Nichole Peterson transforms home exteriors with personalized seasonal décor. As the holiday season approaches, more homeowners are turning to...
Holidays
Students From Minnetonka Public Schools Pen Seasonal Poems
Writers share their artistic sides through words. Community members of all ages are filled with gratitude and autumnal spirit. Editorial Advisory...
Chef Tom Grittner Shares Thanksgiving Recipes With a Twist
If trying something completely different feels like going too far out on a culinary limb, making subtle changes can infuse freshness into any meal....
Holiday Reflections With Musician Stephen Wallack
Stephen Wallack hopes his music welcomes listeners back to life’s memorable moments. Think back to childhood holidays—the gifts, the food, the...
Celebrate the Season at Delano’s Old-Fashioned Christmas
Mark the season the old-fashioned way at town’s annual celebration. Since 2009, Delano’s downtown has transformed into a winter wonderland during...
Tom Grittner of Everly Farms Shares His Thanksgiving Favorites
Who doesn’t love a good story—especially when it centers around a holiday gathering and food! Any meal worth its salt is served with a narrative,...
“Annie” Returns to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
The beloved musical will run through the holiday season. Little Orphan Annie is bringing her infectious optimism back to the Main Stage of...
Meaningful Book Picks for Memorial Day
As Memorial Day is marked this month, there are many great picture books for children that highlight the reason behind the holiday. A Day for...
Excelsior Halloween Parade
Despite light rain, hundreds of Excelsior elementary students and teachers paraded down Water Street in festive costumes much to the delight of...
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...
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...
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...
What to Expect at Christmas in Excelsior
Water Street will be aglow with lights and holiday cheer. On November 28 and 29, downtown Excelsior will transform into a festive winter wonderland...
Let’s Dish Offers Conveniently Delicious Dishes
Let’s Dish celebrates two decades and expands its ready-to-bake options. When the holiday season kicks into high gear, the heat is on—especially in...
The Answer to “What Should We Bring?”
Some recipes know how to behave while traveling for Thanksgiving. Whether you’re driving a couple of hours, heading across the Metro or just...
Fox & Willow Shares Tabletop Trends
From holiday celebrations to weekday dining, tableware brings timeless elegance. Preparing a dining table or buffet for life’s special occasions,...
