What a year! As we close out 2025, I want to give one last nod to our 20th anniversary year. While May was our “official” anniversary month, when we...
December 2025
ModernWell Co-Working Space Opens a New Location
When Minnetonka’s Julie Burton first envisioned ModernWell, her Minneapolis co-working space, she wanted to craft a sanctuary for professionals...
A Pretty Penny
If a penny saved is a penny earned, then there are plenty of pennies to go around by shopping at PennyWise Thrift Store. Treasures abound at the...
History of Giving
While Christmas gift-giving fuels today’s consumer economy, its roots go back to the 1870s and 1880s, following the growing traditions of Christmas...
Open up a World of Experiential Gifting
Make gift giving easier this season by leaning into a specialty theme or carefully curated focus. With experiential gifting maintaining its holiday...
Raising Her Voice With Angelica Cantanti
Local singer set to take the Ordway stage with Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs. How many performers dream of looking out at an audience from the...
Open House and Safety Fair
The Excelsior Fire District Fire Prevention Open House and Safety Fair welcomed community members of all ages. The event featured activities,...
Welcome Winter at Light up the Commons
Annual community event embraces the season. The season sparkles and shimmers with special events, and Ridgedale Commons, 12590 Ridgedale Drive, is...
Jessica Hilde Discusses the Art of Dress
Stylist offers wardrobe recommendations to exquisitely match the season. You’re not alone if the holiday season ranks up there as a favorite time of...
Stress Less, Wag More
Getting members of your household ready for holiday photos can be a logistical challenge—from photo-ready outfits to fresh haircuts. You, spouse and...
Maple Pound Cake Recipe
This recipe is light and fluffy, filling the kitchen with the dreamy scent of maple syrup. And that buttery maple-rum glaze? It forms a golden,...
Donamae’s Sweet Studio Pulls Double Duty
Let holiday desserts serve up sweet flavors and stunning table décor. Does anyone else fall victim to SHDF—seasonal holiday decision fatigue? The...
Fun on the Rocks With Skybrothers Paragliding
Frozen Lake Minnetonka serves a wintry mix of outdoor activities. When Lake Minnetonka—in all its dynamic beauty—sits right in your community...
Spring Double Rainbow
In the depth of winter, it’s often lovely to receive a reminder of what awaits after the thaw and springtime emerges. And in this time of gift...
Emperors of Excelsior Learn From the Lake
Paul Frantzich wasn’t a fan of the cold. But taking an icy plunge for the first time four years ago during a frozen Minnesota February, he suddenly...
It Adds up to Fun
Ben Orlin, a St. Paul teacher turned author, has collected old fashioned paper-and-pencil games from around the world. Math Games with Bad Drawings:...
