Health & Wellness

The skyline of Yokohama, Japan.
[Going Out]
Trendy, Offbeat Ideas for Your Next Family Vacation

When it comes to family vacations, the paths not typically taken can lead to the most interesting and fulfilling excursions.

A girl looks out a plane window on a family vacation.
[Going Out]
4 Tips for Traveling with Kids
Sun peeks through the snowy trees on a winter morning.
[Outdoors]
The Bright Side of Winter
Christmas trees on a Christmas tree farm
[Outdoors]
How to Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree
Minnesota Twins, Target Field
[Sports]
Going to a Twins Game at Target Field Just Got a Whole Lot Cheaper

Starting with the 2019 season, the price for stadium staples like hot dogs, pretzels and beer will drop to more affordable levels.

2018 Lens on Lake Minnetonka honorable mention Snowy Cardinal
[Outdoors]
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: Snowy Cardinal Endures Minnesota Winter

Each month, we feature one of the winning photos from our 2018 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest.

Winter blues, winter activities, winter illustrations, seasonal affective disorder, SAD
[Health & Wellness]
How to Beat the Winter Blues (aka SAD)

Ward off seasonal sadness with these expert tips.

[Outdoors]
Big Island & Back Paddle

In August, the fifth annual Big Island & Back 10K paddle event benefitted the Freshwater Society and ICA Food Shelf. This month, check out the Big Island & Back bike, ski or snowshoe event on February 9.

Heated glass containers are placed on a person's back in a practice known as cupping.
[Health & Wellness]
If You've Got Back Pain, Try This Unusual Treatment

Have you tried cupping?

A jar of sap for making syrup.
[Outdoors]
A Writer's Adventure Amassing Sap for Syrup

A writer’s observations about the arrival of spring.

St. David's Center students work with the Minnesota DNR to clean up a forest.
[Outdoors]
St. David's Center Students Partner with DNR to Improve Their School Forest

Minnetonka students get up-close look at forest management.

People stretch at Donation Yoga Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka.
[Wellness]
Are You a Yogi on a Budget? Try Donation Yoga Excelsior

Care for yourself and your community at donation yoga.

Greg Gibson Wayzata Youth Hocky Association
[Sports]
Tape 2 Tape

Greg Gibson has been the board president of the Wayzata Youth Hockey Association (WYHA) for 17 years.

Massage Myra Wang wellness massage theropy
[Health & Wellness]
The Power of Massage

Massages can feel like luxury, but they can also dramatically improve your quality of life.

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