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It’s a new year, and that signifies new beginnings. With how busy life becomes, it's a nice reprieve to be still for a moment and reflect on where we have been, what the past year has taught us, what we want to grow and learn from, and where we want to go from here. The practice of establishing new goals or a resolution for the coming year is something that can help us focus on what is truly a priority, or at least what should be. I have a few things I am determined to focus on as we turn the calendar. My goals may be similar to many others'. I had a back procedure in 2021 and I’m hoping to be more active, flexible, and perhaps a little lighter in 2022. I also joined a men’s group to share in and learn from as we dive into the Good Book in more depth. And my wife and I are also talking about a trip to at least briefly escape our frigid winter. What are you thinking of doing? I’d love to hear from you! Like my own, the most popular New Year’s resolutions center around getting healthier and spending more time with the people we cherish. However, other goals may be more community-focused and revolve around finding ways to help people in our city who are in need. Whatever your goals may be this year, know that the simple act of making a goal is a great first step. We then just have to move from simply thinking about doing those things and make it a daily decision to act on them. You'll find that our January issue is dedicated to some of the things we want to focus on in the new year. In the pages you'll find a culinary feature on a smoothie shop that aims to nourish your body and mind. You'll also learn about how a few members of the community get away and recharge, as well as how local professionals can help you look and feel your very best. Here's to a healthy and happy 2022! See you around the Lake!

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inside the issue The Health & Wellness Issue

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12 Super Foods, Super Life

Lifestyle Letter

Business Monthly

F E ATU R E D

Local Experiences

16 Take Me Away

Culinary Creations

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29 Realty Report

22 Age is Just a Number

30 Self Care

Nautical Bowls Offers Clean and Healthy Superfood Bowls to Nourish Your Body and Mind.

A Politician, a Media Mogul, and a Professional Athlete Share How They Get Away.

Four Local Health & Wellness Businesses Turn Back the Clock.

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30 The Cold Plunge

Dive into the Wellness World’s Hottest (Actually, Coldest) Addition.

22 Trend Setter

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Lake Minnetonka Polar Plunge The Polar Plunge is back in Mound for the 4th year in a row! The Lake Minnetonka Polar Plunge has raised over $257,541 in its 3-year history and in 2021, 260 plungers raised $96,253. All funds raised by Plungers help Special Olympics Minnesota provide yearround training and services to thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state. The Plunge will take place at Surfside Park in Mound. Plunge timeslots open approximately three days before the in-person plunge date on Saturday, January 29th. The Polar Plunge begins at 12:00 P.M. Any teams or individual participants not signed up by noon on the Friday before the Plunge will be automatically assigned a timeslot. Registration can be completed at plungemn.org.

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Klondike Dog Derby: Cutest Puppy Contest On Saturday, January 29th, Back Channel Brewing Co. in Spring Park will be hosting the 2022 Klondike Dog Derby Cutest Puppy Contest! From 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M., head over to the brewery with friends and family to see which canine companion takes the trophy for cutest pup! Funds raised from the Cutest Puppy Contest will go toward the 2022 Klondike Dog Derby race event operating expenses. All net profits will be donated to our two- and four-legged friends through our charity partners: Can-Do Canines, Adopt a Husky Minnesota, and ICA Food Shelf.

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local experiences Locals recommending the best places and things to do in the city.

With the start of a new year, the focus on taking care of our health and wellness is a priority for many and is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Whether you are looking for some time to relax, unwind and feel rejuvenated with a trip to the spa or you are seeking out treatments to improve health and vitality, we have you covered with some of the best resources in town.

