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...
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Schroeder’s Guiding Service Talks Muskie Season
As lake waters cool, fishing can heat up. As a 16-year-old, Gregg Schroeder worked as dock boy at a marina on Lake Waconia. It might have been his...
SkyBrothers Paragliding Soars to New Heights
“A paraglider is an airplane in a backpack.” —Alex Peterson, SkyBrothers Paragliding Take to the sky, and you’ll never know who or what you’ll meet....
The Mane Event
Dressage riders gain confidence, focus and fitness. May brings baskets and posies of flowers to our doors. Mothers are honored and treasured with...
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...
Bike Ride Ready
Minnetonka plans the return of Tour de Tonka. Strap on your helmets, and load up your bike racks—Minnetonka’s 16th annual Tour de Tonka returns...
Shred for a Cause
Veterans, youth and community members make waves. The Minnesota Wakesurf Championship (MNWSC) returns this month after being held virtually last...
Minnetonka Classical Ballet Training School Prepares Dancers for Professional Careers
Ballet school encourages dancers to achieve excellence and pursue their dream dance careers. Inspiring young ballet dancers to achieve excellence...
Frozen
Local anglers enjoy their fishing … on ice. Land of 10,000 Lakes—well, we all know just how important those glistening bodies of water are to us in...
Chilly Open
If it’s February in Wayzata, it’s time for golf. A little snow and ice won’t stop Minnesotans from getting together, but, it goes without saying,...
Bundle Up and Lace Up
Glide into January with outdoor fun. Whether you can perform a toe loop, Lutz or Salchow or gingerly edge your way along the boards, outdoor ice...
Local Author’s Book ‘Tourney Time’ Dives Deep Into Minnesota Hockey History
"Tourney Time" explores the Minnesota boys’ state hockey tournament. Hockey has a special hold on the Minnesotan psyche. It’s consistently one of...
National Rugby Football League Bringing the Next Big Thing to the Twin Cities
The National Rugby Football League (NRFL) is poised to move the sport into the U.S. Sports fans are hungry. Maybe ravenous is a better word for...
Take a Ride on These Scenic Twin Cities Bike Trails
Take up biking with two easy and scenic trails. COVID-19 put a wrench into our family’s traditional summer plans. Gone were the favorite summer...
Pro Angler Nicole Jacobs’ Fishing Advice: ‘You Just Need Patience and a Smile’
Nicole Jacobs is a Lake Minnetonka-based professional angler who says that fishing is the perfect family activity. When professional fisherwoman...
Red, White & Boom Goes Virtual
Create your own race day experience from anywhere by signing up for a Red, White and Boom virtual 5k, relay or half-marathon. Ingenuity meets...
From Pirouette to Patrol: Meet Lake Minnetonka Police Officer Maddy Graupmann
The story of a South Lake Minnetonka police officer. At age 7, Maddy Graupmann had already charted her future. She informed her family she wanted to...
Meet Minnetonka Triathlete Bella Buenting
Minnetonka High School senior combines her passions in triathlon. Minnetonka High School senior—and NCAA Division II triathlete recruit for New...
South Shore Softball Leagues Are a Hometown Homerun
South Shore softball leagues provide comradery and competition. Bats cracking and fans cheering will soon become commonplace sounds at the Excelsior...
