True Brews | John Mark Nelson
Is it a kayak? A surfboard? No, it’s a surf ski paddle board!
January 2013
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Jessica Langevin of Mound had been frustrated with traditional schooling for years. She felt that her grades didn’t reflect her efforts and she was constantly beset by obstacles.
[People]
She doesn't remember the day or month in which it was taken, but Anastasiya Bannie remembers how she felt when she photographed Calming Morning on Lake Minnetonka.
“It was so peaceful,” she says. “I had this beautiful feeling and I wanted to remember it.”
Trent Taher’s long fingers move quickly on his iPad screen as he scrolls through photos, his smile growing wider and his voice more animated as he reminisces. “Nobody really likes this, but it’s one of my favorite photos,” Taher says, grinning.
When Jesse Held, a Minnetonka resident and notable bartender at Eat Street Social in Minneapolis, won a local bartending competition, he was thrilled—and a little scared.
Eleana Condezo Bann and Lisselin Diav started Teach Me ESPANOL when they realized the importance of knowing the Spanish language in the United States (according to the 2010 census, the Hispanic population reached 50.5 million), and how learning a
[Outdoors]
Take the simple pleasure of ice skating, add hot chocolate at the concession stand, set the scene to music and you’ve got Skate Late, a Minnetonka community event February 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.
A new kid moved onto the block when Just For Kix dance program opened its doors in Minnetonka. Girls and boys at any skill level, preschool through high school, can learn to dance and experience a team setting.
[Arts]
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.
[People]
During their travels to Italy, Bob, Monica, Sherry and Thaddeus Diedrich brought along a copy of Lake Minnetonka Magazine as they toured the Grand Canal in Venice.
For Kate McNally, entrepreneurship is a family business. Both her father and brother run their own companies, and this McNally is no different.
A new kid moved onto the block when Just For Kix dance program opened its doors in Minnetonka. Girls and boys at any skill level, preschool through high school, can learn to dance and experience a team setting.
[Wellness]
Karin Twigg, co-owner of Awaken Pilates with her husband, Christian, invite everyone to mix up their exercise options and try the Reformer.
[People]
Tyler and Mitchell Harris spent a summer taking classes at the Cambridge University in the United Kingdom. They’ve taken an online course from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and participated in classes at The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
[Wellness]
We typically associate “alfresco” with summer dining on patios and restaurant sidewalks, but here in the lake area, we have the privilege of assigning a winter-fresh twist on this outdoorsy phrase.
Of course you want your kids to eat well, but you also want them to taste a variety of flavors and experience the simple pleasure of enjoying meal.
[People]
Waiting and Waiting is the title of John Mark Nelson’s sophomore album. But Nelson hasn’t been waiting very long for his musical talent to be recognized in the Twin Cities. While he’s only 18 years old, he is already an accomplished songwriter and performer.
[People]
Meet Rosi Men, Amanda Morrison and Jason Parmenter. Their goal? To make Monday mornings better for you. With almost 10 years of combined experience, they have developed an impressive amount of bean, roast and brew knowledge as well as a deep appreciation for their respective customers.
[People]
Meet Rosi Men, Amanda Morrison and Jason Parmenter. Their goal? To make Monday mornings better for you. With almost 10 years of combined experience, they have developed an impressive amount of bean, roast and brew knowledge as well as a deep appreciation for their respective customers.
[People]
Meet Rosi Men, Amanda Morrison and Jason Parmenter. Their goal? To make Monday mornings better for you. With almost 10 years of combined experience, they have developed an impressive amount of bean, roast and brew knowledge as well as a deep appreciation for their respective customers.
