A new way to stay in shape has landed in Minnetonka. Bungee fitness is a high-flying international sensation that has landed in Minnetonka at The...
May 2018
Flying into Real Estate
Excelsior pilots—and mom and daughter—team up to co-captain a real estate business for their latest adventure. These days, pilots Kathy Rauth and...
Readers Weigh In on Their Favorite Mother’s Day Gifts
This year, Mother’s Day is May 13. Kids (and—ahem—dads), if you’re still trying to come up with the perfect gift … maybe don’t try so hard....
The 38th Annual Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon Takes Place This Month
The Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon allows runners to experience the scenic route from downtown Wayzata to Commons Park in Excelsior. This year’s race...
Minnestrista Native Hopes for a Future with the Chicago Cubs
Most people look forward to summer as a chance to enjoy nice weather and take it easy. But Minnetrista native Rollie Lacy looked ahead to this...
Dermatology Debunked—Understanding Skin Care Trends and Solutions
Local physicians help us understand the world of skin care. Dry. Humid. Chapped. Sunburned. As Minnesotans, we’re all aware the changing seasons can...
Local Couple Transforms Their Love of Woodwork into a Business
Excelsior Sawdust Company LLC was born when owners Patti and Steve Benson were searching for a reclaimed, rustic table to complete the dining room...
Local Farmers Markets Reopen in May and June
Hooray! It’s farmers market season once again. Don’t miss the opening days of our local favorites, this month and next. Minnetonka Farmers Market...
Communities Host Safety Training Developed by Former Navy Seal
Today’s headlines provide plenty of topics for the national discourse. Since October 2017, when the hashtag #MeToo, originally created by social...
Chef Annie Wobbeking Caters to Rock Stars and Busy Local Parents Alike
Annie Wobbeking runs a happy kitchen—she loves to cook. From her commercial kitchen nestled at the intersection of Minnetonka, Plymouth, Golden...
Wander Through Art in the Lake Area
Local artists open up their workspaces to visitors this month for the annual Lake Minnetonka Studio Tour. A studio art tour combines some of the...
Minnetonka Center for the Arts Offers Special Programming for People Living with Dementia
Minnetonka wants to be a dementia-friendly city. The Alzheimer’s Association defines a dementia-friendly community in part as one that is informed,...
Monet in Minnetonka
A colorful finalist from our 2017 photo contest. This Monet-inspired photo, taken by Minnetonka’s Linda Harl, won second place in the Kids &...
Lilia Flower Boutique Offers Stunning Flowers in Deephaven
Liz Mattingly, the owner and lead designer of Deephaven’s Lilia Flower Boutique, dreamed about finding a way to combine her love for plants with her...
Painter Abbey Holden Returns to the Twin Cities
You might recognize Abbey Holden’s work if you’re a fan of Lilly Pulitzer’s colorful clothing and accessories. Holden, who grew up in Deephaven, has...
