It’s time to start planning Thanksgiving dinner, and sauvignon blanc is always a good pairing for turkey, ham and sweet potatoes. For November I’ve...
November 2019
November in Minnesota Signals Start of Winter—But That’s Not a Bad Thing
Writer Anne Marie Ruff Grewal gives a fresh perspective on an unpopular month. For me, November brings a pang of nostalgia that summer has passed...
Soothe Your Soul with Solo Travel
While it might sound intimidating, solo travel is good for the mind, body and soul. Around the holidays, it’s helpful to talk about how you...
Meet One of the Pioneers of Excelsior’s Horticultural History
A.W. Latham was a member of the State Horticulture Society for 59 years. A.W. Latham (1845-1932) was the epitome of the nurserymen who played a...
The Beginner’s Guide to Aperitifs and Digestifs
Learn about aperitifs and digestifs from knowledgeable purveyors. An aperitif, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “an alcoholic drink taken...
How to Host a Modern Thanksgiving
Tips from local vendors to help refresh your table and hack the holidays. Plaid potholders, canned cranberries and mom in the kitchen all morning...
Wayzata Sailing’s New Headquarters Honors Late Sailor’s Memory
This summer, Wayzata Sailing opened their Mike Plant Community Boathouse. Members of the Lake Minnetonka sailing community remember the late Mike...
Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken Pasta is a Weeknight Family Favorite
Editorial board member shares a favorite family weeknight dish. Sometimes the most beloved family recipes aren’t the ones trotted out once a year...
‘I Love a Minnetonka Sunset’: Photographer Captures Spectacular View from Big Island
Nelson Hill's photo was a favorite in the City Landmarks category of our Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest. Each month, we feature one of the...
Where to Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Our Community
Find out what local businesses have planned for Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday was first coined almost 10 years ago by credit card...
When Side Effects Go Right
Side effects can sometimes be a really good thing. This is something I recently learned when getting treatment for my knee pain. I’ve been battling...
Local Dance Studio Helps Couples Tell a Story with Their First Dance
Tulle Tuxedo dance studio focuses on storytelling. While a career in dance isn’t exactly common, Mound’s Caitlin Camarda was joining the family...
Remodel Takes Minnetonka Home from Outdated to Outstanding
Minnetonka home remodel goes from '90s style to modern chic. Creative teamwork transformed Hindy and Scott Tankenoff’s Minnetonka home from 1990s...
Bark and Brew: Wayzata Brew Works Hosts Dog Adoption Event
Each year, about five local organizations are involved in Wayzata Brew Works' adoption event. After releasing a new stout called Puppies, Rainbows...
Local Author’s ‘Adorned’ Highlights How We Decorate Ourselves & Spaces
Jen Bouchard's "Adorned" contains finely crafted stories, complemented by sumptuous images, collected during her travels between the Twin Cities and...
Hopkins Eye Clinic Uses New Technology to Improve Kids’ Reading Skills
At Hopkins Eye Clinic, specialists are using Vistagraph to evaluate reading efficiency. For centuries, parents and teachers have explored different...
Welcome Winter with Back Channel Brewing’s Soviet Slayer Release Party
Back Channel Brewing wraps up Thanksgiving week with its Soviet Slayer release party. Cheers! On November 30, local craft beer darling Back Channel...
