Care for yourself and your community at donation yoga. Sometimes inspiration strikes in the middle of the night. Or when you’re daydreaming in the...
February 2019
Helping Paws Has Been Training Service Dogs in Hopkins for 30 Years
Service dogs are making a difference in Hopkins. On a cold Friday last October, Hopkins High School was home to an unusual graduation. The typical...
February’s Drink Pick: A Full-bodied Red Wine That’s a Great Value
Enjoy this one with beef or veggie stew, roast beef or chocolatey desserts. For February, try a great red blend from Washington State. Much like its...
Chai Something New with This Wayzata-based Tea Maker
Wayzata’s Sattwa Chai is dedicated to delicious drinkables. Enjoying a rich, decadent cup of chai might be a treat for some, but for Janie Geyen,...
A Writer’s Adventure Amassing Sap for Syrup
A writer’s observations about the arrival of spring. This month, warmer daytime temperatures that drop below freezing at night create a pressure...
This Photo Shows the Special Bond Between a Girl and Her Horse
This photo took first place in the Pets category of our annual contest. Each month, we feature one of the winning photos from our 2018 Lens on Lake...
Orono Grad’s Journey from Haiti to U.S. was “Like a Dream Come True”
Guy Mohs shares his journey as an immigrant and soccer star. On January 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked Guyvenson Fortune’s homeland of...
If You’ve Got Back Pain, Try This Unusual Treatment
Have you tried cupping? We’re fortunate to live in a community where we have a variety of resources to help us maintain and improve our health. We...
St. David’s Center Students Partner with DNR to Improve Their School Forest
Minnetonka students get up-close look at forest management. Last September, the students at Minnetonka’s St. David’s Center hosted some pretty cool...
MasterChef (Jr.) Offers Tips for Cooking with Kids
Ariana Feygin shares her tips for getting little ones involved in the kitchen. As the oldest of three siblings, I can say that cooking for kids can...
Teens Get Messy for STEM at Excelsior Library’s FabLab
Teens make bath bombs, squishies, and more at the library’s makerspace. If your teens are looking for a fresh way to beat winter boredom, check out...
How Minnetonka Police Are Working to Improve Their Responses to Mental Health Crises
Local therapist researches police response and mental health resources. When local police officers initially respond to an emergency, they don’t...
PleinAir Magazine Send 5 Minnesota Artists to Paint Cuba
In all, 50 artists participated in the trip. You could say the people of Cuba were drawn to Deb Zeller. During a week last March, Zeller sat in a...
Keep Your Dog Warm This Winter with Help from Fido’s Pantry
For folks in Excelsior, Fido’s Pantry has been the boutique of choice for puppies, kittens and every pet in between. When retail therapy for...
Keep Your Valentine’s Date Close at These Local Restaurants
Plan a sweet Valentine’s Day date night—and keep it close to home with these spots that specialize in the romantic and decadent. Al & Alma’s...
“LinkedIn Doctor” Helps Others Evolve Their Online Brands
Navarre artist and business coach Anne Pryor shares her strategies for building a true-to-yourself online brand. When you talk with Anne Pryor, her...
Register Soon for These 5 Summer Camps Near Lake Minnetonka
Fill your family’s summer calendar with camps that are full of sunshine. You might be thinking, “Summer camps? But it’s February!” Believe it or...
The History of Tonka Bay Boat Works
The history of the business also serves as a family history. My father, Edgar Ahlcrona, owned Tonka Bay Boat Works from 1947 through 1972 and...
