Lake Minnetonka Magazine - August 2022

THE ARTFUL KITCHEN Specialty store serves as still life gallery for local artist

LAKE VIEWS WITH DREAM GARAGE

TAMARACK NEIGHBORHOOD MINNETONKA

Open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows. ML primary suite with spa-like bath & walk-in closet. 2 bedrooms plus theater room on walkout LL. Two level 12car heated garage & separate home office.

Fabulous 2-story home with 5Br/5Ba on a walk-out lot. Home has pond access is close to trails and walking distance to schools.

Easy access to everywhere.

Skjei Team Scott and Michele Skjei 612-414-3213

Janet Banken 952-930-0330 Sharon Habeger 612-859-3216

PERFECTION IN MTKA SCHOOLS Set on a quiet cul-de-sac with wooded views, this 5 bed, 5 bath home features well-appointed, spacious gathering and entertaining spaces on both the main & walkout levels. Located within walking distance to several parks, trails & Minnewashta Elementary.

The Hermann Group 952-475-4912

BETTER THAN NEW - MTKA SCHOOLS The moment you enter this meticulouslymaintained 5 bed, 6 bath custom t wo-story you’ll appreciate the quality & craftsmanship adorned throughout this home. Set a block from Carver Beach on Lotus Lake and only 5 min from DT Excelsior & Chanhassen.

The Hermann Group 952-475-4912

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. We’re the trusted choice of over 200,000 patients each year.

Every 75 seconds a patient trusts us with their care. Whether you’re a pro athlete or a weekend warrior, we’re here to help after an injury strikes.

Walk-in urgent care locations are open 8-8 daily.

You don’t need a referral or appointment. And, we accept all major health insurance. There’s strength in numbers, and the numbers are undeniable.

Urgent Care Open 8-8 Daily

TCOmn.com

The Cedar Roof Man KUHLS CONTRACTING: 1515 SOUTH 5TH STREET, HOPKINS, MN • 952.935.9469

www.kuhlscontracting.com

STRAIGHT TALK FROM STEVE KUHL

Five signs your cedar roof may need some TLC 1

Let’s face it. Cedar roofs look great but owning one is a little scary. “Has it been damaged by hail?” “Will it blow off in a storm?” “I hear something chewing up there!” But despite what you may hear, your cedar roof is still one of the most beautiful and long-lasting products on the market. The only catch is you have take care of it.

Owner, Dad, Wood Roof Geek

That’s where I come in. My free, written estimate includes a thorough analysis of your roof. Bringing over 25 years of experience to the table, I will evaluate its’ condition to determine whether or not maintenance, repairs or replacement is the best option for you. Worst case scenario you get a free inspection from a true expert. Best case, we work our magic on your roof and add years to its lifespan.

Loose Nails & Staples

2

In fact, Kuhl’s Contracting is looked to for the evaluation and restoration of cedar roofs by more insurance companies, home inspectors, realtors and architects than any other company in Minnesota. Not to brag, but we are pretty awesome. Don’t take my word for it. Check out our talents at www.kuhlscontracting.com. Or ask around. We have probably done work for someone you know.

I started this company in 1987. Since that time we have worked on thousands of homes around the Twin Cities. My approach to business has never wavered. Be honest, be reliable and do great work. As a result our list of happy clients grows daily.

Cupping & Curling

3

Before Moss & Algae

4 Call us today to schedule your free estimate:

952-935-9469 Steve Kuhl’s Motivation Task Force

Giggle Manager

Inventory Princess Hungry Hound

After Evil Critters

Other KUHL Capabilities:

5

•Asphalt, Cedar & Flat Roofing •Chimney & Masonry Repairs •Ice Dam Prevention •Siding & Carpentry •Remodeling Missing Shakes

Inspiration Begins in Our Dign Showr L E T ’ S C R E AT E Y O U R D R E A M S T O D AY

MN LIC. BC627402

EDINA DESIGN SHOWROOM 5009 FRANCE AV S | 952 999 • 7720 | ISPiRI . com

STUDIOMDESIGNCENTER.COM Plymouth

763.717.8500 Lake Geneva

EST. 1992

BOAT SALES • PRO SHOP • SERVICE • STORAGE • FIBERGLASS REPAIR

OUR FAMILY PROUDLY SERVING MINNESOTA’S 10,000 LAKES SINCE 1992 EXCELSIOR SALES / 720 GALPIN LAKE ROAD EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 TWIN CITIES SERVICE CENTER / 260 STATE STREET NEW GERMANY, MN 55367 BAXTER SALES & SERVICE CENTER / 15779 EDGEWOOD DRIVE BAXTER, MN 56425

BEFORE

BEFORE

BEFORE

M A JOR R E NOVAT IONS | K I T CH E N & BAT H R E MODE L S | 2 N D ST ORY A DDI T IONS ND HOMES | MAJOR RENOVATIONS | MODE KITCHEN REMODELS M ACUSTOM JOR R E NOVAT IONS | K I T CH E N & BAT H R E L S |&2BATH ST ORY A DDI T IONS

Our award winning team has the knowledge and experience to help you with award winning the knowledge and experience toN Dhelp you with M A JOROur R Eany NOVAT IONS team | Kor I Thas CH E Naddition & BAT H R E MODE Lbe S |considering.

2 ST ORY A DDI T IONS renovation new you may any renovation or new addition you may be considering.

Call Andy Johnsrud 612.703.2253

Call has Andy 612.703.2253 Our award winning team theJohnsrud knowledge and experience to help you with any renovation or new addition you may be considering.

U N C O M PUR NMGI SQI NUGAQLUI T R FATFS M T SA M UCNHM CLHUEE .D V A L U E .

NO C OMMIPSRI O A LYI.T YU . N UE NQ E QUUA A LL LLEEDDC C RA N SAHN I P.S HUINP. M AT E DAT VA Call Andy Johnsrud 612.703.2253 952 .94 4 .9499 | L EC Y BRO S.C OM

.94 U N C O M P R O M I S I 952 NG QU ALI4 T Y.9499 . U N E Q U|A L L LEC E D CYRBRO A F T S MS.C A N S OM H I P. U N M AT C H E D V A L U E .

We feature qualit y Andersen ® products.

“Andersen” and the AW logo are registered trademarks of Andersen Corporation.

eature qualit y Andersen ® products.

sen” and the AW logo are registered trademarks of Andersen Corporation.

952 .94 4 .9499 | L EC Y BRO S.C OM

#BC325555

#B

“Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2021 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved.

featurerate qualit Andersen®We products #1 iny Andersen quality andproducts. performance* – *2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects ®

“Andersen” and the AW logo are registered trademarks of Andersen Corporation.

#BC325555

Your Story is Our Passion!

Life can take you to some unexpected places. No matter where you’re headed – whether you’re a firsttime homebuyer or excitedly seeking a lake house for family vacations, looking for something more manageable now that the kids are grown or moving out of state for work, investing in property for future generations or handling a loved one’s estate – you deserve dedicated, hardworking, knowledgeable real estate agents you can trust to take care of you now and in the future.

Virginia Antony and Erin Cook are your agents.

Virginia Antony Realtor 763.258.9999 virginia.antony@compass.com

Erin Cook Realtor 612.240.3441 erin.cook@compass.com

Virginia Antony & Erin Cook are real estate liscensees affiliated in Minnesota and Wisconsin with Compass, a licensed real estate broker and abides

by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

SEPTEMBER 2022 “Somewhere within all of us is a wordless center, a part of us that hopes to be immortal in some way, a part that has remained unchanged since we were children, the source of our strength and compassion. This faint confluence of the tangible and the spiritual is where art comes from.” —Richard Schmid, excerpt from Alla Prima

PAGE 32

A Day

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

IN EVERY ISSUE

22 — Water of Life

32 — Where Art Meets the Lake

Tonka Bay Fountains creates art from pure nature.

Gallery offers a friendly abode and versatile pieces.

24 — Fall into Muskies

38 — The Artful Kitchen

As lake waters cool, fishing can heat up.

Specialty store serves as still life gallery for local artist.

12 15 47 50 56

Business helps turn the Great Resignation into a great retention.

28 — Divide and Conquer Gardener shares strategies on how to divvy up your perennials this fall.

Editor’s Letter Noteworthy On the Town Gallery Last Glance Photo: Chris Emeott

26 — Widening the Margin of Caring

— — — — —

TASTEMAKERS 52 — Abundantly Delicious Cookbook serves recipes that are “tasty and quick.”

lakeminnetonkamag.com

R.F. MOELLER Jeweler

Celebrating Love Since 1951 50th & France ◆ Highland Park ◆ RFMoeller.com The Byes Photo

F R O M T H E E D I TO R Renée Stewart-Hester, renee@localmedia.co

E

Photo: Chris Emeott

arlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., and one of my sons. Talk about a full menu of things to see and do! When I’m there for any stretch of time, there are a few places that I enjoy visiting time and time again, and this includes the National Gallery of Art. (The Saint Louis Art Museum in Forest Park is also a favorite of mine.)

Viewing a particular work of art is not a one-time exercise. For me, repeated exposure to a piece always yields layered perspectives, revealing elements that I missed, or, perhaps, my personal circumstances have opened up new lines of thinking or levels of appreciation.

