Entertainment in the Park is summer fun with events held in the amphitheater in Civic Center Park. It has both Movies in the Park and Music in the Park, on differing nights, of course. The Music in the Park happens once a week for the summer with one special event in autumn. The Movies in […]

Inspire Dance Studio was opened by Julia Schmitt and Kristen Karon in 2017. The two women, each of whom has several decades in the art of dance, realized that the two of them together had a synergy that lent itself to being a dynamic dance duo and wanted to share their passion with others. They […]

Momentum School of Dance is a dance school that is dedicated to helping their students flourish in a nurturing environment. They operate in trimesters, spring, fall, and summer. They welcome students of all ages and abilities. They are a family-friendly school that wants to ensure that everyone is having fun as they are learning. They […]

Meadow Neighborhood Park and Community Preserve is over a hundred acres of environmental beauty that you can walk through and enjoy. There are hiking and biking trails to assist in this goal, and they are handicap accessible. If you're the more active type, there are activities for you to enjoy as well. They have a […]

Clothes Mentor is a chain that sells and buys gently-used women's clothing. They have clothing from sizes 0-26 and are based on the concept that women's lives change all the time. They accept new and gently-used items that are in fashion, designer, and in great condition. Some of their preferred brands are Burberry, Tumi, Ray-Ban, […]

Groveland Confections was opened by Andrea with the desire to spread some chocolate love across the city and state. She has been so successful, she opened another store in the Galleria in Edina. They use only the finest ingredients and make their confections by hand every day. They have gift boxes, holiday treats, corporate gifts, […]

YoYo Donuts is a family-owned donut shop located in the Sundial Center and it is a big neighborhood favorite. The decor is light yellow, which is cheerful and welcoming at the same time. Donuts run in the family blood and the great-tasting donuts are a result of that family investment. They make the donuts every […]

Ridgedale Center opened in 1974 and is the fourth of such 'dale' malls in Minnesota (Southdale, Brookdale, and Rosedale). It was intended to be a high-end shopping center and features such brands as Coach, New York, and Swarovski. The flagship stores were Dayton's, Sears, JCPenney, and Donaldson's. The mall has changed over the years and […]

Bethesda Thrift Shop is a store filled with a vast array of items, such as books, linens, small toys, clothing, games, and more. More includes jewelry, picture frames, purses, and even more. They have strict rules about what they will and won't accept because they want to make sure that the items are quality resells. […]

Lone Lake Community Park and Reserve is 144 acres on the shore of Lone Lake, obviously. There is plenty to do in the park besides just walking around, soaking in the nature. There is fishing if you like sitting on the pier. If you prefer to be more active, there are tennis courts, a full-court […]

Purgatory Community Preserve is 155 acres, which makes it the largest of Minnetonka's five community parks. It's known for its trails which wend around Purgatory Creek. As for the unusual name, legend has it that the early settlers were faced with mosquitoes and swamps while hiking the trail and one said it was worse than […]

Pattaya Thai Restaurant is a neighborhood favorite as it offers authentic Thai cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. The decor includes warmly-colored walls that invites one to indulge oneself. The staff members are friendly and everyone is made to feel at home. They have food that ranges in spice from mild to truly spicy, and it's […]