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Local Company RuggedWrist Crafts Stylish Pet Accessories
The creation of RuggedWrist was really a happy accident. Owner Tina Galle noticed her golden retriever, Hudson, had a collar that quickly began to...
Art on the Move
Local artist Matt Swenson curates Minnesota’s first art truck. In our modern world of stuffy galleries, “do not touch” signs and mass-produced...
Shop For a Cause
A socially conscious retailer opens at Ridgedale Center. BoxLunch, a clothing and gift retailer specializing in pop culture-inspired items, opened...
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...
A new Wayzata Gallery Offers a Place to See, Buy and Sell Art
Lake Street is home to Wayzata’s newest art gallery, Burnet Fine Art & Advisory, which opened in September. This isn’t the first gallery venture...
Turkish Delights: Kisa & Co.
A rework of the Wayzata-based Kisa & Co. brand highlights fashionable towels and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Kisa Boutique owner Emily Johnson Kisa...
Dog Threads Makes Fun Clothing for Your Furry Friends
Gina and Scott Davis launched their family business, Dog Threads, in late 2014, and had their first retailer, Lucy & Co., even before their line...
Pint-sized Gift Guide
A holiday gift guide for our littlest elves. ’Tis the season for bundling up; even the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that this winter will be colder...
Mother/Daughter Duo Chloe and Dee Dee Lappen Open Gray Home + Lifestyle as Excelsior’s Own “Lifestyle Store”
Former Gray Gardens in Excelsior transforms from landscaping to lifestyle store. If there are two things that embody the essence of Excelsior, it’s...
Excelsior’s Erin Kate Duininck Opens Golden Rule on Water Street
A new Excelsior store invites shoppers to connect with local makers. A stark white building with the single painted phrase “Golden Rule” stands out...
Minnetonka General Store Upgrades Café Offerings
Minnetonka General Store Café and Bistro celebrates family tradition and good food from the harvest. It’s tempting to assume that the Minnetonka...
Minnetonka Designer and Jewelry Maker Nancy Golden
Interior designer Nancy Golden lends her aesthetic charm to a wearable medium. Nancy Golden has always had an eye for design and discriminating...
