St. Patrick’s Day tradition promotes light-hearted competition and community celebration. The festive Luck O’ the Lake 5K and 1-mile races and the...
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“She Can STEM”
In honor of March 8’s International Women’s Day, consider She Can STEM by Liz Lee Heinecke and illustrated by Kelly Anne Dalton. For thousands of...
Juugee Ceramics Is Crafted With Intention
Community is central to Excelsior resident’s work. Juugee Ceramics isn’t just pottery; it’s a beautiful blend of memories and intention woven into...
“Lost Time” Penned by Local Author
Minnetonka’s Holly Trost dreamed of being an author. Prior to writing her first novel, she was early in her content marketing career and enjoyed...
Dip Into a St. Patrick’s Day Appetizer
Guinness plus St. Patrick’s Day equals the opportunity for a tasty … dip! Enjoy this warm Guinness Cheese Dip with your dipper of choice, including...
A New Chapter at Excelsior Bay Books
A local author’s latest business venture makes perfect sense. Amanda Pesek knows the thrill of seeing your own book featured on bookstore shelves....
GYMGUYZ Offers Fitness on the Go
A West Metro entrepreneur is making it easier to fit in fitness. Mark Ruff, formerly of Excelsior and an avid backpacker, trail runner and...
Meet an Artist Behind the Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch
An artist feeds her creative fire by listening and learning. It began with an assignment at Minnetonka Middle School East (MME). Students were...
ALARC Charity Ice Dive
Despite a temperature of 7 degrees and a brisk breeze, nearly 300 hardy divers registered for the 2026 ALARC Charity Ice Dive in Excelsior. The...
Get Your Creative Juices Flowing at the Excelsior Art Crawl
The new self-led tour includes artists, live music and local businesses. Eighteen artists will host designated art zones throughout downtown...
Mush Magic at the Klondike Dog Derby
Update: the Klondike Dog Derby has been canceled for 2026 due to lack of snow. Embrace winter adventure at the annual Klondike Dog Derby March 6 and...
A Solid Foundation for Life Together
Talking about money isn’t always easy, especially when a couple is juggling the excitement and expenses of planning a wedding. Hannah and Brady Rein...
Sip & Script Teaches the Art of Calligraphy
If the engaged couple wants to take a hands-on approach with their invitations, addressing the envelopes can bring some personalization to the...
“Ready or Not”
While the title and book cover suggest lighthearted reading, Cara Bastone’s romance novel is beautifully written with plenty of emotional depth...
Paint My Wedding Day Captures Precious Moments
Painter Leanne Larson creates a unique, colorful memory of special celebrations. Wedding days can be memorialized in countless ways, but paintings...
Showered in Flavor
Who says cake can only make an appearance at the wedding reception? Fresh lemon and almond flavoring marry to create this heavenly cake, which is...
That Magic Moment
When Lake Minnetonka offers a gorgeous wedding photo backdrop, the quintessential dip-kiss moment elevates to an entirely new level. Mycah Bain...
Minor Emergencies, Big Solutions
Accidental spills, dress snags, lipstick smudges, unwanted headaches—the list of potential wedding day kerfuffles goes on. Whether before or during...
Monica Mohn Prepares Couples for Their First Dance
From ballrooms to classrooms, instructor helps couples perfect the dip and dazzle. If anyone knows their way around a dance floor, it’s Monica Mohn....
Meaningful Memories at The Hotel Landing
Wayzata wedding is wrapped in a couple’s classic aesthetic—with a bow. Lilli (née Krelitz) and Kieran Knightly had a few lake-life centric reasons...
