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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2021 PUBLISHER

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THE FEMALE LEADERS OF LAKE MINNETONKA, THIS IS YOUR ISSUE!

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Dog moms, cat moms, plant moms, human moms—calling all moms and pseudo-

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moms! We’re celebrating you this month and sharing stories of the difference you

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all make in our community.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

We are so proud of the women here in Lake Minnetonka and we want you to know

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that no matter your age or occupation, you are a unique and crucial part of who we are as a whole.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Emily John

We wouldn’t be the same without you, so spoil yourself this month and enjoy the celebrations. In this issue, you can read about your fellow Lake Minnetonka women and maybe even make a new connection. You will find stories about how one woman raises funds for a cause, where to find the perfect local gift for mom, or simply what not to give mom on her day. Also, a few pages about a place where women can feel empowered and be themselves. If you’re interested in any of these stories, reach out on social media to learn even more! You never know what new opportunities and partnerships could come from it. Happy May, ladies. Thank you for all you do.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2021

FEATURES 10 The Mother's Day Gift Guide Local shops recommend their top gifts to get mom for her day.

14 Kathie's Coffee How Kym Jolstad turned her mother's love of coffee into a business to help raise awareness of Pancreatic cancer.

20 A Place to Be You Vi Beauty Lab aims to help women feel empowered in their own skin.

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AROUND TOWN

GOOD TIMES

results manually with the option of uploading a

accomplishments and fun around town! We want to

screenshot. Or, get a "Verified Result" and qual-

see what you're up to. Whether it's a charity event or

ify for age group awards by using a GPS fitness

party, we want to see how it went! The community

tracker and upload a screenshot of your race

is a major part of the Lake Minnetonka area and we

distance and time. Your results must be posted

want to celebrate that. Show everyone in the com-

by May 31. All participants will receive a t-shirt

munity the happenings around the lake. Send your

and finisher medal. Choose doorstep delivery, or

photos to Dana.Murphy@lifestylepubs.com.

pick up your shirt and medal at Running Room in

TONKA YOUTH TRIATHLON

maple Grove between May 1st and May 31st. You can also run for a cause and raise money for the

The Tonka Youth Triathlon will take place on

Westonka Food Shelf. You can also run for a cause

Saturday, May 15th at Minnetonka Middle School

and raise money for the Westonka Food Shelf.

East. This springtime run, bike, and swim event is

Your support will provide emergency food to 700+

open to all boys and girls in grades 2-8. All par-

families in the area. Good luck!

ticipants must be pre-registered for the race. The registration deadline is Monday, May 10th at 10

MOUND FARMERS MARKET

A.M. On race day, Session I (grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,

The Mound Farmers Market will begin its

and elite) will start at 8:00 A.M. Session II (grades

season on May 22nd and run through October

2 and 3) will begin at 10:00 A.M. Each participant

9th. Stop by on Saturdays between 8:00 A.M.

will receive a t-shirt, swim cap, refreshments,

and 12:30 P.M. to check out locally grown fresh

and finisher medal. The top three female and

produce, mushrooms, maple syrup, flowers,

top three male competitors in each division will

baked goods, a variety of unique handmade

receive trophies. The Youth Triathlon will be

products created by local artisans, and live

held rain or shine. Please check the website for

music by local talents. The market is an outdoor

COVID-19 restrictions.

market and is located next to the Dakota Trail in

WAYZATA MURAL AND NEW RETAILER CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING This double-header ribbon-cutting will be

downtown Mound.

