Auto + Marine

The Best Car Show Experience in Minnesota

Explore Around 400 Vehicles and Unique Garages at the Cars and Caves Event at Chanhassen AutoPlex Article by Hannah Harms | Photography by Anna Kostochko Cars and Caves, a one-of-a-kind outdoor auto event, is back for the 2024 season. Showcasing a stunning array of antiques, classics, collectors, exotics, and muscle cars, this event is a must-visit for car enthusiasts. On the last Saturday of the month, from 9am to 1pm, you can head to Chanhassen AutoPlex and be a part of the best car show...

June 2024

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Summer is for the Birds Article by Jen Fortner Rumor has it there are families who enjoy all the same activities. Together. They are a ski family. That family golfs. Her family loves Broadway shows. Those people go to the cabin to mountain bike. His family are all sailors. We are none of these. We are a grab-bag family with varied interests and very strong opinions. What we do all enjoy aside from verbal sparring is animal sightings. This theory has been tested and proven multiple times when...

June 2024

Local Services

Innovation on the Shoreline

How the latest invention from TouchStone Accent Lighting is changing the way we light up our waterfronts Article by Kendra Johnson One of the best parts about the 4th of July is watching fireworks from a boat on the lake, and up until now, the only downfall was getting from the boat to shore in the dark  — well, not anymore. TouchStone Accent Lighting has just changed the game with their new SunTino Waterfront Lighting series. TouchStone founder and president Mark Hanson has been designing...

June 2024

Professional Services

Navigating the Waters of Health Insurance

M/Y Shoreline celebrates 10 years of helping people navigate the ever-changing waters of health insurance Article by Sara Hoeman | Photography by Maria Claire Photography Allison DeWitt started M/Y SHORELINE 10 years ago, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in the health insurance industry. The crew at M/Y SHORELINE demystifies health insurance—helping people with Medicare, those who are self-employed or retired, or those looking for other options in the private health insurance...

June 2024

Food + Beverage

A Decade of Dining Excellence on the Bay

How CōV Restaurant became a beloved fixture in the neighborhood Article by Jen Fortner | Photography by Emily John Photography From newest place on the block to waterfront favorite, CōV Restaurant of Wayzata turns 10 years old this July and is well on the way to achieving neighborhood fixture status. Co-owners Dean Vhlahos and Steve Anderson had a very specific objective for this lake spot from day one. Deans says, “From the beginning, we wanted to create a place on the lake that everyone...

June 2024

Auto + Marine

Cruising in Comfort and Style

Explore the waters of Your Boat Club for your summer adventures Article by Emily McKeever You’ve been waiting all year for this. A cooler full of treats prepared, sunscreen on that delicate Minnesota winter skin, your hair whipping in the wind as you wave to the other boaters and mouth in unison, “This is amazing!” It’s officially boating season. Your favorite crewmates are on deck: Captain Dad, First Mate (most helpful child in the family), Navigator (newly licensed teen son), Chef (snack...

June 2024

Home + Design

Designing Exceptional Spaces

We step into the luxury design world with interior design firm Haus of Rowe Article by Lauren Beaubaire | Photography by Taylor O’Brien High-end design and Haus of Rowe go hand in hand. Haus of Rowe co-owners Marcelle Timonen and Kate Adamcsek started the interior design firm three years ago and, in that time, have grown tremendously. You might have seen one of their design projects on the 2023 Midwest Home Luxury Tour, where they took home the award for Best in Overall Excellence. “It was...

June 2024

Sports + Recreation

Everything You Need to Know About E-Bikes

Curt Skeie from Gear West Ski & Bike answers every question you have about e-bikes Article by Lauren Beaubaire E-bikes have been around for a while, but if you’ve never been on one, for many, they can at first seem a little intimidating. So, we sat down with Curt Skeie from Gear West Ski & Bike to explore the world of e-bikes and answer all your questions, demystify misconceptions, and learn why people love them. Curt, to start, what is an e-bike (electric bike), and how do they differ from...

June 2024

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Father's Day Article by Jen Fortner Flipping the calendar to June always makes me think about the end of the school year. Graduations, tournament games and final performances, big tests and me releasing my useless grip on micromanaging kid homework, closing out of one rhythm and beginning a summer rhythm. And somewhere in the middle of all that, our household needs to jam in a meaningful Father’s Day.   It’s not easy.  If I put myself in my husband’s shoes and imagine an ideal day from his...

May 2024

Fitness

Our Own Local Olympic Gold

Minnetonka native Bill Allen shares his journey to the podium at the 1972 Munich Olympics Article by Thomas Brown Like the lustrous quality of the metal itself, Olympic gold medalists are not only known as masters of their sport but as pillars of society. Often overcoming overwhelming odds, they reach the apex of athletic achievement, as witnessed and admired by millions around the world. They become the heroes of their sport and the nations they represent. As we recall the names of the likes...

May 2024