Richard Merchán reflects on a successful career in both commercial and fine arts. The piercing cold of Minnesota winters is a deterrent for most....
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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,...
Lake Minnetonka’s Very Own Boy—Er, Make That Man—Band
Manhassen strikes a fun chord as a homegrown cover band. An engineer, an entrepreneur and a couple of account managers walk into a bar … Since 2014,...
Scientific Sisters Trace Careers in Healthcare to Minnetonka High School
Hannah and Natalie Van Ochten take parallel paths in their careers to help others. “I remember doing the first aid unit in seventh-grade health...
Inspired by Family, Local Developer Gives Back to Seniors
Excelsior developer Joe Ryan pledges to help enrich the lives of senior living residents and the community. Joe Ryan’s worldview is simple: leave...
Take a Guided Trip on ‘the Best Fishing Lake Around’
Mound elementary school teacher is a popular Lake Minnetonka fishing guide. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and...
Minnetonka High School Alum Ryan McCartan Gets ‘Wicked’ on Broadway
Excelsior native shines on Broadway. Stepping onto a Broadway stage for the first time, Minnetonka High School graduate Ryan McCartan broke a...
This Local Artist’s Paintings Look So Real, You’ll Swear They’re Photos
Local artist David Holmes pursues his passion for large-scale paintings. There are not many people who can (or would) give up a successful career in...
Minnesota State Fair’s Bee Superintendent Battles Bad Buzz
Hannah Hallahan has the bug for bees. Read about the secret behind the State Fair's Bee Beard demonstration here. Hannah Hallahan knows that grimace...
