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A Cut Above Article by Jen Fortner I recently purchased a knife that I’m very excited about. This is a sign of becoming firmly middle-aged. When I was twenty-five years old, I had cheap knives and thought people who got enthusiastic about knives or lamps or pillows were sad and needed to get out more. But I’m not sad and I don’t want to get out at all. I’m excited about my knife, and I’m quite proud of my purchase. Not to brag…but it’s a Shun Premier 5.5” Nakiri. It’s like a trophy wife but...
March 2024
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New in Lake Minnetonka: Brush Dental Studio
From anxiety to ease, how Brush Dental Studio redefines what it means to go the dentist Article by Sara Hoeman | Photography by Anna Kostochko For many, the prospect of visiting the dentist can evoke feelings of anxiety or apprehension. However, Brush Dental Studio is on a mission to rewrite this narrative, ensuring that every visitor walks through their doors feeling cared for and at ease. Since opening in the summer of 2023, Brush Dental Studio has received resounding acclaim for its...
March 2024
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Inspiration to Installation
Excelsior Paint & Design shares small investments in your home that make a big impact Article by Kendra Johnson | Photography by Emily John After a long day of work, it’s a joy to settle into a house that feels like home. Whether your family is always on the move or you’re more of a homebody, feeling comfortable in your own home makes all the difference. And turning your home into a place you love doesn’t have to be a chore. With some help from Excelsior Paint & Design, small investments can...
March 2024
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Investing in Community
How community partnerships created the beautiful park we know as The Excelsior Commons Article by Rebecca A. Hahn “Time,” they say, waits for no one; you can’t stop it, nor can you catch it! But what you can do with time is spend it with others. Only 170 years ago, city leaders of Excelsior had the foresight to make an “investment in people” by deciding not to build homes along 13 acres of its shoreline. Instead, a beautiful park we know as The Excelsior Commons was established, keeping the...
March 2024
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