The memory is embedded in my mind. It was about this time of year. We had just moved to the Twin Cities—for the second time. I sat one evening at...
March 2025
Announcing the Best of Lake Minnetonka 2025 Finalists
We invited readers to vote for the best the Lake Minnetonka area has to offer throughout January in our annual readers’ poll. The poll is now...
First Sign of Spring
Dog walking can net perfect picture-taking adventures. We welcome back one of our youngest photo contest contestants, Lucas McGary, 13, whose First...
St. Patrick’s Day Flip
As we lean into this month’s St. Patrick’s Day and this issue’s food theme, let’s try a recipe, which celebrates—the potato. Whether served with...
“Bite by Bite” Serves a Plateful of Memories
Welcome contributor Rima Parikh, owner of Wayzata’s The Thinking Spot, which focuses on STEM-related books and games for curious minds of all ages....
Early Inspiration, Long-term Impact
Wayzata’s Melissa Leick offers valuable perspectives to support Children’s Theatre Company leadership. Each year on March 27, theater lovers around...
Wayzata Rotary Club Is Anchored in the Community
One could say Rotary offers a chance to come full circle. When Elle Miller was a high school student, she received a scholarship from the Orono...
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Brings “Grease” to Stage
Classic production revs up its run on stage. To celebrate World Theatre Day on March 27 (or the days before and after!), theater goers needn’t go...
“Latchkey Logic” Podcast Explores Generation X
Podcasters remember iconic 1984 movie during a live podcast. John Bender, Andrew Clark, Brian Johnson, Allison Reynolds and Claire Standish served...
Savor This Moment in “La Buvette”
This photograph was captured in Omaha, Nebraska, at La Buvette, which translates to buffet in French. The viewer is invited to feel the reverence...
How To Elevate Your March Madness Spread
Take basketball watch parties from a toss-up to a slam dunk. Interest in basketball, specifically women’s collegiate match ups, has ramped up over...
Raise a Glass To March Madness
To add a citrus punch to the party, Katie Tomsche, the content manager Lunds & Byerlys, has a couple of tart and bright ideas for a March...
Honey + Milk Is Dessert on Wheels
Ice cream sandwich cart adds fun twist to special events. Kaley Lau has always been inspired by creative, delicious food and beautifully designed...
Heather’s Brings Fresh Flavors to Minnetonka
Dining spot’s second location settles into Minnetonka neighborhood. Heather’s, a neighborhood eatery, serving tasty mealtime staples and more,...
Bricks to Bread Creates Opportunities for Students
Two local girls help build a brick oven in Costa Rica for a family in need. During the summer before high school, students might fill their days in...
Minnetonka Beach’s Ma Kloss
For decades, Minnetonka Beach was home to Annie Kloss, known by many as “Ma,” the town’s legendary entrepreneur and proprietor of Kloss Tavern. A...
