Lake Minnetonka Magazine

11/03/2025

Welcome to November and the start of the holiday season. In our latest issue we're exploring how local markets and restaurants can help complete your at-home menu, sharing easy-to-transport recipes and discovering how to set a lovely table. Follow the link to start exploring the new issue.

While tucking in for a chat with a cabin neighbor, I noticed a plaque hanging in her kitchen, just outside of dining room guests’ view: “Be

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 👻 Naomi Hamer shares more about her photo, "Ominous Autumn." She says, "It looked like it could be the cover of a British crime novel, and I love a good mystery.” Learn more about the spooky photo here.

Another title for Naomi Hamer’s photo, Ominous Autumn, could be Happenstance. The Orono resident was headed out to walk the quarter mile to her mailbox when she noticed this crow, […]

10/29/2025

Kelly Harrington rebrands her 366 Water St. business from Clubhouse 366 to Serifina2, and offers monogramming, bags, clothing and jewelry. Discover more about Harrington's new storefront at the link in our bio.

10/29/2025

Kelly Harrington rebrands her 366 Water St. business from Clubhouse 366 to Serifina 2, and offers monogramming, bags, clothing and jewelry. Discover more about Harrington's new storefront here.

Sometimes, what’s old is … never really gone. From 2000–2011, Excelsior business owner Kelly Harrington ran Edina’s Serifina, which featured

10/27/2025

Alison Feik of Excelsior shares how to create an authentic backdrop—her first piece of advice? "To create an authentic, late fall backdrop (including Halloween), refrain from cutting back flowering plants," she says. Learn more here.

To create an authentic, late fall backdrop (including Halloween), refrain from cutting back flowering plants. The seedpods turn shades of black, brown and cream after a hard frost and remain […]

10/24/2025

The Wayzata Boo Bash is back on October 25 with a day full of family-friendly competitions, community events and scary-good food. Discover all the details here.

Wayzata’s Boo Bash offers family-friendly competitions, community events and scary-good food. The Wayzata Boo Bash Dash returns on October 25

10/22/2025

Should you go out for dinner or to a social engagement in your best appropriate sleepwear? We say, “Why not?” Consider bespoke sleepwear from Highcroft and custom-designed sets from Wendy Carr. Learn more here: https://lakeminnetonkamag.com/bespoke-luxury-sleepwear-at-wayzatas-highcroft/

10/20/2025

Who doesn't want to look good while toting around the day's must-dos? Big Wood Collective's accessories are functional and stylish. Learn more about Big Wood Collective here: https://lakeminnetonkamag.com/big-wood-collective-solves-the-what-to-wear-dilemma/

10/17/2025

October is the perfect time for a fall bonfire—make it all the more delicious with tasty recipes including Campfire Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers, Campfire Dessert Cones and Campfire Nachos. Find all the recipes here.

Some food just tastes better cooked over an outdoor fire. Let’s be clear; we will always support s’mores as the bonfire foodie champ. No

10/15/2025

Wayzata-based stylist Jessica Hilde explores fall fashion trends in our latest issue. Read the story here.

Fall is my favorite time of year when it comes to fashion. It can also be a time when we ask ourselves, “What do I wear this season, and what […]