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The Wayzata Friends of the Library is hosting its biannual book sale this weekend, and bookworms have good reason to rej...
04/25/2025

The Wayzata Friends of the Library is hosting its biannual book sale this weekend, and bookworms have good reason to rejoice! Follow the link to learn more about what shoppers can expect.

For readers—voracious or otherwise—the biannual book sale hosted by Wayzata Friends of the Library is an ideal event. And for those who

Attention all art hounds! On April 26, the public is invited to an art show and reception for Christopher Foote, a proli...
04/24/2025

Attention all art hounds! On April 26, the public is invited to an art show and reception for Christopher Foote, a prolific Deephaven artist. From 10 a.m.–5 p.m., visitors can explore hundreds of works at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. Follow the link for more event details.

Hopkins Center for the Arts will host the reception of a prolific Deephaven artist. In the wake of artist Christopher Foote’s unexpected

"Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy the wonders of winter at the Children's Theatre Company's original productio...
04/23/2025

"Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy the wonders of winter at the Children's Theatre Company's original production of "Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical." But Anna and Elsa aren’t embarking on this musical journey alone ... " Follow the link to meet actor and ensemble member Jon Schumacher of Minnetonka.

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 […]

Happy Earth Day, Lake Minnetonka Magazine readers! In the spirit of the holiday, we spoke with All Seasons Wild Bird Sto...
04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day, Lake Minnetonka Magazine readers! In the spirit of the holiday, we spoke with All Seasons Wild Bird Store to learn all about housing birds in our own backyards. Follow the link to learn more.

Birds are welcome additions to any outdoor landscape. As we take an extra look at homes in this issue, why not educate ourselves about

Bring a hint of warmth to your springtime brunch with a Strawberries and Cream French Toast recipe that includes a hint ...
04/18/2025

Bring a hint of warmth to your springtime brunch with a Strawberries and Cream French Toast recipe that includes a hint of cardamom. Follow the link for the recipe from dietician Andrew Akhaphong of Mackenthun's Fine Foods.

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 […]

"For those interested in learning more about the building industry, Mark Williams, owner of Mark D. Williams Custom Home...
04/16/2025

"For those interested in learning more about the building industry, Mark Williams, owner of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc in Excelsior, shares his insights and sheds the light on others in the industry during his podcast, 'The Curious Builder,' which continues to grow in popularity since its inception in December 2022 ... " Follow the link to continue reading.

For those interested in learning more about the building industry, Mark Williams, owner of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. in Excelsior, shares his insights and sheds the light on […]

A 1905 Lake Minnetonka home blends the indoors and outdoors on its century-old porches. Follow the link to explore the D...
04/14/2025

A 1905 Lake Minnetonka home blends the indoors and outdoors on its century-old porches. Follow the link to explore the Deephaven home and learn how owner Barbara Burgum has been a steward of the beautiful lakeside property.

A 1905 Lake Minnetonka home blends the indoors and outdoors on its century-old porches. When you speak with Barbara Burgum about her 1905

Restaurants around town are celebrating moms through a variety of brunch options, and it's a great idea to start conside...
04/11/2025

Restaurants around town are celebrating moms through a variety of brunch options, and it's a great idea to start considering reservations for this busy day. Follow the link for our guide to Mother's Day brunch options nearby.

Restaurants around town are celebrating moms through a variety of brunch options. This has to rank right up there on the special occasion

Erik Wyckoff’s interest in wood carving was piqued at a young age while touring local historic homes, including the Jame...
04/09/2025

Erik Wyckoff’s interest in wood carving was piqued at a young age while touring local historic homes, including the James J. Hill House. This early interest sparked a lifelong passion for woodworking, and Wyckoff has been crafting custom flourishes for homes for the last 28 years. Follow the link to read his story.

Woodcarver’s work embraces a sense of enchanting timelessness. Consider the possibilities when a school fieldtrip ignites and inspires a

"If anyone can bring a home’s philosophical design to life, it’s Mark Williams. Full of energy and passion, the owner of...
04/07/2025

"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. Williams Custom Homes Inc in Excelsior, has the irrepressible drive to turn an idea into a reality. So, when he was inspired to build a home based on a philosophy, rather than a client’s specific needs or wants, Williams had confidence he could make it happen ... " Follow the link to continue reading the story.

