February 14 is a day for romance—and a fragrant bouquet of flowers is a time-honored way of saying “I love you.” Red roses are popular, of course,...
February 2018
Local Therapy Animals Strive to Meet the Growing Demand for Volunteer Teams
Minnetonka resident Wendy Hitch is one of six founding members of North Star Therapy Animals (NSTA). These original members had all been involved in...
Läka Spa Offers Plenty of Ways to Rest Up and Recoup This Winter
Walk in to Läka Spa and take a deep breath. The subtle fragrance of seven essential oils—including lavender, lemon and sage—instantly soothes and...
Editor’s Pick: Boots Made for Walking
Find this editor’s pick at a local shop. I seem to be perpetually searching for footwear that’s stylish, practical, comfortable and durable—is that...
The Wayzata Chilly Open Is Planning for Its Biggest Year
The Wayzata Chilly Open is celebrating its 34th birthday. In 1984, community members partnered with the Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce to...
Local Company RuggedWrist Crafts Stylish Pet Accessories
The creation of RuggedWrist was really a happy accident. Owner Tina Galle noticed her golden retriever, Hudson, had a collar that quickly began to...
Local Band Finds Success at an Impressively Young Age
When you hear about the accomplishments of local band The Excelsior Turtles, you might be surprised to find out the members aren’t middle aged, but...
Shear Fun with Fibers at Gale Woods Farm
Gale Woods Farm’s fiber arts programs teach visitors about all stages of the wool processing cycle—beautiful keepsakes included. Access to great...
Minnetonka Artist Captures the Rhythms of Life and the Human Form In Her Work
Minnetonka artist Pratibha Gupta concludes her stunning solo show this month at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, and we caught up with her to find...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: The Moon and Stars
Photographer Bob Israel captures a frozen Lake Minnetonka. Minnesota winters are storied, partly because of the sheer cold and mountainous snow, but...
Wayzata’s Fly Feet Running Offers High-intensity Training for Athletes of All Kinds
In the world of exercise and fitness, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) has become, well, a hit. A body of recent scientific research has...
Minnetonka Woman Shares Her Experience with Cutting-edge Cancer Treatment
“My biggest concern was not that I might die of this disease, but how was I going to live with it for as long as I could have?” Minnetonka’s Teri...
Media Maven Natalie Webster Launches New Show with Twila Dang
As a columnist, social media connector and former radio co-host with Twila Dang on myTalk 107.1, Excelsior resident Natalie Webster thrives...
Just in time for the XXIII Olympic Winter Games, We Catch up with Some Local Olympians
You have to wonder if there’s something in the water—Lake Minnetonka’s water, perhaps?—because Minnesota has been home to an especially impressive...
Events for Literature Lovers Abound This Month
February 1 and 2 The Hopkins Art Center will host Pulitzer Prize–winning author Colson Whitehead as part of its Pen Pals Author lecture series....
Breakfast and Lunch are Elevated to Tasty New Heights at Wayzata’s Newest Eatery
It’s a great time to be a foodie in Wayzata. Over the last year, several new restaurants from some of the Twin Cities’ most respected chefs have...
Minnetonka Artist Deb Kirkeeide Creates Pet Portraits
For local artist Deb Kirkeeide, art has been a lifelong journey. A graphic designer by trade, Kirkeeide has found her niche painting animals and...
Minnetonka Therapist Counsels Clients One Step at a Time
Talking with someone for the first time can go in a few directions—conversation can feel stilted and forced, or words can flow with ease and topics...
