Welcome to our latest issue, which focuses on homes. I hope you’ll enjoy our articles about beautiful, locally created art; an intentionally (and...
April 2026
Get Crackin’ in the Kitchen
Foodie Michele Phillips offers a fresh look at classic egg dishes. With Easter arriving on April 5, the month brings a bit more attention to eggs....
A Deephaven Home Brims With the Power of Community
If there is a word that describes the aesthetic and spirit of Andrea Soule and Chase Hull’s Deephaven home, it must be community. Admittedly, it’s...
Discover Earth Day Books at Local Libraries
April 22’s Earth Day, marked since 1970, is meant to raise awareness about the environment. While there may be local and state-wide events planned,...
Katie Brandt Interiors Centers Comfort and Creativity
An interior designer is leaving her creative imprint on places near and far. When the back of a business card reads: Minneapolis-St. Paul, Santa...
A Change of Space
Starting over in my 40s came with one clear intention: create a home that fits the life I’m building with my boys. For my youngest son, that vision...
“Lucky Dog” Is a Dyslexia-Friendly Debut
When Excelsior author Mara Ryan watched her then-second grader struggle to find a book that felt like it truly belonged to her, something shifted....
Spring’s Sweet Crunch
Carrots are often associated with spring, renewal and growth—fitting themes for the Easter season. Rainbow carrots, ranging from deep purples and...
Painter Missy Monson Brings People Together Through Art
Excelsior painter Missy Monson has done what some hobbyists can only dream of: turn a relaxing pastime into a business. Monson took her first step...
A Cottage Reborn With Lake Studio Design
Come inside a 1920s remodel with Excelsior designer and general contractor Kate Kadlec. For Excelsior-based designer and general contractor Kate...
Two Wandering Soles Shares a Family Travel Guide
Bloggers share insider tips for traveling with kids. Zweber family road trips look a bit different than most. When Ben and Katie Zweber reach their...
After the Rain
“After the Rain is a great example of macro photography, which I love,” says Mary McGovern, noting that water is a major element in the photograph’s...
Get a Lock on Security
Brian Thoelen launched Blue Line Home Watch after retiring from the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department in 2025. “I saw areas where people could...
Tuning Into “Ahoy, Minnetonka!”
Podcast Ahoy, Minnetonka! features conversations with the people who make Minnetonka Public Schools a cornerstone of the community. Episodes include...
