A reinvented lights display is coming to the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Northern Lights highlights the beauty of the arboretum’s...
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Students From Minnetonka Public Schools Pen Seasonal Poems
Writers share their artistic sides through words. Community members of all ages are filled with gratitude and autumnal spirit. Editorial Advisory...
A Sweet Idea for the Thanksgiving Season
Back when my kids were in grade school, one of my favorite holiday traditions was finding ways to surprise their teachers and let them know how much...
Fall in Love With This Autumnal Treat
This is a fantastic recipe, one I’ve had for a number of years, and it is always my go-to if I want a fall-themed dessert (or breakfast!). The apple...
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...
Hairdressing History Lesson
While men’s barbershops predate Minnesota’s 1858 statehood, women’s salons were nonexistent in the lake area before 1900. Those of wealth and...
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...
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...
Embrace the Best of Zucchini and Corn Season
When two classic summer vegetables come together, they form this simple and delicious dish. Crispy and light, I love to serve these Zucchini and...
Golf Simulators and the Home Green Advantage
Years ago, playing a round of golf in your home sounded as realistic as flying cars. Now, it’s a reality. An in-home golf lounge isn’t just a...
Meet Minnetonka’s Renaissance Woman
Martha Van de Vere Larkin (1869–1967) was a Minnetonka woman of note. Martha and her husband, John, farmed the land that the Dayton company...
Student-Centered Excellence With “Ahoy, Minnetonka!”
Through Ahoy, Minnetonka!, Minnetonka Public Schools shares podcast conversations with the many different individuals who power the district...
Jenny Bodurka Is Community Driven
Growing up, Jenny Bodurka was heavily involved in school activities and her community, inspiring her career path. For 11 years, Bodurka has...
The Recipe for Beefed up Burgers
Ground beef is one of the most popular and versatile items in Kowalski’s Markets’ meat department. But “ground beef” is a common term often used to...
Make the Most of the Mighty Mango With Two Recipes
Rachael Perron of Kowalski’s Markets shares tips for buying and preparing the popular fruit. Mango, one of the world’s most popular fruits, is often...
Relaxed Water
Liliana Perovich-Westby’s Relaxed Water, which received appreciative nods from readers and the Lens on Lake Minnetonka’s judges panel, came by way...
A Small-Town Fourth With Emily Carriveau
Growing up in Delano, I looked forward all year to the town’s Fourth of July celebration. You could feel the excitement building as June came to an...
What To Expect at the Wayzata Art Experience
If stunning lakeside access and views, excellent dining and enviable shopping excursions aren’t enough to draw you to Wayzata’s Lake Street,...
