Lake Minnetonka Magazine

01/16/2026

Warm up with a recipe for Dairy-Free Mexican Hot Chocolate, courtesy of Emily Maxson. Find the recipe here.

Make this easy-to-assemble powdered hot chocolate mix to have on hand for a quick warm treat. This recipe is rich and creamy with a kick of spice from the cinnamon […]

01/15/2026

Feng shui practitioner Kanika Babal believes small, intentional shifts in a space can lead to incredible life transformations and infuse each day with more flow and balance.

Discover the transformative powers of feng shui. Some people notice when a room just doesn’t feel right, and Kanika Babal, owner of Heaven

01/14/2026

Join us in welcoming Emily Carriveau of Small Town Me to our Noteworthy columnist team. In her first column, Carriveau shares her must-have picks in winter care boxes.

I’m excited to kick off 2026 with Lake Minnetonka Magazine and its readers. As a stay-at-home mom turned social media influencer, I love sharing pieces of my life with followers—and […]

01/13/2026

Beginning February 4, two local faces retake the stage in "Love Letters" at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Learn more about the duo, Nancy Nelson and Don Shelby, here: https://lakeminnetonkamag.com/don-shelby-and-nancy-nelson-retake-the-stage/

01/12/2026

Laura Rockhold, local poet and painter, finds inspiration everywhere and anywhere. “Reading, discovering poets and artists, [and] visiting museums and galleries are central to my practice,” Rockhold says. Learn more about her creative practice, plus enjoy an original poem, here.

Local poet and painter discusses her creative practice and original poem form. Long Lake’s Laura Rockhold finds inspiration for her poetry

01/05/2026

When the New York Times released its "The New York Times Cooking No Recipe Recipes" book by Sam Sifton, it kick-started a new style of cooking—doing so without using a recipe. Sam Gilman, executive chef at The Grocer's Table and Eloise, shares how home chefs can get started with this style of cooking.

Intuitive cooking can lead to a full course of creativity and freedom. Have you ever taken a road trip without a map or embarked on a home

01/02/2026

The Lafayette Club continues to embark on new and exciting changes. The historic Crystal Bay venue started the expansion in 2025, kicking off with an $8.8 million infrastructure improvement.

The country club continues to embark on new and exciting improvements. Lake Minnetonka’s Lafayette Club has undergone, and continues to plan, many changes to its historic Crystal Bay venue. The […]

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! This January, we're meeting local artists, learning new cooking methods, preparing for summer adventures and more. Follow the link to start exploring the new issue.

With pen in hand and a postage stamp at the ready, how many of us write and send letters—regularly or otherwise? I’ll be the first to admit

12/31/2025

Looking back on a year full of local moments and big stories 🥂 Here are your Top 10 stories of the year. Which one was your favorite? Read them all at lakeminnetonkamag.com.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year! Cheers to new chapters, local stories and the moments that bring us together. Wishing our community a bright and inspiring year ahead.

12/29/2025

From cashmere and velvet to sequins and sparkles, Jessica Hilde shares her seasonal fashion picks that are perfect for New Year's Eve. Find it all here: https://lakeminnetonkamag.com/jessica-hilde-discusses-the-art-of-dress/