

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...

All Seasons Wild Bird Store Brings Birding to the Backyard
Birds are welcome additions to any outdoor landscape. As we take an extra look at homes in this issue, why not educate ourselves about housing...

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...

Meet Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ New President
Tamara Kangas Erickson will build upon a “remarkable legacy.” In 1981, Tamara Kangas Erickson set foot on the stage of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres...
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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
Minnetonka High School Jazz Bands Presents: Tonka Swings 2025
Tonka Swings is the annual jazz event performed by the Minnetonka High School Jazz bands and organized by the Minnetonka Band Boosters. This event...
Tommy’s Olympic Speed Walk 2025
The BeLikeTommy Project invites the community to experience a day built entirely around community, inclusion, and fun at the 4th Annual Tommy’s...
Excelsior Art on the Lake 2025
Experience the enchanting world of Excelsior Art on the Lake, where over 120 gifted artists converge to showcase their original creations. Amidst...
Excelsior Art on the Lake 2025
Experience the enchanting world of Excelsior Art on the Lake, where over 120 gifted artists converge to showcase their original creations. Amidst...
Minnetonka Summer Fest 2025
Celebrate the start of summer at Summer Fest! Enjoy a variety of activities on the Minnetonka Civic Center campus. Other activities are held around...
In This Issue

Meet Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ New President
Tamara Kangas Erickson will build upon a “remarkable legacy.” In 1981, Tamara Kangas Erickson set foot on the stage of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) for the first time, playing Marta Von Trapp in...

Discover the Art of Christopher Foote
Hopkins Center for the Arts will host the reception of a prolific Deephaven artist. In the wake of artist Christopher Foote’s unexpected passing in 2021, his wife has discovered thousands of...

Notes for Mama Encourages Creativity
A new Excelsior business looks to make craft activities for young kids easier and more affordable for parents. As a busy mom, Bryanna Schuette saw a need for quick and easy activities for her...

The Children’s Theatre Company Brings “Frozen” to the Stage
We speak with ensemble member Jon Schumacher to get a look behind the curtain. Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy the wonders of winter at the Children’s Theatre Company’s (CTC) original...

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...
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