Daniel & Elisha Gustafson Listings:
Steepleview Farm, Delano: $4,500,000
Medina Automotorplex, 3 Units Available:
Units 7 & 8: $1,349,000 – 5,743.64+/- sq ft;
Unit 9: $305,000 – 1,041.30 +/- sq ft;
Unit 6: $305,000 – 1,041.30 +/- sq ft
NEED: DIRECT LAKESHORE TO $4.5 MILLION
Buy or sell – (952) 473-1000
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In our recurring series known as Scene in Wayzata, we feature Klapprich Ice Rink Under the Glow of bright lights. Hockey players bring the ice to life on a crisp Wayzata night. ❄️🏒✨ The rink recently opened as colder temperatures set in, allowing the ice to solidify.
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Captured early this week, this Scene in Wayzata shows the plaza behind the Wayzata Library and showcases no remnants of snow after warm temperatures and rain cleared much of it away. Now, cooler January air has settled in, bringing a crisp winter feel to the area.
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Scene in Wayzata: The Holiday gas station glows like a beacon in the dense fog, as warm temperatures and high humidity meet the frozen ground, creating an ethereal winter wonderland.
Wayzata’s Holiday Glow: Families gathered along the sparkling shoreline during the annual “Light Up the Lake” event, kicking off the season with a dazzling tree lighting, festive music, and holiday cheer. The celebration on Friday November 29th brought the community together for an unforgettable evening of warmth and wonder. Images submitted by Steve Bernstein, Above Lake Minnetonka.
In late November, the sun sets over Wayzata Bay, casting a warm glow across the chilly waters—nature’s final brushstrokes on a crisp autumn day. 🌅🍂
This morning, Wayzata and Lake Minnetonka were shrouded in a dense, atmospheric fog, casting a soft and mysterious glow over the town and water. The usual lake views were hidden, with only faint silhouettes of trees and boats visible through the mist. Along the Panoway docks, the first rays of sunlight began to pierce through, gradually lifting the fog and revealing glimpses of the lake’s autumn colors. By midday, the sun may break through, but for now, the fog lends an ethereal, quiet beauty to the morning.
A sloppy two inches of snow blanketed Wayzata yesterday and then froze overnight, leaving the streets, trees, and even the boats with a crunchy white coat that looks and feels more like January than early November.
At 8:14 a.m. this morning, when the air temperature hovered at a brisk 31 degrees, the scene on Lake Minnetonka held a moody beauty: the sunrise peeking through a thick fog rising off the water, created by the lake’s warmer surface meeting the freezing air above.
One boat, still docked at the Minnetonka Boatworks and looking slightly out of place among the icy remnants, highlighted the seasonal transition and a gentle reminder to boat owners. With temperatures dropping fast, the engine block faces a risk of cracking, which could lead to costly replacements if left unattended. It’s a stark reminder that winter prep is essential for anyone with a vessel on Lake Minnetonka.
Stay warm, Wayzata, and keep an eye on those seasonal changes!
Wayzata saw its first snowfall of the season today, as flakes began to fall around 10 a.m. following a night of heavy rain. Residents watched the landscape transform as snow gradually blanketed the town, coating rooftops, trees, and the lakefront in a soft layer of white.
This early taste of winter had many bundling up and taking extra precautions on wet, chilly roads, with temperatures hovering just above freezing. Though light for now, this initial snowfall is a reminder that Minnesota’s winter season is fast approaching, bringing with it the promise of more snow-filled days ahead.
Located among the mature sugar maple trees of Shaver Park, the historic 1800s Trapper’s Cabin stands as a reminder of Wayzata’s early days.
Originally located off Bushaway Road, the cabin was relocated to the southwest corner of the park (Grove Lane and Ferndale Avenue South) in the fall of 2014.
This serene location, perfect for a stroll along the walking trail, is captured beautifully in a 2014 photograph by Wayzata.com publisher Daniel Gustafson.
Shot on a Canon EOS 7D with a shutter speed of 1/320, f/8 stop, ISO 2000, and a focal length of 80mm, the image showcases the cabin’s rustic charm.
As the sun dips below the horizon, Wayzata Bay transforms into a breathtaking scene, with the Wayzata Yacht Club docks glowing in the soft amber light of a fall sunset. The sailboats, anchored and at rest, cast long, graceful reflections across the still water. There’s a serene magic in the air, the kind that only October evenings can bring, with a gentle breeze carrying the scent of leaves and lake water. The warmth of the sunset contrasts with the crispness of the night, marking the perfect transition from day to evening.
This time of year, the bay offers a moment of calm before the winter chill sets in, inviting residents and visitors alike to savor the final days of the boating season. The scene is peaceful, almost as if nature itself is slowing down to soak in the beauty before the cold arrives. It’s one of those quintessential Wayzata moments that reminds you why this lakeside town is so special—a place where even a simple sunset can feel like a work of art.
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