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VIVIAN HEITKE – Celebrating 100 Years of Life

I grew up near Dassel, Minnesota in a small Swedish community called Lake Jenny. My parents were both Swedish emigrants, but met and married...

Robin Reid – Candidate for the Medina City Council 2020 Election

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Four candidates are running for two open seats this fall for Medina's City Council. Every day this week (September 14-17) we'll meet one of...

Living a Great Story

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Stephanie Feller had felt pressure around her nose for some time, something wasn't right. She brushed it off, chalking it up to a sinus...

Why It’s Critical to Support Small Local Business

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Much has changed in the last 10 years, especially when it comes to retail. We all know Amazon is greatly shaping the scope of...

A Splash of Love from Make-A-Wish Minnesota

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When Andrea and Adam first told their daughter Hannah that her older sister Ella was going to get a wish granted in the form...

Kalla Lily Salon & Spa

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A common thread in Medina is how multiple generations run many of the family-owned businesses around town. When getting to know the area’s commerce,...

Fortin Hardware – Hamel History

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The days of generational family-owned businesses is waning in many parts of the state, but Hamel is hanging on to that small town atmosphere....

With One Leg To Stand On: How Farmers State Bank of Hamel has Thrived...

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It was the fall of 1919. Less than a year after World War I ended, yet still 10 years before the Great Depression would begin,...

RODEO 101

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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT RODEOS, BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASKPhotos by Bob Hosker Today’s professional rodeo holds a distinct position in the world...

Landing her Shot at the Moon

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Web3 songstress, Violetta Zironi talks NFTs, X factor, and an Italian heritage rooted in the creative arts Lede It all started a bit Quirky with a...

Disorder of the Villains

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Disorder of the Villains - A Call to Action Hear me, you fledgling fiends and novice knights—I am MedievalEvil, the dark sovereign of… wherever we...

Mayor Todd Albers on the Past, Present and Future of Medina, MN

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Where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born and raised in St. Cloud, Minnesota. I lived there for the first...

The Bowman Brothers of North Peak Solar

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Spotlighting Local Entrepreneurship Where were you born, your age, and where did you spend the majority of your formative years growing up?Jeff: Fridley, MN, 29...

Breaking Ground on Meander Park

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Just after noon on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 people began to gather under a tent, next to a broken down barn, nestled in a...

The Crayon Kelly Experience

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Building Community Through Art In Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, a creative space called Crayon Kelly Experience has become a hub for interactive art and community...

Lane3: Financing the Future, Today

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At the core of Lane3 is the Tokenized Loan Obligation (TLO) - a blockchain-based representation of a real estate loan. This technology introduces benefits...

The Hamel Rodeo Turns 45

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A Hometown Tradition of Cowboy Spirit in Minnesota Nestled in the charming community of Hamel, Minnesota, the Hamel Rodeo stands as a vibrant testament to...

Minnesota-Born, Nationally Needed

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How One Local Company is Rebuilding the Foundation of K–12 Education If you’ve walked the halls of a school lately, you’ve felt it: classrooms feel...

Reflections Dental Care: A Spa-Inspired Dental Clinic committed to ethical care in Medina, MN

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by Hetal Gatecha In today’s fast-paced world, visiting the dentist can often be a source of anxiety for many. But what if your dental visit...