Father-Daughter Duo KJ and Casey Millhone Break World Record Canoeing Mississippi River. The Mississippi River. The Father of Waters. Old Man River....
Sports
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...
‘Bringing Back History’: Dog Sled Racing Returns to Lake Minnetonka
Watch the first local dog sled race in over 85 years. With the holidays freshly passed and winter at its peak, Lake Minnetonka-area residents are...
North American Pond Hockey Championship Returns to Lake Minnetonka
Pond hockey returns to the lake this month. Don’t miss one of Lake Minnetonka’s favorite winter events—the North American Pond Hockey Championship....
Wayzata Sailing’s New Headquarters Honors Late Sailor’s Memory
This summer, Wayzata Sailing opened their Mike Plant Community Boathouse. Members of the Lake Minnetonka sailing community remember the late Mike...
Boutique Studio in Minnetonka Combines Dance and Exercise
The Vibe Dance and Fitness is not your typical dance studio. National and international dance champion Cortney Colich knew she had a great idea:...
