Auto + Marine

Living the Lake Life Starts Here

How Erickson Marine is helping the next generation of boaters feel at home on the water Article by Kendra Johnson Have you ever been to the lake and seen friends fishing together, parents trying to flip their kids off a tube, or families cruising around the lake and thought, I wish that was me? Even if, much like me, you have little to no experience driving or maintaining a boat, a little guidance from a trusted source can go a long way to getting you there. In Minnesota, that trusted source...

Local Services

See What’s Possible with Southwest Eye Care

A vision for comprehensive, cutting-edge patient care Article by Hannah Harms | Photography by Emily John Photography Since opening its doors in Chaska in August 2005, Southwest Eye Care (SWEC) has grown from a single-location practice into a comprehensive eye care network serving the southwestern Twin Cities region. Founded by Dr. Amy Freed, Dr. Chris Freed, and Dr. Chad Dockter, the practice began with a shared vision of providing personalized eye care to patients of all ages. The eye care...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Back to Work Article by Jen Fortner At a certain age, people start asking what your retirement plans are going to look like. I’m at that age. The chattering is starting even though I still have a son in high school. It doesn’t seem fair that I’m negotiating curfews and at the same time fielding retirement inquiries. It feels much like when well-intentioned but irritating strangers ask what your post-high school plans are going to look like. Or when you’ll get married. Or where you will live...

Food + Beverage

Lakeside Dining at Its Finest

Explore the magic of summer at Lola’s Lakehouse — a breath of fresh air in more ways than one Article by Emily McKeever | Photography by Lola's Lakehouse What’s even better than devouring a light, summery meal alongside a crisp, cool cocktail? Enjoying it lakeside, where boats drift in and out, and the breathtaking view rolls on for miles. If your summer-loving self craves the flawless combination of delectable cuisine and picture-perfect ambiance, pull into Lola’s Lakehouse — boats, cars...

Health + Wellness

Health Goals Meet Vacation Mode

Smart strategies on staying healthy while enjoying every bite of vacation Article by Sara Hoeman The age-old question, what should we eat for dinner , unfortunately, doesn’t take a vacation. Oftentimes, the most stressful part of a trip is planning meal options in a location you may not be familiar with without the reliability of a fully stocked kitchen. However, you can (and should!) try new foods, eat that extra dessert, and know it is possible to stick to your health goals. But everyone is...

Life + Culture

Summer in the City

Your ultimate summer bucket list starts with these can’t-miss events in Wayzata & Excelsior Article by Lauren Beaubaire Music by the Lake The Wayzata Rotary Club hosts Music by the Lake at the Wayzata Depot Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm through July 30. Bring your lawn chairs for this free music series and enjoy great live performances by local artists while enjoying food, wine, and beer from the Depot. See who’s playing: ...

Life + Culture

Giving Advised

How the Minneapolis Foundation Is Mobilizing Donors to Turn Idle Funds into Community Action Photography by Minneapolis Foundation Across the country, more than $250 billion is sitting in Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)—money that has already earned donors a tax break but hasn't yet reached the very worthy communities and causes those donors care about. The Minneapolis Foundation is on a mission to change that. “DAFs are powerful philanthropic tools, but they’re only impactful if they’re being...

Life + Culture

Cars Against Crime

Meet the local nonprofit bringing iconic crime-fighting vehicles to life—all to support our local heroes Article by Rebecca Hahn | Photography by Rebecca Hahn and Atomic Pink Photography Have you ever daydreamed about how you would spend your winnings if you won the lottery? Although I rarely buy a ticket, deciding how I would disperse the money is always my favorite part. For at least one day, it’s fun to think about how I could help members of my family or an organization or two.   As most...

Shopping

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Find perfect gifts for the guys with these local finds Article by Sara Hoeman Self-Care Let Dad pamper himself with a gift card to 18|8 Fine Men’s Salons in Wayzata. Services range from haircuts, facial treatments, shaves, and much more. E-gift cards are available for purchase from their website.  eighteeneight.com Classic Timepiece You can never go wrong with a beautiful watch. Gunderson’s Jewelers in Wayzata has a wide selection—from Rolex to ORIS—the staff at Gunderson’s will help...

Home + Design

A Space that Speaks His Language

How Destiny Homes designs next-level customized man caves for every hobby Article by Graham Johnson From home theaters to gaming dens to golf simulators, Destiny Homes has seen it all when it comes to designing man caves. Be it a place to play poker, a shrine to his favorite football team, or simply a bar stocked with whiskey, “The first step is listening to the customer,” says Richard Harsdorf, president and owner of Destiny Homes.  Some aspects of man caves remain consistent: dark, moody...