The stage couldn’t have been more beautifully set for Gathered on Water Street in Excelsior. Along with our photographer and senior managing art...
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“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...
Topical Page-Turner
Does a trip back in time change the present? It’s the age of influencers, and Natalie Heller Mills posts daily to her 8 million...
Artist Captures a Study in Blue
September brings a feeling of coziness to our home, signaling a return from summer travels and readiness to jump back into a new chapter. I love how...
Activate Grandparent Mode When the Family Tree Begins To Grow
Becoming a grandparent is the threshold into a new stage of life. Who doesn’t relish the cherub baby stage or the out-of-the-mouth-of-babes younger...
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...
Pro Shares How To Prepare for the End of Boating Season
The end of the boating season is only a flip of the calendar away. Don’t blame the messenger. It’s getting to be that time. This time of year...
James J. Hill Days Blends History With Local Pride
The celebration honoring James J. Hill brings three days of music, markets and community. From September 11–13, the Wayzata West Metro Chamber will...
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...
Meet the Family Behind Dance With Us America
We have stars in our midst. They’re tucked away inside the lower level of Southdale Center behind an unassuming studio marquee that reads, Dance...
Gray Duck Art Offers Paint Sets for Pet Portraits
Grannycore is picking up steam. Sometimes known as analog hobbies, activities and crafts typically associated with grandmothers are gaining...
