Arts & Culture

In A New York Minute book cover.

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.

Renowned artist Mark Balma has painted frescos in an Italian church built in 1265, but the latest site for the artist with Lake Minnetonka connections is a small Lutheran church built in 1904 that the city of Stacy, Minn., holds as its only place of worship.

Long Lake resident Carrie Miller has a love for paper so strong that about five years ago she started Eclectic Paper Designs to create unique gifts and art using her favorite material.

The Northern Heartland Kitchen

By Beth Dooley

University of Minnesota Press

$29.95

 

The Northern Heartland Kitchen

By Beth Dooley

University of Minnesota Press

$29.95

 

The Northern Heartland Kitchen

By Beth Dooley

University of Minnesota Press

$29.95

 

The Northern Heartland Kitchen

By Beth Dooley

University of Minnesota Press

$29.95

 

This past summer, the $10 million Trails of Orono senior housing development opened. Located minutes from downtown Wayzata along the Luce Line Trail, this one-of-a-kind establishment paints a new picture of the way seniors can savor their days.

Whether you’re German, of German heritage or a lover of German fare, you won’t want to miss the free Oktoberfest celebration at the Southshore Community Center on October 6, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Five years ago, Dawn Christesen scoured the internet looking for a dog for her elderly mother to foster to keep her company.

It’s back-to-school season, and luckily for local families, the Hennepin County library offers local and online support for learners of all ages. The library system, nationally recognized as one of the best in the United States, houses six of its 41 branches in Lake Minnetonka area.

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