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...
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Catching Up With Mr. Hockey 2024
Minnetonka’s Hagen Burrows joins the Denver Pioneers’ rookie class as a forward. For over 30 years, talented high school seniors across Minnesota...
Fuel Rules for Young Athletes
It is important to fuel your young athlete’s body to optimize performance and support overall health and growth. Aim for balance that includes...
Senior Spotlight Students Shine On
Meet some local high school seniors that brighten up their communities. Life for many seniors in high school can equate to experiencing a milestone...
Your Grad Party Punch List
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
@tonkacreatives Showcases Students’ Artwork on Instagram
Minnetonka High School art teacher shares students’ work for all to view and like. Inspired to showcase the talent of young artists, a local art...
Meet a Young Recipient of the Presidential Service Award
Student honored for his quest to beautify his neighborhood—one step at a time. Most people aspire to be good citizens, but Malachi Esala, 9, was...
Mallory Habstritt Pens Children’s Book About Vitiligo
If National All-American Miss Pre-Teen Mallory Habstritt didn’t already have enough going on, she also has a children’s book coming out this year....
National All-American Miss Pre-Teen Shares Her Message
Mallory Habstritt uses platform to speak out about a rare autoimmune disorder. A decorated pageant winner, a seasoned speaker and a children’s book...
Minnetonka High School Students Reach for the Sky
Aviation program takes high schoolers to new heights. Taking flight has recently gotten easier for high school students in Minnetonka. A new...
Letters of Love Club Shares the Love
Grace Berbig shepherds a global club, spreading love and support through letters. When Grace Berbig thinks of her mother, Amanda Berbig, she feels...
Natural Resources Club Inspires Natural Connections
Minnetonka club provides students with community environmental conservation opportunities. When a Minnetonka High School (MHS) student realized her...
Local Seniors Share Their Spark
Local high school students bring the best of themselves to their schools and communities. Part of what makes a community great is its commitment to...
How Minnetonka High School Builds Students Up
Minnetonka High School offers programs with students’ success in mind. Learning strategies can travel down so many avenues. At Minnetonka High...
Senior Spotlight: Grace Hanson, Mound Westonka’s Jack-of-All-Trades
The rising senior is involved in several sports, audition choir, a capella jazz group, Math League and more. Our annual Senior Spotlight feature...
Senior Spotlight: Jai Chadha Does it All, from TED Talks to Yo-Yo Club
Jai Chadha is a rising senior at Minnetonka High School—and he’s already organized a TED talk. Our annual Senior Spotlight feature highlights the...
Senior Spotlight: Melissa Drill Loves Science and the Outdoors
Meet the first of our class of 2020 Senior Spotlight students, Melissa Drill. Melissa Drill wants to become an orthodontist. She plans to major in...
Recovery-focused Alternative High School Helps At Risk Kids Year-round
New year-round academy helps students recovering from substance abuse and addiction. Long before earning his Ph.D. in health and human services,...
Senior Spotlight: Volunteering is Vincent Cao’s Passion
Inpired by family, Wayzata High School student Vincent Cao finds ways to give back. Our annual Senior Spotlight feature highlights the high school...
Prom Season Has Arrived—Here’s Your All-in-One Guide
Prom season’s on the horizon—here’s everything you (and your teen) need to know. While spring ushers in a multitude of festivities and celebrations,...
