

Announcing the Best of Lake Minnetonka 2025 Finalists
We invited readers to vote for the best the Lake Minnetonka area has to offer throughout January in our annual readers’ poll. The poll is now...

Plan Mother’s Day With Sweet and Savory Brunch Specialties
Restaurants around town are celebrating moms through a variety of brunch options. This has to rank right up there on the special occasion stress...

Lakeside Home Has a Porch for Every Season
A 1905 Lake Minnetonka home blends the indoors and outdoors on its century-old porches. When you speak with Barbara Burgum about her 1905 Craftsman...

How To Elevate Your March Madness Spread
Take basketball watch parties from a toss-up to a slam dunk. Interest in basketball, specifically women’s collegiate match ups, has ramped up over...
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Step By Step Montessori Schools
At Step by Step Montessori in Wayzata, we offer children the benefits of a true Montessori education with an innovative curriculum designed to spur each child’s intellectual, social, and emotional development. Our expert staff of educators create a nurturing environment where children love to come learn, explore and thrive. We have full-time programs for children between the ages of 6 weeks and kindergarten. Call today to schedule an appointment and see how our school can help you give your child the future they deserve. Step By Step Montessori Schools 952.476.0240 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m....
Noteworthy
Elevate Easter Brunch With Decadent French Toast
Cardamom brings warm flavors with hints of mint, lemon and subtle notes of pine. A 2017 study in the Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders...
“The Creative Builder”
For those interested in learning more about the building industry, Mark Williams, owner of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. in Excelsior, shares...
Give the Housewarming Gift of a Hobby
Put a new spin on housewarming gifts for homeowners. Encourage a new hobby or a way to enjoy a bit of outdoor living by gifting a birdhouse, feeder...
Perfect Picture Books for April
This April brings several holidays, celebrations and observances, including Easter, Passover and Earth Day. Hennepin County Library has many...
Events
Wayzata Musicales Presents Gypsy Mania Quartet
Wayzata Musicales third concert of the season will feature the spirited musical stylings of the Gypsy Mania Quartet at 7 p.m. on April 5. This...
Black Gown Gala 2025
Get ready to be captivated by an evening of elegance and local community spirit at the Black Gown Gala. With local celebrities showcasing unique...
Sweats 4 Vets 2025
Veteran Resilience Project (VRP) is excited to announce its metro area Sweat 4 Vets, taking place on April 12, 2025. This unique event is a...
Welcome to the 20th Century: Excelsior & the South Shore with Joanie Holst
With the turn of the century, mammoth steamboats and tourism began to leave the lake and Excelsior township and village began to dissolve into five...
Sensory-Friendly Open House
The Minnetonka Fire Department is hosting a sensory-friendly open house with no lights or sirens April 26. Join us at Fire Station 1 from 10 a.m.–1...
In This Issue

Welcome to the April 2025 Issue
Welcome to this month’s homes issue. As always, our writers develop articles with you, Readers, top of mind. The goal is to not only highlight local businesses and people, but to offer doses of...

Deephaven Docks
Symmetry equates to beauty in winning image. Christine Neff Kojetin’s photograph Deephaven Docks was taken on an uncharacteristically warm December day. “The docks were obviously empty, but the...

Elevate Easter Brunch With Decadent French Toast
Cardamom brings warm flavors with hints of mint, lemon and subtle notes of pine. A 2017 study in the Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders found consuming ½ tsp. of cardamom daily lowered...

Twin Cities Builder Looks To Turn a Philosophy Into a Reality
Deephaven home leans into Scandinavian architecture and design. If anyone can bring a home’s philosophical design to life, it’s Mark Williams. Full of energy and passion, the owner of Mark D....

Timber & Tulip Shares Ideas for Creating the Perfect Sanctuary
A Wayzata furniture designer explores bedroom designs that promote rest and wellness. When embarking on a home design (or redesign) project, it’s easy to neglect private spaces, including the...
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