Our September issue focuses on art and fashion, and our community has a wealth of creatives, who bring these elements to the fore via all sorts of...
September 2023
Cooks Bay Home Revels in Lakeside View
Mound’s Alexis Walsko followed her dreams—right to Lake Minnetonka. They say timing is everything. Is a home sitting on the market for more than 200...
Modern Movement
Wayzata and the 55391 zip code have been regarded as a hotbed for modern design, beginning in 1892 when Frank B. Long constructed Squirrel’s Nest on...
Happy Anniversary to Snuffy’s Malt Shop
Malt shop celebrates 40 years with customers, staff. Anniversaries are milestones, but when there’s a 40 preceding it, that anniversary can be a...
Royal Pour
Crisp gin and bitter Campari are perfectly balanced with tangy grapefruit juice and rich Concord grape juice in this supremely sippable cocktail....
Celebrate the End of Summer With Two Local Festivals
September shines bright with local festivals. As the sun starts to set on summertime activities, Excelsior and Wayzata shine the spotlight on their...
Elizabeth Weir Has a Poetic Story To Tell
Wayzata poet shares how growing up in England to becoming mayor of Medina shaped her creativity. Writers find inspiration everywhere. Past...
Groundbreaking Gathering for Artessa Living
Mound mayor Jason Holt and executives from Artessa Development honored the groundbreaking of Artessa Mound Harbor, a 52-home cooperative community...
Fall Into Fashion With Near + North
As the season turns, it’s time for a wardrobe refresh. Embracing fall colors is part of autumn’s seasonal celebration. While leaf transformations...
Kookaburra Meets Connects Empty Nesters With Community
TikTok post opens the door to new social connections. There was a time when Erica Schulte King felt isolated. She had moved from Connecticut to...
Layered Impression
Fashion and art are simultaneous. Designers drape and sculpt yards and yards of fabric on a human form that can create a visceral response from the...
Life Appreciation
The delightful biography series Little People, Big Dreams offers children a simple introduction to famous artists, scientists, athletes and others....
Taste the Rainbow With This Colorful Salad
The formula for a great salad comes down to just two things: texture and flavor, specifically the proper balancing of each. Crunchy, creamy and...
The Magic of Chasing Bubbles at Wayzata Lakefront
Sun offers perfect lighting for winning photo. “I took this photo near the depot on Lake Street in Wayzata,” Maria Slusser says. “The sun was low,...
Artist Chris Foote: A Life Through Pictures
Artist left a legacy of creativity and positivity to his family and community. Respected local artist Chris Foote was a beloved area resident known...
