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Welcome to The Snug

A cozy corner of community in Chanhassen Article by Haley Asanovich | Photography by Kate Ann Photography Stepping into The Snug, you’ll notice how easy it feels to stay awhile. Sunlight spills across vintage furniture and collected décor, handmade goods, and shelves riddled with stories from decades past. One room leads naturally into the next, each thoughtfully styled with its own personality and charm. That sense of warmth is intentional. “The reason I created it is because I wanted a...

Home Services

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving

Full-Service Moving • Hourly Moving Services • Junk Removal • Donation Pickup • General Labor Article by David Scheller Do you want careless and disengaged movers to haphazardly schlep your neat stuff across town – or cross country? Or do you want junk removal by people who don’t give a fig about recycling, and would enthusiastically chuck old refrigerators into Lake Minnetonka if they thought they could get away with it? Then you need College LUNKS! Leave them a message today if you would...

Food + Beverage

Everyone Screams for Ice Cream (Cake)!

Licks Unlimited, a cornerstone in the Excelsior community for more than 40 years, is dipping its cone into the world of ice cream cakes. Article by Sara Hoeman Core summertime childhood memories wouldn’t be complete without afternoons spent dockside by the lake, running through the sprinkler in the front yard, and visiting your favorite, family-owned local ice cream shop to end the day. Not only is Licks Unlimited the place to get delicious nostalgic homemade ice cream, but they are proud to...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Summer Al Fresco Article by Jen Fortner In the wise words from the Phineas and Ferb theme song, “There's a hundred and four days of summer vacation, and school comes along just to end it. So the annual problem for our generation is finding a good way to spend it.“ My children have pointed out that Phineas and Ferb must have gone to a better school than they did, since they never once got one hundred and four days off. I don’t know where to file a claim for their extra days.  The fact...

Home + Design

A Backyard Built for Gathering

Highmark Builders shows us how to design the perfect outdoor space this summer Article by Kendra Johnson Living in Minnesota, it’s essential to get outside in the summer and socialize with friends and family. Meeting up at a local restaurant or boating out on the lake are go-tos, but what if you could host gatherings in your own backyard? Wouldn’t barbecues, pool parties, and family dinners be much simpler if you had the outdoor living space to accommodate them? The good news is, you probably...

Auto + Marine

A Boat Lift Built for Better Lake Days

Designed on Lake Minnetonka, CrossPoint Marine Co.’s heavy-duty hydraulic lifts are redefining convenience, protection, and peace of mind for boat owners. Article by Lauren Beaubaire Summer in Minnesota moves fast. One minute, the docks are going in, and before you know it, you’re trying to squeeze every last sunset cruise and lake day out of the season. That’s why for many boat owners, protecting and simplifying their time on the water matters just as much as the boat itself. And for Tyler...

Home Services

Don’t Let Summer Water Problems Sneak Up on You

Summer brings longer days, more outdoor time, and a big increase in water use around the house. Between watering the lawn, extra showers, and filling pools, your home’s water system can start showing signs of stress. Many homeowners notice hard water spots, strange tastes or odors, lower pressure, or even “sweating” tanks during the hotter months. The good news? Most of these issues are preventable or easy to fix with the right approach.Quick Ways to Stay Ahead of Summer Water IssuesStart by...

Health + Wellness

Why Men Put Off Skin Care—and Why They Shouldn’t

How Ecker Dermatology is making men’s skincare less intimidating Article by Kendra Johnson | Photography by Emily John Photography Many men delay seeing a dermatologist, often until a partner or family member pushes them to get a spot checked. That delay can matter, especially when it comes to detecting skin cancer early.  While skin cancer is one of the most serious concerns, it’s far from the only reason men should seek care. According to Dr. Phil Ecker, it isn’t uncommon. It’s also not...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Leader of the Pack Article by Jen Fortner I am a terrible packer. If I have improved over the last thirty years, it is by inches, not miles. I often create a packing list, pack my suitcase, fly to my destination, only to open my bag and be surprised and disappointed at what I have and do not have available.  Like, who packed this stuff, and where did she think she was going? I’ve had to buy t-shirts in places too warm, sweatshirts for nights too cool, socks in multiple destinations, and my...

Auto + Marine

Built Like They Used To

The INEOS Grenadier is bringing back rugged simplicity Article by Graham Johnson Is it too early to be nostalgic about turning a key in the ignition? Between touchscreens, built-in subscription models, and push-to-start buttons, the tech craze that has colonized cars in recent years has left some looking back to what cars once were, nostalgic for physical dials, buttons, and the simple pleasure of a key in the ignition. Among them is Jim Ratcliffe, CEO of INEOS, a British chemical...