At the time of my last visit, I was already planning this issue, which is devoted to Art, and one of the features, which is about The Abundant Kitchen and its inclusion of original still life paintings by Patricia Riley in the Excelsior and Buffalo locations. The National Gallery has an exquisite collection of still lifes by the likes of Pieter Claesz, Willem Kalf and Luis Meléndez and many, many others. And viewing them only further ignited my excitement about writing the feature.

Not everyone appreciates still life pieces, and that’s understandable. My mother, who I’ve written about before in this space, was a talented painter. Her brushes and acrylics were nestled in among our crayons, coloring books and construction paper supplies in a kitchen cabinet. She loved to paint all sorts of subjects, but still lifes seemed to draw her in. Perhaps, that’s why I feel such a connection to them, and when I visited The Abundant Kitchen and saw Riley’s artwork, I felt like I found a little piece of home.

One of Riley’s paintings, Resting Rhubarb, reminds me so much of my childhood. Our backyard had an expansive rhubarb plant, and my mom would make pies and sauces from the deep pinkyred stalks. Not my favorite flavor, I’ll admit. But Riley’s painting? Now, that’s my cup of tea.

Until next month,

See what we’re doing behind the scenes and around town!

LAKEMINNETONKAMAG.COM

LAKE MINNETONKA MAGAZINE

@LAKEMINNETONKAMAG

@LMTKMAG

On the Cover Artist Patricia Riley, photo by Chris Emeott

12

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

VOL. 18 NO. 4 lakeminnetonkamag.com publisher Susan Isay

editor Renée Stewart-Hester

managing creative director Renée Stewart-Hester

managing editor Hailey Almsted

digital editor Madeline Kopiecki

copy editor Kellie Doherty

staff writers Ava Diaz Daniel Huss Madeline Kopiecki Staci Perry Mergenthal Hillary Streitberger

contributing writers Hollie Blanchard Laurel Famigletti John Farrell III Rachael Perron Raela Schoenherr Kira Vanderlan

editorial interns Emily Deutscher Hanna McDaniels Paige Schuller

editorial advisory board Mary Cornelius, Communications Specialist, Minnetonka Public Schools Laura Bray, board member, Friends of the Excelsior Library Michele Phillips, blogger, writer, photographer Jenny Bodurka, Minnetonka Community Education Natalie Webster, chief creator at Webster Effect Brooke Beyer, director of community events and marketing, Wayzata Area Chamber

senior managing art director Sarah Dovolos

art director Allison Nolden

junior designer Jamie Klang

lead staff photographer Chris Emeott

production director

Now leasing a wide range of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and two-story direct entry townhomes.

Everything at Carrick has been carefully considered to deliver the exceptional standard of comfort you deserve.

An array of on-site amenities including a fitness center with sauna, clubroom, and an expansive outdoor terrace give you what you need to create your ideal retreat.

Brittni Dye

production manager Lisa Stone

production coordinator Mimi Coz

senior account executives Brooke Beise Cynthia Hamre Kathie Smith Sara Johnson

LAKE MINNETONKA MAGAZINE 1125 BUCHANAN ST. NE MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413

president Pete Burgeson

SUBSCRIPTIONS Lake Minnetonka Magazine is published 12 times a year. Rates $25 for 12 issues. Back issues $8.95.

To subscribe, please visit: localmedia.co For customer service inquiries, please contact hello@localmedia.co or call 612.208.6248.

952.900.6887

CarrickTonkaBay.com info@CarrickTonkaBay.com

©Local, LLC 2022.

All rights reserved.

13

The Fine Art of Creating Exceptional Exteriors.

Replace. Repair. Restore.

Roofing Siding Windows Gutters Decks

License #BC751852

For your complimentary consultation, connect with us: 952.295.3425 www.allstartoday.com

Moving Beyond Your Expectations

Career Sales on Lake Minnetonka Ellen DeHaven 14

Coldwell Banker Realty 40 years as a Global Luxury Leader 612-817-5555 | edehaven@cbrealty.com

N OT E WO RT H Y

lo c a l tip s, tidb its & insights

VIEW

POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR ME, STYLE IS A SELF-DEFINED APPROACH

to how you furnish your home or choose the garments hanging in your wardrobe. Art can have many stylistic approaches, and you collect based on a subjective emotional response. Abstract is a form of art that allows the audience to see or feel many different responses. I love the way A Sense of Time and Kindness is uplifting with the use of warm, saturated colors. The artist puts so much thought into her pieces by organically and gracefully adding positive affirmations into the composition.

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

Artist: Mel Tudisco Title: A Sense of Time and Kindness Scale: 36x60 Medium: Original Oil on Panel

Hollie Blanchard is a founder and art concierge with The Art Girls. View more at artgirlsmpls.com.

Art Girls Minneapolis @artgirls_mpls

15

N OT E WO RT H Y

TASTE

Herbs are one of my all-time

another herb on top. Certainly,

unexpected but tasty addition

pesto. Made similarly to tradi-

gardening favorites because

they have aesthetic appeal, but

to a shortbread cookie.) It’s es-

tional basil pesto, you can serve

most of them continue to grow

the core reason I grow herbs at

pecially beautiful and delicious

it with feta cheese on crackers,

and produce all season long.

home is for their fresh flavor—

with roasted grapes, which I

on a lamb chop or burger and

I’ve taken to growing more than

thyme for chicken, mint for

love to serve on a flatbread with

even with angel hair pasta and

I can use because I love their

lamb, dill for salmon and egg

prosciutto, gorgonzola cheese

seared scallops.

appearance; I even grow some

salad, and basil on everything!

and honey, or spoon over grilled

herbs only for their blooms. Lav-

My favorite herb has always

salmon. I also make a Panna

ender, creeping thyme, basil and

been rosemary. I use it in grain

Cotta with Rosemary-Grape

sage often find their ways into

dishes, in chicken and lamb

Compote that’s a dinner party

my cut flower arrangements.

recipes, and with a surprising

winner every time.

Few dishes make it to my table without a sprig of one or

16

number of sweet foods, too.

(Finely-chopped rosemary is an

Perhaps my favorite way to use rosemary is in a rosemary

Rachael Perron, the culinary and brand director for Kowalski’s Markets, specializes in product development/selection, culinary education and communications.

Find more at Kowalskis.com.

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

Photos: Kowalski’s Markets

Stop and Smell the Rosemary

Panna Cotta with Rosemary-Grape Compote Serves 4 • ½ lb. red seedless grapes, halved • ¼ cup Kowalski’s pure honey, divided • 4 tsp. freshly-squeezed lemon juice • 1 stem rosemary, plus more for garnish • 1 ½ cups fat-free plain Greek yogurt • ½ cup low-fat buttermilk • 1 tsp. vanilla paste or vanilla extract • 2 Tbsp. water

275 Lakeview Ave., Excelsior 4 BED, 4 BATH, APPOX 5,102 sq. ft.

Expansive 180-degree views of Lake Minnetonka with 233’ of frontage. Views from nearly every room nestled on over an 1/2 acre lot on Sunrise Point on Gideon Bay. The Stinson & Streeter design together bespoke a one-of-kind residence. The design creates an effortless floor plan with all public spaces open to expansive decking and the lake. With unparalleled vision and exemplary craftsmanship, this residence delivers the ultimate lifestyle experience.

This inspired residence is infused with tranquil energy of the water and sophisticated spirit. All upper bedrooms have a deck and views of the lake. Every detail was thought through when building to include solar panels for amazing low energy costs.

• 1 ¼ tsp. gelatin In a medium saucepan, stir together grapes, 2 Tbsp. honey, lemon juice and 1 stem of rosemary. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the syrup just coats the back of a metal spoon (two or three minutes). Move to a dish; chill completely in the refrigerator. Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, buttermilk, vanilla and remaining honey; set aside. In a small dish, microwave water for 45 seconds. Stir in gelatin until completely melted, and whisk thoroughly into yogurt mixture. Divide mixture into four (4 oz.) ramekins, sprayed lightly with cooking spray; refrigerate until firm (about three hours). To unmold, dip the bottom of the ramekins (up to the rim but not over the panna cotta) in very hot water for a few seconds; invert onto serving plates. Remove rosemary stem from syrup. Top each serving with grapes and

Beth Andrews

bandrews@cbburnet.com www.bethandrews.com Coldwell Banker Realty C- 612-801-2041 O- 952-844-6043

syrup; garnish with fresh rosemary.

Find Perron’s recipe for Rosemary Pesto on our website at lakeminnetonkamag.com.

17

N OT E WO RT H Y

R EAD

Something in Common The No-Show by Beth O’Leary begins with three women being stood up on Valentine’s Day—Siobhan for breakfast, Miranda for lunch and Jane for dinner. They seemingly have nothing else in common, but as the story unfolds, the reader learns they all have one important thing that connects them—more precisely, one man.

O’Leary’s novels feel modern, heartwarming and poignant, but this one particularly touches the heartstrings.

Even better, there are surprises in store that keep readers trying to fit the pieces of the characters’ lives together as they simultaneously find their loyalties for each of the characters shifting with each twist.

