Welcome, Readers, to our design issue. While the theme typically lends itself to home interiors and structural plans, the word design can also be...
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The Hotel Landing Sets a New Course With Belle & Grey
The new restaurant makes a welcome landing at the Wayzata hotel. By now, word has been circulating over the spring and summer that The Hotel...
Meaning and Intention With Design & Décor by Ispiri
An interior designer shares how art can transform a house into a deeply personal, story-driven home. For interior designer Jenny Jorgensen, art is...
Superior Contracting Remodel Merges Form and Function
A family’s lifestyle serves as the cornerstone of their home’s remodel design. Form vs. function; beauty vs. utility; aesthetic vs. purpose. For...
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...
Welcome to the August 2026 Issue
Welcome to our annual education issue, showcasing our Senior Spotlight students, who were nominated by their schools for being exemplary leaders in...
Senior Spotlight Students Bookmark Their Important Moments
We are pleased to feature this year’s Senior Spotlight students in our annual review of local high schoolers, making an impact on their school and...
A Full Plate With Rowan & Dough
Rowan & Dough helps families beat the at-home dinner rush. Say goodbye to the lazy, hazy days of summer when schedules run a bit loose and even...
Going Beyond the Buckets With Maddyn Greenway
More than the record book: Maddyn Greenway champions a legacy of leadership. Great high school athletes come and go, but the ones who make a big...
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....