ALERUS ADDS TWO MORTGAGE TEAMS Alerus

Minnetonka

announces

the

recognizing the artist of Wayzata's mural, Allison

addition of two new mortgage bankers, Joe

Hunsley, as well as welcoming Wayzata's new-

Nabedrick and Erin Moffitt. They are joined by

est retail shop Northern Drift. Taking place on

Sarah Parrott and Allison Pederson, who have

Monday, May 12th, the ribbon-cutting will be held

accepted roles as mortgage loan officer assis-

at 681 East Lake street at 4:00 P.M. where you

tants. Nabedrick has worked in the Twin Cities

will learn how Hunsley's design was created and

mortgage industry for nearly 20 years, serving

implemented. Then, at 4:30 P.M., head on over

most recently as a senior mortgage loan officer

to Northern Drift at 823 Lake Street East and

at U.S. Bank. Moffitt has 20 years of experience

congratulate co-founders Lisa and Brent Jane on

in the mortgage industry. Prior to joining Alerus,

their retail shop's new permanent residency in

he too served as a senior mortgage loan officer

downtown Wayzata.

at U.S. Bank. Alerus and its newest bankers look

LAKE MINNETONKA HALF, 10K, OR 5K MARATHON The 40th annual Lake Minnetonka Half, 10K, or 5K Marathon is being celebrated this year as a virtual event. You can run it or walk it anytime during the month of May, any way you want. Register by May 31st then choose your own course- a path, treadmill, or parkway. Run your race and post

your results anytime in May. You can record your

Good Times is a great place to show off your

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

LOCAL SHOPS RECOMMEND THEIR TOP GIFTS TO GET MOM FOR HER DAY.

SPRING HAS OFFICIALLY SPRUNG! And with spring comes Mother’s Day and opportunities to get

the mother's day gift guide

out and shop local to dazzle Mom with something unexpected. But how to choose? Three local businesses have come to the rescue and offered their favorite picks for great gifts for Mom. 1. BUILD-YOUR-OWN NECKLACE

4. VIVELY BODY SCIENCE GIFT CARD services, gift cards are a perfect choice. As an added

a large retail space that has many goods and gift ideas

bonus for Mother’s Day, Vively is offering $100 for mom

available. Putnam recommends a “build your own”

with a bonus $10 for you, $250 for mom with $25 for

necklace for mom. These keepsakes can be customized

you, or $500 for mom and $50 for you. You can treat

with initial charms representing each child, birthstones,

mom and yourself!

hearts, words, and charms that are uniquely meaningful to the recipient. Chains and charms come in both gold and silver to create an updated mother’s necklace that is sure to delight any mom.

5. CHOCOLATE BARK TRIO Kristen Moline, chocolatier at Truffle Hill Chocolates, has two special gift offerings. Both are sure to please mom, especially if she doesn’t have to share. A chocolate

2. THE NORA FLEMING COLLECTION

bark trio. The trio is a 1/2-pound box dressed with a rib-

Putnam also recommends the Nora Fleming collec-

bon featuring delicious ‘grown-up flavors’. The trio show-

tion. The General Store offers a wide variety of base

cases the Orange Creme Pop: white Belgian chocolate,

serving pieces like platters and bowls. They also have

crispy rice & candied orange pieces, the Black Forest: 64

a full assortment of ‘minis’ which are individual add-ons

% dark Belgian chocolate, sour cherry swirl, topped with

to adorn your table for a festive holiday or special occa-

sweet cacao nibs & chewy dark cherries, and The Elvis:

sion. You can start small and help build mom’s collec-

milk chocolate, marshmallow fluff swirl, topped with pea-

tion from there over the years.

nuts, dried banana bits & a hint of sea salt.

3. HYDRAFACIAL

6. CHAMPAGNE TRUFFLES

Dr. Laurel Martini, the co-founder of Vively Body

Truffle Hill also has a gift box featuring decadent

Science, says their clinic philosophy is health and well-

champagne truffles. White chocolate and champagne

ness with a service emphasis toward clinical aesthetics.

truffles with lovely gold fleck make this an irresistible

Vively is offering a Mother’s Day/May HydraFacial pro-

choice. This gift is also nice for all budgets (that means

motion as well as gift cards with a bonus. HydraFacials

you teenagers!) but still very special.

are customizable and great for every age. Give the special mother in your life the gift of rejuvenation and

Whether you haven’t been able to get together with

relaxation. For the HydraFacial, Vively includes a com-

Mom a lot this last year or have seen her non-stop,

plimentary ‘Perk treatment’ (lip or eye) ($50 value) with

make this Mother’s Day stand out. Be thoughtful

every Classic HydraFacial, or two ‘Perk treatments’ (both

by shopping local and give her something from the

lip & eye) ($100 value) with a Signature HydraFacial.

heart. She deserves it.

