June 2019

Summer lets us visit a new winery, a yacht race, a television writer, a personal stylist, and more in our latest issue. Welcome, June!

A graphic reads "Keep It Local"

The “staycation” trend makes so much sense: Put together a day or weekend trip for your family, and save time (and money) on the travel itself.

 

Last year’s Wine on Wayzata Bay fundraiser for Wayzata Sailing included beloved elements like a wine tasting, snacks, music and boat rides until sunset. This year’s bash is on June 28—watch for more info in next month’s issue of Lake Minnetonka Magazine.

 

In February, the Hopkins Education Foundation hosted its annual royal bash to benefit Hopkins Public Schools. The evening included a program, an auction, dancing, great food and more at the Marriott Minnetonka Southwest.

 
Scandinavian Grandma, one of the signature shakes from new Minnetonka restaurant Copper Cow.

Build an at-home version of Copper Cow’s signature Scandinavian Grandma boozy shake.

 
Danielle and Chris Bjorling, owners of Copper Cow, the sister restaurant to Copper Hen on Eat Street.

Copper Cow is a friendly place for business lunches, girlfriend get-togethers, family dinners with the kids, night caps and everything in between.

 
Wayzata residents mill about at Summer Splash, one of Lake Minnetonka's biggest summer events.

Wayzata’s summer community events are now under one splashy brand.

 
A black and white photo of a canoe set to launch on Gray's Bay on Lake Minnetonka.

This month, we asked photographer Nancy Cohodes to tell us about “Land Canoeing,” which received third place in our Activities & Events category.

 
Bo Kaprall, the comedy writer and occasional actor on shows like "Laverne & Shirley" and "Saturday Night Live," sits on a chair at the Guthrie Theater.

Wayzata-based TV producer, writer and actor Bo Kaprall shares his show biz success story, from "Laverne & Shirley" to "Saturday Night Live" and more.

 
Lake Minnetonka area cover band Manhassen

Manhassen strikes a fun chord as a homegrown cover band.

 
Ari Koehnen Sweeny, director of education for the Hennepin Theatre Trust, stands in front of a stage.

Some people explore a life in the theater because they fall in love with a particular show. For others, it’s because they dream of applause. For Minnetonka native Ari Koehnen Sweeney, it was a family matter.

 
The bar at Painter Creek Winery, where locally made wines and ciders are poured.

Newcomer Painter Creek Winery & Cidery offers drinks and on-site events.

 
Author and Lake Minnetonka historian combs through the records at the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society.

Scott McGinnis’ personal history with the Lake Minnetonka area began back in 1856, when his ancestors moved south of Excelsior.

 
An X-boat sails on Lake Minnetonka during a yacht race.

For the first time since 2006, Lake Minnetonka will be home to the exclusive youth regatta that crowns the national sailing champion every year.

 
Personal stylist Jess Burke sits on a chair.

Personal stylist Jess Burke helps women feel beautiful in their everyday looks.

 
A salt cave therapy room at The Whispering Cave.

The Whispering Cave calls itself a “sacred salt sanctuary,” and it’s a place for clients to connect with their bodies—including all of their senses.

 
A sketch of the USS Minnesota on which both George and Frank Halstead served during the Civil War.

The lives of the Halsted brothers ended sadly near the Lake Minnetonka bay that bears their name.

 
A woman on a laptop building a website from scratch.

Today, you can launch a simple website in just a few days.

 
A shot of the Minneapolis skyline at sunset, with the Stone Arch Bridge in the foreground.

A staycation is friendlier on the wallet, while still doing the mind and body good.

 
A giant silkmoth rests on a leaf.

Our columnist Anne Marie Ruff Grewal reflects on this month’s “exuberance” of growth.

 
Khruangbin's "Con Todo El Mundo"

"Con Todo El Mundo" is the perfect music for your chic cocktail hour and recommended for fans of Can, Portishead or Thundercat.

 
A bottle of Juggernaut wine

For June, try one of our columnist's favorite wines to pair with any hearty meat on the barbecue—though cabernet lovers will enjoy this all on its own.

 
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

The Tattooist of Auschwitz, by Heather Morris, is a powerful novel based on the true story of Ludwig “Lale” Sokolov, who was imprisoned at Auschwitz and was conscripted to tattoo prisoner numbers onto the arms of his fellow Jews.

 
An example of elevated plating from MasterChef Junior's Ariana Feygin.

Ariana Feygin shares tips for plating like a Masterchef.

 
A businesswoman checks off items on her to-do list.

Practical advice for getting things done from local media maven Natalie Webster.

 
A woman bikes during a Minnesota summer.

Minnesotans live for the summer. Every year when the days get longer and sunnier, our spirits begin to lighten, too.