Deephaven home leans into Scandinavian architecture and design. If anyone can bring a home’s philosophical design to life, it’s Mark Williams

An unseasonably warm December day resulted in a unique opportunity for Christine Neff Kojetin. Follow the link to learn ...
04/04/2025

An unseasonably warm December day resulted in a unique opportunity for Christine Neff Kojetin. Follow the link to learn more about her process for capturing this striking view of Deephaven's 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 water was […]

It can be easy to overlook bedrooms if favor of more visible parts of the home, but bedroom design can have a broad-reac...
04/02/2025

It can be easy to overlook bedrooms if favor of more visible parts of the home, but bedroom design can have a broad-reaching impact on how we feel. “Since the bedroom is where we start and end each day, a thoughtful design can support mental relaxation and help improve sleep quality,” says Brianne Rasmussen, owner of Wayzata furnishing shop Timber & Tulip. Follow the link for Rasmussen's key dos and don’ts when it comes to bedroom design.

A Wayzata furniture designer explores bedroom designs that promote rest and wellness. When embarking on a home design (or redesign) project

Our semiannual homes issue celebrates the season, from spring décor refreshes and porch tours to backyard birding tips a...
04/01/2025

Our semiannual homes issue celebrates the season, from spring décor refreshes and porch tours to backyard birding tips and a builder's podcast. Follow the link to explore the April 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 […]

While this photograph exudes French charm, the scene it captures is actually much closer to home. Noteworthy contributor...
03/28/2025

While this photograph exudes French charm, the scene it captures is actually much closer to home. Noteworthy contributor Hollie Blanchard, a founder and art concierge with Art Girls Minneapolis, shares a look at "La Buvette" by photographer John Christenson.

This photograph was captured in Omaha, Nebraska, at La Buvette, which translates to buffet in French. The viewer is invited to feel the reverence for the art of savoring food, […]

In celebration of World Theatre Day today, we connected with one of the newest members of the Children's Theatre Company...
03/27/2025

In celebration of World Theatre Day today, we connected with one of the newest members of the Children's Theatre Company board of directors, Melissa Leick of Wayzata. Follow the link to read her story.

Wayzata’s Melissa Leick offers valuable perspectives to support Children’s Theatre Company leadership. Each year on March 27, theater lovers

In her first Noteworthy column, contributor Rima Parikh, owner of Wayzata’s The Thinking Spot, highlights a lyrical book...
03/26/2025

In her first Noteworthy column, contributor Rima Parikh, owner of Wayzata’s The Thinking Spot, highlights a lyrical book of short essays about food. Follow the link to learn more about "Bite by Bite."

Welcome contributor Rima Parikh, owner of Wayzata’s The Thinking Spot, which focuses on STEM-related books and games for curious minds of all ages. In Bite by Bite, poet and essayist […]

"For a fair amount of Generation Xers, 'The Breakfast Club' was a seminal movie, and podcasters Kelly Jo McDonnell and J...
03/24/2025

"For a fair amount of Generation Xers, 'The Breakfast Club' was a seminal movie, and podcasters Kelly Jo McDonnell and Jason Anderson are marking the March 24 detention day with a live podcast of 'Latchkey Logic' from the BLVD kitchen & bar in Minnetonka ... " Follow the link to learn more about the podcast and its live show tonight at 5 p.m.

Podcasters remember iconic 1984 movie during a live podcast. John Bender, Andrew Clark, Brian Johnson, Allison Reynolds and Claire Standish

Heather's Minnetonka opened its second location during the fall, and owner Heather Asbury says the neighborhood eatery h...
03/21/2025

Heather's Minnetonka opened its second location during the fall, and owner Heather Asbury says the neighborhood eatery has received a welcoming nod. Follow the link to learn more about the from-scratch menu that rotates seasonally.

Dining spot’s second location settles into Minnetonka neighborhood. Heather’s, a neighborhood eatery, serving tasty mealtime staples and more

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