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Chaska Author Kelly Rodenberg’s Book Wins Recognition
Kelly Rodenberg was diagnosed in October 2019 with glioblastoma. She chronicled her journey in a humorous and faith-filled book, “There’s Something...
Take the Outdoor Summer Fitness Challenge
Studies show that outdoor workouts have multiple benefits including boosting our mood, releasing stress, improving self-esteem and increasing...
Mural, Mural on the Wall
Victoria remodel might be the prettiest of all. Ordinary. Bland. Uninspired—is how Alison Price describes the original look of Paula and Tom Nunn’s...
Eat Your Way To Healthy Skin
How many times have you picked up a product that promotes wrinkle reduction? The average consumer spends hundreds to thousands of dollars on...
Achieve Health and Wellness Through Gardening
As we begin our new year, popular topics revolve around the many ways to attain and maintain health and wellness. Have you considered...
Photos Weave the Creative Story of “YouBetcha”
Patrick Dougherty designed YouBetcha to provide portals into the interior courtyard, where photographers, including this father and his “assistant,”...
Meet the Waconia Couple Behind Oliver Clay Co.
When Mark and Pam Braunwarth’s only child, Jedd, went off to college about 15 years ago, Mark decided he needed a new hobby. Back in high school,...
Backroads Lead to Inroads for George Crocket
George Crocket first became interested in art through his "wonderful art teachers" at Worthington High School and the Minneapolis College of Art and...
Kate Loves Vintage Crafts Costume Jewelry Christmas Trees
Kate Roberts loves vintage, so much so that it’s the name of her business as an antiques dealer. But her passion turned personal when she created...
Friends Unite Behind Mike Rowekamp
‘Alzheimer’s doesn’t take snow days.’ Mike and Paul. They met in grade school, went to high school together and graduated from the University of...
Meet the Author Behind “Beyond Rosemary, Basil and Thyme”
Author explores ‘the people/plant connection.’ Sometimes, the brightest moments come in the dark of night. In March 2018, Theresa Mieseler had just...
Theresa Mieseler Pens Fresh Ideas for Seasonal Harvests
Beyond Rosemary, Basil and Thyme’s recipes run from more common cookbook entries (Fish Stew, Pork Patties with Fennel and Rosemary Chicken, for...
“#LookUp: A Parenting Guide to Screen Use”
Create a healthy relationship between children and technology. Kids today have no idea what it’s like to not have the whole world at their...
Keep Your Eyes Safe From the Sun’s Damaging Rays
Eye care specialists offer tips on protecting eyes from UV damage. Summer days are best spent outdoors, rolling on bikes, floating on lakes or...
Senior Living Facility and Childcare Share Space in Riley Crossing
There’s something very special that happens when friendships develop between those on opposite ends of life; where one is just learning and the...
The Firefly Sisterhood Offers Sage Support to Women With Breast Cancer
When Linn Laak was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2016, she was confident that she could navigate the health course that was set before her....
Vikings’ Former Training Facility Transformed Into Life Time Sport
Sitting in the lounge of Life Time Sport at Winter Park, Kimberly Smith grades papers between glances at a TV monitor. Her children are among the...
Rob Feeney Recaptures the Magic of Hollywood
Chaska man collects ‘tokens of a memory.’ In the space of an hour, Rob Feeney can barely get through the CliffsNotes version of his life as a...
GirlChat Media Provides Guidance, Inspiration and Information
Raising a daughter or growing up as a tween/teen girl in the digitally-preoccupied world comes with its fair share of difficulties. Following...
