Chris Thomson and Emma Nadler use their vocations and creative pursuits to convey the emotions spurred by their daughter's diagnosis. As parents of...
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Meet Excelsior Mayor Todd Carlson
A lightning round of questions with Excelsior mayor Todd Carlson. We asked Excelsior mayor Todd Carlson to weigh in on his move to town, his...
Minnetonka Native’s Jacob Wetterling Documentary Will Show ‘the Power of Hope’
Minnetonka filmmaker develops a documentary about the Wetterling family’s journey. For more than 27 years, Minnesotans and millions of people beyond...
Renowned Twin Cities Chef Opens New Restaurant Vann in Spring Park
New restaurant Vann brings water and its relationship to food front and center. Lake Minnetonka’s majestic blue waters reflect the sunlight back...
American Swedish Institute Brings Light of St. Lucia’s Day to Twin Cities
See how the Twin Cities community celebrates this Swedish folk holiday. In Minnesota, long summer nights are sacred. We know we’ll miss them when...
Meet One of the Pioneers of Excelsior’s Horticultural History
A.W. Latham was a member of the State Horticulture Society for 59 years. A.W. Latham (1845-1932) was the epitome of the nurserymen who played a...
Local Dance Studio Helps Couples Tell a Story with Their First Dance
Tulle Tuxedo dance studio focuses on storytelling. While a career in dance isn’t exactly common, Mound’s Caitlin Camarda was joining the family...
Local Artist from Venezeula Praises Minnesota’s ‘Artistic Energy’
Richard Merchán reflects on a successful career in both commercial and fine arts. The piercing cold of Minnesota winters is a deterrent for most....
Meet the Man Pulling the Strings Behind the Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra
Get to know the new director of the Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra. Minnetonka has long been a haven for symphony music aficionados. With great...
‘I Love Gary’: Joey Nova’s Chef Takes Care of His Community
Joey Nova's chef Gary Ezell takes care of his employees and beyond—wrapping his community up in love and comfort food. Gary Ezell expected another...
Follow Foodie Instagram @pastrysnobmsp for the Twin Cities’ Best Desserts
Local Instagram foodie @pastrysnobmsp takes us to her favorite sweet spots around Lake Minnetonka. Lyuba Ellingson is a self-proclaimed foodie with...
Senior Spotlight: Anna Wander’s Last Name Suits Her Perfectly
Minnetonka High School student Anna Wander likes to travel—and she’s gone all over the world with her globetrotting family. Our annual Senior...
Senior Spotlight: Grace Hanson, Mound Westonka’s Jack-of-All-Trades
The rising senior is involved in several sports, audition choir, a capella jazz group, Math League and more. Our annual Senior Spotlight feature...
Senior Spotlight: Jai Chadha Does it All, from TED Talks to Yo-Yo Club
Jai Chadha is a rising senior at Minnetonka High School—and he’s already organized a TED talk. Our annual Senior Spotlight feature highlights the...
The Art of Medicine, The Science of Music: Meet Minnetonka’s Guitar-playing Doctor
Minnetonka physician Daniel Volovets is also an up-and-coming classical guitarist. Masquerade is an album that embodies the very essence of Daniel...
Senior Spotlight: Melissa Drill Loves Science and the Outdoors
Meet the first of our class of 2020 Senior Spotlight students, Melissa Drill. Melissa Drill wants to become an orthodontist. She plans to major in...
Senior Spotlight: Volunteering is Vincent Cao’s Passion
Inpired by family, Wayzata High School student Vincent Cao finds ways to give back. Our annual Senior Spotlight feature highlights the high school...
Chamber of Commerce Director Shares Why She Loves the Lake Minnetonka Area
Chamber director Laura Hotvet shares her lifelong passion for the Excelsior area. “I live in Shorewood, not far from where I grew up,” says Laura...
Wayzata’s Renaissance Man of Television Reflects on Career in Hollywood
Wayzata-based TV producer, writer and actor Bo Kaprall shares his show biz success story. “Downtime” and “time off” are not words that easily fit...
Minnetonka Theatre Alum Now Leads Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Education Efforts
Minnetonka native takes on new theater role. Some people explore a life in the theater because they fall in love with a particular show. For others,...
