Shops & Business

Centerpieces from Lilia Flower Boutique.
[Shops & Business]
Wayzata Flower Boutique Makes Centerpieces as Easy as A.B.C.

Arrange beautiful centerpieces with the help of Lilia Flower Boutique.

A game farm on Lake Minnetonka's Big Island.
[Then & Now]
Most of Minnesota's Game Birds Can Be Traced Back to Big Island
An illustration of a rabbit and a bird in winter.
[Misc]
How Do Animals Stay Warm in Winter?
Two dogs play at Top Dog Country Club
[Shops & Business]
Top Dog Country Club is a 5-Star Resort for Your Furry Friend
A dog up for adoption at Wayzata Brew Works' adoption event
[Giving Back]
Bark and Brew: Wayzata Brew Works Hosts Dog Adoption Event

Each year, about five local organizations are involved in Wayzata Brew Works' adoption event.

The cover of the 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
[Shops & Business]
Shop Our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide!

Our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide features the best local picks for perfect presents.

Two women at The Pink Social, an event benefiting breast cancer research.
[Giving Back]
At The Pink Social, Women Build Each Other Up While Battling Breast Cancer

The Pink Social started as a network-marketing party. Now it's a pink-filled night of fun to raise money for cancer research and support women who are battling breast cancer.

Lake Minnetonka Magazine editor Jennifer Pitterle, post-haircut at Wayzata salon Sil'Vie Hair Studio
[Shops & Business]
New Wayzata Salon's Owner Has 'a Dream of Helping Women Find Their Best Look'

Tiny salon Sil'Vie helps Wayzata clients learn to love their hair.

The interior of a home built by BLVd Properties, an all-female property firm based in the Lake Minnetonka area.
[Shops & Business]
Local Real Estate Agent, Builder Team Up for All-female Property Firm

Beth Ulrich and Lori Serum created BLVd Properties to help homebuyers find their perfect match in the Lake Minnetonka area.

A car drives on part of Yellowstone Trail, a road that once crossed America.
[Then & Now]
Part of Yellowstone Trail, Which Once Crossed America, Survives in Excelsior

The motto for the trail was “A Good Road from Plymouth Rock to Puget Sound.”

Jason Kraus, owner of Northstar Forge knife-making business, stands with his forging equipment
[Shops & Business]
'Sharp Art': Local Bladesmith Finds Fervor for Forging

Mound bladesmith Jason Kraus makes knives and swords for his business, Northstar Forge.

A model shows off fall fashion picks from The Golden Rule in Excelsior.
[Clothing]
Fall Fashion Picks from Excelsior Shop The Golden Rule

Jump into the fall fashion season with inspiration from the style experts at The Golden Rule in Excelsior.

Jim Koktavy, founder of Root Salon in Wayzata.
[Shops & Business]
Root Salon in Wayzata Helps You Find Your Authentic Self

New Wayzata salon focuses on honesty to guide clients to what they’re really looking for.

Bracelets from farahbean, a natural jewelry company founded in Minnesota.
[Accessories]
Local Women Find Success with Natural Jewelry Businesss Farahbean

Unusual combinations of beautiful natural materials are the hallmark of local jewelry biz farahbean.

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