison Skapyak takes part in this year’s Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy. Minneapolis’ State Theatre transforms into a dazzling holiday...
The Valerius Family Spreads Love Through Travel
Local family provides supplies to mothers and babies in Guatemala. Imagine embarking on a trip across the globe, but instead of bringing a suitcase...
Woodworker Robert Clague Finds Inspiration in Nature
Minnetonka resident transforms Minnesota hardwoods into solid art. For Robert Clague, every piece of wood is an intriguing mystery just waiting to...
Painter Finds Inspiration on the Shores of Tonka Bay
Artist Kickliy creates a series of live paintings with Lake Minnetonka as his subject. Hidden in plain sight, on the shore of a small marsh in Tonka...
Minnetonka Man Has a Hefty Goal
Chasing 1,000 pounds. The Minnesota State Fair offers up plenty of challenges—food sampling, game playing, ride taking, but Nick Decker of...
Elizabeth Weir Has a Poetic Story To Tell
Wayzata poet shares how growing up in England to becoming mayor of Medina shaped her creativity. Writers find inspiration everywhere. Past...
Kookaburra Meets Connects Empty Nesters With Community
TikTok post opens the door to new social connections. There was a time when Erica Schulte King felt isolated. She had moved from Connecticut to...
Artist Chris Foote: A Life Through Pictures
Artist left a legacy of creativity and positivity to his family and community. Respected local artist Chris Foote was a beloved area resident known...
Meet Your 2023 Miss Minnesota
Angelina Amerigo prepares to take to the national stage for the Miss America competition. In our June 2021 issue, we introduced you to Miss Heart of...
Emily Carriveau Shares Her Life With Blog Small Town Me
Delano local shares her hobby farm, garage sale escapades, craft room exploits and more with a growing number of fans on social media. “Okay,...
