Learn about zinfandel. For May, I’ve picked a terrific California zinfandel to kick off the grilling season. Klinker Brick Winery in Lodi,...
May 2020
Nautical Bowls Goes Mobile with Food Truck
Minnetonka’s Nautical Bowls launches a mobile spot for acai goodness. Husband-and-wife team Bryant and Rachel Amundson founded Minnetonka’s Nautical...
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: Noerenberg Gardens
Winning photographer captures an idyllic scene at Noerenberg Gardens. Each month, we feature one of the winning photos from our 2019 Lens on Lake...
From Pirouette to Patrol: Meet Lake Minnetonka Police Officer Maddy Graupmann
The story of a South Lake Minnetonka police officer. At age 7, Maddy Graupmann had already charted her future. She informed her family she wanted to...
Mound Native Writes Her Life Story Through Recipes in New Cookbook
When Jules Meyer completed her cookbook titled Passion: My Journey through Food, she realized she'd written her life story. Food has always been at...
The Best Bloody Marys in the Twin Cities
Take a sip of some of the best bloody Marys in the Lake Minnetonka area and beyond. A celery rib here, a pickle spear there, a hot pepper over...
Recommended Reading: ‘The Dutch House’
Ann Patchett's latest novel explores the complicated dynamics of families. Ann Patchett is highly respected for her character-driven fiction that...
The Story of the Minnehaha, Lake Minnetonka’s Streetcar Steamboat
The streetcar steamboat Minnehaha is one of the most iconic symbols of Lake Minnetonka’s heritage. The streetcar steamboat Minnehaha is one of the...
Lessons from Stepmotherhood
Local media maven Natalie Webster shares what being a stepmother has taught her. Mother’s Day is a day we celebrate mothers. I have three children...
The Story of Swenson Gardens, the World’s Largest Chemical-free Peony Farm
Becky and Keith Swenson grow acres of blooms on their Wright County farm. The story of Swenson Gardens began with a passion for peonies. Wright...
Meet Minnetonka Triathlete Bella Buenting
Minnetonka High School senior combines her passions in triathlon. Minnetonka High School senior—and NCAA Division II triathlete recruit for New...
Discover the Fun of Morel Hunting Season
The rich rewards of hunting spring mushrooms. May brings the hunt for morels, the most coveted of Minnesota mushrooms. With their honeycombed caps...
South Shore Softball Leagues Are a Hometown Homerun
South Shore softball leagues provide comradery and competition. Bats cracking and fans cheering will soon become commonplace sounds at the Excelsior...
Start Your Marriage on the Right Financial Foot with Financially Engaged
Local business helps young couples take the fight out of financial planning. Addy Cropsey fondly remembers scrolling through her Instagram the night...
Botanical Bliss: Take a Garden Tour on Your Next Family Trip
Incorporate gardens and nature into your travels. Whether you have a green thumb, are a self-proclaimed plant lover or know nothing about gardening...
