Lilly got out of impound and into the rescue; now she is waiting for you. She knows basic obedience, is house and crate trained, and behaves without a crate. She was born around January 2018 and still has puppy energy. She likes to play fetch, catch, tug-o-war or go for hikes. She enjoys sle…
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?
ORONO — Santa arrived at the second-annual Orono Tree Lighting with a police escort.
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken of the side of the Crystal Bay U.S. Post Office at 1355 Brown Road S. in Orono.
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?
Aladdin is a sweet male kitten who is confident, easygoing, friendly with new folks and trusted ones, and is kitten-active. He has a cute little bobbed tail. He was born in August 2019 and was bottle fed after his mom cat died. He likes being held and will reach up to be picked up. He door g…
PLYMOUTH — The annual PD Shimmers light show in Plymouth returns for its 10th season on Monday, Dec. 2.
EXCELSIOR — The Excelsior Fire District hopes to collect 1 ton of food in an hour at its annual Free Kids’ Movie on Saturday, Dec. 7.
No one came for Hercules at impound, so he’s ready for you. He likes being held, will jump into your lap to sit, and likes cuddling in bed under the blankets. He is crate and house trained, is good with gentle kids and dogs, but not cats. He’ll look for you at the window, door greet, lean ag…
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken of the Old North School at the West Hennepin History Center, 1953 W. Wayzata Blvd., in Long Lake.
EXCELSIOR — The Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon won’t be happening in 2020, according to an email from race organizers.
EXCELSIOR — Trees will be set up around Excelsior for people to decorate as part of the annual Giving Tree Project.
PLYMOUTH — Artists from all over the metro area gathered in Plymouth on Nov. 23-24 to display and sell their artwork, pottery, photographs and other goods.
Is your cat lonely and would like a buddy? Speedy enjoys the company of cats, hasn’t met dogs, and is best with calm kids over age 5. Speedy is a male brown tabby with white that was born in May 2017. The past owner could not care for him so he is looking for a patient family that will allow…
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 Pond Arena/Harold J. Pond Sports Center, 2121 Commerce Blvd., 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?
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken of the bathroom building at the Gray's Bay Public Landing in Minnetonka.
This confident, outgoing boy is friendly with folks he knows and strangers. Ned is house trained, and is calm and quiet when in his crate. He gets along with most dogs, hasn’t met cats, and should be OK with kids over age 8, but hasn’t met them. Ned will eagerly meet you at the door, reach u…
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 Boatworks building, 294 Grove Lane E., in Wayzata.
Scarlet is an outgoing, mellow, friendly petite female orange tabby born around October 2018. She really likes people and immediately accepts strangers and kids over age 4. She’ll entertain you with interactive toys or plays by herself with toy mice. She’s affectionate and likes to sit in yo…
Communities across the state will mark Veterans Day with breakfasts, speakers and ceremonies to honor those who have served the United States in war or peacetime.
PLYMOUTH — Students from Holy Name of Jesus School grabbed rakes, leaf blowers and leaf bags and headed out to neighbors’ yards to help them pick up leaves for the school’s ninth-annual Rake-a-Thon on Oct. 26.
From the Grinch to a "Price is Right" contestants, Lake Minnetonka-area residents went all out with their Halloween costumes this year.
Boomer enjoys leash walks, jogging and running on a leash while you bike. He’ll play fetch, tug-o-war or with dog toys. He likes everybody: cats, preschoolers, dogs and new folks. With dogs, he is a bit on the dominate side but would do best with one for a pal. He watches for you at the wind…
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?
PLYMOUTH — Community steps up.
This friendly, smart little gal, born June 2017, is a quick learner. She is house trained and well behaved, not needing a crate. Her foster mom says Cuddles is outgoing, greets you at the door, follows you, leans against you, gives dog kisses, and likes to sleep with you for part of the nigh…
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken of the colorful mosaic bench at The Commons, 135 Lake St., in Excelsior. The bench, designed by David Cooley, is dedicated in memory Debbie Hart, who was behind Artworks and the creation of the Excelsior Art Fair (now known as Art on the Lake)…
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?
MINNETONKA — A Minnetonka author’s book has won a 2019 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award.
This adorable, outgoing, little charmer wants to be your new companion. He is friendly with everyone, tolerates respectful dogs and preschoolers. Birch has distinguished himself by jumping from the floor to your shoulders if you aren’t too tall. Of course he is kitten active, playing by hims…
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 Noerenberg Memorial Gardens, 2865 Northshore Drive. The gardens are situated on the shore of Lake Minnetonka’s Crystal Bay. The gardens were once home to Frederick Noerenberg — the founder of Grain Belt Brewery — and his family. It is now m…
The Otto Bremer Trust has awarded grants to several Lake Minnetonka-area organizations.
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken of the side of the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society’s building at 305 Water St. in Excelsior.
Mavis is a rusty-tan and black lovely tabby girl with soft medium length hair. She enjoys petting, brushing, and playing with her water dish. She’s friendly with strangers and trusted folks, as well as kind kids over 4. She’s young, so introduce her to gentle dogs and she should do OK. She’s…
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 — The Suburban restaurant in Excelsior never expected to be in the business of babies, but a special spicy burger has purportedly sent two women into labor unexpectedly and brought two babies into the world.
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 canoe racks at Wayzata Beach/Shaver Park.
MOUND — The 40th annual Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church’s Incredible Festival is this weekend.
EXCELSIOR — Excelsior Apple Day, a festival celebrating community and the fruit that helped put Excelsior on the map, will be held Sept. 21 in downtown Excelsior.
If this sweetie knows you, she gives kitty kisses, rubs against your face or ankles, and likes to sleep with you for part of the night. India, a friendly, outgoing gal, will jump into your lap for short sessions of brushing and petting and then lays next to you. She enjoys window watching an…
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken of the Navarre Playground, 3408 Lyric Avenue, as seen from the parking lot behind The Narrows Saloon 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?
