November’s arms embrace us in autumnal joy, leading us toward the holiday season—unless you start celebrating on Halloween! Regardless, excitement...
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Rosalie Home Designs Festive Curb Appeal
Nichole Peterson transforms home exteriors with personalized seasonal décor. As the holiday season approaches, more homeowners are turning to...
Holiday Reflections With Musician Stephen Wallack
Stephen Wallack hopes his music welcomes listeners back to life’s memorable moments. Think back to childhood holidays—the gifts, the food, the...
A Self-Taught Woodcarver Brings Realism and Whimsy to Life
Gary Janisch’s home welcomes woodland birds, freshwater fish and even rabbits come Eastertime. But when November and December beckon, Santas (yes,...
Tom Grittner of Everly Farms Shares His Thanksgiving Favorites
Who doesn’t love a good story—especially when it centers around a holiday gathering and food! Any meal worth its salt is served with a narrative,...
Take a Look at the Inaugural Gathered on Water Street
The stage couldn’t have been more beautifully set for Gathered on Water Street in Excelsior. Along with our photographer and senior managing art...
Welcome to the October 2026 Issue
Does anyone make popcorn balls anymore? Or have they gone by way of the penny? Tossed aside in the name of progress. With the month tracking to...
Going Skin Deep With Mackenthun’s Fine Foods
Add healthy nutrition into beauty regimens. If beauty truly comes from within, it makes perfect sense to include healthy food choices into one’s...
Meet Patric Richardson, the Laundry Guy
Patric Richardson shares tips for keeping garments looking on point and ready to wear. The calendar says October, but it’s whispering that the...
Equation Shares How To Style One Coat Five Ways
A fashion expert shares how a classic jacket effortlessly transforms fall and winter wardrobes. In a world increasingly focused on intentional...
What To Know About the First Gathered on Water Street
Fromage Co. brings Excelsior restaurants and the community together for good. The inaugural Gathered on Water Street, set for October 8, immediately...
Dancing With the Stars Pro Recalls His Minnetonka Roots
Growing up, Alan Bersten understood where his talent could take him. But that early understanding had its price—the ability to cultivate a wide...
Reimagining Home With Boyer Building Corporation
Thoughtful design honors a family’s legacy of lake life living. Some homes are more than structures; they are chapters in a family’s story. For Jill...
Meet Lafayette Club’s New Golf and Racquet Professionals
Robb Nelson and Dave Wolden bring decades of experience to Lake Minnetonka’s Lafayette Club. The Lafayette Club welcomes professionals Robb Nelson...
Athlete Jenna Perkins Champions the Inclusion Revolution
Jenna Perkins reflects on her role with the Special Olympics USA Games. “This isn’t just a bunch of games and sports we are playing. This is a...
Gather and Graze at Fromage Co.
Excelsior’s Fromage Co. takes charcuterie to the next level. Inspiration to launch a new business doesn’t always arrive like a bolt of lightning....
