This handsome, easy-going, young male orange tabby was found with his littermates. He plays with cat toys, enjoys window watching, hunting real mice, uses scratching posts and playing with his water bowl. In unfamiliar situations he is nervous and curiously investigates strangers, but is fri…
The house had its share of unique characteristics.
The April 23 where the heck is it photo was taken of the Excelsior Bay Gables condominium building, 603 Lake St., in Excelsior.
Do you know where the heck this is? Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark, and the next week we identify it. But because this is the final issue of the Lakeshore Weekly News, we won't be able to publish the answer and the names of those who guessed it correctly in next week's paper.
EXCELSIOR — Edy Peterson stood on her fourth-floor balcony, smiling and vigorously waving.
PLYMOUTH — For the first time in its 40-year history, Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners has a new executive director.
The annual step to it challenge begins May 1, and cities are encouraging residents to participate.
It seems simple enough. If I’m going to a store or restaurant, why not see if my neighbors want something too?
The Wayzata Police Department has teamed up with the Wayzata and Long Lake fire departments to offer birthday patrols to help kids celebrate their birthdays when they can't have a typical party.
PLYMOUTH — Benjamin Gensler turned 4 on Wednesday, April 15, but he didn’t have any ordinary party.
The April 9 where the heck is it photo was taken of the alley between the Navarre True Value hardware store and The Lake Room restaurant on Shoreline Drive in Navarre.
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark, and the next week we identify it. Do you know where the heck this is?
EXCELSIOR — Lake Minnetonka-area police and fire departments will help wish residents a happy birthday during the stay-at-home order.
MOUND — The street was covered with scores of multicolored chalk-drawn hearts.
EXCELSIOR — The Excelsior Morning Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the Ross McGlasson Award through April 30.
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark, and the next week we identify it. Do you know where the heck this is?
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken at the Gray’s Bay dam at the outlet of Lake Minnetonka into Minnehaha Creek. The dam was built in 1979 to help control flooding on Minnehaha Creek and Lake Minnetonka. It is managed by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
Evie is your happy, wiggly puppy that gives dog kisses, lays her head in your lap, door greets and follows you. She likes to sleep with you and enjoy going for car rides and leash walks. She plays fetch, tug-o-war and with dog toys. She knows some commands, is crate trained and 85% house tra…
This confident, friendly, gray, male kitten gets along with respectful kids and dogs and most cats. He was bottle fed after being found at one week of age. Tory likes to be held, gives kitty kisses, face and ankle rubs, door greets, follows you, jumps into your lap or lets you place him ther…
Not long ago, restrictions on social gatherings weren’t commonplace like they are today, with COVID-19 dominating headlines.
Jackson is friendly and does well with everyone: cats, other dogs, kids and strangers. He is a Basset Griffon Vendeen born November 2011 and has an outgoing, happy demeanor. He reaches a paw up for attention, lays his head in your lap, leans against you, gives dog kisses, enjoys sleeping wit…
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken of the bridge along the Luce Line State Trail that goes over Gleason Lake in Plymouth.
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark, and the next week we identify it. Do you know where the heck this is?
This beautiful tortoiseshell kitten has unusual markings and four colors. She was born in September 2019 and was surrendered with her mom and siblings. She enjoys playing with cat toys and running water. Raina will meet you at the door and then is off to be kitten-active. She is OK with kind…
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Plymouth is continuing with its weekly free community meal in the wake of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak — it’ll just be a little different.
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken of a storefront in Colonial Square, 1151 Wayzata Blvd. E., in Wayzata.
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark, and the next week we identify it. Do you know where the heck this is?
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken of the well house at the Mound Transit Center, 5515 Shoreline Drive, in Mound.
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark, and the next week we identify it. Do you know where the heck this is?
This wispy haired, orange-and-white kitten likes to play with running water, toys by herself, or interactive toys with you. Rosie has met and is fine with kids over age 6, the foster’s cat and dog. She is kitten-active, quiet, friendly with known people and shy of strangers. She tolerates be…
EXCELSIOR — Chuck Donley, president of the Twin Cities Postcards Club, could talk to you about postcards, 1 cent stamps and old post offices for hours.
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark, and the next week we identify it. Do you know where the heck this is?
Are you looking for a jogging partner? Sadie Rose, an active German shepherd mix, enjoys car rides, leash walks, playing fetch and running around in the yard. She was rescued from a kill shelter and the vet thinks she was born October 2017. Sadie is crate trained, knows basic commands and is…
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken of the Luce Line State Trail tunnel that goes under County Road 101 in Plymouth.
PLYMOUTH — Oakwood Elementary School students and their families gathered Friday, Feb. 28, at the school for fun and games at the Oakwood Carnival, which has run at the school for more than 25 years, according to Principal Sarabeth deNeui.
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark, and the next week we identify it. Do you know where the heck this is?
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken at Robbinson’s Bay Beach, at the end of Robinson Bay Road, in Deephaven.
This 8-pound gray tabby gal is very friendly and cuddly with trusted people. Chloe meets you at the door ankle rubs, follows you around, is OK being picked up and will knead you while happily purring. Chloe sleeps part of the night with you, plays with cat toys and plays with her water dish.…
MINNETONKA — The Marsh, a wellness and fitness center in Minnetonka, is partnering with the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation to talk about heart health during February’s “heart health month,” according to a news release.
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark, and the next week we identify it. Do you know where the heck this is?
Last week’s photo of the stairs leading up to the second floor of the Ridgedale Service Center in Minnetonka may have been a little too easy for Lakeshore Weekly News readers seeing as we may have set a record for the number of people who correctly guessed where the heck the photo was taken.
Sadly, Lexy was given up. She is a Siamese flame point mix born in 2012. She has gorgeous blue eyes. With people she knows she is friendly and affectionate. She is an easy-going female who will jump up to sit next to you, purr on contact and stay while you pet her. She will greet you at the …
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark, and the next week we identify it. Do you know where the heck this is?
Chewy is a smart, typically active Chihuahua/Parson terrier mix born in October 2016. He is crate and house trained and knows basic commands. He is good with respectful kids, most cats and dogs. He chases after chickens. He watches at the window for you, door greets and follows you. Chewy gi…
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken at the Old Log Theatre, 5185 Meadville St.
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken of Tonkadale Greenhouse, 3739 Tonkawood Road, in Minnetonka.
Each week we publish a detail of a local landmark, and the next week we identify it. Do you know where the heck this is?
Alycia is a mostly black female with very soft, shiny fur born around 2014. No one came for her at impound. She is very friendly with trusted people. She will meet you at the door, talk to you, ankle rub and follow you. When you sit, she likes to be next you. You’ll hear her purr right away …
Snowball is a 28-pound female Pomeranian/Pekingese mix with golden and white fur that was rescued from abuse. She was born in 2017. Snowball enjoys car rides and leash walks and is house trained. Sudden movements and commotion make her nervous, so kids over age 8 are best. She will need a pa…
Raquel was surrendered from a party that had her outside with a litter of kittens, and now she is relishing indoor life. This tortoiseshell was born in 2016 and is friendly with trusted folks and shy of strangers. Raquel is mellow, periodically talks to you, tolerates being held and has a me…
