Frozen Lake Minnetonka serves a wintry mix of outdoor activities. When Lake Minnetonka—in all its dynamic beauty—sits right in your community...
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Donamae’s Sweet Studio Pulls Double Duty
Let holiday desserts serve up sweet flavors and stunning table décor. Does anyone else fall victim to SHDF—seasonal holiday decision fatigue? The...
Emperors of Excelsior Learn From the Lake
Paul Frantzich wasn’t a fan of the cold. But taking an icy plunge for the first time four years ago during a frozen Minnesota February, he suddenly...
It Adds up to Fun
Ben Orlin, a St. Paul teacher turned author, has collected old fashioned paper-and-pencil games from around the world. Math Games with Bad Drawings:...
“The Lager Queen of Minnesota”
The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal might just be the ideal novel to read during this holiday season as it’s filled with familial ties....
Creative Memories
Artist Rich Sladek is set to feature his work November 29 to December 7 at the 31st annual holiday boutique at the Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce...
The Answer to “What Should We Bring?”
Some recipes know how to behave while traveling for Thanksgiving. Whether you’re driving a couple of hours, heading across the Metro or just...
Fox & Willow Shares Tabletop Trends
From holiday celebrations to weekday dining, tableware brings timeless elegance. Preparing a dining table or buffet for life’s special occasions,...
How You Can Outsource Your Thanksgiving
Invite delicious take-out options from local markets and restaurants to Thanksgiving dinner. As long as the regulars or interesting fresh takes make...
Our Recipe for Gluten-Free Cranberry Meatballs
My son has celiac disease, and it’s been a culinary adventure to find gluten-free recipes that taste like their wheat-filled counterparts. After...
Gather, Glow, Give at Light Up the Lake
Light Up the Lake, Wayzata’s annual holiday spectacular, welcomes the community. Connect with neighbors and celebrate the beginning of the holiday...
Shades of Serenity
It’s November, and family/friends are eagerly awaiting to gather around our tables. Original artwork within our abodes add curiosity, and as we...
The Wayzata Boo Bash Dash Is Frightfully Fun
Wayzata’s Boo Bash offers family-friendly competitions, community events and scary-good food. The Wayzata Boo Bash Dash returns on October 25 in...
Real (Good) Food With Emily Maxson
After a Crohn’s disease diagnosis and years of unsuccessful treatments, Emily Maxson landed upon a solution that brought her back to the kitchen:...
A Glimpse at Minnetonka High School’s Fashion Design Course
Minnetonka High School weaves fashion with economics, offering students a classroom creative twist. The next Coco Chanel, Calvin Klein or Ralph...
Roon’s Savories Serves up a Fresh Spin on Waffle Cones
Minnetonka grad serves up savory waffle cones. Roon Johnson can’t stop yawning. “I’m so sorry,” he says. “I guess I need more sleep.” It’s no wonder...
Three Fun Fall Recipes To Cook Over a Campfire
Some food just tastes better cooked over an outdoor fire. Let’s be clear; we will always support s’mores as the bonfire foodie champ. No doubt. No...
Scary Delicious Recipes for Halloween Firepits
Placing a portable firepit front and center of Halloween candy distribution efforts is becoming de rigueur for some families. Driveways and extended...
Minnesota Bound Celebrates 30 Years on Air
The outdoor adventure show shares a profound love of nature with viewers. Ron Schara’s professional background started as a journalist with the...
Chicories Add Flavor, Texture and a Healthy Bite of Nutrition
For those looking for a leafy green packed with nutrition that can be grown at home or easily found at local farmers markets, chicories are an ideal...