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ARTICLE JEN LARSEN FORTNER

Alternatively, if you want to let mom select her own

ated General Store. The General Store of Minnetonka is

PHOTOGRAPHY EMILY JOHN

Jenny Putnam is part of the family-owned and oper-

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SPASSO, A NEIGHBORHOOD STAPLE, SERVES UP SHRIMP SCAMPI AND OTHER ITALIAN-AMERICAN DISHES WE LOVE.

CULINARY CREATIONS

COME AS YO U A R E SPASSO, WHICH MEANS “AMUSEMENT” IN ENGLISH, HAS BEEN A MINNETONKA NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITE SINCE 2008. Offering dishes like housemade pappardelle, dry-aged pork chops, and prosciutto and fig pizza that’s cooked in a wood-fired pizza oven from Italy, Spasso serves up American-Italian cuisine that that is sure to impress. General Manager Amanda Irrgang shares the inspiration behind this pasta port. “It was more or less a feeling,” she explains. “Our motto is ‘come as you are,’ so whether you’re coming in for a business dinner, a semi-casual dining experience, or a family get-together, we aim to please everyone’s palate.” When it comes to the food, Irrgang and the head of the kitchen, Chef Francisco Morocho, spotlight Spasso’s shrimp scampi. “Pasta is always a comfort food favorite,” says Chef Morocho. “We want to share this dish because it reminds us of a lighter pasta dish. Coming into spring and summer, when fresh produce is at its best, the tomatoes, lemon, and basil really shine with the shrimp. This dish is something that most people can make at home and enjoy. And if you don’t want to make it at home,

ARTICLE DANA MURPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY EMILY JOHN

come to Spasso and we will do the work for you.”

INGREDIENTS + 2 large tomatoes, diced + 1 tablespoon olive oil + 1 garlic clove, minced + 1 shallot, minced + 1/2 cup dry white wine + 1 whole lemon, juiced + 1/2 lemon, quartered + 2 tablespoons julienned basil + 1 tablespoon for garnish + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter + 10 shrimp + salt & pepper to taste + 3/4 pound spaghetti or a pasta of your choice

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DIRECTIONS 01 In a medium saucepan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. 02 Add shrimp and cook for 30 seconds. 03 Add garlic and shallots and saute until garlic and shallots are fragrant. 04 Add tomatoes, salt, & pepper. Sautee for 1 min. 05 Add white wine. Reduce to half. 06 Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of basil. Stir. 07 Add butter and stir until the mixture gets a bit thicker and has a glossy look. 08 Toss with hot pasta and serve with lemon wedges and the remaining basil.

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K AT H I E ' S C OF F E E

HOW KYM JOLSTAD TURNED HER MOTHER'S LOVE OF COFFEE INTO A BUSINESS TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS OF PANCREATIC CANCER.

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ARTICLE GRAHAM JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY EMILY JOHN

WHEN KYM JOLSTAD’S MOTHER KATHIE WAS

That was when the first stranger stepped in to help

DIAGNOSED WITH PANCREATIC CANCER LATE

Kathie’s Coffee. Jolstad had wanted to set up Kathie’s

INTO 2019, SHE WOULD HAVE NEVER GUESSED

Coffee as a nonprofit organization early on. During

WHERE IT WOULD TAKE HER. More than a year

a conversation about Kathie’s Coffee, a woman at

later, Jolstad is the creator of Kathie’s Coffee blend

Jolstad’s office said that her husband could set up the

and Kathie’s Coffee Nonprofit, an organization that

non-profit. “He filled out the paperwork in the next cou-

raises money for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

ple of days,” says Jolstad.

