Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken of The Andrews Sisters Trail in downtown Mound. The trail is named after the Andrews Sisters singing group. LaVerne, Maxene and Patty Andrews grew up in Mound, spending all of their summers in the city from 1917 through 1931, living in a house…
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?
Sparkles, a Staffie bull terrier mix born in 2016, would like to be your male dog’s new sister. Sparkles knows basic obedience and is house and crate trained, and behaves without being crated. She likes to play fetch, tug-o-war, or by herself with toys. Sparkles follows you around, reaches a…
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 a fire pit outside the historic Wayzata Depot in Wayzata, 402 Lake St. E.
Yanni is an easy-going and active orange tabby kitten born at the end of April 2018. He is friendly and affectionate with people he knows and is shy of strangers. For trusted people, he will jump into their lap and stay for short periods of time while you brush and pet him. He likes to sit n…
EXCELSIOR — An inaugural race to raise money for the Children’s Cancer Research Fund in the memory of Maddison Mertz, of Victoria, is this weekend.
This very friendly, 27-pound dachshund mix gal adores all ages of people and her big brother Ham. She was born in March of 2013. Dixie gets along with other dogs at the park but she is dominant. She knows basic commands, is house trained, and well behaved without needing a crate. Dixie watch…
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?
Jolene is a tri-colored sweety that the vet thinks was born in November 2015. She is friendly with strangers, gentle kids, dogs and with most cats. She ankle rubs, face rubs, and watches for you at the window. Jolene is an easy-going, quiet cat who lap sits for a short while when she isn’t a…
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken of Noerenberg Memorial Gardens, as seen from Lake Minnetonka’s Maxwell Bay.
Bellah enjoys going out in the yard to zoom around, play with other dogs and chase squirrels. She is house trained and sits to gently take treats. She’s not a fan of her kennel, as she would rather cuddle with you. She watches for you at the window, door greets, follows you, and gives dog ki…
MINNETONKA — The Minnetonka Rotary Foundation spent $30,000 supporting several organizations and students this year, according to a news release from the rotary.
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 chairs and benches that sit along the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail outside the Hennepin County Library in Excelsior.
Rainier is a young, confident, male New Zealand white rabbit born November 2017. He is smart, easy going, and very friendly with trusted folks. Rainier tolerates being picked up, lap sits for a while, but prefers to sit next to you. He is an indoor bunny and is litter trained. Rainier enjoys…
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?
LONG LAKE — Buckhorn Days is returning to Long Lake this weekend.
PLYMOUTH — A group of local middle school students learned what it takes to run a restaurant all while raising money for a good cause.
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 a fenced yard. She was rescued from a kill shelter and the vet thinks she was born in October 2017. Sadie is affectionate, easy-going, friendly…
With the United States approaching its 243rd year of independence, cities around the west metro are preparing for their annual, American-themed Fourth of July celebrations.
NAVARRE — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Navarre recently took 44 high school students and 10 adults on a week-long mission trip to the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, according to a news release.
WAYZATA — Some have claimed to have seen Sasquatch. Some have claimed to have seen the Loch Ness Monster.
WAYZATA — Sailboats flocked to Lake Minnetonka’s Wayzata Bay for a weekend of races, June 19-23.
WAYZATA — White-tented booths, deep fried-scented food trucks, and street musicians gave sensory entertainment to all who came to the Wayzata Art Experience last weekend on Lake Street in downtown Wayzata. Over 100 artists, most of them local, made their way to the 16th annual event.
WAYZATA — The Wayzata Fire Department has earned its bragging rights for the year.
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 — Downtown Excelsior was turned into an art gallery over the weekend for Art on the Lake.
ORONO — The Orono Police Department is the second in the state to give young adults with disabilities the opportunity to serve on the force as junior cadets.
Minnina is a friendly, affectionate cat was left at a humane society when her previous owners moved. She is litter box trained, declawed and is mostly outgoing. She will meet you at the door, ankle rub, lay on your chest and give your nose kitty kisses. She likes to sleep with you, too. She …
Three adult leaders from Troop 337 in Chanhassen and Chaska received recognition on May 2 from the Lake Minnetonka District BSA at its annual recognition dinner.
PLYMOUTH — Bark in the Park was all about dogs from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 1, at the Hilde Performance Center.
Brownie is an affectionate and friendly chocolate lab mix, born August 2016. Brownie became a stray, but no one came for her. She is house trained and knows basic commands. Brownie enjoys Nylabones while in a crate when you are at work. She is outgoing and smart. She likes to lean against yo…
Last week’s where the heck is it photo was taken at Nelson Lakeside Park in Long 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?
Every stranger is Lady Dogiva’s friend. She is a quiet, outgoing and affectionate female Chihuahua/Dachshund mix born in 2016. No one came for her at a Texas impound. She will follow you around, let you pick her up, stay in your lap for a short while and give dog kisses. On the sofa, she lik…
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?
It’s officially duckling rescue season.
After impound picked her up, no one came for her. Josie is a lovely, declawed, female calico/tabby that the vet thinks was born in 2009. She'll reach a paw up and ask for attention. She tolerates being picked up and will stay in your lap as long as you keep petting or brushing her. She ankle…
PLYMOUTH — Hundreds of people attended Plymouth’s 13th annual City Sampler event on Saturday, April 27.
No one guessed last week’s where the heck is it photo correctly. It was taken at Wayzata Beach and Marina, 220 Grove Lane E., in downtown Wayzata. The photo was taken on Sunday, April 7, when there was quite a bit of fog around Lake 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?
WAYZATA — The city of Wayzata may see a huge change in its portion of the Lake Minnetonka shoreline soon if developers have any say in it.
WAYZATA — More than 200 teachers and staff from Wayzata High School spent Friday, April 12, participating in a business immersion program.
MINNESTRISTA — Sibling volunteers Grace and Mason Butzow of Minnetrista have been honored for their volunteer work with Three Rivers Park District.
