July 2026
Welcome to the July 2026 Issue
I love it when worlds collide, especially within the pages of Lake Minnetonka Magazine. As you can tell by the stunning cover, this is our annual...
How the Minnesota Golf Association Supports Success
Aspiring golfers in the state have a new opportunity for training and competition. As part of the United States National Development Program...
Let’s Dive Into Lake Minnetonka on a Stick
It goes without saying, many Minnesotans appreciate the finer things in foodie life—even if they’re posted up on a stick. With the scent of next...
Charting the History of the ILYA Championship
Minnetonka Yacht Club hosts the annual Inland Lake Yachting Association Championship. Not all championships take place on a field or court, and some...
Jon Savitt Hopes To Inspire the Next Generation of Writers
A local mentorship program helps emerging creatives take flight. Jon Savitt enjoys making people laugh, and it’s a feeling that fuels the...
Four Local Fourth of July Celebrations
Community-wide festivities mark special Fourth of July events. Summer’s unofficial midpoint holiday, the Fourth of July, comes with an extra dose of...
In Full Swing With Golf Pro Katie Bakken
Golfers at all stages of the game make their mark on the green. Minnesota’s golf scene continues its upward swing. Last year, the Minnesota Golf...
Make the Most of the Mighty Mango With Two Recipes
Rachael Perron of Kowalski’s Markets shares tips for buying and preparing the popular fruit. Mango, one of the world’s most popular fruits, is often...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2026 Open for Submissions
When you look through your photo files, what do you see? Whether it’s a candid moment, an iconic area landmark, a brush with nature or something in...
Spinnaker’s Up
Spinnaker’s Up by Mary McGovern was taken on Lake Minnetonka during a sailing regatta. “My friends took me out on their boat to get in the midst of...
Lake Minnetonka’s Lighthouse Island Starts a New Chapter
After serving as homebase for the Minnetonka Yacht Club (MYC) and the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School (LMSS), the clubhouse and area on Lake...
Relaxed Water
Liliana Perovich-Westby’s Relaxed Water, which received appreciative nods from readers and the Lens on Lake Minnetonka’s judges panel, came by way...
How To Make State Fair-Inspired Eats
Lunds & Byerlys (lundsandbyerlys.com) shares more ways to make state fair-inspired eats at home or the cabin—thanks to recipes with easy twists...
A Small-Town Fourth With Emily Carriveau
Growing up in Delano, I looked forward all year to the town’s Fourth of July celebration. You could feel the excitement building as June came to an...
Al & Alma’s Marks Its 70th Anniversary
The Lake Minnetonka charter cruise company is a local dining and celebration mainstay. For Jamie and Nate Geyen, Al & Alma’s Supper Club and...
