Community

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. Read more about Meet the Best of Lake Minnetonka 2020

The story of a South Lake Minnetonka police officer. Read more about From Pirouette to Patrol: Meet Lake Minnetonka Police Officer Maddy Graupmann

In the Facebook group The Lake Minnetonka Fan Club, residents are sharing stories of how our community is staying strong during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about 'You Are Loved': Stories of Joy in Our Community During the Coronavirus Crisis

There’s something clearly magnetic about the secluded community of Amesbury. Read more about A Look Inside Amesbury, a Sanctuary in Shorewood

Read the lesser known history of one of Lake Minnetonka's most prominent landmarks. Read more about The Forgotten Side of Lake Minnetonka's Big Island

Do we “modern martyrs” lack a grand mission? Read more about The Plight of the Modern-day Martyr

In 1994, JDW Cotillions founded the Wayzata Cotillion program. Next month, they’ll celebrate 26 years of involvement in the community. Read more about Wayzata Cotillion Continues to Instill Strong Values Through Dance

Many come to the Lake Minnetonka area each year for their own vacations. If you put on your staycation goggles, you will see our community in a whole new light. Read more about Here's the Trick to a Successful Staycation

The votes are in! Here are the top three finalists in each category of this year's Best of Lake Minnetonka. Read more about Meet the 2020 Best of Lake Minnetonka Finalists

We asked new Excelsior Fire District chief Curt Mackey to tell us what he loves about fighting fires in his hometown. Read more about Meet Excelsior Fire Chief Curt Mackey