(PanCAN) by selling coffee. Jolstad’s first thoughts,

She then made several calls to roasters across the

however, were only how she could help. “I looked into

country and even got bids on bags of coffee, when

pancreatic cancer. and there’s not a lot of research, not

a client asked her why she wasn’t doing it locally. A

a lot of funds, so this was something I could actually do

flurry of calls followed. Jolstad called Anne Spaeth,

and make a difference with.”

the owner of the Lynhall, who connected her with

Jolstad wanted to do something that wouldn’t just

Greg Hoyt, the owner of Rustica Bakery. Hoyt agreed

raise money for research, but raise awareness: “I don’t

to meet with her, waiting until meeting her to ask,

want to hit up my clients once a year to donate. That

“So why are we meeting?” Jolstad shares that she

doesn’t make a difference in spreading the word.” From

was flabbergasted at his willingness to help: “You

those parameters, it took Jolstad months of brainstorm-

took time to meet with me, and you have no idea why

ing to come up with the idea: a 12oz bag of coffee that

you are meeting with me, at all!” Hoyt gave her the

donates $3 to PanCAN. Laughing about those months,

information of a local roaster named Brett Struwe

Jolstad says, “I can’t believe it took me as long as it did to

who quickly agreed to work with her. “That’s why this

do Kathie’s coffee. Our world revolves around it.”

whole thing has really been successful and easy,” says

From that idea, Jolstad says she could not stop

Jolstad. "The community has done everything they

talking about it. She told her co-workers, her clients,

can to have this. I feel like it was just meant to be, the

and even “talked her son’s ear off” on the way to school.

stars were just so aligned.”

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KATHIE’S COFFEE (CONTINUED)

Together Struwe and Jolstad worked

packages of Kathie’s Coffee. Jolstad says

to create a blend of coffee similar to what

that Kathie’s Coffee was “absolutely, without

Kathie actually drank. Less than two

question, the most positive and best thing

months later, the first batch of Kathie’s cof-

that [she] was a part of in 2020.”

fee was roasted, bagged, and labeled. Yet,

At the heart of Kathie’s coffee is the tra-

this whole time, with all Jolstad’s calls and

dition of creating conversation over coffee.

meetings and work, she still hadn’t told her

Jolstad reminisces about drinking coffee and

mother: the woman after whom the coffee

watching Saturday morning shows with her

was named. Jolstad explains that before

mother and grandmother, as well as how her

she told her mother, she "wanted to have a

mother used to meet ‘the girls’ every Sunday

product in [her] hand to give [her] mother,”

for coffee and pie. Now harnessed to spread

and after months of work, she finally did.

awareness about pancreatic cancer, that

The night before she told her mom, Jolstad

tradition shows no sign of ending. “What I

did not sleep. “I was like a little kid on

am excited about,” says Jolstad, “is people

Christmas Eve, I couldn’t stand it.” Kathie

having coffee together and talking, and cre-

was, of course, delighted.

ating community and building relationships

And with Kathie’s support, PanCAN’s

with Kathie’s coffee.”

approval, and the blend perfected, Kathie’s

When asked about what drove her to

coffee launched their website and public

make such a difference, Jolstad brings up

sales in April of 2020. “Within weeks we sold

her father’s Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.

out and had $1000 to send to PanCAN,” says

She started participating in the annual MS

Jolstad. Since launching, Kathie’s Coffee

walk when she was just 12 years old. “When

has been sent to more than 30 states and

I was little, I thought the money would go

donated more than $5,000 to PanCAN.

