The Excelsior Amusement park closed and, in July of 1974, many of the items were auctioned off to the public. The carrousel at the former Excelsior...
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Amaro is the Perfect After-dinner Sipper for Autumn
You can try amaro a few different ways as it is good on the rocks, straight or just chilled. For September, I’ve chosen a classic liqueur that makes...
Need a New Use for Your Summer Tomato Harvest? How About Jam?
Use your late-summer harvest in a surprising way with this tomato jam recipe. Come September, home gardeners are looking for new ways to utilize...
Did You Know Lake Minnetonka Once Had Delivery Boats?
Delivery boats were both a reliable and direct way to deliver goods on Lake Minnetonka, as roads did not exist to all parts of the lake or were...
Recommended Reading: Isabel Allende’s Latest Novel is Her Most Personal Yet
Historical fiction for the dog days of summer. Isabel Allende has received impressive worldwide acclaim for her novels; she was inducted into the...
Try This Affordable Foray Into Welsh Whiskey
Welsh whiskey makes a perfect toast to the end of summer. For August, I’ve chosen a unique whiskey for you to try. We all know Scotch whiskey, but...
Witness One of Nature’s Most Astonishing Transformations
Splendor awaits when we bear witness to nature. In July, milkweed plants, with their rubbery leaves and unassuming sprays of flowers, offer a...
This Entry Level Pinot Noir is a Sleeper Deal
Cloudline pinot noir has French oak, great fruit flavors, and it’s light and easy drinking. For summer, I’ve chosen to highlight this wine for a...
Try to See the World with a ‘Beginner’s Mind’
By stripping away our thoughts and allowing ourselves to truly experience something, we may be surprised by the wonder and joy that it brings....
A Firefly Viewing Guide
Darkness is the secret to spotting lightning bugs. For a short and sweet season from June to July, I enjoy a nightly light show. I have been known...
This is the Perfect Zinfandel to Kick Off the Grilling Season
Learn about zinfandel. For May, I’ve picked a terrific California zinfandel to kick off the grilling season. Klinker Brick Winery in Lodi,...
Nautical Bowls Goes Mobile with Food Truck
Minnetonka’s Nautical Bowls launches a mobile spot for acai goodness. Husband-and-wife team Bryant and Rachel Amundson founded Minnetonka’s Nautical...
Recommended Reading: ‘The Dutch House’
Ann Patchett's latest novel explores the complicated dynamics of families. Ann Patchett is highly respected for her character-driven fiction that...
The Story of the Minnehaha, Lake Minnetonka’s Streetcar Steamboat
The streetcar steamboat Minnehaha is one of the most iconic symbols of Lake Minnetonka’s heritage. The streetcar steamboat Minnehaha is one of the...
Lessons from Stepmotherhood
Local media maven Natalie Webster shares what being a stepmother has taught her. Mother’s Day is a day we celebrate mothers. I have three children...
Discover the Fun of Morel Hunting Season
The rich rewards of hunting spring mushrooms. May brings the hunt for morels, the most coveted of Minnesota mushrooms. With their honeycombed caps...
Botanical Bliss: Take a Garden Tour on Your Next Family Trip
Incorporate gardens and nature into your travels. Whether you have a green thumb, are a self-proclaimed plant lover or know nothing about gardening...
Did You Know Those ‘Helicopter’ Seeds Are Edible?
As every Minnesotan child knows, helicopter seeds are great flyers - but did you know you can eat them? In April, if you look carefully amidst the...
Try Home Rental for Your Next Family Vacation
Sites such as VRBO and Airbnb have made renting a home for vacation a breeze. As a traveling family, there are times when we stay at a hotel and...
Learn from the Lotus: Allow Yourself to Bloom
Just like a lotus flower has to fight its way through the mud and muck to meet the sun to bloom, we sometimes have to do the same. Spring is a...
