Anticipation. Carly Simon wrote and sang about it. A food company sold ketchup to it. Some people enjoy its spirit of expectation. Others are too...
July 2023
Say Hello to Your Best of Lake Minnetonka 2023 Winners
Our cup runneth over with top-tier businesses and services. I hope this doesn’t come off as trite—but this really is the best Best of Lake...
Submissions Open for the Lens on Lake Minnetonka Photo Contest 2023
Throughout its pages, Lake Minnetonka Magazine showcases the lake community in a multitude of ways, and one of our favorite methods is through our...
Best Ways To Spend Time Around Lake Minnetonka
Bank on intentional ways to spend time around town. Being more intentional in the way in which I spend free time is important to me. Making plans....
Erne Your Spot
If you haven’t jumped on the pickleball bandwagon, now is the time. This sport is increasing in popularity among players ages 18–60 years old. The...
HouseNovel Delves Into Local Homes’ History
Minnetonka couple develops a home history website, which aims to tell the story of every house in America. Biltmore, Fallingwater, Graceland and...
Meet Minnetonka Center for the Arts’ Director
Roxanne Heaton strives to take art center’s programs “to the widest possible audience.” A beloved community organization since 1952, Minnetonka...
“The Gift of Green Time” Reconnects Families With Nature
Guide highlights ways to help families discover the magic of the Lake Minnetonka area. Looking for a way to become closer with your family and the...
Favorite Reads: Braiding Sweetgrass
Books that have become my favorites over the years tend to be the ones that were recommended to me by fellow readers. There’s something powerful in...
Winner Winner Chicken … Salad
“This sweet and crunchy pasta salad is one of our most popular deli items, and now you can make it yourself at home,” says Katie Tomsche of Lunds...
Plucky Pickle Dip and Tips
Best friends dip into new ways to showcase pickles. For Sara Doherty and Britt Jungerberg, food has long played an important role in their...
Chapman House’ History of Quiet Comfort
On July 4, 1876, Chapman House opened its hotel with a grand ball and dining for guests. Built by brothers Seymour and Sumner Chapman, the...
Art at the Arb
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum isn’t just a living wonderland of trees, plants and flowers. It’s also a destination for art lovers, thanks to...
Reflecting tagged as Readers’ Choice Winner
Sarah Happe took the photo of Bertie, 5, her German shorthair pointer with an iPhone 12 Pro Max near Lake Minnetonka. The Minnetonka resident says...
Westonka Food Shelf Helps the Community
“The need has never been greater.” —Michelle Bottenfield, director of the Westonka Food Shelf “It’s an amazing thing what our community is doing out...
Delano’s 4th of July Celebrations for 2023
The City of Delano plans community-wide Fourth of July celebration. Since 1857, Delano’s Fourth of July Celebration has been serving up hometown...
