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How To Donate Family Artifacts to Lake Area Historical Groups
Historical organizations recommend ways to declutter and donate. What are you going to do with that? Does anyone in the family want this? Where can...
Landschute Brings an Artist’s Philosophy to Architecture
Landschute combines Old World design philosophy with today’s lifestyle. “I think architects are born to be architects,” says Jon Monson, founder of...
Bonnie Bohn Hector Creates Mandalas From Natural Finds
While much of the world was becoming physically and emotionally stagnant during the early days of COVID-19, her creativity was flowing. Then and...
Fresh Takes on the Classic Grilled Cheese Around Town
Discover tips to create (or order!) a beloved grilled cheese sandwich. It started with a slice of bread topped with grated cheese that was served to...
Enjoy Live Music at the Wayzata Musicales Concert Series
Come see a Wayzata High School band alum perform live. The Wayzata Musicales Concert Series returns to the Blue Water Theatre for its final 2024...
Meet Your Best of Lake Minnetonka 2024 Finalists
Over the course of January, we invited readers to vote for the very best the Lake Minnetonka area has to offer. The reader poll is closed and the...
Welcome to the March 2024 Issue
Dinner and a movie—is there a better couple when it comes to date night or even a quiet evening at home—alone or otherwise? As we celebrate our food...
Cinephile Chef Andrew Zimmern Shares Recipe for Success
Chef Andrew Zimmern discusses why film and food are a winning combination—on and off the big screen. While growing up in New York City, Andrew...
Farm at the Arb: From Plant to Plate
Chef brings her bona fides from Twin Cities “locavore” restaurants to a new role. If there’s one person whose career can tell the story of the Twin...
Burnt Sugar Confections Creates Tasty Treats
Melinda Norman’s unique, handmade candies are the perfect springtime treat for a party spread. There’s something magical about biting into a sweet...
Slices of Victory at the Minnesota State Fair
It’s not too early for these bakers to practice their contest skills. As of March 1, there are 174 days until August 22. What does this matter?...
Chef’s Academy Feeds Kitchen Curiosity
Program encourages the enthusiasm and natural desire young chefs have for cooking. As cooking and baking competitions for people of all ages...
Highcroft Has a Nose for Luxury
Wayzata's Highcroft offers high-end signature perfumes for anyone on your gift list. For years, chic Wayzata shoppers have turned to Highcroft—a...
Fairly Sage Offers Natural Fun for Kids
One Minnetonka mom offers nontoxic, eco-friendly products for babies and kids in her online shop. Elissa and Michael Lynch both grew up in...
Macarons by Madeline Brings Taste of France to Excelsior
A children’s book series provides the idéal recipe for Excelsior baking business. Amanda Pesek can trace her love of Paris all the way back to her...
How ClipDifferent Makes a Difference
Orono-based family business enhances accessibility through the Lil Nipper. ClipDifferent’s story started 40 years ago when founder Tom McMullen had...
Ziggy’s Art Bus: An Exciting Update
The art studio on wheels expands its home visit program. In December 2022, we highlighted how Ziggy’s Art Bus brings guided art experiences to...
Welcome to the November 2023 Issue
Welcome, readers, to our November issue, featuring themes of food and entertaining. Speaking of which, did your childhood chore list ever include...
Tips for the Table From a Lunds & Byerlys Cheesemonger
Cheesemonger offers details for serving an additional dinner course. Must we be intimidated by serving cheese at dinner? Some home cooks might...