The Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt has been canceled due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Minnesota and surrounding states, as well as Gov. Tim Walz’s order on Nov. 18, prohibiting outdoor social gatherings for four weeks.
Included in the department’s Nov. 5 to 11 reports were these incidents:
Jeanna Simonson, a Chanhassen resident, was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016. The diagnosis came out of nowhere. She knew she was in for the long haul with not working, having to get surgery and go through chemotherapy treatments. She wondered how she was going to get through it.
The City of Shorewood is collecting political signs through November. Signs can be dropped off at City Hall, 5755 Country Club Road, or at the Shorewood Community Center, 5735 Country Club Road, in the collection container on the west side of the building.
The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society and the Wayzata Historical Society teamed up to host an online event Nov. 9 on the history of West Big Island.
In late October, one of the oldest structures in Deephaven, the Northome Stone Arch, got a new historical plaque, according to the Deephaven Historical Society.
There has been a lot of brainstorming by the crew at Excelsior Brewing Company, 421 Third St., about how they could extend the patio during the winter and keep customers warm. The patio is a large part of the brewery in the summertime, said Tony Filippi, the taproom’s business manager.
This year’s Celebration of Service event was hosted online
The unofficial results from the Secretary of State for the South Lake Minnetonka city elections Nov. 3 include:
Included in the department’s Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 reports were these incidents:
EastWest Acupuncture, 675 Water St., Suite 3, in Excelsior, opened its doors in mid-June. Founder and owner Nikki Vanecek is excited to provide holistic medicine in collaboration with Western medicine.
Six Lake Minnetonka historical organizations have selected a consulting firm to help the groups evaluate a range of alliance opportunities.
The Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing about the 2021 general fund budget and operating levy. The public hearing will be 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. While social distancing measures are in place due to COVID-19, the board is meeting remotely to …
Longtime representative was an advocate for those dealing with addiction
Included in the department’s Oct. 22 to 28 reports were these incidents:
Brian Hallblade, owner of Hallblade Realty in Excelsior, was named a 2020 super real estate agent, according to a release on the award. It is awarded to around 3-5% of real estate agents in the Twin Cities.
The award-winning documentary film “Stalag Luft III - One Man’s Story” will air on Twin Cities PBS at 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9. Louise Woehrle, a Deephaven resident, directed the documentary telling the story of her uncle, World War II U.S. Eighth Air Force Bombardier Lt. Charles Woehrle.
The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka and Wayzata historical societies will present a virtual program about the “forgotten” side of Lake Minnetonka’s Big Island.
In Senate District 33, incumbent GOP Sen. David Osmek, of Mound, was re-elected to serve a third term. He won out over DFL challenger Gretchen Piper, of Wayzata.
The polls opened 7 a.m. and will be open until 8 p.m. today for the General Election. Find your polling place by going to sos.state.mn.us. Some polling places may have changed this year.
The Excelsior City Council voted 5-0 at the Oct. 19 regular meeting to continue hosting special events with the requirement of a COVID-19 preparedness plan.
Excelsior has received funding from a Hennepin County initiative, the Business District Recovery Program, to support local business districts through the winter and COVID-19, according to Ryan Kelley, a transit-oriented development program manager for the county.
People should mark their calendars and check them twice. The Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt will be two weekends this year. From Friday to Sunday, Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 4-6, visitors can stop by the Excelsior Commons to attend the German-inspired market.
A few years ago, Minnetonka Community Education Executive Director Tim Litfin had the idea to organize the MCE Hall of Fame.
Included in the department’s Oct. 15 to 21 reports were these incidents:
Included in the department’s Oct. 1 to 7 reports were these incidents:
Kay Reichert of Excelsior and Betty Gust of Minnetonka knew each other from The Marsh fitness center in Minnetonka. Neither expected that running into the other in late June at a grocery store would lead to a friendship.
Halloween will be a week-long celebration in downtown Excelsior this year. There will be activities every day to spread out the fun and allow for social distancing.
Becky Leffler, the owner of Sweet Nautical Boutique in Excelsior, opened a pop-up shop, Sweet Nautical Christmas, on Oct. 8 next to her boutique at 287 Water St. in Suite 120.
Minnetonka Public Schools and the Minnetonka Alumni Association co-hosted their 11th annual Alumni Awards event Oct. 10.
Emily Tani-Winegarden, a Deephaven resident, realized the typical 9-to-5 work world wasn’t for her. The work was soul-sucking and draining every day. About two and a half years ago, Tani-Winegarden decided to take a leap of faith and turn her passion for pottery into a business.
Red Sauce Rebellion Executive Chef and Owner Eli Wollenzien always knew downtown Excelsior needed an establishment that serves hot breakfast. The restaurant, which was focused on traditional Italian fare, events and cocktails, is about to do just that.
Included in the department’s Oct. 1 to 7 reports were these incidents:
Excelsior City Council member Greg Miller resigned at the council’s Oct. 5 meeting. After serving on the City Council for over 16 years, Miller and his wife are moving to Wisconsin for family considerations.
Included in the department’s Sept. 24 to 30 reports were these incidents:
The AIA Minnesota Homes by Architects Tour, which showcases the work of members of the American Institute of Architects Minnesota, is going virtual this year. Tours began online Sept. 26 and will go through Oct. 10.
‘Broadway, Here I Come!’ will run for eight performances Oct. 16-25
“Virginia Was a Spy” is a true story about Virginia Hall, an American woman who risked her life working as a spy in occupied France during World War II.
Whether looking for a shop to buy holiday gifts or high-quality products made by local artists, Minnesota Makers is a store to check out. The shop opened in August and is at 261 Water St., in Excelsior.
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