Minnetonka High School student Anna Wander likes to travel—and she’s gone all over the world with her globetrotting family. Our annual Senior...
August 2019
Senior Spotlight: Grace Hanson, Mound Westonka’s Jack-of-All-Trades
The rising senior is involved in several sports, audition choir, a capella jazz group, Math League and more. Our annual Senior Spotlight feature...
Senior Spotlight: Jai Chadha Does it All, from TED Talks to Yo-Yo Club
Jai Chadha is a rising senior at Minnetonka High School—and he’s already organized a TED talk. Our annual Senior Spotlight feature highlights the...
Is a Balanced Life Even Possible?
Give up striving for perfection. Many of us strive to live a more balanced life. We want more balance between our work life, our home life, our...
Designing a Home Large Enough for Events, but Cozy Enough for Family
Building a home for public and private life with Studio M Interiors and Denali Custom Homes. Most of us view our homes as a private retreat from the...
Shorewood Photographer’s Contrasting Shot Shows Nature’s Beauty
This month, we asked photographer Tiffany Schultz to tell us about “Woods of the Lake,” which received second place in our Wildlife & Nature...
Why Excelsior Loves Adele’s Frozen Custard
Adele’s Frozen Custard in Excelsior has brought out smiles—and hilariously happy reactions—from its guests for 35 years. There’s one thing about...
Take to the Lake with Paradise Charter Cruises
Paradise Charter Cruises offers party boats for a fall-color tour. Since 1985, Paradise Charter Cruises has offered yachting trips on Lake...
The Art of Medicine, The Science of Music: Meet Minnetonka’s Guitar-playing Doctor
Minnetonka physician Daniel Volovets is also an up-and-coming classical guitarist. Masquerade is an album that embodies the very essence of Daniel...
How to Meet Other Entrepreneurs in the Twin Cities
Go offline and connect with fellow business owners. On your journey as an entrepreneur, it can sometimes be overwhelming and a little lonely....
Tips for First-time Destination Festival Attendees
Jump on the music festival bandwagon this summer. Let out your wild side—just for a weekend. For our summer entertainment issue, let’s chat about...
‘10,000 Lakes and This is the Best One,’ North Shore Marina Owner Says
The owner of North Shore Marina shares his Lake Minnetonka boating adventures. If you’re a good Minnesotan, then this summer you’ve probably found...
The Return of Crona Craft: Restoring the Forgotten Boats Made on Lake Minnetonka
A family restores its legacy 1950s boat brand. In 2013, after a five-year search, Cheryl Ahlcrona finally found the boat she’d been searching for....
Senior Spotlight: Melissa Drill Loves Science and the Outdoors
Meet the first of our class of 2020 Senior Spotlight students, Melissa Drill. Melissa Drill wants to become an orthodontist. She plans to major in...
Recovery-focused Alternative High School Helps At Risk Kids Year-round
New year-round academy helps students recovering from substance abuse and addiction. Long before earning his Ph.D. in health and human services,...
In 1909, Thousands Watched a Fiery Funeral for Lake Minnetonka’s Largest Boat
Onlookers watched as a decommissioned vessel was set ablaze. In 1901, Dr. George LaPaul had a stern-wheel steamboat built bearing his name at a cost...
Summer is the Season for Mushroom Foraging in Minnesota
Summer mushrooms are a delicious delight. August is a month of mushroom magic in Minnesota. Mushroom “roots,” known as mycelium, do their work...
What’s at the Bottom of Minnesota’s Lakes? These Marine Archaeologists Are Finding Out
Husband and wife team of marine archaeologists have made it their mission to study what’s at the bottom of local lakes. Despite Minnesota’s early...
Senior Spotlight: Volunteering is Vincent Cao’s Passion
Inpired by family, Wayzata High School student Vincent Cao finds ways to give back. Our annual Senior Spotlight feature highlights the high school...
Self-taught Artist Traces Love of Painting to Orono High School Art Class
Justin Hammer discovered he had a gift for drawing in an art class senior year at Orono High. He’s been painting ever since. Draped over the walls...