Day Spas & Health Treatments ACUPUNCTUR E AT PEAK LIFE CLINIC: Peak Life Clinic in Excelsior uses acupuncture and cupping to treat everything from stress to poor metabolism, and treatment plans are tailored to honor your unique healing process 34 Water Street, Excelsior, Minnesota 55331 FACIALS AT VI BEAUTY LAB: Winter has a way of taking a toll on your skin. Schedule a Diamond or signature facial at Vi Beauty Lab to give your skin the TLC it needs. 810 East Lake Street Wayzata, MN DR IPS & BOOSTER S AT VIVELY BODY SCIENCE: Vively Body Science offers IV drips and boosters that are customized to support your immune system, increase your energy, speed up metabolism, and even treat a hangover. 1133 Wayzata Blvd East Wayzata, MN CHIR OPR ACTIC CAR E AT EMPOWER CHIR OPR ACTIC & WELLNESS C EN T ER :

Empower Chiropractic and Wellness Center provides non-invasive chiropractic care in Excelsior for headaches, back pain, neck pain, and more. 373 George St EXCelsior, MN YOGA CLASSES AT GYPSET MIDWEST YOGA: GYPSET Midwest Yoga is a boutique yoga studio that offers a wide variety of classes including vinyasa, hot, yin, restorative, nidra, ashtanga and alignment based yoga. 15400 Minnetonka Industrial Road Minnetonka, MN Facials at VI Beauty Lab

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It can go unsaid, but I’m going to say it anyway: we all want to eat healthier in the New Year. And let’s face it, finding food that’s nutritional, simple, clean, and tastes good can be a challenge. Especially with busy schedules, we just don’t have the time to figure out how to overhaul our diets. Lucky for us, Lake Minnetonka is home to Nautical Bowls. Think smoothies, but elevated. Owned by husband and wife duo Bryant and Rachel Amundson, Nautical Bowls opened in 2018. “There was a lack of healthy options for food on the go. We wanted to fill a gap that was so deeply missing in Minnesota and beyond,” says Bryant. The lake-themed shop serves up organic, gluten-free, and dairy-free smoothie bowls that are packed with essential vitamins and nutrients. Based with fresh, raw ingredients like açaí berries, coconut, and chia pudding, the bowls are topped with ingredients like hemp, pumpkin seeds, banana, almond butter, and cacao nibs. “We test different ingredients as toppings for our bases, but what we’ve done that has been effective is two things. One, we keep the ingredient in the most raw or cleanest form possible. And two, we deliver familiar products

in a new and fun way. We grind fresh peanuts and almonds right before your eyes from our nut grinder machines and place them directly on top of each bowl. I mean, you can’t get fresher nut butters than that!” It’s clear that Rachel and Bryant genuinely care about what they serve their guests, and that’s because they see them as just that: guests, not customers. “Everyone that walks through our doors is a guest of ours, not a customer. ‘Guest’ is based on our true and sincere passion to make each person feel welcomed and cared for. We like to focus on smiling, making eye contact, and using each guest’s name as often as possible. Our bowls are high quality and very delicious but our heart is in creating an amazing experience for each and every guest.” While you can customize your bowl any way you’d like, Nautical Bowls has ten signature bowls, with the three most popular being the Nauti Bowl, the Sunrise Bowl, and the Paddle Bowl. You can see the love Bryant and Rachel have for the Lake Minnetonka area in the names. Currently, the couple are franchising Nautical Bowls. They have 30 plus stores in development, with the goal of opening 1,000 stores in the next several of years.

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TAKE ME AWAY A POLITICIAN, A MEDIA MOGUL, AND A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE SHARE HOW THEY GET AWAY. ARTICLE BY REBECCA HAHN

Congressman Dean Phillips

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The holidays are in the rear view mirror, and 2022 is here. Are you overwhelmed yet? As a young girl growing up in Minnetonka with six siblings and two parents in the house, I can still hear my Mom say, “If only I had an extra pair of hands.” I remember thinking, “You’d look pretty funny if you did!” How could I possibly understand then that she was really just asking for help? Maybe then she could have taken a break. It reminds me of a commercial on TV where a housewife’s busy schedule made her want to pull her hair out one moment, and the next she found refuge in a tub of Calgon bath beads. As she settles in, she exclaims, “Calgon, take me away!” Many studies have been done proving that our bodies, and especially our brain, need down time. Dr. Dan Halvorsen, PhD from the University of Minnesota believes “it’s extremely important to manage one’s stress as it’s occurring in one’s life. Particularly when it’s acute; in the moment.” Dan explains to me, “One would be way ahead health- and performance-wise if they learned to put the skids on, and find an immediate escape.”

