Lake Minnetonka Magazine

12/06/2025

Madeleine Schroeder, a 12-year-old Minnetonka Middle School East student, will hit the Ordway Stage this weekend as Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs celebrates its 45th anniversary. Learn more here.

Local singer set to take the Ordway stage with Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs. How many performers dream of looking out at an audience from

12/05/2025

Minnetonka's annual Light up the Commons celebration is slated for December 6! Don't miss the annual event, which hosts crafts, dancing, food and more. Find event details here.

Annual community event embraces the season. The season sparkles and shimmers with special events, and Ridgedale Commons, 12590 Ridgedale

12/03/2025

Rima Parikh of The Thinking Spot shares a holiday gift idea for screen-free fun. Discover it here.

Ben Orlin, a St. Paul teacher turned author, has collected old fashioned paper-and-pencil games from around the world. Math Games with Bad Drawings: The Ultimate Game Collection features 75 math-inspired […]

12/02/2025

After monumental success with ModernWell Minneapolis, Minnetonka resident Julie Burton has brought the coworking space to the Lake Minnetonka area. Learn more here: https://lakeminnetonkamag.com/modernwell-co-working-space-opens-a-new-location/

12/01/2025

Welcome to our December giving back and family issue! Our most recent stories embrace the holiday season by sharing stylish tips, exploring the world of experiential gifting and discovering new ways to enjoy Lake Minnetonka this winter. Follow the link to learn more.

What a year! As we close out 2025, I want to give one last nod to our 20th anniversary year. While May was our “official” anniversary month,

11/28/2025

“Wayzata holds a unique nostalgia for me and a lot of the people that grew up here, so I try to depict how simple life was in a town that has grown so much,” says artist Rich Sladek. Learn more about his work here.

Artist Rich Sladek is set to feature his work November 29 to December 7 at the 31st annual holiday boutique at the Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound. (Visit gillespiecenter.org […]

11/27/2025

We're grateful today and every day for our advertisers, readers and all those who make this community shine. We wish you all a wonderful holiday filled with warmth and joy. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂

11/26/2025

Water Street will be aglow this weekend during the inaugural Christmas in Excelsior celebration. The event will feature a holiday market, seasonal treats, the chance to meet Santa and more.

Water Street will be aglow with lights and holiday cheer. On November 28 and 29, downtown Excelsior will transform into a festive winter

11/25/2025

The first Lake Minnetonka Thanksgiving celebration was held 172 years ago at an Excelsior home and welcomed 18 adults and 12 children. Curious to know more? Lisa Stevens of the Lake Minnetonka Historical Society shares more about this celebration here.

Today, you might think that the flocks of turkeys roaming your neighborhood or the frozen beauties in the local market harken back to the first Lake Minnetonka Thanksgiving. Think again. […]

11/24/2025

Whether you're traveling just up the street or driving a few hours, our Editorial Team shares a few Thanksgiving recipes that pass the travel test. Discover it all—from appetizers to desserts—here: https://lakeminnetonkamag.com/the-answer-to-what-should-we-bring/

11/21/2025

It's time to Light Up the Lake! Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the annual event hosted by the City of Wayzata from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. November 21. Find event details and more here.

Light Up the Lake, Wayzata’s annual holiday spectacular, welcomes the community. Connect with neighbors and celebrate the beginning of the

11/19/2025

Expert at Fox & Willow shares tips to ensure that your dishes, glassware and linens look their best while entertaining. From handwashing to storage, find their tips here: https://lakeminnetonkamag.com/fox-willow-shares-tabletop-trends/