Natalie Webster goes back to school. I’m 48 years old. Though I didn’t go to college, I never stopped learning. I don’t have a formal education in...
May 2019
Don’t Cut Corners and Other Cooking Tips from Grandma
Kitchen tips from another generation. For Lake Minnetonka Magazine’s senior living edition, I thought of one of my most amazing mentors in the...
This Month, Read Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Culinary Chronicle
We dig in to Marcus Samuelsson’s memoir. Marcus Samuelsson is a renowned Ethiopian-Swedish chef and restauranteur who, among other accolades, was...
Sweat-proof Your Hat or Helmet with These Locally Invented Liners
Tonka Bay native patents a moisture-wicking liner for hats and helmets. It seemed odd to Justin Johnson that this ubiquitous problem—getting a...
Opportunities, Resources and Activities for Seniors in the Lake Minnetonka Area
With the senior population skyrocketing in the years to come—and with seniors wanting more out of their later years—local organizations adjust in...
The History of Boulder Bridge Farm
Boulder Bridge Farm, once owned by the Daytons, was at one point the largest of Lake Minnetonka's "gentleman farms." At one point, Boulder Bridge...
Lake Minnetonka Resident’s Walleye-stocking Program Going Swimmingly
The Westonka Walleye Program has added thousands of the state’s official fish to Lake Minnetonka since 2012. As far back as high school, Johnny...
WeCAN Celebrates 30 Years of Helping Community Members in Need
WeCAN celebrates an anniversary of connecting and caring for its community. We often give back to each other and serve our communities without...
Grab a Book and a Beer at New Hopkins Hot Spot Cream & Amber
Go inside Hopkins’ newest hot spot for books and beer—all run by women. Pair a sip with your next story with these book and beer pairings from Cream...
Scientific Sisters Trace Careers in Healthcare to Minnetonka High School
Hannah and Natalie Van Ochten take parallel paths in their careers to help others. “I remember doing the first aid unit in seventh-grade health...
Learn the History of Woodbury from Those Who Were There
Recordings preserve history worth sharing. If journalism—my beloved former trade—isn’t quite a first record of history, oral history surely is....
A Guide to Cooking for One
Tips for cooking—and enjoying—a solo meal. The hectic days of feeding a large family are a thing of the past, with my kids off to college and my...
Excelsior Tanning Salon’s Bracelet Reminds You When You Need to Apply Sunscreen
Excelsior’s The Glow Lounge offers UV-sensitive beads to educate clients about the risks of sun damage. May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and...
How to Take the Stress Out of Traveling with Kids
A family trip doesn’t have to be a headache. You’ve heard it, and maybe even said it: “A trip with kids is not a vacation.” Well, we dare to propose...
Local Homeowners See the Sunny Side of Solar Energy
Solar cuts local homeowners’ energy costs. On a winter day earlier this year, the mercury dropped below zero and a bitter north wind froze cringing...
Book and Beer Pairings from Cream & Amber
We’ve all seen suggested beer and food pairings, but how about beer and books? Check out these suggestions from Cream & Amber owners Katie...
‘There Are So Many Parties!’: Waters of Excelsior Leads Changing Senior Living Landscape
The space was intentionally designed to serve three distinct generations. Click here for opportunities, resources and activities available to...
Minnesota’s Best Chefs Wear These Aprons—and You Can, Too
Minnetonka’s Kate Meier creates durable, beautiful aprons for professional chefs. Minnetonka resident Kate Meier is a sewer. So it came as no...
Inspired by Family, Local Developer Gives Back to Seniors
Excelsior developer Joe Ryan pledges to help enrich the lives of senior living residents and the community. Joe Ryan’s worldview is simple: leave...
Prom Season Has Arrived—Here’s Your All-in-One Guide
Prom season’s on the horizon—here’s everything you (and your teen) need to know. While spring ushers in a multitude of festivities and celebrations,...