towards my dad’s diagnosis. I soon found

While Kathie’s Coffee started entirely virtual,

out that the money that goes toward

it can now be found in Minnyrow Market,

research really isn’t going into his diagnosis

both locations of Minnesota Makers, and

right now. It’s going to be for people in the

Bearaboo Coffee in Cloquet.

future.” Since then, Jolstad has watched

Jolstad has been "overwhelmed with how

how far medicine for MS has come since

supportive people are.” She cites how her

her father’s diagnosis. New medicines

mailman came up to her and gave her a $20

and screenings have been developed that

bill saying how successful she was going

allow doctors to catch cases much earlier

to be, or how the workers of her local post

and then treat them much more effectively.

office joke that Jolstad’s husband is the

She hopes the same can happen for

‘coffee guy’ because of how often he ships

Pancreatic Cancer.

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KATHIE’S COFFEE (CONTINUED)

In the meantime, Jolstad says that

Kathie’s Coffee was created to do

Kathie’s Coffee has been "such a pos-

more than raise money or even begin

itive thing in [her] family.” She cites

a conversation. It was created to make

all the support from her community,

a difference: “I don’t want my mom and

from co-workers and roasters, to even

this diagnosis not to make a difference,

strangers buying a single bag of coffee

because she made such a difference

and leaving a kind note. And when-

in my life.” The story of not only one

ever someone reaches out to Kathie’s

family’s effort towards change, but a

Coffee, the first person Jolstad tells is

community’s support, should serve as a

her mother. “What’s really cool is that

template for us all.

we have great things to talk about!”

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VI BEAUTY LAB AIMS TO HELP WOMEN FEEL EMPOWERED IN THEIR OWN SKIN.

"I GET TO BE SMART, OR I GET TO BE PRETTY, BUT I DO

eyes, skin, or hearts, the women of Vi Beauty Lab are

NOT GET TO BE BOTH." This notion of having to choose

inspired to change the way people envision beauty.

between beauty or brains is one that we as women have

Owner and founder Danielle Anderson says, “I think

become accustomed to, but the ladies at Vi Beauty Lab are

the most important thing to me is to put out into the world

working to erase this idea one eyelash extension at a time.

that beauty is not binary. Beauty is how we define it for

Founded in 2020, Vi Beauty Lab is a collaborative effort

ourselves, without the need for validation from others.”

between seven women to help people feel empowered in

Because of this, every experience at Vi Beauty Lab is

their own skin. Whether that is through their eyelashes,

custom-tailored to the individual.

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The moment you step into Vi Beauty Lab, you will notice the calm and nurturing atmosphere. The women of Vi are inspired to make their space safe for people to say I want, I need, or even I need help. If you can be honest with yourself about what scares you and excites

you covered. So much so, that it is not uncommon for clients to

you, the women of Vi will make sure you feel unstoppable.

drift off to sleep during an appointment; validation of the safe and

Every woman at Vi specializes in making you feel welcome and

nurturing environment Vi has built.

important. Whether that means they chat with you in the lobby, have

Just as important as Vi Beauty Lab’s eye services are their skin

a heart-to-heart about your fears, or provide you with expert ser-

services. These consist of micro-needling, microdermabrasion, aqua

vices, no experience at Vi Beauty Lab is ever the same.

facials, jelly masks, and dermaplaning. Appointments for skin ser-

Part of what makes Vi Beauty Lab so special is the services they

vices can be as long or short as you need them to be. Vi will help you

offer. Currently, Vi provides services for the eyes, skin, and face.

relax over your lunch break or help you detox after a long day at work.

Each service is unique and dependent on what you want and need.

Vi Beauty Lab’s third and newest service includes injectables.

Their eye services consist of lash lifts and tints, lash extensions,

As with every successful business, the women of Vi Beauty Lab

brow shaping, threading, and waxing, brow tints, henna, and brow

listened to each other and decided to add this service to meet

lamination. If you want to go big or small, the women of Vi have got

their client’s wants and needs.

