Lake Minnetonka Magazine

01/10/2025

During a time when the design space seems to be saturated with monochromatic and simplified themes, it's refreshing to see a burst of something different, like this Orono home. "I hope we’re going to see more color and more pattern come back in design," says Brandi Hagen, owner and principal designer with Eminent Interior Design, who worked on the home. Follow the link to learn more about how to achieve a similar design aesthetic.

Orono home embraces a bold fusion of color and texture. A story is well told when a confluence of different, sometimes conflicting, elements

01/08/2025

A Minnetonka float spa offers sensory deprivation therapy to support bodies and minds. Follow the link to read writer Jennifer Pitterle's firsthand account of the float therapy experience and learn more about Sanctuary Float Spa and its services.

A Minnetonka float spa offers sensory deprivation therapy to support bodies and minds. Call it what you want—float therapy, reduced

01/06/2025

In his first column, incoming Noteworthy contributor and dietician Andrew Akhaphong explores the link between mental health and nutrition. Akhaphong outlines the three key hormones that influence our mental health, and lists ingredients that can help boost these hormones naturally. Follow the link to learn more.

Say hello to incoming contributor Andrew Akhaphong. His mission is to bridge the gap between health care and community settings. “Registered dietitians in the grocery-scape are valuable in guiding consumers […]

01/03/2025

Our Best of Lake Minnetonka readers' poll is back! Celebrate your favorite businesses, organizations and places that serve the local community by casting your vote today. Follow the link for contest rules and the link to the voting form.

It’s time to celebrate the best that the Lake Minnetonka area has to offer! Our Best of Lake Minnetonka 2025 annual readers’ poll offers a fill-in-the-blank voting system, making it […]

01/01/2025

2025 marks our 20th anniversary as your premiere community lifestyle magazine! In our latest issue, we're introducing new Editorial Advisory Board members and Noteworthy contributors. We're also starting a series devoted to highlighting the efforts of local Rotarians. Follow the link to start exploring the new issue.

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 […]

01/01/2025

Happy New Year, Lake Minnetonka! As we look toward 2025, we're excited for another year of sharing the community stories that matter to you.

12/27/2024

Embrace the new year with a one-sentence-a-day journals. Emily Brisse of Deephaven, an English teacher at Breck School, has written two guided journals, "Dear You" and "The Geography of Now," which encourage presence, gratitude and reflection. Follow the link to learn more.

While seasonal merriment and joy abound, there’s little doubt that the holidays can be stressful. However, Emily Brisse of Deephaven, an

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the team at Lake Minnetonka Magazine! We're wishing you a day full of joy, fun, family and friends.

12/24/2024

Wayzata man climbed “the mother of all mountains” to spread awareness about addiction and mental health issues. Follow the link to learn more about Ryan Rivard, his experience tackling Mount Everest and his nonprofit, Let’s Fuel Growth.

Wayzata man climbed “the mother of all mountains” to spread awareness about addiction and mental health issues. Ryan Rivard

12/20/2024

"Wine can play different roles, especially during the holidays. The team members at Glen Lake Wine and Spirits suggest these wines as ones they regularly give as hostess gifts and keep on hand for company during the season." Follow the link for their recommendations.

Wine can play different roles, especially during the holidays. The team members at Glen Lake Wine and Spirits suggest these wines as ones they regularly give as hostess gifts and […]

12/18/2024

Three area players light up the roster of Minnesota Frost, one of six franchises that make up the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). We sat down with players Kelly Pannek, Liz Schepers and Grace Zumwinkle to learn more about their professional hockey careers so far. Follow the link to read more.

Three area players light up the roster of Minnesota’s professional women’s hockey team. It’s not for nothing that Minnesota is often called

12/16/2024

Recipe traditions tend to take precedence during the holidays, but if you're looking to add a new recipe to your Christmas cookie lineup, two local bakers have shared their sweet (and sometimes savory) recipes with us. Follow the link to learn more.

Get them out of storage, and get ready to fill those holiday-themed cookie jars that are hungry for some sweet (and sometimes savory) dough

12/13/2024

Mound's LynDelle and Brett Vasey love sharing the joy of the holiday season with the local community. Santa and Mrs. Claus bring a little extra magic to Christmas Eve or Day with their private family home visits. Follow the link to learn more.

This jolly couple (LynDelle and Brett Vasey) find joy in sharing the holidays with the community.In case you weren’t aware, logic comes into

12/11/2024

There's plenty to do when you're hosting a house full of guests over the holidays. Take some of the pressure off the main course by having seasonal crostini at the ready for a delicious pre-dinner bite. Follow the link for the recipes.

While hosting friends and family for holiday dinners, home cooks often need a go-to nibble to keep hungry guests at bay until the meal is ready for its glorious entrance […]

12/09/2024

Mound's Laura Lecy turned her creative hobby into a full-fledged business in 2021. Round Wreath brings festive holiday flair to entryways, mantles, dining room tables and more. "We have so many fun ideas for the future," Lecy says. "I don’t think I’ve even topped what I can do." Follow the link to read her story.

A Mound resident circles back to a new career. Little did Laura Lecy know that a COVID-19-induced craft exercise would result in a burgeoning business that is capturing the attention […]

12/06/2024

Excelsior's newest holiday experience, Santa Claus Lane, is bustling with family-friendly festive activities including the Santa Claus brunch. Enjoy a meal catered by Kowalski’s Markets, live music, a magic show and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Lake Minnetonka Magazine is a proud sponsor of the December 8 Santa Claus brunch. Follow the link to learn more.
Corrected information: Tickets for the brunch cost $35 for adults and $30 for children and can be bundled with 50 percent off the General Admission ticket. General Admission tickets to Santa Claus Lane can be purchased separately and cost $20 for adults and $18 for kids. Santa Claus Lane is open, running Fridays (exempting December 6), Saturdays and Sundays through December 22 until 6 p.m.

Santa Claus Lane is bustling with festive activities. Visit Santa Claus Lane, and enjoy a variety of festive activities, including a Santa Claus brunch. “[The brunch] is unlike any other […]

12/04/2024

From 1935 through 1942, the red brick Highcroft mansion in Wayzata's Ferndale neighborhood would alight with holiday magic on Christmas Eve. The children of the estate workers put on an annual Christmas pageant involving singing and reenacting Christmas stories. Follow the link to learn more.

From 1895 to 1953, in Wayzata’s Ferndale neighborhood, stood a magnificent, red brick mansion—Highcroft—on a 110-acre estate. Built by the

12/02/2024

Happy December, Lake Minnetonka Magazine readers! In our December 2024 issue, we're embracing the holiday season in all its festive glory. Follow the link to discover creative entertaining ideas, meet local residents who embody the spirit of the season and find a new recipe or two to incorporate into your own family traditions.

I love the scent of December—frosty air filling the outdoors, fresh pine visiting the indoors and cookies baking in an over-worked oven, all of which awaken thoughts of holidays past […]