Boyer Building creates a home for a family, focused on ease and comfort for their three small dogs. Mari and Gary Becker are what you might call dog...
March 2020
The Astonishing Beauty of Puddles in Spring
As winter gives way to spring, the season of physics begins. I call this the season of physics. Most living residents of the woods have retreated to...
The Vine Room Brings the California Wine Scene to Hopkins
Hopkins’ new The Vine Room offers wine and a Cali vibe downtown. Ali Hanson may be the owner of The Vine Room, a recently opened wine bar in...
‘The Best I’ve Ever Had’: Minnetrista’s Buddy Boy Barbeque Draws a Crowd
Buddy Boy Barbeque draws fans of smoked meats year-round. When the wind is blowing in the right direction, the air around Love’s Garage on Highway 7...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: Spring Blizzard
Even in late spring, a blizzard can be beautiful. Each month, we feature one of the winning photos from our 2019 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo...
The Benefits of Traveling with Kids
How to reframe your mindset when traveling with kids. I was recently a guest on a podcast called Millennial Money and, you guessed it, the goal was...
Lake Minnetonka Sailing School Teaches Skills On and Off the Water
The Lake Minnetonka Sailing School offers students a way to learn how to sail and get outside during the summer months. The Lake Minnetonka Sailing...
3 Ways to Help Your Kids Create Their Own Space
Elevate kids’ spaces with these expert tips and tricks. Functionality and creativity are not always easy to blend, but when it comes to kids'...
Former Teacher’s Journey of Self-discovery Leads to Published Poetry Book
"If I Ever Loved You, I’ll Always Love You" allowed Jessica Kuennen to reflect upon her life, including growth, love and loss. Jessica Kuennen was...
Here’s the Trick to a Successful Staycation
Many come to the Lake Minnetonka area each year for their own vacations. If you put on your staycation goggles, you will see our community in a...
Recommended Reading: ‘Lovely War’ is Historical Fiction with a Twist
Aphrodite and Ares square off in this new novel. Julie Berry is a Printz Honor-winning author, and her most recent novel, Lovely War, is an...
Photographer Weaves Together Art and Environmentalism at Cedar Creek
At Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, Frank Meuschke combines science with art. Artist Frank Meuschke has lived all over the country—from New...
Local Kids’ Clothiers Dish on Micro Fashion
Oh Baby! and Honey P's Boutique offer ideas for dressing kids in style and with a smile. Oh Baby! Tom and Mary Lauer have been in the kids’ clothing...
Meet David Bell, Founding Father of Excelsior and Minneapolis
David Bell laid the cornerstone for Excelsior Academy and played a key role in several early Minneapolis institutions. In 1885, David Bell laid the...
This Wine Has an Everyday Price-point, but Doesn’t Taste Like It
Aviary Cabernet Sauvignon is just $15.99, and would be a great contender in a blind tasting. For March, I’ve chosen a wine that is great for the...
Wayzata Cotillion Continues to Instill Strong Values Through Dance
Wayzata Cotillion celebrates 26 years of grace and civility. In a world where many fear civility has vanished, the Jon D. Williams Cotillions...
Should You Put Your Pet In Your Will?
In your estate plan or will, don’t forget about your furry and four-legged family members. "Most people think of their pets as family, so they don’t...
