Lake Minnetonka Magazine

06/12/2026

"I fell in love instantly with 'Zaire.' Art can sweep you away and leave you with a subjective story that lingers," Hollie Blanchard of Art Girls writes. Discover more of this piece here.

I fell in love instantly with Zaire. Art can sweep you away and leave you with a subjective story that lingers. Zaire’s subject is confident,

06/11/2026

After spending the last 20 years in Los Angeles—where she starred in "Teaching Mrs. Tingle," "Side Order of Life" and "Super Troopers"—actress Marisa Coughlan decided to return to her Minnesota roots, right here in Wayzata. Discover more of Coughlan's return, and her most recent film, here: https://lakeminnetonkamag.com/actress-marisa-coughlan-returns-minnesota-roots/

06/09/2026

Concerts in the Commons is back for another summer! The annual event has brought live music to the Excelsior Commons since 2018, and is joined by food trucks and beer, wine and seltzers beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings through August 26.

Live music returns this summer to the Excelsior Commons. Many of us relish any reason to gather outdoors in the summertime, especially along

06/08/2026

For many women, joining the Business Women's Circle has been more than just sharing experiences and exchanging ideas. “I see lifelong friendships being formed,” Lani Basa, co-founder and owner, says. “It’s fascinating to see what happens.”

Organizations help business owners find guidance, accountability and community. For many an entrepreneurial woman trying to get her business

06/05/2026

📣 Attention brides, grooms & wedding vendors: We're hunting for real wedding magic! We want to see your celebration grace our pages. For your chance to be featured, submit now! 💍✨

This beautiful time of year brings coral bells and wedding bells! And, as you know, every wedding celebration starts with a special announcement. We are pleased to announce that plans […]

06/04/2026

It's time to kick off summer! Head over to Schram Vineyards from June 4–6 to celebrate the season with craft cocktails, lakeside dining and live music on the new deck and patio area.

The Schram Vineyards restaurant invites guests to its summer experience weekend. Bonfire & Barrel’s Summer Starts Here event offers three

06/03/2026

Beloved pets, local creatives and supportive communities come together in the family issue of Lake Minnetonka Magazine, now available at the link in our bio.

06/01/2026

Happy June, Lake Minnetonka Magazine readers! In our annual family issue, we meet an actress who has returned to her Minnesota roots, exploring new ways to plan dog-friendly adventures and more. Follow the link to explore the new issue.

Truth time: I know more of my neighborhood’s dogs than I do the people who live throughout our little nook of our city. To be fair, when our

05/28/2026

Brookie Brandt appreciates more than unique and well-designed shopping bags—they're often her memento from worldly travels. “Coming from the marketing world, I am attracted to pretty and interesting marketing materials,” she says.

Regardless if the excursion is near or far, a trip to a hotel, museum or tourist destination gift shop is a must for even the most well-

05/27/2026

Excelsior’s features a gourmet entertaining experience with customizable charcuterie boards and a signature charcuterie cart. Learn more about the Water Street shop by following the link in our bio.