After an eight-year run in Minneapolis, Boom Island Brewing moves its taproom to Minnetonka, tripling its space and keeping its dog- and...
January 2020
Want Fresh Fruit in Winter? Try Crab Apple Trees
Eating winter’s underappreciated abundance. In January, winter sets in, typically with the coldest days of the year. Local fresh fruit seems a...
100 Years Ago, a Flu Outbreak Shut Down Excelsior
Thirty-nine flu cases had been reported in the town in January 1920. One hundred years ago, Excelsior area churches, schools, and theaters were...
How to Help Your Children Manage Stress
Just like us, kids can feel overwhelmed with demands at school or the pressure to do well in sports. Are your kids stressed out? As adults, it is...
Vacation Keeps the Whole Family Happy and Healthy
Did you know that non-travelers are significantly less active in their daily lives than people who travel? Our family does not think about our...
‘Ayesha at Last’ is a Romantic Winter Weekend Read Inspired by Jane Austen
Read a romance by the fire. Uzma Jalaluddin’s Ayesha at Last centers on Ayesha and Khalid, two Muslim Canadians. This novel is loosely inspired...
These Minnetonka Women Can Help You Live a Fad Free Lifestyle
Two Minnetonka moms provide healthy solutions for keeping New Year's resolutions. Minnetonka’s Ashley Robins and Samantha Moscoe ditched their...
What Does Living Your Best Life Really Mean?
Is this trendy phrase a real thing? Social media is filled with the caption and hashtag “Living my best life!” Often it accompanies a photo of...
Minnetonka’s The Marsh Remains at the Forefront of the Wellness Industry
Ruth Stricker Dayton founded The Marsh in 1985 to bring wellness to her community. Ruth Stricker founded The Marsh in 1985 when she was 50 years...
North American Pond Hockey Championship Returns to Lake Minnetonka
Pond hockey returns to the lake this month. Don’t miss one of Lake Minnetonka’s favorite winter events—the North American Pond Hockey Championship....
Whether You’re Buying or Making Jewelry, Veberod Gallery is a Hidden Gem
Veberod Gallery in Minnetonka offers jewelry classes and workshops. Calling Veberod a hidden gem might come across as cheeky if it weren’t such an...
This Month’s Liquor Pick is a Brandy That Will Definitely Warm You Up
Torres 10 is like brandy meets sherry meets rum, our liquor expert says. For January, this will warm you up. This is not a cocktail rum. I’d say...
Meet Excelsior Fire Chief Curt Mackey
A lightning round of questions with Excelsior fire chief Curt Mackey. We asked new Excelsior Fire District chief Curt Mackey to tell us what he...
Losing Your Hair? Revamped Minnetonka Salon Nedia Brushes Shame Aside
Nedia Hair Loss Salon & Spa provides a safe and welcome space for hair loss treatment. Minnetonka’s Nedia Hair Loss Salon & Spa is a newly...
By ‘Working Hard and Being Lucky,’ Local Woman Carves Out Career in Fine Art
Meet Minnetonka mixed media artist Jillian Lee. From star-studded Los Angeles to the cityscape in New York City, artist Jillian Lee has done...
Local Moms Team Up to Transform Long Lake Cycling Studio
Two friends took a risk, partnered up and bought a cycling studio in Long Lake. Passionate about their families, health and delivering a place for...
Married Wayzata Doctors Create ‘the Most Comfortable Heels’
Julie Thompson and her husband, Fernando Pena, launched their company Julieta Shoes in 2016. Wayzata’s Julie Thompson, M.D., is a hepatologist—she’s...
BA Craftmade Aprons Gives Back with Service Industry Health Fund
Project Black & Blue gives back to chefs struggling with physical or mental illnesses. Kate Meier and Trent Taher are living the dream; their BA...
Daughter’s Struggle with Rare Genetic Abnormality Inspires Deephaven Parents
Chris Thomson and Emma Nadler use their vocations and creative pursuits to convey the emotions spurred by their daughter's diagnosis. As parents of...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: ‘It’s Always About the Light’
A colorful barn stands out against the snow in this shot from our Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest. Each month, we feature one of the winning...
