The holiday décor might be on its way back into storage, and the confetti has landed after New Year’s eve parties, but the festivities are far from over. At Lake Minnetonka Magazine, we’re just getting the celebration started.
Join us as we begin our 20th year as your premiere community lifestyle magazine. (Our official anniversary is in May, but we’re all in for celebrating all year long.) When I joined the magazine as editor in 2020, I knew that I was taking the helm of a beautiful magazine that held a respected standing in the lake area for its ability to showcase fascinating residents, businesses rooted in the community, educational endeavors and caring health and wellness providers, and we can’t forget all the articles that beautifully highlight activities and programming in and around Lake Minnetonka and its communities.
I felt a bit of trepidation in the early days of my editorship. Could I uphold the quality of this magazine and continue its legacy as an important calling card of your community? Would the bar set by my amazing predecessors maintain its level (or inch higher)? My initial fears were quickly laid to rest—all because of you, Readers, and your continued engagement in our pages by offering article ideas, providing input and agreeing to share your inspiring stories with our writers. I continue to be humbled by your graciousness and commitment to all things local and your ongoing support of Lake Minnetonka Magazine.
What’s in store as we begin our third decade as regular visitors to your mailboxes? Beginning this month, meet new contributors to our Noteworthy section and incoming members of our Editorial Advisory Board. I’m delighted that you’ll continue to find some of your favorite contributors in our pages, and I’m grateful that some of our board members are returning for another term.
If I’ve learned anything during my editorship, it’s that this community is rooted in the generous spirits of its residents, and some of that is evident through the good work that comes by way of several local Rotary organizations. This year, we offer a series, devoted to highlighting the efforts of Rotarians.
While 2025 brings some fresh perspectives and ideas, rest assured, our entire Editorial, Art, Production and Sales team members remain committed to bringing you elevated, engaging and educational content.
Happy anniversary, Readers. We couldn’t have done it without you!
