Life + Culture

Life Minded

Mahjong for Dummies Article by Jen Fortner Something I never enjoy is when people say, “I’m too old for that. I can’t start that now.” Things like — “I can’t paint.” “I don’t know how to cook.” “I don’t hike.” Even high school students say these things. Maybe they never played tennis at five years old and now feel it’s too late to start. Maybe someone always played piano but never tried guitar, and now that feels out of reach. I’ve heard fifteen-year-olds say, “I never learned to ski.” As if...

Fitness

Skating into a Second Season

Minnetonka HS Ice Skippers showcase growing sport of Hockey Cheerleading Article by Graham Johnson Figure skating is often a solitary, siloed sport. Individual athletes hone their jumps, spins, and skating skills without a team and often away from other school sports. The Minnetonka Ice Skippers began as a way to bridge that gap. Founded in 2025 by Minnetonka HS incoming junior figure skaters Delilah Wolter and Noa Simms, the Minnetonka Ice Skippers is a new team in the burgeoning sport of...

Life + Culture

With a Little Help From Your Friends

How one woman turned compassion into community support — and created Reach & Restore Article and Photography by Rebecca A. Hahn Have you ever had a day when nothing seems to be going right? Of course you have, we’ve all been there! As a matter of fact, for me, it’s always a Tuesday when nothing is going right. Thank goodness that leaves me with six other days when things can and do get better. But what if things weren’t getting better? What if your company were gradually going into...

Life + Culture

Women & Wine

Celebrating the voices and visions of women shaping our local communities at this year's Women + Wine event Article by Lauren Beaubaire | Photography by Kate Ann Photography The ladies of Lake Minnetonka, Waconia, and Victoria came together at this year’s City Lifestyle Women & Wine event hosted at Schram Vineyards. Women business leaders from Lake Minnetonka Lifestyle and our sister publication, Waconia City Lifestyle, mixed and mingled for an evening filled with meaningful conversation...