When people ask what I’ve been doing lately, I tell them, “I’m just very busy being busy!” Truth is, I really am busy all of the time, and affording details of my schedule takes time. So, while I am not going to jump into a tub of bath beads, I have found a couple of ways to escape. Spending a few moments with Andrea Bocelli does it for me. Whether via the Internet, or his CD, his music doth sooth the savage beast. Since I don’t speak Italian, I’d never sing along. I found this was actually better, not having to remember the lyrics. It allowed me to absorb only his tones. After a few minutes, my spirits are lifted and my batteries renewed. I’ve also found that one hour with a vintage coloring book, watercolors, and a great paint brush has the same effect on me. To say that these two events are therapeutic is an understatement. All of this got me asking myself, what do other people do to re-center or regain their balance? Without purchasing an airline ticket, how does one get away? I talked to three individuals who represent three distinctly different lifestyles: a politician, a media mogul, and a professional athlete, to get my answer. CONTINUED >

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Well known Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips was visually elated with my question posed to him at a recent Excelsior Rotary meeting. I begin with, “My question has nothing to do with politics, but I was wondering, with such an impossible and reoccurring trek back and forth to Washington, what is your Calgon moment?” Phillips tosses his head back and chuckles, “That’s got to be one of the best questions I have ever been asked, and thank you for asking it!” He continues with his answer, “I love to dig in the earth. I love history, and I love to search for artifacts that may have a story. As a matter of fact, it’s something that my kids enjoy as well.”

Congressman Dean Phillips & Family

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The Congressman adds, “Twenty years ago, I was seeking out old Phillips spirits bottles for our company collection and came across the Northstar Historical Bottle Club. I went to one of their meetings and learned about bottle digging. Soon thereafter, I went on my first dig with Dave Labno and Steve Ketchum of Edina, whose collection of Minnesota bottles is second to none. Since then, I try to go on one big dig a year, and several small digs with my kids. The last big dig was the privy of an old rooming house across the street from the Chaska police department this past September.” When I ask how often he actually finds the time to dig with his kids, Dean tells me, “At least twelve times a year.”

Lee Valsvik & Doug

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With Dean’s answer being so interesting, I am eager to know how others get away. I pose the same question to a longtime friend, KOOL 108’s and KARE 11’s Lee Valsvik. Lee’s always-positive and melodic voice has been on our airwaves for the past 40 years, on both on radio and television. Once a few years back, Lee invited me to co-host her three and a half hour show. I remember having to get up at 4:00 A.M. just to do her show. Observing Lee move from one topic to the next, slip into a commercial or two, all while juggling the weather report, and the music selections, was crazy fun! I remember she tossed a script at me and said, “Hey Rebecca, you’re accents are so great, read this next commercial with your British voice for me would you?” That might have been the first time I had experienced what is termed, “Good Stress.” With a full time job, kids, a partner, Doug the dog, and tons of guest appearances, who better to ask, “What takes you away?” Without the slightest hesitation, Lee answers, “I grab the boat keys and say ‘hey Doug, let’s go on a coffee cruise!’” She elaborates further, “I think both Doug and I try to clear our minds and think of NOTHING really. We just like to listen and enjoy the lake for ourselves before the world wakes up. It’s typically an hour of bonding with Doug and nature. I guess if I couldn’t go out on the lake, I would head to the golf course and tee it up.” CONTINUED >

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Joe Mauer & Family

Former Minnesota Twins player Joe Mauer.

