Say hello to incoming contributor Andrew Akhaphong. His mission is to bridge the gap between health care and community settings. “Registered...
Lifestyle
Feel Weightless and Wonderful at Sanctuary Float Spa
A Minnetonka float spa offers sensory deprivation therapy to support bodies and minds. Call it what you want—float therapy, reduced environmental...
Chef Sarah Ann Haugen Offers up Her Greatest Hits at Vitalist
Sarah Ann Haugen has brought a flavorful feast to the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Last May, Haugen opened Vitalist by Sarah H on Shoreline Drive in...
Create Healthy Habits That Last
Going into a new year, many consider new ways to prioritize wellness, but learning where to begin can be overwhelming. The Art of Living Well,...
Westonka Library Offers Music for Healing
Program showcases music’s therapeutic power. On any normal day, the sounds in a library are typically limited to the rustling of book pages, the...
Check Out the “Healthy Minds and Bodies” Booklist
Join us in welcoming Molly Rivard to our pages as a regular contributor to this column. January is traditionally a time when people reset, make...
Rêve Studios Is Perfecting Pilates
A Wayzata fitness studio finds a sweet spot with its combination of strength and cardio training. Ashlyn McDowell was four months postpartum—and a...
Take Five for Your Health
Embracing these winter suggestions might help you stave off attacks on your wellness. Stay hydrated to boost your immune system and help fight...
Hammer Travel Offers Destinations—Near and Far
Swimming with dolphins, taking in the view from the top of the Empire State Building or riding the London Eye—while many of us take traveling...
Explore How Spices Can Boost Your Health
Kowalski’s Markets nutritionist explores the benefits of staple spices. As the new Year rolls in, it’s the perfect time to spice up your health...
Crostini Are the Perfect Appetizer for the Holidays
While hosting friends and family for holiday dinners, home cooks often need a go-to nibble to keep hungry guests at bay until the meal is ready for...
Santa Claus Lane Hosts Festive Holiday Brunches
Santa Claus Lane is bustling with festive activities. Visit Santa Claus Lane, and enjoy a variety of festive activities, including a Santa Claus...
Santa and Mrs. Claus Are Holiday Ready
This jolly couple (LynDelle and Brett Vasey) find joy in sharing the holidays with the community. In case you weren’t aware, logic comes into play...
RoundWreath Creates Wreaths for More Than Just the Holidays
A Mound resident circles back to a new career. Little did Laura Lecy know that a COVID-19-induced craft exercise would result in a burgeoning...
Expert Wine Recommendations
Wine can play different roles, especially during the holidays. The team members at Glen Lake Wine and Spirits suggest these wines as ones they...
Let’s Fuel Growth Founder Inspires Others to Tackle Their Own “Everest”
Wayzata man climbed “the mother of all mountains” to spread awareness about addiction and mental health issues. Ryan Rivard has conquered a lot of...
“We Begin at the End”
With highly memorable characters, deep emotion and a story that stays with you, We Begin at the End tells the tale of several residents of a coastal...
Maddie, Max and the Magic of Lake Minnetonka
Author’s debut novel is set in 1990s Excelsior. Romance readers searching for a story that feels like home are in luck. Mound’s Megan Effertz’s...
Enjoy the Little Things Through Journaling
While seasonal merriment and joy abound, there’s little doubt that the holidays can be stressful. However, Emily Brisse of Deephaven, an English...
Behind the Buzz of Excelsior’s Airbnb The Apiary
Home away from home offers holiday visitors a room (and more) of their own. Here come the holidays, and with that—here come family and other...