Other titles by O’Leary include The Flastshare, The Switch and The Road Trip.

Raela Schoenherr works in marketing at a publishing company and is a lifelong lover of books and reading.

LISTEN

Birds of a Feather

Take a listen to Duluth native and bestselling

Her work has accrued recognitions, including

From the mischievous magpie to the chicka-

the American Birding Association’s highest honor,

dee, there are plenty of birds to be found flittering

The Roger Tory Peterson award (2014) and the

through the treetops and soaring through the skies

Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union’s Thomas Sadler

above Minnesota. Discover the birds that might be

Roberts Award for outstanding contributions to

nesting in your backyard.

ornithology research.

For the Birds is no ordinary podcast, nor is Erick-

18

and Sharing the Wonder of Birds with Kids.

author Laura Erickson’s hit podcast, For the Birds.

Notable guests have included Scott Weindensaul,

son an ordinary ornithologist. A licensed wildlife re-

author of the children’s book A Warbler’s Journey,

habilitator with a specialty in songbirds, Erickson has

and Jim Baker, creator of Bluolingo, an app that

authored more than 12 bestselling and award-winning

helps identify the different songs of blue jays.

books, including Into the Nest: Intimate Views of the

Find For the Birds wherever you get your podcasts.­

Courting, Parenting and Family Lives of Familiar Birds

—EMILY DEUTSCHER

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

Get great service & great rates.

G ROW

Art at the Arb Artists come from all walks of life, but it’s

Her works emit metallic shimmers and

not every day you meet a world-renowned

glasslike shines from stroke to stroke, thanks

painter with a background in electrophysi-

to thickly and dramatically constructed lay-

ology. Painter Pamela Sukhum left her

ers of rich oil paints and fine detail work.

chosen biomedical career (a researcher in

Sukhum draws on her science back-

cardiovascular health and electrophysiol-

ground for her art by mixing metallics

ogy at the University of Minnesota) to

into her paints, as well as other chemical

pursue her true passion.

agents, to reduce the drying times of her

Her work will be on display at the

carefully-layered works. “I still have that

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Reedy

heart of a scientist in me, as well as the

Gallery September 8–November 7—the

artist,” she says. “I’m excited about being

first time in seven years that the artist

able to share a lot of the new work and

has shown her work in Minnesota.

also to be sharing it at the arboretum,

The Art of Pamela Sukhum: Hymns to

You know I’m always here with Good Neighbor service. But I’m also here with surprisingly great rates for everyone. Call me for a quote to see how much you can save. You might be surprised.

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Individual premiums will vary by customer. All applicants subject to State Farm underwriting requirements. ®

Selina Martire Ins Agcy Inc Selina Martire, Agent www.selinamartire.com selina@selinamartire.com Bus: 651-776-8328 Hablamos Español

which, to me, is such a perfect venue.”

Nature was inspired by Sukhum’s love of immersive outdoor experiences, including stunning Minnesota landscapes depicted in her Azure Skies series, revealing blues, pinks and purples so often found at dawn and dusk during Minnesota summers.

Sarah Jackson is a media specialist at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

She lives and gardens in Minnetonka.

Learn more at arb.umn.edu.

State Farm Bloomington, IL 2001875

Photo: Pamela Sukhum

in digital format!

Get free, anytime access to Lake Minnetonka Magazine via our digital editions. Full screen viewing on your digital device allows easy cover-to-cover reading. Plus, it’s even easier to share your favorite Lake Minnetonka Magazine stories with friends and family.

Learn more at lakeminnetonkamag.com

19

Your Residential & Lakeshore Specialists

N OT E WO RT H Y

MOV E

Alex & Ben Dzurik Team@DzurikPropertyTwins.com

612-500-6929

Art of Movement

www.DzurikPropertyTwins.com

Princeton

Custom, updated, and upgraded home on over 3 acres with a pool and 10 car garage!

John Welle Executive VP

When we think of movement as an

Jeff Wessels President, COO

art form, the images that immediately come to mind are that of an elegant dancer performing on stage. Dance has the ability to take ideas, feelings and experiences and express them through complex movements of the body.

As complicated as these movements may seem, they can all be broken down into seven basic strength training principles that anyone can perform: Pull: Pull a weight toward your body

Grazie!

or your body toward your hands.

Pull up or dumbbell row Push: Push a weight away from your body or your body away from an object.

Pushup or dumbbell shoulder press

Ciao Bella has been setting the standard for Twin Cities fine dining for decades. And at Crown Bank, we’ve had the pleasure to be their banking partner for over 20 years.

Here’s to keeping success at the top of the menu for another 20 years.

What can we make possible for your business?

EDINA • 952-285-5800 MINNEAPOLIS • 612-746-5050 MEMBER FDIC

20

EQUAL HOUSING LENDER

Squat: Sit in an “invisible chair” with your hips pressed back and feet firmly planted on the ground. Goblet squat, sumo squat or front squat Lunge: With one foot further forward than the other, lower your body to the ground and return back to starting

September 2022

YO U R DREAMS / OU R EXPERTISE / YOU R H O ME

position. Forward lunge, reverse lunge or step ups Hinge: Kick your butt back, and lean

FREE SEMINARS

your torso forward and maintain a neutral spine. Deadlifts, sumo deadlifts and Romanian deadlifts Rotation: Twist at the core. Wood chops, oblique twists or throwing a ball

How to Avoid the Biggest Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Mistakes

Remodeling your Kitchen and Bath with Aging in Place in Mind

SEPT. 17 & OCT. 15 / 9-10:30AM

SEPT. 17 & OCT. 15 / 11:30AM-1PM

WHERE: Crystal Kitchen + Bath RSVP: 763-544-5950, Seating is limited

Gait: Gait is a combination of multiple movements (lunging, rotating and pulling with the hamstrings). Jogging, jumping and farmer’s walk

FALL REMODELERS SHOWCASE

All exercise, even the most artistic

SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 / 12-6PM: 7715 Stonewood Court, Edina UNVEILING PARTY: Friday Sept. 30, 4-6pm

forms, is really just a variation of these principles. Developing fitness plans that include multiple variations of each of these movements will help you build iStock.com/undrey

the type of strength that we admire

Visit crystalkitchen.com for details.

in the most elegant dancers.

Laurel Famigletti is an area resident and owner of EndorP.H.I.T, where she provides virtual group fitness classes, in-home personal training and virtual nutrition coaching.

LIC# BC007200

P/ 763.544.5950 / 3620 WINNETKA AVE. N / CRYSTAL, MN 55427 lakeminnetonkamag.com

21

A R T S & C U LT U R E

Water of Life Tonka Bay Fountains creates art from pure nature.

By Ava Diaz

NATURE SOOTHES, which is why

The custom stone fountain (top) provides the ideal focal point for an Excelsior courtyard.

This custom stone fountain (left) is on display at the Minneapolis Farmers Market Annex.

22

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

Photos: Scott Estrem

Scott Estrem uses it as the foundation for his creations with Tonka Bay Fountains. Combining rich elements, like water and stone, he creates features that are both eye-catching and functional. His stonework ranges from a variety of sculptural fountains to other objects like wine racks, tiki torches and flower vases. (The majority of his work is traditional stone fountains, which he creates into works of art.)

The idea for this business was quite organic. After moving into his Tonka Bay home, Estrem had to cut down a diseased tree that was the focal point of his teardrop garden (referencing the shape of a large, raised planter in the yard).

Longing for something to fill the void, he began searching for a sculpture or fountain. However, the typical concrete cast designs he was finding seemed too bulky and artificial for his liking.

Finding inspiration from nature, Estrem began to conceptualize alternative solutions. As a former tech contractor for phone systems and infrastructure wiring, Estrem says he had a lot of construction tools on hand that were once used for cable installations.

To experiment, he used these resources in conjunction with the boulders he sourced from his father’s lake property.

G G MARK GRIEGER W H E N

Estrem learned to carve and drill stone to create his first fountain piece for his yard. Growing an affinity for the craft, he began making more pieces for friends and family—launching Tonka Bay Fountains in 2011.

Embodying the spirit of the brand, a four-tier fountain sits in the center of the Wyer Hill Condominiums' courtyard in Excelsior. It is here where the cascading water provides a quaint oasis for residents in the community in the warmer months. Marvin Richards, property manager of Wyer Hill, says the fountain was sought after, since the previous fountain was too expensive to maintain and was not aesthetically pleasing. “[The new] piece uses rather simple materials to create something beautiful,” Richards says.

“It turned out to be a far better solution than we could’ve ever dreamed it could.”

S U C C E S S

M AT T E R S

FOR SALE

SOLD

minnetonka

deephaven

PRICE UPON REQUEST 5 BED, 4 BATH, APPROX. 4,344 FSF

OFFERED AT $1,550,000 4 BED, 4 BATH, APPROX. 5,500 FSF

This handsome home is immaculate, and pride of ownership is everywhere. Open great room concept with a wall of windows and soaring ceilings. Deephaven Elementary. Ideal location close to elementary, middle, and high schools, Lake Minnetonka, Carson Bay boat launch, swimming beaches, Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail, shopping, restaurants, and more!

