Nature’s winter handiwork can artistically move us through the season and unlock creative minds. Local resident Gundula Behbahani spent several...
Winter
Welcome Winter at Light up the Commons
Annual community event embraces the season. The season sparkles and shimmers with special events, and Ridgedale Commons, 12590 Ridgedale Drive, is...
Jessica Hilde Discusses the Art of Dress
Stylist offers wardrobe recommendations to exquisitely match the season. You’re not alone if the holiday season ranks up there as a favorite time of...
Fun on the Rocks With Skybrothers Paragliding
Frozen Lake Minnetonka serves a wintry mix of outdoor activities. When Lake Minnetonka—in all its dynamic beauty—sits right in your community...
Emperors of Excelsior Learn From the Lake
Paul Frantzich wasn’t a fan of the cold. But taking an icy plunge for the first time four years ago during a frozen Minnesota February, he suddenly...
Free Ice Fishing Event on Lake Minnetonka
Take to the lake from 2–4 p.m. on February 23 (weather permitting) to learn the ins and outs of ice fishing. Fish Hut will provide rods, reels, bait...
Klondike Dog Derby Canceled Due to Lack of Snow
But the Cutest Puppy Contest and the Klondike Dog Derby Concert Series will stay the course. The lack of snow has prompted the Lake Minnetonka...
Cozy up to Some Warm Wintertime Drinks
Heat up this frosty season with toasty beverages. There’s nothing quite like a warm cuppa. Engaging its chameleon-like properties, it’s the beverage...
Wayzata Chilly Open 2024 Canceled
The major fundraiser for the Greater Wayzata Chamber of Commerce called off due to weather. The organizers behind the Wayzata Chilly Open have made...
Fish Hut Brings Free Ice Fishing to Lake Minnetonka
February 23 update: Due to the warm weather, the Fish Hut ice fishing event has been canceled. Over 300 youth and families signed up for the 2024...
Klondike Dog Derby 2024: Canceled
The annual sled dog race is off, but some events are still slated for February. As of a January 3 press release, the team behind the Lake Minnetonka...
The Ice Palace Minnesota Returns to Delano
What you need to know about the second season of this winter wonderland. January 26 update: Ice Palace Minnesota announced in a press release that...
Fun Winter Activities for the Whole Family
Think out of the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When guests come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it comes...
What To Expect At Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt 2022
Traditional Christmas market brings culture and community to Excelsior. For those looking for a way to immerse themselves in a weekend of holiday...
Frozen
Local anglers enjoy their fishing … on ice. Land of 10,000 Lakes—well, we all know just how important those glistening bodies of water are to us in...
Chilly Open
If it’s February in Wayzata, it’s time for golf. A little snow and ice won’t stop Minnesotans from getting together, but, it goes without saying,...
Bundle Up and Lace Up
Glide into January with outdoor fun. Whether you can perform a toe loop, Lutz or Salchow or gingerly edge your way along the boards, outdoor ice...
Give Yourself the Gift of Travel
Set aside some time before or after the holidays to restore yourself. We can’t possibly discuss the holiday season without encouraging travel for...
The Astonishing Beauty of Puddles in Spring
As winter gives way to spring, the season of physics begins. I call this the season of physics. Most living residents of the woods have retreated to...
The History of Ice Harvesting on Lake Minnetonka
The ice harvest was an important time on Lake Minnetonka in the early 1900s. Before refrigerators, ice was harvested from several bays on Lake...