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A PLACE TO BE YOU (CONTINUED)

“Beauty is how we define it for ourselves, without the need for validation from others.” In addition to Vi’s expert services, they partner with several wom-

en-owned businesses to promote each other. Vi partners with Art

come together for a common goal: to create a place for people to be themselves and feel empowered.

Girls Mpls for an art gallery that changes with the seasons. They

If you are looking for a place to form a real connection, which

partner with a curated jewelry company called Salt to sell their locally

let’s be honest has been rather difficult this past year, look no

made jewelry. Vi also partners with a women-owned CBD company

further than Vi Beauty Lab. The women of Vi’s only goal is to make

called PureLee Farms. These partnerships further encourage women

you feel beautiful and intelligent without even trying. Even if all

supporting women, and women collaborations are no stranger to Vi.

you want to do is talk, Vi has a safe space to let you just be you.

After all, the women of Vi are all independent contractors who have

All you have to do is show up.

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THE WORST GIFTS FOR THE BEST MOMS WHILE THERE IS AN ENDLESS VARIETY OF WAYS TO REC-

THERE ARE A FEW GIFTS NO MOTHER WANTS, EVEN IF SHE IS TOO POLITE TO TELL YOU.

OGNIZE AND HONOR MOM ON MOTHER’S DAY, THERE ARE A FEW GIFTS NO MOTHER WANTS, EVEN IF SHE IS TOO POLITE TO TELL YOU. So, on behalf of mothers everywhere, please save yourself and steer clear of the following:

A COUPON BOOK FOR CHORES YOU SHOULD ALREADY DO For children younger than nine years old, a handmade coupon book for washing dishes or making the bed is darling. For children over nine years old, a coupon book will awaken an ire in Mom. She shouldn’t need a promissory note for something she has asked you to do 5,000 times like unload the dishwasher or take out the recycling. Do these things without being asked. The gift is not having to ask.

A COW-THEMED POT HOLDER, EVEN IF WE ONCE MENTIONED WE THOUGHT COWS WERE CUTE Oh, this one is tricky. While we might have once said how adorable we think cows are, this is NOT an invitation to gift us a cow sweatshirt, cow earrings, cow pillows, cow art, or cow kitchen accessories over the ARTICLE JEN LARSEN FORTNER

next decade. It was just a comment. We don’t need

a thematic collection. We don’t have room. We are still storing your participation trophies.

A PROJECT If it says DIY on the box, do yourself (and us) a favor and put it back on the shelf. We can’t tolerate a project that is foisted upon us. Parenting is our lifelong project and please don’t make us regret it.

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UNDER-EYE CREAMS THAT SAY “ANTI-AGING” ON THE PACK AGING We didn’t even have these bags under our eyes until you came onto the scene. We have had more sleepless nights than we can count waiting up for you. No need to point it out. We know we look weathered. You were the storm.

BREAKFAST IN BED AT 7:00 A .M. Please, let us sleep. Please. We will be so grateful and much happier if we wake up on our own schedule. Breakfast in bed at 10:00 A.M. would be delightful. Don’t forget the mimosas. Mimosas will soften the blow for when you hand us the coupon book you have made.

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ARTICLE DAVID SCHELLER

SCENIC BOAT TOURS ON LAKE MINNETONKA AND THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER

TRAVEL DESTINATION

Paradise Charter Cruises

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I’VE ALWAYS HAD A PASSION FOR MAKING PEOPLE HAPPY.

PARADISE CHARTER CRUISES OFFERS EVERYTHING YOU NEED

of Excelsior and Wayzata. The Paradise Grand and the Paradise

TO TAKE TO THE WATER IN HIGH STYLE THIS SUMMER. Their four

Princess II, both 57-foot yachts, each accommodate 10 to 50 passen-

award-winning vessels treat over 50,000 passengers each year to breath-

gers, while the stately 70-foot Paradise Destiny II will take 40 to 100.

taking voyages across Lake Minnetonka and down the Mississippi River.