F E AT U R E | HEALTH + WELLNE S S

Last, but certainly not least, is a man who is not your “average Joe.” He’s “Super Joe” in my opinion. A former catcher and first baseman for the Minnesota Twins, he’s Joe Mauer. I ask Joe if life has slowed down since retiring in 2018 and moving to his Wayzata Bay home on Lake Minnetonka. He laughs,“No, not really. Actually, it’s probably busier.” I’m curious about Joe’s day to day life, so I ask him what keeps him so busy. “For the past 20 years or so, my wife Maddie and I have become very involved in fundraising. Whether it’s for Gillette Children’s Hospital, or the Highland Friendship Club, an organization that helps kids with disabilities. Maddie and I grew up in St. Paul and we enjoy giving back to our community and state.” Joe continues, adding that baseball is still very much a part of his life. “I also try to spend every moment I can with my kids, either coaching my son and my twin daughters, or just hanging out with them.” While it’s clear that Joe’s hobbies and volunteer work keep him busy, I finish up our interview with the question I’m really here to ask, “Ok Joe, how do you get away?” He shares something that focuses more on his own health and wellness. “I’ve found that infrared saunas are fantastic for relaxing my mind and body. Beyond that, I just try to get outside; anything outside is great! Sometimes I head to the golf course for a quick ‘nine’.” I think it’s so important to recognize when one needs a break. Whether it’s escaping into a book, 30 minutes of exercise, nine holes of golf, or even a little Bocelli, if it “takes you away” long enough to put a smile on your face, “You’ll be way ahead health- and performance-wise.”

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We all know that when you turn 30, you begin to age backward, right? If only it worked that way. As we age, gravity tends to gift us with fine lines, wrinkles, and declining health. But what if there was a way to prevent aging in both your appearance and your body? Would you do it? Four Lake Minnetonka businesses focused on health and wellness work to restore individuals’ health through different practices. Whether it’s using a holistic approach such as yoga, visiting a doctor who specializes in sports medicine, trying the ever-popular Botox, or going under the knife, introducing these services into your life can help you look younger, feel better, and believe that age really is just a number.

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GYPSET Midwest Yoga Whether you’re a yoga virgin and need a new workout regimen, or consider yourself a “yogi”, GYPSET Midwest Yoga offers a fun, inclusive way to be healthy all the while combatting aging. Laurel Van Matre and Melissa Schoeller have been masters of yoga for over 25 years, and in September 2021, they opened GYPSET as a way to share their secret to staying fit and feeling their best. Laurel and Melissa offer classes for students of all levels, including vinyasa, alignment-based yoga, cycle, barre, HIIT, and sculpt. They also offer retreats throughout the year. These retreats take students to places all around the world like Mexico and Southern France. Every retreat has daily scheduled classes as well as hiking, happy hour, swimming, and socializing with friends on the retreat. All of the activities are intended to help you relax, unwind, and combat stress while staying physically fit. “We’ve been told many times that after trips, people are able to take something home with them. They feel much more relaxed, refreshed, and like themselves knowing that they don’t need to constantly be on a schedule,” says Melissa. It’s clear why Laurel and Melissa’s retreats can help you feel young again, but what is it about yoga that turns back the clock? Yoga has the ability to relax muscles as well as clenched jaws and furrowed brows, helping ease away wrinkles naturally. Further, it helps in enhancing and maintaining the glow of skin by reducing oxidative stress that reduces skin’s elasticity, resulting in more firm and tight skin. Whether you opt for a yoga class or sign up for a yoga retreat, Melissa and Laurel explain that yoga is key to boosting energy, toning muscles, and reducing stress levels, helping keep your body and mind young. CONTINUED >

