Welcome, readers, to our Homes issue. In these pages, you’ll find that both of our features highlight ways in which homeowners are putting their...

Welcome, readers, to our Homes issue. In these pages, you’ll find that both of our features highlight ways in which homeowners are putting their...
Honorable Mention: City Landmarks “Having lived near the marina for a few years, we know how busy it is during the summer. Seeing the empty docks on...
Historic DeGroodt home enchants guests at intimate events. Several years ago, Excelsior proprietors Jennifer and Tim Caron purchased a...
Halloween isn’t just for the younger set. Prepare some spirited beverages for your over-21 guests at your own trick or treat celebration. The Zombie...
Fall is one the most popular seasons at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Autumn colors are popping everywhere—from the gardens near the Oswald...
Wayzata homeowners make special additions. Inspiration for personalizing a home can run deeper than its interior décor elements or curb-appeal...
Give college-age students a boost with healthy(ish) snacks from local bakers and makers. College students are gearing up for autumn around...
Avoiding the Sugar Scaries can be tricky in October with so many temptations. On Halloween, the average child consumes up to three cups (675 grams)...
Get a handle on an invasive species and create beauty and biodiversity. Is there really a gardening season? Any time of year is the right time to...
Minnesota native pens music and lyrics for local production. An American Tale the Musical, based on the 1986 animated film, makes its world premiere...
For those looking for an engaging read for the month of Halloween, New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian’s Hour of the Witch is a...
Lake Minnetonka sauna draws on the tradition of Finnish bathing. Last winter, Andrew Mahoney cut a hole in Lake Minnetonka. He placed a wooden board...