Shops & Business

Woman receives cosmetic tattoo
[Shops]
A Lasting Impression

With a desire to make a direct impact on her clients, Susan Grothe, owner and artist at Lasting Impression, left her corporate career to pursue

Owl perched in tree branches.
[Misc]
Whooo are you …
Timber Bay's Minnetonka Christmas tree lot
[Giving Back]
Timber Bay's Minnetonka Tree Lots Fund Teens' Futures
Fernando Peña, M.D., and Julie Thompson, M.D., founders of Julieta Shoes
[Accessories]
Julieta Shoes are Stylish and Scientifically Designed for Comfort
An illustration of downtown Excelsior.
[Shops & Business]
A Daytrip Tour of Downtown Excelsior

Our editor's guide to where to shop and eat in downtown Excelsior.

Ooh La La Boutique
[Clothing]
Ooh La La Boutique Doubles in Size to 'Accommodate Everyone'

Excelsior boutique expands its space and offerings.

A woman models her new hairstyle from Lavish Salon Wayzata
[Shops & Business]
Enhance Your Hair's Natural Beauty at Lake Minnetonka's Best Salon

Lavish stylist Ashley Halland talks about the latest trends and techniques for enhancing your hair’s natural beauty.

A woman holds a child in a pool.
[Clothing]
How to Overcome Your Fear of Swimwear

Finding the perfect swimsuit has more to do with understanding your own body, and where your curves are, and knowing what you plan on doing in the swimsuit.

Hannah and Brady Rein, founders of Financially Engaged
[Shops & Business]
Start Your Marriage on the Right Financial Foot with Financially Engaged

Local business helps young couples take the fight out of financial planning.

The Minnehaha, a streetcar steamboat on Lake Minnetonka
[Then & Now]
The Story of the Minnehaha, Lake Minnetonka's Streetcar Steamboat

The streetcar steamboat Minnehaha is one of the most iconic symbols of Lake Minnetonka’s heritage.

The owners of Dog Threads on "Shark Tank"
[Shops & Business]
Wayzata-based Dog Threads Strikes a Deal on 'Shark Tank'

Owners Gina and Scott Davis made a deal with star Mark Cuban.

Sandra and Richard Brown, founders of Home Again and Voice Solutions and regional developers for Modern Acupuncture.
[Shops & Business]
Meet Local Power Couple the Browns

Local husband and wife have run three successful businesses together.

Airbnb
[Misc]
Try Home Rental for Your Next Family Vacation

Sites such as VRBO and Airbnb have made renting a home for vacation a breeze.

The sunset as seen from Big Island on Lake Minnetonka
[Then & Now]
The Forgotten Side of Lake Minnetonka's Big Island

Read the lesser known history of one of Lake Minnetonka's most prominent landmarks.

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