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This Valentine’s Day, if you’re looking for a romantic read in the spirit of all the best New York rom-coms, check out In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer.

Starting as a civic activity as far back as the 1870s, Lake Minnetonka’s Fourth of July celebration has gone through many changes to become the loudest and brightest firecracker on the string.

Tom Rob Smith's debut novel, Child 44, remains to this day one of the best thrillers I have ever read. Exciting, adventuresome, at times disturbing and extraordinarily original, Child 44 is one of those rare debuts that seems impossible to top.

 

This summer marks the third consecutive year that Shirley Hills Primary School staff will crack open a good read for their hugely successful book club. Staff members’ overwhelming excitement to be involved in the club has meant a speedy implementation throughout the whole school.

Best Financial Advisor: Christina Boyd, Merrill Lynch

Deb Zeller was not always a photographer. What started as a desire to provide reference material for her paintings turned into a hobby. Now Zeller takes her camera with her everywhere. “If I don’t, I almost always regret it,” says the artist, whose primary medium is bronze sculpture.

There isn’t room in all our garages for historic autos, but who says we can’t drool a little? Admire—and avoid salivating on—immaculately waxed hoods and hear antique engines roar at the inaugural 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance in historic Excelsior.

Instead of the cliché Father’s Day gift of a new necktie, pick up a copy of From Fields to Fairways for the father in your life.

Tie your shoelaces and do your squats in preparation for the 10th annual Lake Minnetonka Triathlon. The path to victory will include a half-mile swim along the shores of Lake Minnetonka, a 15-mile bike ride through Carver County and a final run across Three Rivers’ light rail trail.

Tom Rob Smith's debut novel, Child 44, remains to this day one of the best thrillers I have ever read. Exciting, adventuresome, at times disturbing and extraordinarily original, Child 44 is one of those rare debuts that seems impossible to top.

 

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