There's plenty of natural light to illuminate the new Excelsior Library's large, open gathering areas that are surrounded by books, periodicals and computers, along with murals depicting local scenes and places. The Library opened it's doors Saturday, Sept. 13, at the new Water Street location.
Bill 'Doc' Wenmark unfurls an American flag on frozen Lake Minnetonka prior to the start of the 2015 ALARC Ice Dive Thursday, Jan.1. in Excelsior. Wenmark founded the club that started as a running program for first-time marathoners. The 25th annual Ice Dive comes with a new title, "Excelsior Minnesota is now the Ice Dive capital of Minnesota." Hundreds of ice divers go through the annual rite of passage - for those brave enough to jump into the beautiful water of Lake Minnetonka.
A gold covered ice diver climbs out of the large hole cut through the ice of Lake Minnetonka during 2015 ALARC Ice Dive on New Years Day, Thursday, Jan. 1. The 25th annual Ice Dive comes with a new title, "Excelsior Minnesota is now the Ice Dive capital of Minnesota." Hundreds of ice divers go through the annual rite of passage - for those brave enough to jump into the beautiful water of Lake Minnetonka. ALARC was founded in 1981 by Bill Wenmark and the students in his training program for first-time marathoners. Since then the club has become the largest marathon running club in the U.S. with members throughout the world. ALARC is a non-profit organization.
