Lake Minnetonka Shores offers a variety of housing styles and amenities. Lake Minnetonka Shores was voted Best Senior Living Residence in the Best...
July 2019
Chamber of Commerce Director Shares Why She Loves the Lake Minnetonka Area
Chamber director Laura Hotvet shares her lifelong passion for the Excelsior area. “I live in Shorewood, not far from where I grew up,” says Laura...
Cream & Amber Hopes to Be the Go-to Gathering Place in Hopkins
Our editor's pick for best place for a good read. Coffee shop cum bookstore cum taproom Cream & Amber opened in Hopkins this spring, and it’s...
The History of Oak Hill Cemetery Holds Lessons for the Present
The graves of residents past can remind us of what’s important. Many have driven past and visited Oak Hill Cemetery, located along Excelsior...
This Summer on Lake Minnetonka, Watch the Dramatic Flight of the Dragonfly
Nature’s beauty is rich and intense this month. The drama of Lake Minnetonka in July is hard to resist: the boats, the teenagers, the sparkle of the...
Need to Walk More? Get a Dog
Pets can change our lives in big ways. For my job, I spend too much time sitting at my computer cranking out social media content for local...
This Water Street Shop Has Kids’ Clothing You Won’t Find ‘At Any Store in Minnesota’
Pip & Pal hosts a thoughtfully chosen selection of small, handmade brands that are ethically produced. Nestled on Excelsior’s Water Street is an...
‘Ultra-long Exposure’ Photo Makes Lake Minnetonka Look ‘Mystical’
A long exposure captures the stillness of a summer sunset on Lake Minnetonka. Each month, we feature one of the winning photos from our 2018 Lens on...
Plan a Staycation to Experience the Best of Lake Minnetonka
Top picks for a mini vacation. Plan a staycation this summer with a handful of our favorite places to stay, eat and explore near the lake. Book a...
Twin City Polo Club Plays ‘Hockey on Horses’
We visit the Twin City Polo Club in Maple Plain. One of our best suggestions for a fun, outdoor family event this summer is polo. Just fill up the...
Excelsior Native Makes a Good Hat That Gives Back
Local biz makes stylish outdoor apparel and gives back. Excelsior native Tony Filippi founded Summit Creek Hat Co. last summer, inspired to create a...
A Q&A with Lake Minnetonka’s Best Dental Practice
We reached out to Wayzata Family Dentistry to get their answers to a few questions about caring for your smile and choosing a dentist....
Revisiting Our Favorite Restaurants in the Lake Minnetonka Area
We look back at some of our favorite restaurants featured in Lake Minnetonka Magazine over the past year. Approximately 15 miles from Minneapolis,...
Minnesota Winery Alliance Hopes to Bring Oenophiles to Big Woods
Consortium of winemakers hopes to develop regional wine trail. Most wine lovers have heard of Napa Valley and Sonoma, but what about the Big Woods...
A Year in Beer: Annual Events at Excelsior Brewing Co.
Excelsior Brewing Co. offers a wide range of events, from fundraisers for local organizations to cribbage night. Excelsior Brewing Co. was voted...
Tonkadale Greenhouse Answers Your Houseplant How-tos
We asked owner Jessie Jacobson for her tips on caring for houseplants, and how beginners can start to create an indoor garden of their own. Indoor...
Renovated Ridgedale Center is Perfect for a Rainy Day Outing
Here’s an itinerary to get you started for a stormy day. Within the last two years, Minnetonka mainstay Ridgedale Center completed several phases of...
The Grain Belt Family Farm Lies on Lake Minnetonka’s Shores—and You Can Visit It
Noerenberg Gardens is the former estate of the Grain Belt brewing family. Wilkommen. That’s what Frederick Noerenberg, founder of Grain Belt...
The Marsh Helps Lake Minnetonka’s Residents ‘Keep Doing What They Love’
The Marsh is a health and wellness center nestled in a scenic marshland in Minnetonka, and a perennial winner on our “Best of” lists. It seems that...
