Ah, summertime—the season of freedom for youngsters, free from the trappings of studies, classes and (most) extracurricular activities. What’s a...
Sports
The 38th Annual Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon Takes Place This Month
The Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon allows runners to experience the scenic route from downtown Wayzata to Commons Park in Excelsior. This year’s race...
Minnestrista Native Hopes for a Future with the Chicago Cubs
Most people look forward to summer as a chance to enjoy nice weather and take it easy. But Minnetrista native Rollie Lacy looked ahead to this...
Come, Sail Away
Deephaven director documents renowned sailor’s life in Coyote. From The New York Times, November 26, 1992: “Mike Plant, the 42-year-old solo ocean...
Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce’s Annual 5K for St. Patrick’s Day
Looking for the perfect way to kick off St. Patrick’s Day? Jog over to the annual Luck O’ the Lake 5K, organized by the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka...
Mound Westonka Varsity Volleyball Team Gives Back
It’s often said a sports team isn’t just a team—it’s a family. That’s certainly true of the Mound Westonka High School varsity girls’ volleyball...
The Wayzata Chilly Open Is Planning for Its Biggest Year
The Wayzata Chilly Open is celebrating its 34th birthday. In 1984, community members partnered with the Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce to...
Just in time for the XXIII Olympic Winter Games, We Catch up with Some Local Olympians
You have to wonder if there’s something in the water—Lake Minnetonka’s water, perhaps?—because Minnesota has been home to an especially impressive...
Beating the Winter Blues with Active Indoor Entertainment
Keep kids’ cabin fever at bay with these fun indoor activities. The weather outside is frightful, and because this is January in Minnesota, it’s...
