One Mile at a Time, For Those Who Serve
On September 19, 2026, the slopes of Buck Hill in Burnsville, Minnesota, will become the setting...
When you think of core childhood memories, what comes to mind?
For me, it is the annual lemonade stand held with my cousins. We have...
Izatys Resort Begins a New Chapter on Lake Mille Lacs
Story and Interview by Chris Pederson with resort owner Kathy Elbert
Some places live in our...
It has been the honor of my life to represent our communities in the Minnesota House of Representatives for the past eight years. I...
As I walk through the construction site of our newest Milestones Early Learning Center in Medina, I do not just see walls, classrooms, and...
It was a sunny Tuesday evening in May, my daughter’s softball practice was just wrapping up and I had an occasion to celebrate –...
Route 1's Next Chapter
Three years ago, LocalTies shared the story of Route 1, our Hamel-based organization working to increase food access by supporting local...
Heintz & Clark’s Journey to SW Florida
From family relocation to Florida expansion. A story of our president Steve Heintz’s journey to Florida and the...
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...
Just after noon on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 people began to gather under a tent, next to a broken down barn, nestled in a...