Modern, hip, and functional! Set in coveted Amesbury North within Deephaven Elementary and surrounded by beautiful gardens and landscaping.

The main floor offers numerous gathering spaces, including, formal and informal dining areas, a spacious living room/music room, a great room with a gas fireplace, and a magnificent sunroom.

SOLD

SOLD

plymouth

deephaven

OFFERED AT $745,000 4 BED, 4 BATH, APPROX. 3,175 FSF

OFFERED AT $1,050,000 4 BED, 5 BATH, APPROX. 5,670 FSF

*BUYER REPRESENTATION Beautiful custom Lundgren home in the sought-after Churchhill Farms. Enjoy the formal dining room and updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. An open floor plan, large spaces, and a private backyard setting make this home perfect for entertaining.

Set in coveted Amesbury North sits this architecturally significant, custom-built home.

Some of the great amenities are a floorto-ceiling brick fireplace, a cedar-wrapped four-season sunroom, and a private home office space. An easy walk to Cottagewood USA and its general store, parks, beaches, trails, city docks, and Lake Minnetonka.

Channeling Uniqueness

For each piece, Estrem uses the natural beauty of the stones as his guide. He looks at the color variations and shapes to help visualize how he can best utilize the stones’ assets. Aside from their physical characteristics, the only other criteria he searches for when looking for material is the hardness of the rock. (It must be equal to the hardness of granite or more.)

“Water features cannot be made out of softer sources, like limestone, sandstone or concrete, because they are porous, and they degrade over time with weathering conditions,” he says.

Adhering to the quality of the rock contributes to a lifelong warranty of beauty for each customer, according to Estrem. “The normal warranty on these fountains is half a million years, and if you want the full million, you’re going to have to pay extra,” he jokingly says. “They are going to be around … That is one of the things I like about this—the everlasting nature of it and the ability to leave your mark on the world.”

Tonka Bay Fountains, 55 Interlachen Drive, Excelsior; 952.820.5688;

G G TRUSTED REAL ESTATE EXPERT 612.382.4952 M A R KG R I E G E R @ C B B U R N E T. C O M G R I E G E R G R O U P. C O M

sestrem@tonkabayfountains.com; tonkabayfountains.com Tonka Bay Fountains

23

FRESH AIR

Fall into Muskies As lake waters cool, fishing can heat up.

AS A 16-YEAR-OLD, Gregg Schroeder

worked as dock boy at a marina on Lake Waconia. It might have been his secondbest job ever.

“An out-of-state family rented a boat from us,” Schroeder says. “For three days in row, they came back without any fish. On the fourth day, they asked

24

if I would take them fishing. I did, and we caught a good stringer of northern and bass. That was the first time anyone paid me to take them fishing.” That was 38 years ago this summer.

Last year, Schroeder’s Guiding Service made 322 fishing trips. He targets Lake Minnetonka and Lake Waconia and

fishes for crappies, walleye, northern, bass and muskie. His open-water season starts with crappies in April and ends with muskies just before the ice takes over open waters.

What constitutes a good day on the water? The most successful day was boating seven muskies in one day, and

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

Photo:Chris Emeott

By Daniel Huss

three of them were over 50 inches in length. The longest muskie Schroeder’s boat has ever netted measured 56 and 1/2 inches. The second longest lands on an even 56 inches. The biggest, i.e. heaviest, had a girth of 27 inches. “According to the Department of Natural Resources [DNR] charts, which take into account both length and girth, that one weighed 52 pounds,” Schroeder says. And? “There’s bigger fish out there,” he says.

Speaking of other fish, for Schroeder, muskie season starts when water temperatures cool, which is typically mid to late August. “When waters cool, bait fish start to congregate,” he says. “That’s when the muskies put their feed bags on.

They get really aggressive and get easier to catch.” This all means there’s plenty of good muskie fishing left yet this year.

Schroeder outfits his clients with proper equipment, including rods, reels, line and lures. The muskie rods he prefers run nine to 10 feet long.

Reels are typically Shimano baitcasters wound with 100-pound Power Pro fishing line and finished with 130-pound leaders. While tossing 3/4-pound lures is Schroeder’s main tactic, followed by a figure eight pattern at the boat, he isn’t averse to other methods. He’ll sometimes troll and fish with live bait (3/4-pound suckers).

Who’s in the boat? “We take out all kinds [of customers]—kids, wives, guys who have never fished …” Schroeder says.

Corporate events can run up to 36 boats.

Schroeder recalls fishing with two older gentlemen, who had never fished for muskies. “They told me they didn’t care if they caught fish,” he says. “Boy, did they ever care after catching 50- and 52-inch muskies. They were texting and sending all kinds of photos.”

Schroeders Guiding Service, 1422 Courtland W., Waconia; 952.442.3474; schroedersguidingservice.com Schroeders Guiding Service @schroedersguidingservice

25

SCENE

Widening the Margin of Caring Business helps turn the Great Resignation into a great retention.

Jaime Taets

26

THE GREAT RESIGNATION has gotten the attention of business owners in every industry as a record 47.8 million employees voluntarily left their jobs in 2021. Low unemployment and turmoil from the pandemic created a movement of people reevaluating their lives and priorities and making career moves for balance, purpose and fulfillment.

With no signs of slowing in 2022, Lake Minnetonka area resident Jaime Taets, CEO and founder of Keystone Group International advises, “It’s not a ‘wait and this too shall pass approach’ that business leaders can take. We’re in a societal shift, and we can head some of it off by doubling down on being better leaders, caring for employees, focusing on culture and proactively having the right conversations.”

Keystone helps entrepreneurial companies experience growth and has assisted local companies achieve their goals. To address staff concerns, Taets suggests shifting the mindset of the Great Resignation to focusing energy on a great retention. “People are leaving leaders that don’t care about them,” she says. “We don’t prepare leaders to have those types of conversations and to really care about their people. I think we’re seeing what happens when you don’t invest in that.”

Tom Lampe, director of field operations at Bauer Design Build in Plymouth, says when the pandemic hit, his team had conversations with its staff early and often. “Anybody will step in and do anything to help anybody, and that’s how our culture is built,” he says. “That’s why I think we haven’t seen much impact from the Great Resignation because people genuinely want to be here, and they want to be cared for.”

Being in the design and construction industry, Lampe’s 22 field workers must feel empowered to speak about safety

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

Photo: Keystone Group International

By Staci Perry Mergenthal

3931 Tonkawood Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345

ACTION PLAN Taets recommends approaching the Great Resignation in three steps: Care about employees. Talk to people.

Ask how they are doing, not just at work, but as a whole person. Conduct stay interviews. It’s often too late in exit interviews.

Create stability and a psychologically-safe place where people can have honest and transparent communication. “When the rest of the world feels uncertain and scary to your people, you have the opportunity to make your business and your work environment a place of certainty, a place of stability.

You have the opportunity to meet their basic human needs when the rest of the world can’t,” Taets says.

Focus on a strong employment brand.

Talk to people. What’s working? Are they getting what they need? Listen. Be open to changes. Ask if the actual employee experience matches what you say it is.

Think about the future of your business model. We’re in this through 2050. “On top of the Great Resignation, Department of Labor statistics indicate we have four baby boomers in the next 10 to 15 years retiring for every one human that can replace them,” Taets says. “It’s going to cause structural changes in businesses and how they do business.”

and mental health issues to mitigate workplace risks. “At the end of the day, if we don’t have people mentally healthy and mentally capable on the job site, it’s not only hurting them, it’s hurting us, as well,” Lampe says. “You have to be looking out for your people.”

4 Bedroom/ 4 Bath $995,000.00 Exceptional walk-out rambler with on trend MCM flair offers main floor living with fabulous entertaining spaces! This fully refreshed residence features open public rooms, tons of natural sunlight and gorgeous wooded views! Main floor features large formal living room, completely updated kitchen with tons of style, informal dining area + private three season porch with vented grill, main floor family room with vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace and dry bar, owner’s suite including walk-in closet, stylishly updated full bath with walk-in tile shower and soaking tub plus heated floor, mudroom / laundry room and powder room. The lower-level features two bedrooms, a three quarter bath, 2nd kitchen and a traditional family room with fireplace and separate entrance.

•

Awarded top producer and established expert in the Lake Minnetonka community

•

In-depth understanding of today’s market and trends

•

Experience and creativity for all real estate needs

•

Unmatched service and results

KR I S T I W E I N S TO CK REALTOR® C. 612.309.8332 kdweinstock@cbburnet.com weinstockgroup.com 19400 Highway 7 Excelsior, MN 55331

Keystone Group International, 1000 Shelard Parkway Suite 220, St. Louis Park; 952.666.2531; keystonegroupintl.com Keystone Group International @keystonegroupintl Podcast: SuperPower Success

The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations.

Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2021 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. 2125C5-DC_MN_12/21

27

Divide and Conquer Gardener shares strategies on how to divvy up your perennials this fall.

