Eagle Scout creates Little Free Libraries in Excelsior. Shorewood’s Bryce Alexander, 18, gave himself a history assignment. When deciding what to do...
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Excelsior Candle Co. Founder Pours Her Heart Out
Candle maker creates products that smell good while doing good. The power of a scent is undeniable. It can single-handedly evoke memories and...
Festive Holiday Recipes to Bring Comfort and Joy
Editorial Advisory Board members share their favorite holiday recipes. Can we agree that food is a jack-of-all trades, of sorts? It can be the salve...
Fire Dancer Turns Up The Heat
“It’s a pure adrenaline rush, every time,” Alyssa Kluver says. It’s not that uncommon for 5-year-old girls to take dance lessons, but Minnetonka’s...
Bringing Peking Duck to The Holiday Table
Recipe is the main ingredient for holiday tradition. As we look toward a holiday steeped in tradition—Thanksgiving—it affords an opportunity to...
History is Brewing at Excelsior Brewing Company
Lead brewer of Excelsior Brewing Company shares his love for the craft. For James Birnie, beer is more than just a refreshing beverage. It is a way...
‘An American Tale The Musical’ Makes Its World Premiere
Minnesota native pens music and lyrics for local production. An American Tale the Musical, based on the 1986 animated film, makes its world premiere...
Recent Minnetonka High School Grad Competes at Nationals
Fencer Nolan Chez secures Division I spot at the University of the Incarnate Word. At his first regional tournament in October 2021, Nolan Chez’s...
Lake Minnetonka Senior Spotlight 2022: Strong Student Leaders
Students understood the assignment: Be a positive impact on their school and community. If education is the cornerstone of a successful community,...
Arboretum Director Peter Moe Announces Retirement
After nearly 50 years at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, director Peter Moe has announced his retirement. Peter Moe’s tenure at the Minnesota...
Documentary “A Hidden Star” Processes Grief and Friendship
Minnetonka High School graduate produces documentary inspired by late friend. Some kids dream about growing up and moving across the country to make...
An Anchor of Hope
Chris Egert shares an important story of resilience and determination. A morning news anchor for KSTP-TV, Chris Egert is also the co-host of the...
Honoring Her Wish
Children’s cancer clinic is named after Wayzata’s Katie Hageboeck. It all started with a wish—and led to the creation of the Katie Hageboeck...
A River Runs in the Family
Father-Daughter Duo KJ and Casey Millhone Break World Record Canoeing Mississippi River. The Mississippi River. The Father of Waters. Old Man River....
Perk Really at Play
Former local sportscaster is game to answer a few questions. The schoolyard can be a microclimate for all sorts of shenanigans, melees and levels of...
Return to the Well
A women-centered co-working space fosters community and wellness for local entrepreneurs. Walking through the front doors of ModernWell is like...
Destination Dream
Luxury travel expert helps people envision what’s possible. Sara Duffy is a travel enthusiast and owner of SRD International, a luxury travel...
Flip Your Script
How one woman’s drive for change inspires others to do the same. Life’s turning points are rarely planned nor expected. Almost over the night, the...
Magnum Opus
Miniaturist creates the homes of her imaginative dreams. At first blush, one would think their story began with a chance meeting in Oakland, Calif....
