Misc

Kristi Piehl

Life’s turning points are rarely planned nor expected. Almost over the night, the pandemic served as a critical turning point that changed not only many lives, but the world as we knew it. Despite its hardships, some people flipped the script on their careers.

dog swimming in pool

Consider this: 56 percent of pet dogs in the U.S. are overweight, with 30 percent of those being obese, according to a 2018 survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.

paddleboarding with a dog

Who said letting the dogs out was a bad thing? With Adventure is Barking, there is no limit to what you and your pet can do together; whether it’s dining out, shopping, outdoor adventure seeking or even participating in weekly training.

Walking a dog

Dogs quickly become integral members of their human family. Like most additions, these furry friends need attentive training and handling to help them adjust to their new home.

In-drawer tie organizer

Ties and belts: Use in-drawer organizers, which are preferable over hanging or mounted racks since items can’t slip to the floor or take up closet space for other hanging items. 

Owl perched in tree branches.

It’s a new year—so it’s time to begin showcasing photos from our annual photo contest, Lens on Lake Minnetonka. Ann Beadle-Reinitz’s photograph, Whooo are you … placed second in the Wildlife & Nature category.

An illustration of a rabbit and a bird in winter.

The few animals that stay in Minnesota and above ground in the winter all utilize tried-and-true elements to stay warm.

Airbnb

Sites such as VRBO and Airbnb have made renting a home for vacation a breeze.

A white and brown dog looks above the camera

In your estate plan or will, don’t forget about your furry and four-legged family members.

Minnesota's only two licensed marine archaeologists have made it their mission to study what’s at the bottom of local lakes—including Lake Minnetonka—in order to better understand our past.

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