Wild for Wayzata Gala
The Wayzata Education Fund celebrated its 20th year supporting students and staff in Wayzata Public Schools with their first ever Wild for Wayzata Gala!...
5 Tips For Artists Using AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) once was the fiction played out in thriller books and movies. Today, it is reality and used in multiple facets of...
Wayzata Education Fund 20 year Anniversary Gala
The Wayzata Education Fund (WEF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization supporting Wayzata Public School (WPS) students by providing District teachers and staff with monetary...
SOTA Kids Act vs. Big Tech in MN
By Kristin Robbins, District 37A
One of my priorities at the Legislature has been trying to address children’s mental health. That’s why I have proposed...
Precious Time
Ahh, summer in Minnesota. It’s a precious time we all cherish. Getting outdoors to enjoy the warmth and sunshine--biking, grilling, swimming, or whatever your...
Introducing LocalTies Newest Contributing Writer – Karri Theis
Karri Theis, LocalTies' most recent addition to our editorial team, is an award-winning freelance writer and children's book author. In addition to writing, Karri...
Meet the People Behind the Scenes of the GRADUATION Feature
Each year LocalTies receives assistance collecting and compiling the information from students for an annual GRAD feature. From Wayzata High School, members of the...
Positivity from Ali’s Students
Although 2020 was a tough year, these amazingly resilient kids inspire hope and positivity. Fourth and fifth grade Minnetonka Writing Club students wrote the...
Grateful for Colleen Regnier English Teacher at Wayzata High School
I reached out to Mrs. Regnier as during the distance learning period she was easy to communicate with and very open to helping her...
A Call for Change
When you hear the word school, what thoughts and feelings do you have? What memories and associations does your mind conjure up? If you...