By Madeline Kopiecki

28

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

iStock.com/kongxinzhu

ENLIGHTEN

ntary 4 Complie ™ Sessions ne o lT o Co mplete with any co ting™ p lt CoolScu treatment BER. in SEPTEM

WITH FALL IN THE AIR and winter

creeping closer, the time is now to begin considering how to divide and conquer your perennials in preparation for spring. We turned to Lake Minnetonka native Alison Feik, owner of Being Strong in Nature, which offers softscaping garden services, to help brighten up our green thumbs.

Are all perennials good for dividing?

Many perennials don’t want or need to be divided. Shrubs or woody species typically aren’t divided. Many herbaceous plants, however, do benefit from periodic dividing or thinning. In some species, you’ll know the plant is ready for dividing if the center has begun to die back. A daylily or sedum, for example, may be growing in what looks like a ring. This is a good indication that the plant will benefit from having sections dug up and moved to new locations. Other plants, like iris or hosta, are often found growing too tightly together. This crowding can negatively affect both foliage and blooming and the overall appearance of the garden.

How does the plant benefit from dividing? Dividing a plant stimulates new growth and more abundant blooms.

It also eliminates the occurrence of a dead middle section.

When is it best to divide and replant?

The best time to divide is after the plant has finished blooming and before the bitter cold (because that’s no fun!). You never want to move a plant while it’s concentrating its energy on making flowers.

Therefore, if you have a late-blooming species, such as asters or chrysanthemums, you want to divide them in the spring instead.

Is there anything special that needs to be done during replanting? First, make sure you are planting a big enough chunk of plant, so that it has sufficient root mass to reestablish itself ... Secondly, make sure you break up the soil in the area you’ll be transplanting into, making it easier for the roots to expand out and water to soak in. Lastly, make sure to give

Why go anyplace else?

The CoolSculpting™ Experts are at Vively Body Science

 VBS is a CoolHub: the CoolSculpting™, CoolSculpting Elite™ & CoolTone™ Midwest Regional Training Site  VBS Dr. Laurel Martini is a member of the Allergan Speaker Bureau  VBS Elizabeth Anderson is an Allergan Medical Institute Faculty Trainer & Master CoolSculptor  VBS Competitive everyday pricing

(952) 388-3113 | INFO@LIVEVIVELY.COM

www.livevively.com 1133 WAYZATA BLVD E, WAYZATA, MN 55391 VIVELYBODYSCIENCE DOWNLOAD OUR APP CoolSculpting® is FDA-cleared to treat visible fat bulges in 9 areas of the body.

Some common side effects include temporary numbness, discomfort, and swelling.

CoolTone™ is FDA-cleared to strengthen, tone and firm the abdomen, buttocks and thighs.

Common side effects include muscle, joint or tendon pain, muscle spasm, and skin redness.

29

the plant a good drink right after transplanting to reduce the shock of being uprooted and replanted.

How often should the plants be watered?

After transplanting, water immediately.

This includes the transplanted sections, as well as the original plant you’ve divided. For the first week or two, water every day, especially if it is hot and dry outside.

After that, you can water every few days until Thanksgiving.

What about putting mulch over the plants prior to the first frost? If you have zone four plants, you don’t typically need to mulch before frost. Sometimes people will plant zone five species, and it’s an insurance policy to mulch some of these plants to keep them well-insulated over the winter. This is especially true in years where we don’t have a deep snowpack, as snow also works to insulate [plants] from the bitter cold.

Do you need to cut back any of the foliage prior to or just after the first frost?

Keeping foliage up over the winter gives wonderful winter interest, habitat for beneficial pollinators and seeds for the birds to eat. Some of my favorite plants for winter interest are echinacea, liatris and sedum. I do, however, recommend cutting back plants before transplanting.

This reduces the amount of evapotranspiration or water lost by the leaves. This allows the plant to concentrate its energy on root establishment.

Photos: Paul Frantzich

How often should you divide a plant?

Divide plants as needed. This can be a matter of taste. I have one client who has me divide his iris every single year, and they do just great. Many people like space around their individual plants as opposed to them growing into one mass of a garden. In this case, divide plants when they are growing too close to one another.

Looking for the dead middle zone is also

Alison Feik tends to a garden's needs during a fruitful work session.

30

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

a clear indicator to give that plant the opportunity to change shape and expand its real estate.

What happens if you don’t divide a perennial? A lot of perennials don’t need dividing. However, for those that do, the plant will become less than its most vibrant self. Often, a plant will fall over when it flowers if it’s overdue to be divided. This may be a good indicator that it’s time to divide, or perhaps this particular plant would benefit from staking.

Can roots be damaged when dividing the plant? Roots will be damaged.

The process of dividing can look rather destructive at first glance … The plant will recover, don’t worry. Especially if you have prepped the area well and given the plant water as soon as possible. Don’t let the roots dry out or sit in the hot sun.

If you can’t transplant them immediately, keep the roots in the shade and even cover them with a tarp to keep them from losing too much moisture.

What tools are best used? I like to use a small spade and a big bucket. Use a sharp spade to divide the plant down the middle or some variation of the middle, depending on the form of the individual plant. Then lift the plant up partially by grabbing the leaves and stalks themselves and partly by using the spade as a scoop. I then put this removed section into a big bucket to transport it to its new location. This way, any soil that falls off will remain in the bucket and can be used to fill in the new hole.

Does "first year, sleep; second year, creep; and third year, leap" apply in this case? The first year after moving a plant in the fall, don’t expect much action. The plant is concentrating on root growth, and you may have already cut back much of its upper biomass.

The second year, it will continue to establish itself, although perhaps not at the same level of vigor as the original plant. By the third year, the plant will be living its best life, [and] you may even consider dividing again at this point.

You have countless options.

We have one responsibility: To serve as your financial steward and help you use your wealth to accomplish your goals.

Visit carlsoncap.com/steward and we’ll take it from there.

beingstronginnature.com Garden Legacy @alison.feik

See Carlson Capital Management’s Form ADV Part 2A for a complete summary of services and a discussion of the limitations on services.

31

Written by Hillary Streitberger

Photos by Chris Emeott

WH ERE ART MEETS THE LAKE G A LL E RY O F F E R S A F R I E NDLY AB O DE AND VE RSAT ILE PIE CE S .

Splendor

Embraced by the shores of Lake Minnetonka is a family-owned art gallery that is a longtime dream come to life.

Artist Michèle Villaume-Driscoll and her husband, Edward Driscoll, opened the Villaume-Driscoll Gallery in Spring Park during the pandemic by transforming a 1970s space into an artful retreat.

Villaume-Driscoll Gallery is a space created for hearts and minds to experience stillness. The couple, along with their children, provide a warm-hearted setting from the moment you open

32

the gallery door. Where art greets the lake—there is something magical about a dream becoming a full-time occupation.

“I love what I do,” Villaume-Driscoll says.

“I feel so blessed. I’m living my passion.”

Together, the Chaska couple takes pride in working as a unit and alongside their sons EJ and Michael Driscoll, who tend to art installations, bookkeeping matters, deliveries and gallery work.

The gallery is a single artist space, and Villaume-Driscoll uses her creative skills to work in different mediums,

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

Michèle Villaume-Driscoll

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

33

Villaume-Driscoll Gallery

including encaustic work, acrylics, inks, metal leafing, resin work and Asian papers. “… anything to create texture and movement,” she says.

Driscoll also plays a role in creating elements, and encaustic happens to be one of his favorite methods, which uses beeswax infused with dammar resin or crystallized tree sap. “It is one of the oldest forms of art,” he says. These pieces are filled with inks, acrylics and Japanese washi paper.

Asian art can be calming by nature, and it’s a favorite to include in VillaumeDriscoll’s work. Encaustics are difficult to work with, and the process is rather expensive. Normally seen in smaller works, Villaume-Driscoll prefers larger scale. She describes it as an element of danger, referring to the process of fusing

34

the mediums with a blowtorch.

Most of Villaume-Driscoll’s pieces are done on wood panels. Working on several pieces at a time allows for the curing and drying processes and enables reoccurring manipulation of the work. “I definitely have two to three pieces I am working on, and depending on the piece, it is probably a one-to-three-month process,” she says.

Inspiration is a driving force in creating art, and Villaume-Driscoll’s work is met with broad and beautiful inspiration.

“I am inspired by all artists, way back in history to present day—anyone who has poured their passion into creating a form of art,” she says.

The artist also draws inspiration from the community, looking for the texture, movement and color around her—recapturing beauty when she returns to the

Commission work is available, and the gallery has special-edition pieces and encaustic hearts available for purchase and on display. Visit the gallery from 5–9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays or by appointment.

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

It’s more than just a cookie...

cookiecart.org

Flourish

35

Edward Driscoll and Michèle Villaume-Driscoll find joy through their artistic adventure.

studio. Traveling brings inspiration as well, through a wide range of cultural experiences: food, dance and music, to name a few. “When we are in obscure places, sometimes you actually meet the local artists who [are] doing their form of work,“ she says.

Artistic muses also have their place in Villaume-Driscoll’s process, and that includes floral design. She has participated in the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s (MIA) Art in Bloom exhibit, which features floral interpretations of selected pieces from MIA’s permanent art collection.

While Villaume-Driscoll continues to cull artistic inspiration from the world around her, her inclination toward art has truly organic and familial sources.