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Odom Health & Wellness Dr. John Odom Jr. founded Odom Health & Wellness in 2006 with hopes to create a holistic approach to helping individuals find the root cause of their issues and help build a better version of themselves. Many times, as people age, they “tend to have a weaker skeletal system and have a difficult time staying fit”. With that in mind, Dr. Odom believes that there are four key things to focus on in order to improve your ability to stay fit: good nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, and mental health. Dr. Odom and his team take these four elements and design customized programs for their patients. With a focus on personal training and nutritional guidance, he’ll help you not only feel stronger and more energized, but also look refreshed. For someone who’s wanting to give their skin a boost, Odom Health & Wellness also offers IV therapy which focuses on adding nutrients and vitamins directly back into the bloodstream. This is a great solution to anyone who needs extra hydration and wants their skin to glow. With a wide variety of services ranging from sports and regenerative medicine to physical therapy and wellness plans, Dr. Odom offers something for everyone. His team helps diagnose, treat, and design a personalized plan for their patients to live a healthier lifestyle as well as combat the issues that come with aging. “There’s not a short-term fix, but we offer a long-term solution to your health and wellness,” says Dr. Odom.

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Bashioum Cosmetic Surgery Center When it comes to reversing the effects of aging, an option that will offer more dramatic results is cosmetic surgery. For anyone wanting to erase stubborn fat, lift sagging skin, and take years off of your appearance, Bashioum Cosmetic Surgery Center has you covered. The center offers numerous cosmetic surgeries from breast reductions and lifts to liposuction and fat grafting. Dr. Ralph W. Bashioum opened the surgery center nearly 25 years ago in 1997, but has practiced cosmetic surgery for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Bashioum shares, “Individuals often visit my office because they feel embarrassed or are bothered with something on their bodies.” He believes that age really is just a number, which is why his clients go to him. “Many people who come in here tell me they don’t feel their age... they tell me they feel a lot younger than their age.” Understanding his clients and wanting to help them look as young as they feel, Dr. Bashioum has a long list of procedures he regularly performs, all intended to de-age his patients and help them regain their confidence. If you want to battle gravity or reverse sagging skin, breast augmentations, face lifts, and neck lifts are all safe and effective ways to do just that. More subtle but still impactful procedures include eyelid lifts and earlobe repair for sagging earlobes. These procedures can take five to ten years off of your face. If your concern is stubborn fat, Dr. Bashioum also uses a new fat grafting transfer technique which results in facial rejuvenation with natural anti-aging results. He does this without incisions or the use of artificial fillers. He is also well known for Mommy Makeovers, which are custom procedures designed to restore a woman’s figure after having children. Dr. Bashioum specializes in all aspects of elective cosmetic surgeries, and is here to help you look the way you feel. CONTINUED >

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Vively Body Science If you’re looking for a minimally invasive approach to creating a more youthful appearance, Vively Body Science offers everything from fillers and facials to drips and boosters. Founded in 2020 by husband and wife doctors Laurel and Josh Martini, Vively Body Science is a full-service health spa located in Wayzata. For years, Josh and Laurel have witnessed first-hand what poor health does to individuals’ bodies. After working over 20 years in clinical settings, the couple decided to open their own business and focus on healing skin, among other services, with the goal of helping people look like themselves but better. To create the right treatment plan for their patients, the couple and their team take time to understand the patient’s specific needs and lifestyle. They learn what they do in their day-to-day lives, what makes them feel less confident, and then choose a service they know is best for the paitent. One of their most popular services is Botox. With a handful of small injections across the forehead and around the eyes, wrinkles will disappear within two weeks. It’s also a preventive treatment, combatting any potential new signs of aging. Vively also uses lasers, chemical peels, and light therapy to reduce dark spots, fine lines, scars, and wrinkles. IV drips and boosters are on the menu too. The Vively Youth Revive IV treatment uses a special blend of anti-aging and detoxification ingredients to help you feel as energetic and healthy as ever. The boosters offer a different set of benefits. The Vitamin B12 booster can improve mood, cognitive function, and energy, as well as combating fatigue. In addition, it can be used to treat certain anemias. Whether you’re looking to re-energize with drips, eliminate wrinkles with Botox, or plump up your skin with fillers, Dr. Laurel and Dr. Josh want to help you feel confident. It’s okay to want to look and feel your best, and there are people out there eager to support you on your journey to doing just that. Give yourself permission this New Year to treat yourself and turn back the clock.

