Faith and fun in the summertime. Learning how to wakeboard, surf and kneeboard while creating relationships and memories out on the water—these...
Outdoors
Festival Fun at Mound’s Annual Spirit of the Lakes
Mound’s annual celebration is this month. Mound’s Spirit of the Lakes Festival will include food, fun and fireworks spread out over two days at...
A New App Helps Customers Rent Watercrafts Anytime and Anywhere
Co-founders Sascha Mornell and Rafael Collado wondered if they could allow anyone to experience the blissful joy of being on a boat. From there,...
Test the Waters with a New Sport
With summer in full swing, it’s prime time to embrace the sunshine and serene lakes. Sail Away Sailing School, LLC, with the Upper Minnetonka Yacht...
National Marina of the Year—The Rockvam Family Are Blue Ribbon Mariners
We talk with the Rockvam family about their business’s National Marina of the Year award. Roxanne Rockvam is proud of the National Marina of the...
A Roundup of Summer Wellness Opportunities for You and Your Kids
Ah, summertime—the season of freedom for youngsters, free from the trappings of studies, classes and (most) extracurricular activities. What’s a...
Excelsior’s 2018 Concerts in the Commons Series to Bring More Food Trucks and Revitalization to the Town’s Downtown
Warm months bring a few things to Excelsior like clockwork. Among them? More boat traffic. More feet flip-flopping down Water Street. And one...
Pontoon Perfection
Boat dealer finds success in a stellar location. If you’re in the boat-selling business, there aren’t many better places to be than Lake Minnetonka....
Easter on the Lake
Hop your way to these family-friendly events. Easter is on April 1—celebrate with your family around Lake Minnetonka. Find some Easter eggs, choose...
Come, Sail Away
Deephaven director documents renowned sailor’s life in Coyote. From The New York Times, November 26, 1992: “Mike Plant, the 42-year-old solo ocean...
Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce’s Annual 5K for St. Patrick’s Day
Looking for the perfect way to kick off St. Patrick’s Day? Jog over to the annual Luck O’ the Lake 5K, organized by the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka...
Birdwatching Tips from Minnetonka’s Carol Chenault
The return of spring also means the return of migrating songbirds. Carol Chenault, a Minnetonka resident and manager at All Seasons Wild Bird...
Playground Perfection
Modern challenge course playground delights kids (and grown-ups) at Minnewashta Elementary. After a year of fundraising, Excelsior’s Minnewashta...
The Wayzata Chilly Open Is Planning for Its Biggest Year
The Wayzata Chilly Open is celebrating its 34th birthday. In 1984, community members partnered with the Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce to...
Shear Fun with Fibers at Gale Woods Farm
Gale Woods Farm’s fiber arts programs teach visitors about all stages of the wool processing cycle—beautiful keepsakes included. Access to great...
Minnetonka Therapist Counsels Clients One Step at a Time
Talking with someone for the first time can go in a few directions—conversation can feel stilted and forced, or words can flow with ease and topics...
Meet Two Horses Who Have Stolen Hearts and Changed Lives in the Lake Minnetonka Area
Horses have a way of connecting deeply with their riders. This month, we wrangled two inspiring stories of four-legged heroes. A Calming Companion...
Find Balance and Strength with Equine Yoga
Excelsior resident Andrew Seifert helps others find balance and strength in horse yoga. Horseback riding and yoga may not be an obvious pairing, but...
Behind the 4th: How Excelsior Creates One of the Most Memorable Events of the Year—for Free
The Fourth of July celebration on Lake Minnetonka is, in a word, spectacular. From dawn until dusk, the shoreline is filled with festivities—and,...
Lifelong Friends Host Rock the Park on the CW
A pair of lifelong lake-area friends turn their love of outdoor adventures into their own TV series. Jack Steward and Colton Smith have been making...