“From the day I was born, it has been in my DNA,” she says. “My mom is also an

36

Heart #29

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

Love Lake Minnetonka Magazine?

Get Connected & Find Upcoming local events • Web exclusive articles Editors’ and writers’ blogs • Submit story ideas to Lake Minnetonka Magazine Visit us online for even more about Lake Minnetonka. lakeminnetonkamag.com

Edge of Dawn

artist, and we shared that passion when I was a little girl.” As a child, VillaumeDriscoll and her mother, Carolyn Villaume, visited museums and galleries, located all over the world. Whenever they traveled, the first point of interest was discovering local artistic venues. She credits her mother with exposing her to the beauty of the world.

Driscoll notes that Villaume-Driscoll has passed that sense of artistic appreciation to their children. “They are both very artistic because Michèle did the same thing with them,” he says. “They are both very creative as a result.”

Villaume-Driscoll Gallery, 4012 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park; 612.719.9499; michelevillaume-driscoll.art Villaume-Driscoll Gallery @villaumedriscoll_art

37

Specialty store serves as still life gallery for local artist.

Patricia Riley

38 September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

Written by Renée Stewart-Hester Photos by Chris Emeott

The Artful Kitchen Kitchens have long been served the décor leftovers— the “Where do we put this?” and the “I don’t know what to do with these.” The time is long overdue for kitchens to receive more than just state-of-the-art appliances, the latest in design aesthetics or top-of-the-line countertops.

While there will always be special spaces on the refrigerator for handmade arts and crafts by the youngest residents of a home, we feel it is high time to bring in original artwork to elevate and accentuate kitchen décor. And one need not always go to a traditional gallery or art dealers to find the right piece to display in the heart of the home. Enter: The Abundant Kitchen.

Let us start with the obvious: What are the shop’s primary offerings? Beautifully-culled kitchenware.

“We like to think our shop has an array of specialty kitchen items for both the serious home cook and the cook who may think cooking is more of a chore,” says owner Becki Melvie. It also caters to “someone who wants ideas that switch up their routine—maybe a new spice that’s amazing on chicken that makes everyone ask, ‘How did you make this?’ Our mission is to help our customers look like an expert in the kitchen,” she says.

Before they hit the shelves, most of the items are evaluated. “If we don’t like it or get a customer feedback that it wasn’t a very good quality item, we 86 [get rid of ] it,” Melvie says. “When offering inventory to our clients, we think of good, better, best. We want you to have a good option, a better option and the best option.

So, if you are looking for a digital thermometer, we have several options that vary in quality and price.”

What will fill your shopping basket? A lot. There is a wide selection of Polish pottery, French dinnerware,

39

Polish Pottery

barware glasses, coffee and tea brewing equipment, baking dishes, pans and pots galore. The gadget game is strong as is the spice, oil and vinegar collections. Melvie says, “The list goes on and, of course, our artwork.”

And here is where things get more creative.

The store serves as a gallery of sorts for the still life work of area painter Patricia Riley. “[Riley’s] art is so special because you have to appreciate her style and [the] way she creates the art. It is truly fascinating,” Melvie says. Riley’s process begins with photographs of still life vignettes that she recreates with oil paints on linen panels, which she makes herself.

Melvie says, “Of course, we love her art because it features subjects from the kitchen—a knob of blue rind cheese, a loaf of sourdough, a bundle of grapes, perfectly ripe pears, a sliced pomegranate with juice spilling just so, dark purple beets, a bundle of rhubarb or a cluster of grape tomatoes. The tomatoes are so popular; we can never keep those paintings around very long.”

There must be something about that sweet-sour botanical fruit because cherry tomatoes are among Riley’s favorite subjects to paint. “Their cascading colors

40

Becki Melvie

as they ripen [are] just brilliant. Greens, yellows, oranges, red—all on one vine,” she says. “My mother loved her gardens, and so much of what I paint is in tender memory of her. I find that some people buy my work with similar sentiments. A painting that somehow reminds them of their childhood. I think it’s sweet.”

Riley’s work might touch a familial memory for some buyers, but it also emotes old-world sensibility. Antiques, including gold, brass and copper urns, spoons and tea pots, anchor images of uninterrupted fresh foods, styled bare and without modern accoutrements. “… I often use the same piece in more than one painting, brass vessels being my favorite to paint with copper coming in second,” she says. “A little secret: I often make changes to their appearance, adding complementary colors that aren’t there or moving a handle or spout.”

While she paints other subjects, Riley is drawn to still lifes. She says, “I think the drama of light and shadow is my favorite way to present my still life work, also lost edges—edges that disappear into the background. I love a painting that has an element of mystery to it.”

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

See all that your community has to offer.

“I really, really want the rhubarb painting in my kitchen. It’s my favorite because, as

Check out our Community Directory!

All of the best resources at your fingertips. lakeminnetonkamag.com

a chef in Minnesota, rhubarb has always been one of the first items in the garden to burst forth after the long winter. Its sour flavor is so tantalizing in pie, jams and sauces. It signifies spring is here and summer is soon!”

Becki Melvie, owner of The Abundant Kitchen

Defining Art The term still life is derived from the Dutch word stilleven. The style, featuring inanimate objects (food, flowers and everyday items) painted as the main focus, gained prominence during the 16th century.

41

The Abundant Kitchen, 223 Water St., Excelsior; 952.401.3682; abundantkitchen.shop

Still lifes embrace multiple subject areas, so why does Riley feel an inclination toward food? “Food is actually a passion of mine. Maybe that’s why I paint it,” she says. “The beauty in a beet or a pear just has to be shared. I enjoy my gardens, and a lot of what I paint comes from them. I grow grapes, not to eat, but just to paint. They frequently find their way into my work, especially the vines.”

Art lovers can choose from work at the Excelsior store (There is also a sister shop in Buffalo.) and her website, and Riley also accepts commission work, but there is a caveat—it must resonate with her on some level. “Occasionally, I do it if all the right boxes are ticked,” she says.

42

The Abundant Kitchen

@theabundantkitchen

While we think the kitchen is an ideal space to feature Riley’s work, it can satiate any room’s décor hunger.

Melvie says, “… in reality, if you want to make a small, but impactful change, hanging a piece of [Riley’s] art is the perfect answer to not a complete overhaul, but something that will add style to your space.”

Seeking silver linings can be a way to blanket the difficulty of the recent pandemic lockdown, and Riley has seen a significant uptick in art sales. “People found themselves at home and realized they wanted to enjoy their spaces more,” she says. More time at home moved some people to view their walls through another lens. “Original art has a soul. There is a relationship between the artist and the viewer,” Riley says.

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

The Right Ingredients By the time Riley was 15 years old, she was selling commissioned art from her family’s Golden Valley home. “Being the eighth of nine children, making art was my way of standing out,” she says.

“My parents were very supportive, and they encouraged me in so many ways, enrolling me in adult art classes [while she was a child], setting up a working studio in our basement and reminding me that talent is a gift from God, and it should not be wasted.”

During her career, Riley leaned heavily into watercolor painting (Watercolor flowers were a staple of her work.), but she eventually needed a creative shift.

“After 15-plus years painting with them, I felt a kind of restlessness in my work,” she says. “My shift to oils was exciting.

In my mind, there is a sophistication with oils that watercolors don’t have.”

Riley credits artist Robert Hagberg, who has a studio in Buffalo, for helping her make the transition toward oils.

They met more than 20 years ago as members of a local art guild. “He is an accomplished landscape painter, a signature member of [Oil Painters of America] and a knowledgeable, patient teacher,” she says. “When I made the shift, from watercolors to oils, he mentored me in that process—what kind of paints to use, brushes, canvas, mediums, et cetera. Robert has a generous spirit and has been an important figure in my art career.”

Other sources of inspiration for Riley include Richard Schmid. “… his work excites and inspires me,” she says of the late painter, author and teacher.

She also gives respectful nods to David Laffel, an artist in the style of early Dutch and Flemish painters, such as Vermeer and Rembrandt, and Jeff Legg, who studied at the Atelier Studio Program of Fine Arts and and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Stay Connected & Celebrate Lake Minnetonka FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

where we daily showcase local people and places @LAKEMINNETONK AMAG

patricia-riley.com

Meet the Maker: For a chance to view Riley in artistic action, turn to page 48 for information about a special event, which is set for September 22.

43

Whether you are looking for the latest trends in hair, nails, glowing skin or a relaxing massage, we have you covered from head to toe.

Feel at-home in our historic Victorian House and give yourself some love.

Experiencing pain or health problems that won’t go away?

Dr. Lee uses acupuncture and herbs to reduce pain and optimize your health. Book your appointment today to start your natural and holistic journey to a healthier, pain free life.

Bella on the Bay 474 Second St., Excelsior 952.474.5005 bellaonthebay.com

Dr. Lee Acupuncture Clinic 1907 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 170, Wayzata 763.691.9570 aculee.us

Who’s watching your unoccupied home while you’re away? Let Elite Home Professional provide premier Home Watch services to identify and prevent problems before they become an expensive disaster.