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realty report A sample of recently sold properties in Lake Minnetonka. N E I GH BO RH O O D

ORIGIN AL PRICE

SO L D P RIC E

%SO L D/ O RIG

DO M

B DRM S

B AT H S

4595 Merrywood Lane

$5,200,000

$4,350,000

84%

280

1020 Mooney Lake Drive

$3,600,000

$3,280,000

91%

378 Ferndale Road W

$3,495,000

$3,500,000

100%

20240 Cottagewood Road

$3,449,000

$3,600,000

104%

3355 Graham Hill Road

$3,195,000

$3,095,000

97%

40 Arbor Court

$2,895,000

$2,900,000

100%

1060 Bayside Lane

$2,299,000

$2,302,000

100%

3205 Graham Hill Road

$2,239,000

$2,175,000

97%

20100 Cottagewood Avenue

$2,199,000

$2,025,000

92%

3424 E Lake Street

$1,875,000

$1,775,000

95%

1406 Rest Point Road

$1,124,900

$1,100,000

98%

Information obtained through Heartland Multiple Listing Service 2-1-21 to 4-30-21. List and sold price reflect one selected home within the respective subdivision.

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Are you ready to take the plunge? It’s a question you may not have asked yourself before but will now. So what is “The Cold Plunge?” In short, it’s a brisk, three-minute immersion into a cold tub that triggers the body into a state of regulation, greatly improving levels of energy, mental and physical strength and blood circulation. The profound effects of The Plunge can impact your overall health, from reducing chronic pain and inflammation to boosting metabolism and focus and creating better sleep and mental clarity. Co-founded by two entrepreneurs who bonded over their love for health and business, Ryan Duey and Mike Garrett found a friendship and created a vision to rejuvenate people. Two to three minutes a day of plunging into 39-55 degrees of cold water stimulates the mind, body and soul and sets your day into optimistic motion. In a short 12 months, The Cold Plunge quickly garnered attention as a result of organic growth, wellness influencers who embraced the product, and a pandemic that forced people to focus on their health and added time at home. It’s also worth noting that the likes of Tony Hawk and Kerri Walsh Jennings swear by their cold plunges for their athletic recovery. The goal with the cold water is to lower your core body temperature, and it takes time to do that. “Water cools your body at 25 times what cold air does. Cold water is the quickest activation to do it.” Ryan shares his sentiment on doing something uncomfortable first thing in the morning to make the biggest, most positive impact on your day. What you can expect to feel is, “I did something first thing in the morning that I didn’t want to do, but I know it is good for me.” Cold plunging can be done daily or multiple times a day. It’s all about getting people to explore what works for them. They may offer up recommendations, but ultimately it’s you building a relationship with your cold plunge. Many like the morning plunge, others enjoy nighttime. For some, it cools the body down resulting in better sleep. The Cold Plunge offers four different models, all the same size, all cold at 39-55 degrees, and one that can turn into a hot tub at 103 degrees. The heat can be great for clients in really cold environments. There is also an app to control the temperature via bluetooth. You can find The Cold Plunge at thecoldplunge.com and @the.coldplunge on Instagram.

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in the city. JANUARY 1ST

New Year's Day

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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JANUARY 29 TH

Lake Minnetonka Polar Plunge

MO UND, MN | 1 2:0 0 P M The Polar Plunge is back in Mound for the 4th year in a row! The Plunge will take place at Surfside Park in Mound on Saturday, January 29th. Plunge timeslots open approximately three days before the plunge date. Any participants not signed up by noon on the Friday before the Plunge will be automatically assigned a timeslot. Registration can be completed at plungemn.org .

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