February 2019

In August, the fifth annual Big Island & Back 10K paddle event benefitted the Freshwater Society and ICA Food Shelf. This month, check out the Big Island & Back bike, ski or snowshoe event on February 9.

 

In September, award-winning former WCCO-TV anchor Don Shelby and Minnesota Public Radio’s chief meteorologist Paul Huttner were the featured speakers at a private event in support of the Great Plain Institute (GPI).

 
A girl and a white horse

This photo took first place in the Pets category of our annual contest.

 
Jim James Uniform Clarity

The best part about this dual release is that you experience each song twice.

 
Horse Heaven Hills Canoe Ridge Explorer red wine

Enjoy this one with beef or veggie stew, roast beef or chocolatey desserts.

 
A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn of the Veronica Speedwell series

The series is an entertaining read for Anglophiles, lovers of mysteries, and those who enjoy ahead-of-their-time historical heroines.

 
Teens participate in STEM activities at Excelsior Library’s Teen FabLab

Teens make bath bombs, squishies, and more at the library’s makerspace.

 
Tonka Bay Boat Works brochure

The history of the business also serves as a family history.

 
A lightbulb on a white background.

Tackle the first big hurdle to start your business.

 
A child uses a cookie cutter to make fun sandwiches.

Ariana Feygin shares her tips for getting little ones involved in the kitchen.

 
A jar of sap for making syrup.

A writer’s observations about the arrival of spring.

 
St. David's Center students work with the Minnesota DNR to clean up a forest.

Minnetonka students get up-close look at forest management.

 
A 911 dispatched answers a mental health call.

Local therapist researches police response and mental health resources.

 
Orono grad Guy Mohs, originally from Haiti, holds a soccer ball.

Guy Mohs shares his journey as an immigrant and soccer star.

 
Janie Geyen, CEO of women-owned business Sattwa Chai

Wayzata’s Sattwa Chai is dedicated to delicious drinkables.

 
A Helping Paws service dog gets a pet from a man.

Service dogs are making a difference in Hopkins.

 
People stretch at Donation Yoga Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka.

Care for yourself and your community at donation yoga.

 
Finnley, the shop dog of Fido's Pantry in Excelsior.

For folks in Excelsior, Fido’s Pantry has been the boutique of choice for puppies, kittens and every pet in between.

 
A couple enjoys a Valentine's Day date night at Red Sauce Rebellion.

Plan a sweet Valentine’s Day date night—and keep it close to home with these spots that specialize in the romantic and decadent.

 
Kids sailing at a Lake Minnetonka summer camp.

Fill your family’s summer calendar with camps that are full of sunshine.

 
An artist on a trip sponsored by PleinAir Magazine paints a woman on a Cuban street.

In all, 50 artists participated in the trip.

 
Anne Pryor, the "LinkedIn Doctor" and founder of Pryority Partnership.

Navarre artist and business coach Anne Pryor shares her strategies for building a true-to-yourself online brand.