How to navigate life without alcohol. How I celebrate life’s milestones has changed quite a bit. Not long ago, I celebrated the two-year anniversary...
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Book Recommendation: ‘Evvie Drake Starts Over’ is a Readable Rom-Com with Minnesota Ties
"Evvie Drake Starts Over" is NPR host Linda Holmes' take on the rom-com. Linda Holmes, a pop culture correspondent and host for NPR, has been an...
Meet the Mysterious Cousin of the Minnesota State Flower
Columnist Anne Marie Ruff Grewal ruminates on another woodland orchid. The Minnesota state flower, the lady’s slipper, is an orchid. But woodland...
This Yoga Pose Will Keep You Grounded During Times of Transition
Amid transition, use a yoga pose to center your spirit. The end of summer is near, and with it brings the cool breeze and shifting temperatures of...
Spice Up Your Bag Lunch with These Tips from MasterChef Junior’s Ariana Feygin
Former "MasterChef Junior" contestant Ariana Feygin offers up tips for taking your lunch to the next level. Being in middle school, I am always...
So You Made a Mistake—What’s Your Next Move?
How can we get better at admitting we’re wrong? It’s not always easy to admit when you’ve made a mistake. Most of us are pretty quick to take credit...
This Delicious White Wine is Like Sauvignon Blanc Meets Chardonnay
Montenidoli makes a wonderful vernaccia di San Gimignano. For September, I’ve selected an often overlooked grape varietal, though it comes from a...
Enjoy Vacation More by Being Smart About Your Beauty Routine
You don’t have to give up your beauty routine while you’re on the road. We don’t know about you, but we love a good vacay for many reasons. One...
Is a Balanced Life Even Possible?
Give up striving for perfection. Many of us strive to live a more balanced life. We want more balance between our work life, our home life, our...
Tips for First-time Destination Festival Attendees
Jump on the music festival bandwagon this summer. Let out your wild side—just for a weekend. For our summer entertainment issue, let’s chat about...
In 1909, Thousands Watched a Fiery Funeral for Lake Minnetonka’s Largest Boat
Onlookers watched as a decommissioned vessel was set ablaze. In 1901, Dr. George LaPaul had a stern-wheel steamboat built bearing his name at a cost...
Summer is the Season for Mushroom Foraging in Minnesota
Summer mushrooms are a delicious delight. August is a month of mushroom magic in Minnesota. Mushroom “roots,” known as mycelium, do their work...
Chamber of Commerce Director Shares Why She Loves the Lake Minnetonka Area
Chamber director Laura Hotvet shares her lifelong passion for the Excelsior area. “I live in Shorewood, not far from where I grew up,” says Laura...
This Summer on Lake Minnetonka, Watch the Dramatic Flight of the Dragonfly
Nature’s beauty is rich and intense this month. The drama of Lake Minnetonka in July is hard to resist: the boats, the teenagers, the sparkle of the...
Need to Walk More? Get a Dog
Pets can change our lives in big ways. For my job, I spend too much time sitting at my computer cranking out social media content for local...
Plan a Staycation to Experience the Best of Lake Minnetonka
Top picks for a mini vacation. Plan a staycation this summer with a handful of our favorite places to stay, eat and explore near the lake. Book a...
How to Make the Most of Summer in Minnesota
Make the most of this fleeting season. Minnesotans live for the summer. Every year when the days get longer and sunnier, our spirits begin to...
Tips from a Psychologist for a Successful Staycation
Take a “staycation” and enjoy home in a new way. You don’t have to go far to experience a change of scenery and get all the benefits that come from...
The Tragedy of Lake Minnetonka’s Halsted Brothers
The lives of the Halsted brothers ended sadly near the Lake Minnetonka bay that bears their name. After serving in the Civil War as a Navy captain,...
3 Food Presentation Tips from a MasterChef Junior Competitor
Ariana Feygin shares tips for plating like a Masterchef. It is a universally known fact in the culinary world that you eat with your eyes first. For...
