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Bo Kaprall, the comedy writer and occasional actor on shows like "Laverne & Shirley" and "Saturday Night Live," sits on a chair at the Guthrie Theater.

Wayzata's Renaissance Man of Television Reflects on Career in Hollywood

Wayzata-based TV producer, writer and actor Bo Kaprall shares his show biz success story, from "Laverne & Shirley" to "Saturday Night Live" and more.

Lake Minnetonka area cover band Manhassen

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Lake Minnetonka's Very Own Boy—Er, Make That Man—Band

Ari Koehnen Sweeny, director of education for the Hennepin Theatre Trust, stands in front of a stage.

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Minnetonka Theatre Alum Now Leads Hennepin Theatre Trust's Education Efforts

A sketch of the USS Minnesota on which both George and Frank Halstead served during the Civil War.

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The Tragedy of Lake Minnetonka's Halsted Brothers

A Minnetonka couple water skis in their wedding attire for their unique save-the-date photo.

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Here Comes the Bride—On Water Skis

A local couple puts a unique spin on their save-the-date photo.

A honeycomb covered in honey from Ames Farm

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Delano Farm Serves Up Single-Source Honey with a Side of Education

The end of October is a big time of year for Brian Fredericksen of Ames Farm. That’s about the time he loads hundreds of beehives onto a truck headed for Texas.

Minnesota State Fair bee and honey superintendent Hannah Hallahan

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Minnesota State Fair's Bee Superintendent Battles Bad Buzz

Hannah Hallahan caught the bug for bees as a young girl growing up in Minnetonka, when her father took up beekeeping as a hobby.

Orono grad Guy Mohs, originally from Haiti, holds a soccer ball.

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Orono Grad's Journey from Haiti to U.S. was "Like a Dream Come True"

Guy Mohs shares his journey as an immigrant and soccer star.

Gretchen Fleener Mound face painting party

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Party Hearty

Gretchen Fleener’s love of face painting started early. When she was 15, the Mound resident began face painting at Valleyfair during her summer vacations.

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Making It

The word “maker” is one that gets tossed around a lot these days. It’s pretty trendy to say that you’re a maker, a word that allows for a vague definition of your job yet informs people that you’re creating something, whether it’s original music, organic eats or even Instagram stories.

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True to Her School

In her first year at Orono High School, principal Amy Steiner says she’s enjoying the process of getting to know the students and staff. The kids “have all been really welcoming and really fun to work with,” Steiner says. “I’ve also noticed that they’re very inclusive.

Olympic Figure Skater Janet Gerhauser Carpenter competitor coach team leader Minnetonka

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A Life on the Ice

Minnetonka resident and former Olympic figure skater Janet Gerhauser Carpenter hung up her figure skates about three years ago, but this 86-year-old still talks about the sport with a fierce love in her voice—recounting her years as an Olympic competitor, coach, judge and team leader.

Sarah Beron log rolling balace writer lake minnetonka

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How He Rolls

Standing knee-deep in water on a warm August day, I ready myself to step out of my comfort zone and onto a log. Lured by a heart-pumping workout that tests stamina and grit, the throwback sport of log rolling is gaining in popularity among non-lumberjack types. I’m nervous.

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Pages to Honor and Heal

I Love You Still: A Memorial Baby Book has a similar look and feel to many traditional baby books: It’s filled with whimsical illustrations of woodland creatures, a blank family tree to fill with family members’ names, and prompts like, “I knew I would be a good mommy be