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...
Wellness
Local Therapy Animals Strive to Meet the Growing Demand for Volunteer Teams
Minnetonka resident Wendy Hitch is one of six founding members of North Star Therapy Animals (NSTA). These original members had all been involved in...
Läka Spa Offers Plenty of Ways to Rest Up and Recoup This Winter
Walk in to Läka Spa and take a deep breath. The subtle fragrance of seven essential oils—including lavender, lemon and sage—instantly soothes and...
Wayzata’s Fly Feet Running Offers High-intensity Training for Athletes of All Kinds
In the world of exercise and fitness, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) has become, well, a hit. A body of recent scientific research has...
Minnetonka Woman Shares Her Experience with Cutting-edge Cancer Treatment
“My biggest concern was not that I might die of this disease, but how was I going to live with it for as long as I could have?” Minnetonka’s Teri...
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...
A Local Therapist’s App Makes Saying Hard Things Easier
Minnetonka resident Betsy Sansby is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Last year, she received the OpenCare Patients’ Choice award for...
Visualizing Surgery
Local company IMRIS creates game-changing technology for operating rooms. The story of IMRIS, a Minnetonka-based medical device firm, dates back...
The Glow Lounge and Bella on the Bay Share Tips for Staying Happy and Healthy This Winter
Our local experts recommend their favorite product lines for your winter skin and hair care routine: Gingerly (The Glow Lounge); Éminence Organic...
Firefly Sisterhood Counters Breast Cancer with Connection
In 2015, breast cancer is not an unfamiliar disease. It is, in fact, all too familiar for many families. But a local organization is working to end...
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...