Elite Home Professional 952.426.5445 elitehomeprofessional.com

Treat yourself to our gorgeous selection of lingerie! French lace bra sets, elegant silk slips, beautiful pajamas and much more! Stop in for a complimentary bra fitting.

We carry bra sizes from A-F cups and 30-40 bands.

Flirt Boutique 3927 Market St. 651.698.3692 flirt-boutique.com @flirtboutiquelingerie

One Door West by Gianni’s is your premier event space and private dining destination in downtown Wayzata.

Contact Anneliese to start planning your next event.

One Door West by Gianni’s 633 Lake St. E. 952.404.1100 onedoorwest.com

At InnerBeauty Med Spa & Laser, we offer a wide range of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures and spa services performed by licensed Advanced Practice Estheticians and Certified Injectors. Call for a free consult at our Minnetonka or Blaine location.

InnerBeauty Med Spa & Laser 13911 Ridgedale Drive Suite 300 952.303.6981 ibmedspa.com

Villaume-Driscoll Gallery

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or an amazing grooming experience, The Top Shave Lounge has got you covered. Book your appointment online or stop in for quality products.

New contemporary fine art gallery owned by Minnesota artist Michèle Villaume-Driscoll.

All original art. Friendly, warm in the winter, cool in the summer.

Love to see you.

Wayzata Bay Car Wash is locally owned and operated in the heart of downtown Wayzata. We strive to lead the industry in top-of-the-line equipment and exemplary customer service.

The Top Shave Lounge 12993 Ridgedale Drive Suite 134 612.284.7227 thetopshavelounge.com

Villaume-Driscoll Gallery 4012 Shoreline Drive 612.719.9499 michelevillaume-driscoll.art

Wayzata Bay Car Wash 143 Lake St. E 952.473.4033 wayzatabaycarwash.com

FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HOME AGAIN! ers Remodel Visit our Projects se ca ow h S TM

ct 2 Sept 30-O R32 #R8 & #

Schedule a complimentary consultation with our award winning design team DESIGN • BUILD • REMODEL

www.NewSpaces.com 952-715-6972

SCAN to request a DESIGN CONSULTATION

Elmcc events Fall 2022

Lic # BC001586

Events and information presented by Excelsior - Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce

Apple Day September 16-17

Water Street, Downtown Excelsior

Bridgewater Bank apple of the lake track and field & 5K September 17 excelsior elementary, Downtown Excelsior

Black gown gala October 14, 2022 Pique Travel

Halloween in Excelsior October 29

Water Street, Downtown Excelsior

Christmas in Excelsior December 3,10, 17

Water Street, Downtown Excelsior

Introducing the community cash program! learn more by visiting elmcc.org

for a full list of events or to learn more about the chamber visit: www.excelsiorlakeminnetonkachamber.com 46

O N T H E TOW N

th in g s to se e a n d do aro und Lak e Minne to nk a

It’s over easy at the Dachshund Races during James J. Hill Days.

Cheers to Excelsior’s Apple Days.

Photos: Josh Hway; Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce

SEPTEMBER CELEBRATIONS The fun is far from over around Lake Minnetonka.

TH E R E ’ S O N E T H IN G TH E CO M M U NITIE S ARO U ND THE LA KE know how to do, and it’s how to host a great celebration.

Presented this year by Morrie’s and the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce, James J. Hill Days celebrates Hill’s philanthropy. The event features fullsized carnival rides, live music, fair food and beverages. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. September 9, kicking off this year’s celebration with the Friday Night Street Market. On September 10, head downtown to celebrate, beginning at 10 a.m. through the afternoon until the fireworks show on Wayzata Bay at 8:45 p.m. The weekend will conclude on September 11 with the T6 Thunder Airshow from 2:50–3 p.m., closely followed up by the annual James J. Hill Days parade from 3–4 p.m. on Lake Street.

From apple cider to apple pie, there’s no fruit which represents autumn quite like apples. This year’s Apple Days in downtown Excelsior on Water Street is presented by the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce. It’s set for September 16–17, with vendors opening at 9 a.m.

Since 1935, Apple Days has been an autumn staple for the community. Discover some of the best apple pie in the state, listen to live music or enjoy the variety of food and beverage vendors and craft booths. —Emily Deutscher

Compiled by Hanna McDaniels and Paige Schuller

LOCAL EVENTS

Runabouts Rendezvous 09/09–09/10 The Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Antique Classic boat show returns for its 46th year. Whether you are participating or are a spectator, the weekend is sure to be a splash. All ages. Free for spectators; fees vary for registration. Boat show begins Friday at 9 a.m.

Lord Fletchers Lake Lodge, 3746 Sunset Drive, Spring Park; acbs-bslol.com

Lady of the Lake Festival 09/16–09/18 This annual celebration, courtesy of Our Lady of the Lake, returns with its 43rd celebration. Enjoy carnival rides, food, drinks and a silent auction. Show

Additional information is available by visiting jamesjhilldays.wayzatachamber.com

off your skills with events, such as

and excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com.

the bean bag tournament and color-

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamagmag.com

47

O N T H E TOW N

Globally Inspired Modern Cuisine On Lake Minnetonka

MEET THE MAKER Patricia Riley will be in-store, demonstrating how she creates her oil paintings. She’ll begin with a blank canvas, and guests are invited to watch her create one-of-a-kind artwork—right before their eyes.

Guests at the free event can also view Riley’s culinary-themed artwork that is on display throughout the store.

Be sure to enter the event giveaway, which is offering an original watercolor

by Riley. 5–7 p.m. September 22, The

Abundant Kitchen, 223 Water St., Excelsior

4016 Shoreline Drive | Spring Park | vannrestaurant.com

Totally you. Totally fun.

Be a Girl Scout!

Girl Scouts explore art in nature, design digital games, and change their communities.

They build forever friendships, take on new adventures, and tell their stories to the world.

Girl Scouts know how to dream big and have fun!

Join Girl Scouts.

To join, scan the QR code on a mobile device or visit us at GirlScoutsRV.org/Join.

ing competition. All ages. Daily wrist-

bands are $30, tickets for food and game booths are $2. Times vary. Our Lady of the Lake, 385 Commerce Blvd., Mound; 952.472.8200; incrediblefestival.com

Lake Minnetonka Cruise 09/18 Get your Lake Minnetonka historical knowledge in ship-shape with a Lake Minnetonka historical cruise. Courtesy of the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society, the event is a journey through its founding year: 1972. Participants will be guided through historic landmarks and have the opportunity to purchase food and drinks on board. All ages. $22.50 for Historical Society Members, $37.50 non-members. 3–5 p.m. Lady of the Lake Charter Dock, 8 Water St., Excelsior; 952.221.4766; elmhs.org

AREA EVENTS

Minneapolis Greek Festival 09/09–09/11 Hosted by St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, the festival offers a variety of opportunities to become immersed in Greek culture. From dancing to a visit to the Greek bookstore and boutique, there is something for everyone to enjoy. All ages. Free. Times vary. St. Mary’s Greek

48

September 2022

Orthodox Church, 3450 Irving Ave, S., Mpls.; 612.825.9595; mplsgreekfest.org

POLOVITZGROUP.COM | 612.743.6801 SARAH.POLOVITZ@COMPASS.COM

St. Louis Park Art Fair 09/10 The city of St. Louis Park hosts its fourth annual art fair. Celebrate local community and check out fun, new vendors. There will be live music, food and fun activities to participate in. All ages. Free.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. Recreation Outdoor Center, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park; 952.426.4047; discoverstlouispark.com

Twin Cities Harvest Festival 09/21-10/27 It’s the 10th anniversary of a beloved fall tradition, and the Twin Cities Harvest Festival is partnering with the Minnesota Lynx to celebrate. Come opening weekend for discounted ticket prices and to see this year’s corn maze design, which will be Lynx themed and packed with trivia for the whole family to enjoy. The festival will be open weekends from 9/21–10/27. All ages.

Ticket prices vary. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Twin Cities Maze, 8001 109th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park; 952.992.9326; twincitiesmaze.com

Twin Cities Bridal Show 09/25 Find your dream wedding dress, and curate the wedding both you and your partner will cherish forever. With a variety of DJs, photographers, flo-

DRX9000 Non-Surgical Disc Decompression Specialists

rists and more, they are all waiting to make your wedding day spectacular.

You can upgrade your ticket for $5 to attend the fashion show. All ages.

$15/standard, $20/aisle of style. Noon– 4 p.m. Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul; theweddingguys.com

Disc herniations Disc degeneration Chronic back pain Sciatica

To have your event considered: email lakeminnetonkamag@localmedia.co by the 10th of the month three months prior to publication.

18

Due to the fluidity being experienced in the current environment, please note that some events/dates and even some busi-

20

ness operations may have changed since these pages went to print. Please visit

OF

’21

WINNER

BEST OF

’22

1421 East Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391

affiliated websites for updates.

Shawn Sailer D.C., Caroline Brost-Sailer D.C., Ryan Elton D.C., Barbro Brost D.C., Aaron Schulte D.C., Aarti Goyal D.C. Tyler Knutson D.C.

lakeminnetonkamag.com

WINNER

BEST

952.473.9637 • TheBrostClinic.com 49

G A L L E R Y — Photos courtesy of Natalie Webster

The Guest House The opening of Excelsior’s The Guest House on Water Street brought out its team of owners and community members to view the beautifully-updated vacation rental and event venue.

