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...
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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...
Klondike Dog Derby Canceled Due to Lack of Snow
But the Cutest Puppy Contest and the Klondike Dog Derby Concert Series will stay the course. The lack of snow has prompted the Lake Minnetonka...
Let’s Fuel Growth Founder Inspires Others to Tackle Their Own “Everest”
Wayzata man climbed “the mother of all mountains” to spread awareness about addiction and mental health issues. Ryan Rivard has conquered a lot of...
Project Got Your Back Serves Those Who Served
Nonprofit helps veterans connect to programs. “I think it’s the perfect name, and I wished I would have thought of it,” says Paul Davis, executive...
Ryan Rivard Embarks on The Everest Project
And the climb is just the start of his latest journey. On April 8, 2024, 41-year-old Wayzata local Ryan Rivard boarded an airplane and set off on...
Bunny Besties Spreads Pure Hoppiness
Nonprofit offers animal visits to promote wellness and reduce stress. With their ultra-soft fur and adorably twitchy noses, it’s pretty hard to...
The Valerius Family Spreads Love Through Travel
Local family provides supplies to mothers and babies in Guatemala. Imagine embarking on a trip across the globe, but instead of bringing a suitcase...
Firefly Sisterhood Hosts Second Annual Celebrate the Sisterhood Event
Local shops and boutiques support breast cancer survivors and thrivers. The nonprofit Firefly Sisterhood connects women recently diagnosed with...
Westonka Food Shelf Helps the Community
“The need has never been greater.” —Michelle Bottenfield, director of the Westonka Food Shelf “It’s an amazing thing what our community is doing out...
Sharing the Love with Firefly Sisterhood
Mandy Ewig’s fight with breast cancer inspired an over $30,000 donation. In June 2022, local nonprofit Firefly Sisterhood received a check from...
Looking Forward
Local nonprofit turns stumbling blocks into stepping stones. While Sara Swan has over two decades of experience in special education, she initially...
ICA Food Shelf Expects Record Donations for Holiday Food Drive
ICA brings holiday cheer to the community. For over 20 years, ICA Food Shelf has given away ingredients and other food items to prepare turkey...
What’s at the Bottom of Minnesota’s Lakes? These Marine Archaeologists Are Finding Out
Husband and wife team of marine archaeologists have made it their mission to study what’s at the bottom of local lakes. Despite Minnesota’s early...
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...
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...
Are You a Yogi on a Budget? Try Donation Yoga Excelsior
Care for yourself and your community at donation yoga. Sometimes inspiration strikes in the middle of the night. Or when you’re daydreaming in the...
Orono Grad’s Journey from Haiti to U.S. was “Like a Dream Come True”
Guy Mohs shares his journey as an immigrant and soccer star. On January 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked Guyvenson Fortune’s homeland of...
Firefly Sisterhood Counters Breast Cancer with Connection
In 2015, breast cancer is not an unfamiliar disease. It is, in fact, all too familiar for many families. But a local organization is working to end...
