Chasing 1,000 pounds. The Minnesota State Fair offers up plenty of challenges—food sampling, game playing, ride taking, but Nick Decker of...
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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,...
Local Seniors Share Their Spark
Local high school students bring the best of themselves to their schools and communities. Part of what makes a community great is its commitment to...
Meet Minnetonka Center for the Arts’ Director
Roxanne Heaton strives to take art center’s programs “to the widest possible audience.” A beloved community organization since 1952, Minnetonka...
Wayzata Man Pens Remarkable Autobiography
Wayzata man pens autobiography detailing his storied life and career. It would be impossible to reach 96 years of age without collecting a few...
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Announces New Director
As of May 1, Andrew Gapinski stepped into the director role. In July 2022, director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Peter Moe announced his...
Mound Author SJ Tilly Talks Inspiration
Mound author brings Minnesota flavor to contemporary romances. Minnesota has never felt steamier than in the hands of S.J. Tilly. The 35-year-old...
A Recipe For Creating Your Own Gourmet Club
Foodies celebrate the power of food through their gourmet club. What comes to mind when you hear the term “gourmet club?” Perhaps, you think of an...
Arborist Gets to the Root of Wayzata
Trees are some of Wayzata’s most important residents. Consider the facts: It’s estimated that more than 40 million American elm trees, which once...
Local Maverick Chases His Wanderlust
Wayzata graduate charts his own course. Hodophile [/ˈhoʊˌdoʊfaɪl/] Part of speech: noun Origin: Greek One who loves to travel A traveler with a...
An Eagle Scout Project That Is History in the Making
Eagle Scout creates Little Free Libraries in Excelsior. Shorewood’s Bryce Alexander, 18, gave himself a history assignment. When deciding what to do...
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...
