Take up biking with two easy and scenic trails. COVID-19 put a wrench into our family’s traditional summer plans. Gone were the favorite summer...
September 2020
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: Sailing Into the Sunset
Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest winner Al Whitaker captures a waning sunset moment on Lake Minnetonka. Each month, we feature one of the...
What Happened to the Excelsior Amusement Park Carrousel?
The Excelsior Amusement park closed and, in July of 1974, many of the items were auctioned off to the public. The carrousel at the former Excelsior...
2020 Lens on Lake Minnetonka Winners
Congratulations to the winners of our 2020 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest! Every year, Lake Minnetonka Magazine accepts photography...
Everything You Need to Know About Lake Minnetonka Hotspot Lord Fletcher’s
Lord Fletcher’s is a Lake Minnetonka summer tradition. “You’ve never been to Lord Fletcher’s?” my friend Amy yelled, with a tinge of playful...
Top Dog Country Club is a 5-Star Resort for Your Furry Friend
Top Dog Country Club is celebrating 20 years of puppy vacations. Rates are all-inclusive. Guests are treated to freshly-baked biscuits and luxuriate...
At 62, This Local Singer Ditched Her Corporate Career to Pursue Music Full-Time
Courtney Burton talks about her music career and starting a new business in her 60s. The start of Courtney Burton’s singing career sounds like the...
Amaro is the Perfect After-dinner Sipper for Autumn
You can try amaro a few different ways as it is good on the rocks, straight or just chilled. For September, I’ve chosen a classic liqueur that makes...
Need a New Use for Your Summer Tomato Harvest? How About Jam?
Use your late-summer harvest in a surprising way with this tomato jam recipe. Come September, home gardeners are looking for new ways to utilize...
Local Artist Draws from Ancient History to Create Contemporary Masterpieces
Fascinated by history and archeology, each piece Eric Pilhofer creates is a homage to ancestral spirituality. From the comfort of his home, local...
New Photography Book Shows View ‘Above Lake Minnetonka’
New book boasts soaring shots of Lake Minnetonka. You may think you’ve seen Lake Minnetonka from every possible angle, enjoying everything its...
Take a Day Trip to Delano to Visit Apple Jack Orchards
Head to Apple Jack Orchards for a fun-filled, activity-packed day. If you’re looking for a local fresh-air getaway, a day trip to Delano may be just...
See the Stunning Lake Minnetonka Home That Won This Local Designer 2 ASID Awards
Jeanne Anselmo of JJ Designs was honored and surprised by her two awards from the Minnesota chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers....