To have your event considered: send date, time, location, photos, contact information and a brief description of the event to lakeminnetonkamag@localmedia.co.

50

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

DAY FESTIVAL LAKE MINNETONKA’S LARGEST 3-

SEPTEMBER 9, 10 & 11 CARNIVAL LIVE MUSIC LOGROLLING FOOD TRUCKS 200 VENDORS CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL DACHSHUND RACES FIREWORKS & MORE!

PRESENTED BY

JAMESJHILLDAYS.COM

Less banking.

More wow!

Your work isn’t dull ... your business banking shouldn’t be either.

At CorTrust, we believe in business services that are bold, and that’s why we provide products and services catered to your unique goals and speed. Bold claim? Not when high expectations are on the line.

Ready to bank bold?

Raise Your Expectations 4625 County Rd 101 • Minnetonka (952) 933-9550 CorTrustBank.com/Bank-Bold Discover our bold business banking solutions.

Member FDIC • Bank ID 405612

51

TA S T E M A K E R S

Abundantly Delicious Cookbook serves recipes that are “tasty and quick.”

WRITTEN BY RENÉE STEWART-HESTER

52

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

The St. Croix: AT EVERY

ART

BEND IN THE

river

September 10 - October 2 TAKE ME TO THE RIVER 2022

Photos: The Abundant Kitchen; Chris Emeott

INT ERESTINGLY, A FA R M IN R URAL DARW IN , MIN N ESOTA ,

and a 100-acre organic farm in County Cork, Ireland, have a someone in common—Becki Melvie, owner of The Abundant Kitchen with locations in Excelsior and Buffalo. (See page 38 for more about the local store.)

Melvie grew up west of the Twin Cities and trained at the Ballymaloe Culinary School (BCS) in Ireland, where she completed an intensive chef certificate program that included all-encompassing techniques, including making French pastry; herb collecting; understanding southeast Asian food and Mexican cuisine from the Oaxacan region; and even learning a recipe for compost.

In many ways, cooks and chefs are educators—teaching through their recipes about culture, agriculture and so much more. With the added title of cooking instructor to her resume, it makes perfect sense that Melvie would share her love of culinary endeavors in The Abundant Kitchen Cookbook: Recipes from the Culinary Classroom for the Family Home Cook.

“Writing a book was something that was a personal goal of my own,” Melvie says. “I’d had small writing projects in the past—a feature on a website, a recipe on a friend’s business page and my own blog with hundreds of recipes … My cookbook reads like a novel with funny and engaging stories leading up to the recipe. You might read this cookbook under a blankie on the couch with a hot cup of tea, notebook by your side creating your grocery list for a recipe you’d like to tackle soon.”

The cookbook, Melvie says, is based off of feedback from people who attend

Explore the region’s many art fairs, festivals and open artists’ studios this fall.

WWW.TAKEMETOTHERIVER.INFO Featured Artwork The Road Home by Linda Lindner

WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE TWIN CITIES At OBGYN West we are passionate about delivering high-quality women’s health care.

No matter what stage of life you are in, our physicians are here to provide individualized, compassionate care. Our physicians and physician assistants provide a variety of services including adolescence care, pregnancy care, screening mammograms, infertility, menopause, urinary incontinence, sexual health, pelvic pain and genetic cancer screening.

Matthew T. Bigos, MD

Eric J. English, MD

Wesley R. Grootwassink, MD

Terri S. Johnson, MD

Christine M. Larson, MD

Deborah Brown, APRN, CNP, RDMS

Whether it’s your teen’s first annual exam, a new baby’s on the way or you’re facing the special challenges of middle age, OBGYN

Rebekah A. Roverud, PA-C

Jennifer L. Smolinski, MD

Sarah M. Talbott, PA-C

Gregg A. Teigen, MD

West is with you ever step of the way.

Katie J. Toft, MD

Matthew A. Weinrich, MD

Our providers offer personalized compassionate care for all your women’s healthcare needs. This includes adolescent care, infertility, obstetrics, gynecology, incontinence issues, weight loss, ob/gyn physical therapy, and menopause.

Maintaining strong, caring relationships with our patients is important. At OBGYN West, you will find a provider that will be with you every step of the way.

obgynwest.net 952.249.2000

952-249-2000 · obgynwest.net We offer convenient evening hours at all of our locations.

Minnetonka

Chaska

53

Creating distinctive landscapes is our pride & passion

OTTEN BROS. LANDSCAPING IS A FULL-SERVICE DESIGN/BUILD FIRM 2350 West Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake, MN 55356

952-473-5425 | ottenbros.com

Garden Center & Landscaping

MOST T RUST ED HOME WATCH COMPAN Y IN MINNESOTA At Elite Home Professional, we; • Schedule and monitor maintenance services while you’re away • Provide you with detailed home updates weekly • Protect your housing investment

Absentee homeowners partner with Elite Home Professional to help prevent problems that could arise during unoccupancy. Elite Home Professional is a licensed, bonded, insured and accredited member of the National Home Watch Association (NHWA).

CONTACT MICHAEL FREY AT 952-426-5445 | elitehomeprofessional.com mfrey@elitehomeprofessional.com 54

her cooking classes. “I wanted the collection of my recipes to be easy to follow, with ingredients that are easy to find and preparation methods that were basic,” she says. “I wanted recipes that were tasty, quick and would satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Personally, you’ll find me at the local farmers market scouting out that season’s best produce, and I wanted to inspire that in my customers.”

The cookbook includes plenty of recipes that call for a cornucopia of fresh produce and herbs. “If you get to cook with locally-grown ingredients, only simple preparation is truly needed,” Melvie says. “When ingredients don’t travel very far to your plate, a little bit of flaky Maldon [salt] and fresh ground black pepper with a quality olive oil is all you need to make amazing flavors.”

Melvie admits she has a few favorite and go-to recipes in the cookbook, including crêpes and chicken and dumplings. “You’ll likely find the Kale, Sausage and Potato Soup at my family holiday gathering every year,” she says. “The Roasted Beets [recipe] is on weekly rotation for salads during the week. When hunger is overpowering and I’m in a time crunch, my Classic French Omelet really hits the spot—the ultimate fast food.” abundantkitchen.shop The Abundant Kitchen @theabundantkitchen

September 2022

Shop with us!

In-Store or Online

HARVESTING FLAVOR “Go vegetable heavy,” chef Bobby Flay

14401 Highway 7 in Minnetonka (952) 935-7131

www.generalstoreofminnetonka.com

is quoted as saying. “Reverse the psychology of your plate by making meat the side dish and vegetables the main course.” This is not entirely a bad idea, especially if you have a bounty of garden produce to pair off with a delicious recipe that provides vegetables with an applause-worthy main entrée showcase.

Zoodles (zucchini noodles) are a good way to use up zucchini or summer squash, and Melvie offers a tomato sauce recipe that is the ideal zoodle partner for a veggie-forward entrée. It also pairs well with eggplant (or chicken) Parmesan or as pizza sauce or dip for mozzarella sticks.

Regardless of its use, the sauce has a special ingredient—fennel. “Don’t skip it,” Melvie says. “My preference is to make this sauce at the height of summer produce [season], when tomatoes beg for delicious application and are being dropped at your front doorstep by neighbors with abundant gardens.” Or turn to local farmers markets for paste tomatoes. “They have less juice

St. Paul

and are good to make into a thick, rich

Photo: Chris Emeott

sauce,” she says.

Find the recipe for Melvie’s Charred Tomato Sauce with Fennel and information

Shop for handmade craft from over 150 artists October 7– 9, 2022, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.

Learn more and get tickets at craftcouncil.org/StPaul

about her culinary tours to Europe online at lakeminnatonkamag.com.

Presented by the national nonprofit

lakeminnetonkamag.com

55

LAST GLANCE

By Renée Stewart-Hester

SECOND PLACE: ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Lens on Lake Minnetonka Spirit of service captured in parade photo.

“I TOOK T HI S SHOT as it shows the

spirit of the small town community coming together,” says Ann Beadle-Reinitz, who recommends, “… Watch your life as you look through a camera lens. You may see a different point a view.” The Mound resident enjoys taking photos in her yard, at Surfside Park in Mound and other local venues.

56

Photographer: Ann Beadle Reinitz Title: Fire Trucks on Parade

Equipment: Nikon D850 with a Nikon 24-70 mm lens @ 50 mm

To view other Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest winners, visit lakeminnetonkamag.com.

September 2022

lakeminnetonkamag.com

Hand pain getting out of hand?

EASY TO START

Start at Summit.

Online scheduling

EASY TO BE SEEN No referrals needed

From carpal tunnel to fractures, if hand, wrist, or elbow pain is stopping you from doing what you love, start at Summit.

EASY TO GET CARE Orthopedic urgent care

SUMMITORTHO.COM

Galleria Ridgedale MSP Airport Mall of America HammerMade.com

NEVER WONDER WHAT TO WEAR AGAIN