I always enjoy it when one of our issues focuses on homes, including this month. At first blush, one would think there is only one direction to go...
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Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2023 Winners
The results are in for our 2023 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest. From July through August, we asked readers to share their shots of the Lake...
Chasing Boathouse Dreams on Lake Minnetonka
Casco Point home is reimagined with Lake Minnetonka serving as its focal point. A few years ago, Atrion and Lisa Faiola decided to take the plunge...
Feathered Acres Learning Farm Brings Home the Bacon
Feathered Acres Learning Farm & Inn offers a chance to experience agricultural life. Many Lake Minnetonka area families with school-age children...
At The Beancounter’s Sweets, It’s All in the Details
Kristi Wahlman switches her career, exchanging balance sheets for baking sheets. It’s not unusual, especially these days, to take a left turn when...
Reader’s Choice Voting for Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2023
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the Lake Minnetonka area. From action shots on the lake to scenic spots on land, you...
Sun & Slope Clothing Outfitters Celebrates Over 50 Years
The family-owned shop has spent half a century outfitting locals for adventure. In downtown Wayzata, Sun & Slope has served as an outfitter for...
Welcome to the September 2023 Issue
Our September issue focuses on art and fashion, and our community has a wealth of creatives, who bring these elements to the fore via all sorts of...
Cooks Bay Home Revels in Lakeside View
Mound’s Alexis Walsko followed her dreams—right to Lake Minnetonka. They say timing is everything. Is a home sitting on the market for more than 200...
Happy Anniversary to Snuffy’s Malt Shop
Malt shop celebrates 40 years with customers, staff. Anniversaries are milestones, but when there’s a 40 preceding it, that anniversary can be a...
Fall Into Fashion With Near + North
As the season turns, it’s time for a wardrobe refresh. Embracing fall colors is part of autumn’s seasonal celebration. While leaf transformations...
Artist Chris Foote: A Life Through Pictures
Artist left a legacy of creativity and positivity to his family and community. Respected local artist Chris Foote was a beloved area resident known...
Meet Your 2023 Miss Minnesota
Angelina Amerigo prepares to take to the national stage for the Miss America competition. In our June 2021 issue, we introduced you to Miss Heart of...
Welcome to the August 2023 Issue
It’s time. Fresh crayons. Unmarked notebooks. New shoes ready for adventures. Backpacks loaded with supplies. The rumble of school buses practicing...
Emily Carriveau Shares Her Life With Blog Small Town Me
Delano local shares her hobby farm, garage sale escapades, craft room exploits and more with a growing number of fans on social media. “Okay,...
Local Seniors Share Their Spark
Local high school students bring the best of themselves to their schools and communities. Part of what makes a community great is its commitment to...
Tonka Dash Delivers Local Eats Direct to Docks
Wayzata High School students launch a dockside food delivery service. Long summer days and sultry temperatures make it tempting to stay out on the...
