A reinvented lights display is coming to the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Northern Lights highlights the beauty of the arboretum’s...
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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...
Students From Minnetonka Public Schools Pen Seasonal Poems
Writers share their artistic sides through words. Community members of all ages are filled with gratitude and autumnal spirit. Editorial Advisory...
Minnetonka Theatre Presents “Finding Neverland”
Minnetonka Theatre invites audiences to rediscover the magic behind the story of Peter Pan. Minnetonka Theatre presents Minnesota’s local premiere...
Chef Tom Grittner Shares Thanksgiving Recipes With a Twist
If trying something completely different feels like going too far out on a culinary limb, making subtle changes can infuse freshness into any meal....
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,...
Celebrate the Season at Delano’s Old-Fashioned Christmas
Mark the season the old-fashioned way at town’s annual celebration. Since 2009, Delano’s downtown has transformed into a winter wonderland during...
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...
“Annie” Returns to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
The beloved musical will run through the holiday season. Little Orphan Annie is bringing her infectious optimism back to the Main Stage of...
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...
Host a Home Pop-up Market With Local Goods
Our community has a bounty of farmers markets, and we can’t be alone in wishing the outdoor market season could extend a bit longer. But why can’t...
A Recipe for a Mealtime Glow Up
Andrew Akhaphong, M.S., R.D., L.D. and registered dietitian at Mackenthun’s Fine Foods, offers one of his favorite fall recipes, Wild Rice Salad...
Celebrate Halloween at We Can Ride’s Trick or Trot
Halloween fun meets inclusion at We Can Ride’s annual event. “Disability can be very isolating,” says Laura Schmieg, engagement and communications...
Build Your Own Char-boo-terie Board
The beauty of charcuterie boards is how personalized they can be, and this one adds a spooky Halloween vibe. The full list of ingredients is...
In the Spirit of the Season
October, also known as the spooky season, is upon us. I often look for ghost stories when picking out books during Halloween time. Here are a couple...
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...
What to Know About the New Series “Art Meets Home”
Artist Katherine Victoria’s TV show explores spaces and the process behind custom artwork. For artist and host Katherine Victoria, the act of...
Dial Into Minnetonka Community Ed’s “Story Line”
For children, an important component in developing their reading skills is being read to, developing language and comprehension. Minnetonka...
