Despite a temperature of 7 degrees and a brisk breeze, nearly 300 hardy divers registered for the 2026 ALARC Charity Ice Dive in Excelsior. The...
Fundraiser
Celebrating Inclusion at The Arc Minnesota’s 2026 Gala
Lake Minnetonka Magazine is a proud sponsor of the annual fundraiser. Dedicated to bringing the community together, The Arc Minnesota will honor...
Hammer & NER Reach for Ralph Fundraiser
Hammer & NER’s recent annual Reach for Ralph fundraiser raised over $400,000. The organization provides housing and supportive services to 360...
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Holds Two Benefit Shows
Stevie Ray’s Improv Company is raising funds for Plymouth comedian Brett Williams. On June 4, improv comedian Brett Williams suffered a massive...
Celebrating 75 Years at the Arc Gala 2025
The Arc Minnesota celebrated its 75th anniversary at its annual gala, hosted at the Depot in Minneapolis. Lake Minnetonka Magazine was proud to be...
Shirley Buehle Finds Delicious Ways To Support the ICA Food Shelf
Shirley Buehler’s homemade pies are a hot commodity at The Great Taste, a fundraising gala for the ICA Food Shelf in Minnetonka. For more than 24...
Mound-Westonka Rotary Club Hosts Tonka Brew Fest
Rotary’s annual event brings community together for a worthy cause. Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista, 7210 County Road 110 W., Minnetrista, will host...
Incredible Festival Marks 45 Years
Community event offers incredibly good time. The Incredible Festival, an event hosted by Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (OLL) in Mound, first...
Dream Makers 2024
The Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation hosted its marquee fundraiser Dream Makers on February 3 at Equestria West (Bavaria Downs, Chaska). The...
Bingo and Burgers by the Bay This May
How about prizeworthy games, tasty food and live music? We love a good alliteration, especially when it includes Bingo and Burgers by the Bay, which...
Ryan Rivard Embarks on The Everest Project
And the climb is just the start of his latest journey. On April 8, 2024, 41-year-old Wayzata local Ryan Rivard boarded an airplane and set off on...
Luck O’ the Lake Run 2024
Annual event is at the starting line. Get ready to gear up in green! The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber is bringing its Luck O’ the Lake race to...
Swing for a Cause at the Snowball Open
Lions Club charts a course for charitable giving. Back for its 37th year out on the ice, the Orono Lions Club’s Snowball Open is set for tee off on...
Wayzata Chilly Open 2024 Canceled
The major fundraiser for the Greater Wayzata Chamber of Commerce called off due to weather. The organizers behind the Wayzata Chilly Open have made...
Tonka Brew Fest 2023: What To Expect
Come for the suds; stay for the party. Minnetonka’s premiere craft brew celebration, Tonka Brew Fest, returns for its 10th year of beverages, eats...
How the Polo Classic Helps Retired Racehorses
When a day promises Champagne sipping and divot stomping—all for a good cause—we want to learn more. Since 1989, The Polo Classic has been held in...
Black Gown Gala 2023
The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of commerce held its annual Black Gown Gala fundraising event. Attendees and community members mingled...
Firefly Sisterhood Hosts Second Annual Celebrate the Sisterhood Event
Local shops and boutiques support breast cancer survivors and thrivers. The nonprofit Firefly Sisterhood connects women recently diagnosed with...
Wayzata Sailing Celebrates Sweet 16 Anniversary
Sailing club funraising event celebrates anniversary. Sailing is an integral part of the lake community and Minnesota. Since 1981, Wayzata Sailing...
Taste Fore the Tour Takes Hunger Relief Efforts Online
Last year’s inaugural Taste Fore the Tour event raised enough donations for the VEAP food pantry to create over 1 million meals for families in the...