Lake Minnetonka is the ideal destination for a summertime escape.

“I’ve always had a passion for making people happy,” said Dave

Passengers admire the natural beauty and crystal pure water which

Lawrence, who founded Paradise Charter Cruises in 1985. “And when

shimmers beneath a cornflower blue sky, and perhaps wish they could

those people are lucky enough to live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes,

own one of the picturesque mansions dotting the shoreline. Prince

there’s no better way to do that than by taking them out on the water.”

could not have put it any better in Purple Rain: “You have to purify

Paradise is now celebrating their 36th summer afloat Lake

yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.” But spending a day gliding

Minnetonka, where they depart from the scenic downtown ports

around it on a luxury yacht is just as revitalizing!

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OUR STAFF IS COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH YOU SO YOUR WEDDING GOES AS SMOOTHLY AS THE BOAT RIDE ITSELF!

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in Downtown Minneapolis to take 40 to

dleboat departs from Bohemian Flats Park

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Paradise christened the Minneapolis Queen in 2004. The modern 80-foot pad-

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125 passengers up and down the great old river. Guests enjoy stunning views of St. Anthony Falls, the historic Stone Arch Bridge and the legendary river bluffs, each made only more gorgeous by the backdrop of Minneapolis’ aspiring towers. Paradise offers regular cruises on Lake Minnetonka and the Mississippi River almost daily from Mother’s Day through the third weekend of October. Their Happy Hour & Pizza Cruises, which make the cruising experience even greater by combining it with the two finest substances known to man, are available on both bodies of water, as is Margarita Monday. And if you are looking for the perfect date or a family outing everyone will

Paradise Charter Cruises’ yachts and riverboat feature bars, state of the art audio systems, satellite stereo receivers, LCD television screens, dancing areas, climate controlled areas, and space for buffets and dining – every luxury you need to host a truly memorable occasion!

cherish, you need only book a table during one of the Friday Night Dinner or Sunday Brunch cruises. The yachts of Paradise Charter Cruises and the Minneapolis Queen are also available for private parties. The spacious and elegantly furnished ships set the ideal stage for corporate events, client appreciation parties, and team building outings. Paradise has helped many companies hold staff reunions in a COVID-safe environment throughout the pandemic. Paradise Charter Cruises also provides the venues for Minnesota’s most memorable anniversaries, birthdays, sweet sixteens, bar and bat mitzvahs, baby showers and family reunions, and there is perhaps no better way to celebrate a wedding. “People tell us over and over again: Paradise weddings are the most beautiful they have ever been invited to,” said Dave. “Whether you want to treat your guests to a scenic rehearsal dinner, have your ceremony on the shore and then board the ship to celebrate, or actually deliver your vows out on the water, we’re ready to help make your big day special. There are no minimums, and we can meet just about any budget. We regularly coordinate with hotels and wedding planners. Our staff is committed to working with you so your wedding goes as smoothly as the boat ride itself!” To learn more about Paradise Charter Cruises and plan your public cruise or private event, please visit twincitiescruises.com. CityLifestyle.com/LakeMinnetonka

RENOVATE & REFINE

THE FLOWER

PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

THE FLOWER, SO LUXURIOUS TO ADORN THE GRANDEST OF

celebrate a life lived. The flower is rarely invited but always wel-

EVENTS AND WEALTHIEST OF SPACES AND YET SO SIMPLE

comed, accepted, and even expected there. What is it that draws us

AND COMMON THAT EVEN CHILDREN ARE FOUND RUNNING

to their blooms? Whatever it is, I am thankful for their presence in all

THROUGH FRONT DOORS WITH HANDFULS FOR THEIR

the different times, reasons and seasons.

MOTHER. The flower attends practically every special occasion

The flowers of Spring are my favorite of them all. After a long

from wedding celebrations to welcoming new babies into the world.

cold and dark winter, hope of Summer is born in a Spring flower.

