July 2020

Various foods and drinks packed for a picnic.

The Lake Minnetonka area features several picture perfect parks for picnicking.

 
A child enjoys a meal at Taste Fore the Tour.

Last year’s inaugural Taste Fore the Tour event raised enough donations for the VEAP food pantry to create over 1 million meals for families in the Twin Cities.

 
A woman smiles after racing the Red, White & Boom.

Create your own race day experience from anywhere by signing up for a Red, White and Boom virtual 5k, relay or half-marathon.

 
A dog named Havoc plays at a dog park in Orono.

Ann Beadle-Reinitz is drawn to capturing emotions through her photography.

 
A dog plays with a toy at Top Dog Country Club

We spoke with Top Dog Country Club’s “pack leader” Jean Stelten-Beuning for some tips for first-timers.

 
An illustration of downtown Excelsior.

Our editor's guide to where to shop and eat in downtown Excelsior.

 
A kitchen drawer full of untensils.

Top three kitchen contraptions that won’t needlessly clutter up your kitchen.

 
Ooh La La Boutique

Excelsior boutique expands its space and offerings.

 
A chiropractor works on a patient's back at The Brost Clinic.

Dr. Barbro Brost of the Brost Clinic says misconceptions about the practice still persist.

 
A woman models her new hairstyle from Lavish Salon Wayzata

Lavish stylist Ashley Halland talks about the latest trends and techniques for enhancing your hair’s natural beauty.

 
A home built using sustainable methods by John Kraemer & Sons

As the popularity of sustainable building materials and ecofriendly homes rises, the team at John Kraemer & Sons rises to meet it.

 
The bar at Birch's on the Lake.

What’s to love about the area’s best restaurant.

 
Kayakers paddle down Minnehaha Creek

Take an urban paddle adventure along Minnehaha Creek.

 
An overview of the plan to renovate and improve Big Island Park.

A local group's fundraising efforts have brought a wealth of improvements to Big Island.

 
Fireflies in a field

Darkness is the secret to spotting lightning bugs.

 
A girl eats an ice cream cone.

By stripping away our thoughts and allowing ourselves to truly experience something, we may be surprised by the wonder and joy that it brings.

 
A glass of Cloudline pinot noir.

Cloudline pinot noir has French oak, great fruit flavors, and it’s light and easy drinking.

 
A woman holds a child in a pool.

Finding the perfect swimsuit has more to do with understanding your own body, and where your curves are, and knowing what you plan on doing in the swimsuit.

 
Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May potter, hosts of The Art Of Living Well podcast.

The Art of Living Well podcast wants you to have your healthiest year yet.

 
A graphic announcing the Lake Minnetonka Magazine Best of Lake Minnetonka 2020

We reveal your top picks for the people, places and things that make the Lake Minnetonka area such a great place to live, work and visit.