Lake Minnetonka Magazine

10/06/2026

Claire Coffee has participated in the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Glass Pumpkin Patch for several years. She says, "They have opened my eyes to possibilities." Learn more here: https://lakeminnetonkamag.com/meet-an-artist-behind-the-arboretum-glass-pumpkin-patch/

10/05/2026

On October 8, Fromage Co. plans to welcome more than 250 guests to the inaugural Gathered on Water Street. Tickets sold out soon after going on sale, and co-owner Jennifer Brisson says, "We now have a very large waiting list and have already had so many people asking when the next Gathered will be.”

Fromage Co. brings Excelsior restaurants and the community together for good. The inaugural Gathered on Water Street, set for October 8,

10/04/2026

In our annual style and beauty issue we’re exploring new looks, highlighting seasonal events, embracing fall fashion and more. Follow the link in our bio to start reading the latest issue.

10/02/2026

Delano celebrates its anniversary with a year-long celebration—including a special Jamboree from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on October 3 in downtown Delano. Discover more here.

Delano celebrates its anniversary with a year-long celebration. In Delano, some families can trace their roots back generations—to when the

10/01/2026

Welcome to October, Lake Minnetonka Magazine readers! In our latest issue we're meeting The Laundry Guy, celebrating 150 years of Delano, discovering skin-nourishing ingredients and more. Follow the link to read our latest issue.

Does anyone make popcorn balls anymore? Or have they gone by way of the penny? Tossed aside in the name of progress. With the month tracking to welcome Halloween, I’m […]

09/30/2026

"An invitation to dinner, especially when it’s within walking distance to Lake Minnetonka, is always a reason to RSVP, 'Yes.'" writes editor Renée Stewart-Hester, who, alongside digital editor Madeline Kopiecki, attended the friends and family event at Belle & Grey.

An invitation to dinner, especially when it’s within walking distance to Lake Minnetonka, is always a reason to RSVP, “Yes.”Digital editor

09/30/2026

Jenny Jorgensen, a designer at Design & Décor by Ispiri and owner of She She, shares how art can transform a house into a deeply personal, story-driven home. “A home is often a journey, especially for artwork. If the décor doesn’t feel just right, it is OK to have a blank wall for a few months until we find something that ‘sings,'" she says.

An interior designer shares how art can transform a house into a deeply personal, story-driven home. For interior designer Jenny Jorgensen,

09/29/2026

You might recognize Alan Bersten as a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars. However, he's not the only Bersten gracing TV screens. Gene and Elena Bersten, Alan's brother and sister-in-law, met on the international show Burn The Floor, and have since opened their studio, Dance With Us America, in Southdale Center.

We have stars in our midst. They’re tucked away inside the lower level of Southdale Center behind an unassuming studio marquee that reads, Dance With Us America. This is where […]

09/28/2026

“The image resists monumentality, instead offering a quieter experience of the city—atmospheric, suspended and breath-like in its stillness," artist Ashley Sullivan writes of her piece, "Dusty Blues."

September brings a feeling of coziness to our home, signaling a return from summer travels and readiness to jump back into a new chapter. I love how local artist Ashley […]

09/24/2026

The end of boating season is rapidly approaching—so editor Renee Stewart-Hester connected with Rob Schatzle of Sunset Boat Yards and The Caribbean Marina to learn the ins and outs of preparing for the end of the season. Discover all the tips here.

The end of the boating season is only a flip of the calendar away. Don’t blame the messenger. It’s getting to be that time. This time of year foretells the […]