It is often used as a gesture of love as it is given to a sweetheart,

Claude Monet once said, “I must have flowers, always, and always.” I

used as a symbol of remembrance on anniversaries and a thought-

couldn’t agree more, especially as my heart and bones begin to thaw

ful act of congratulations at graduations of all kinds. The flower even

from winter. As Spring continues to slowly roll in, I encourage you to

reaches past joy into the spaces of hardship, loss and mourning.

take the chance to bring flowers into your home or workplace. Here

Never a misplaced sight to find a flower tucked somewhere in

are a few ideas to inspire the beauty and joy that the flower can most

a hospital room or somewhere close by a sickbed. The flower is

certainly bring this Spring.

welcomed into our moments of grief as we gather at funerals to 30

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{I PROMISE, THEY ARE} FAUX-REAL BOUQUETS I have a secret! More than half of the flowers in my Spring tablescape are faux. Can you tell which ones are which? I’ll reveal one of them... all of my white tulips are faux! I am sure I’ve made all Florists cringe but in my humble opinion, when you mix faux flowers with real ones it really does something magical. Not only do faux look real next to real flowers but the whole bouquet lasts so much longer (I mean, half of them aren’t going to die anyway so I guess that’s pretty obvious). Mixing faux-real does a trick on the eye and I promise that you cannot tell the difference. There are, however, a lot of really bad obviously-faux flowers out there so follow these simple tips to get the best looking ones. FAUX FLOWER TIP #1: When hunting for the best faux flowers, look for the colors that you would see in nature. For example, in the natural world, flowers are often brightly colored but never, ever neon (save that for an outfit at your next 80’s party). FAUX FLOWER TIP #2: Choose faux flowers that have a natural looking shape as real flowers are rarely perfect and never identical. Stay away from faux flowers that are totally perfect. Perfect is not real life. FAUX FLOWER TIP #3: When choosing faux florals don’t forget to keep an eye on the stems and leaves. Go for a finish that is textured and never high gloss or smooth. Check out my faux floral highlight on instagram to see the difference @silvertoothfarmhome. FAUX FLOWER TIP #4: Unlike real flowers where you can use a floral frog to secure stems into place, faux flowers work much better if you use chicken wire inside your vase. Using chicken wire lets you place flowers exactly where you want them and they stay put. FAUX FLOWER TIP #5: When arranging faux flowers (even if you aren’t mixing with real flowers), always, always add water to the vase. Seeing the water is another eye trick that will make your faux flowers look completely real. CityLifestyle.com/LakeMinnetonka

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

REALTY REPORT LAKE MINNETONKA

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS BATHS

5190 Meadville St

$4,250,000.00

$4,189,000.00

99%

1200 Old Crystal Bay Rd

$3,749,000.00

$3,600,000.00

96%

358

2438 Lafayette Rd

$3,100,000.00

$3,025,000.00

98%

2542 Crosby Rd

$3,295,000.00

$2,900,000.00

88%

249

16545 Locust Hills Ter

$2,680,000.00

$2,550,000.00

95%

137

2990 Sussex Rd

$2,235,000.00

$2,200,000.00

98%

200

4300 Enchanted Dr

$1,985,000.00

100%

156

4156 Highwood Rd

$1,995,000.00

$1,950,000.00

98%

19300 Cedarhurst St

$1,850,000.00

$1,822,500.00

99%

1205 French Creek Dr

$1,749,000.00

$1,600,000.00

91%

879

540 Rice Street E

$1,499,500.00

$1,400,000.00

93%

161

4465 Enchanted Cove

$1,350,000.00

$1,300,000.00

96%

75 Lakeview Ave

$1,239,900.00

$1,239,000.00

100%

Information obtained through Heartland Multiple Listing Service 9-1-20 to 12-31-20 List and sold price reflect one selected home within the respective subdivision.

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