Ice boating came to Lake Minnetonka in the 1880s, and is still popular to this day. In the 1880s, ice boating came to Lake Minnetonka with the first...
December 2019
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: After a Snowstorm, a Burst of Color
Emily Joslin's "A Snowy Day" took second place in the People & Families category of our 2018 Lens on Lake Minnetonka contest. Each month, we...
Excelsior is Home to Minnesota’s Oldest Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal Church has a complicated and dramatic history. Places of worship are spaces that are often challenged by moments of turmoil....
How to Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree
The University of Minnesota Extension’s horticulture experts offer a few tips for picking the perfect Christmas tree this year. Run a branch through...
Mental Health Navigators Help Parents Help Their Kids
Mental Health Navigators are an important support network for parents of children in crisis. Raising a child is already a difficult task, but the...
Meet Excelsior Mayor Todd Carlson
A lightning round of questions with Excelsior mayor Todd Carlson. We asked Excelsior mayor Todd Carlson to weigh in on his move to town, his...
The Best Sparkling Wines for the Holidays
Local liquor expert Kevin Castellano recommends some great sparkling wines. For December I’ve chosen some great sparkling wines—something a bit...
‘Community, Conversation and Coffee’: Penny’s Opens Third Location in Wayzata
For the minds behind Penny's Coffee, the location of their third shop was an easy choice. After opening two successful locations in Minneapolis,...
Minnetonka Native’s Jacob Wetterling Documentary Will Show ‘the Power of Hope’
Minnetonka filmmaker develops a documentary about the Wetterling family’s journey. For more than 27 years, Minnesotans and millions of people beyond...
Renowned Twin Cities Chef Opens New Restaurant Vann in Spring Park
New restaurant Vann brings water and its relationship to food front and center. Lake Minnetonka’s majestic blue waters reflect the sunlight back...
Trendy, Offbeat Ideas for Your Next Family Vacation
Vacations are veering off the usual vistas. When it comes to travel, the paths not typically taken can lead to the most interesting and fulfilling...
Inside The Freight Room, The Depot Coffee House’s Rebranded Music Venue
Over the past year, the 150-person music venue, now called the Freight Room, has undergone a rebranding. The Depot Coffee House has been a hub in...
American Swedish Institute Brings Light of St. Lucia’s Day to Twin Cities
See how the Twin Cities community celebrates this Swedish folk holiday. In Minnesota, long summer nights are sacred. We know we’ll miss them when...
Brighten Someone’s Holidays with Be a Santa to a Senior
Be A Santa To A Senior collects donated gifts and provides them to those who might not have close family, are on a fixed income, or both. The...
4 Tips for Traveling with Kids
Traveling with kids doesn’t need to be a crying game. Like most things in life, being a good traveler takes training and time. It’s never too early...
The Bright Side of Winter
Writer Anne Marie Ruff Grewal reflects on the daily brilliance of winter. As the days shorten and winter appears in earnest, I like to look on the...
See How This Couple Reimagined Their Wayzata’s Landing Condo
A turn-key condo at Wayzata’s Landing gives one couple a spot to land near the lake. There’s a lot to be said for The Landing Residences. The 30...
MyBurger Comes to Lake Minnetonka
Fresh local chain MyBurger now has restaurants in Minnetonka and Wayzata. Minneapolis-based MyBurger launched in 2004, focusing on made-to-order...
