Pilot Michael Wiskus provided an astounding aerobatic demonstration in his bright orange Pitts S1-11B biplane over Gideon and Excelsior Bays on Lake Minnetonka for hundreds of 4th of July spectators in the water and at Commons Park Tuesday evening.

The Minnesota Orchestra with conductor Courtney Lewis readies itself before the annual concert and fireworks display on Excelsior Commons Tuesday, July 4th, on Lake Minnetonka.

Excelsior Brewing Company's 3rd Street entrance Thursday, July 19, in downtown Excelsior.