Arts + Culture

Bluebirds & Blooms

Spreading Joy, One Bouquet at a Time Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Danielle Nowicki Six years ago, on a cold January morning, two friends met for coffee to discuss how they could brighten the lives of their local elderly community. The pair – Laura Hogan and Karen Wooldridge – had long wanted to give back to seniors because they had personally witnessed how lonely some can get in extended-term care facilities.  “Karen’s father had Alzhemer’s before he passed and Laura has a...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

A Great Mix of Work and Play

Come Together to Swing a Club, Have a Meeting and Enjoy Tasty Food Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Lucy Hawthorne Looking for a place to play some golf, enjoy great food, and linger over cocktails? No, it’s not a country club, but a great alternative.  Office Golf, located in Bloomington, opened this past January and has all of these options and more. The founders, Ernie and Katie Rose, wanted an all-inclusive environment.  “This is a place where groups of people can come together...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Your Kind of Healthcare

Invest in Yourself Now and be Rewarded With Great Returns Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Andrew Vick As a nurse and nurse practitioner, Blair Blanchette enjoyed helping patients feel better. But, there was something missing. “I had this idea of creating a holistic, one-stop shop for more modernized healthcare,” she says.     While in Calgary last summer with her fiancé, Matt Dumba, she was talking about it more and he encouraged her to just do it. Her healthcare clinic, Be Your...

March 2024

Home + Design

The Art of the Move

Get Expert Assistance When Buying or Selling a Home Article by Sue Baldani Art Hays, more than just a realtor, proudly dons the title of a real estate advisor, weaving a narrative that transcends the traditional realm of property transactions. His philosophy revolves around three pivotal pillars, delivered with unwavering dedication. Firstly, Art is not just about closing deals; he's on a mission to enlighten his clients. In his words, "I want my clients to be educated along the way. I want...

February 2024

Home + Design

Ron Clark Construction & Design

Building Homes and Excitement Since 1975 Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Spacecrafting Building a home should be fun: that is the motto at Ron Clark Construction & Design.   “We work diligently during the building and construction management of a home to keep stress levels at a minimum, communication flowing and the excitement building,” Owner and Founder Ron Clark says.   Ron is originally from Ohio, but once he moved here for a sales job after college, two major things happened...

February 2024

Home + Design

You’ll Be Floored in Hopkins

New Products and Technologies for Every Space in Your Home Article by Sue Baldani Flooring has come a long way in recent years, and now there are more options than ever. While that may be a good thing, it can also be overwhelming, since flooring sets the stage for an entire room.    You may ask yourself – should I get hardwood, vinyl, tile or carpeting? The answer depends on a multitude of factors such as the type of room and how it will be used, your budget, your lifestyle, and your style. ...

February 2024

Home + Design

2024 Interior Design Trends

Earthy Tones, Textured Elements and Tech Gadgets Article by Jennifer Davis | Photography by Spacecrafting In the ever-evolving world of interior design, 2024 promises a return to warmth with the resurgence of brown tones, marking a monumental departure from the once-dominant reign of gray. We will see moody, earthy vibes that bring in cozy and natural elements evoking a feeling of being surrounded by nature's colors and textures. Terra cotta tiles will grace floors, while a spectrum of...

February 2024

Travel

A Woodland Escape

Plan a Local Getaway to Relax and Reconnect Article by Sarah Knieff Cuyuna Cabin Along the edge of Historic Main Street in Crosby, Minnesota, the custom-built Cuyuna Cove cabins have direct trail access to the globally ranked Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. Cuyuna Cove is an incredibly refreshing and healing experience and is the perfect getaway for solo travelers, couples, friends and even your four-legged friend. cuyunacove.com . Getaway Kettle River Nestled in Willow River, an...

January 2024

Life + Culture

Living Local

Edina Community Members Share Love Article by Sarah Knieff Jamie and Casey Carl, owners of Serge + Jane What do you love about living and/or working in Edina?   We have lived in Edina for close to 18 years and knew we wanted to build and run our business here. We love being able to run home or to school events quickly and being within walking or biking distance from all of the things we enjoy doing, such as hitting the restaurants, sitting on patios, grabbing coffee, walking the lakes, and...

January 2024

Arts + Culture

Oddities, Treasures and Trinkets

Explore a Vintage Amusement Store Like No Other Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Lucy Hawthorne When the owner of Hunt & Gather, a vintage amusement store, was a little girl she loved being surrounded by all things antique.   “My great-grandfather came over from Norway and started a general store in southwest Minnesota,” Kristi Stratton explains. “Besides selling the day-to-day essentials, the store was filled with unique, old items that my grandparents collected. What didn’t fit in...

January 2024