“Sometimes the simplest things are the most profound. My job is to bring out in people & what they wouldn’t dare do themselves“
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...
Robin Reid – Candidate for the Medina City Council 2020 Election
Four candidates are running for two open seats this fall for Medina's City Council. Every day this...
Living a Great Story
Stephanie Feller had felt pressure around her nose for some time, something wasn't right. She brushed it off, chalking it up to...
Why It’s Critical to Support Small Local Business
Much has changed in the last 10 years, especially when it comes to retail. We all know Amazon is greatly shaping the...
A Splash of Love from Make-A-Wish Minnesota
When Andrea and Adam first told their daughter Hannah that her older sister Ella was going to get a wish granted in...
Kalla Lily Salon & Spa
A common thread in Medina is how multiple generations run many of the family-owned businesses around town. When getting to know the...
Fortin Hardware – Hamel History
The days of generational family-owned businesses is waning in many parts of the state, but Hamel is hanging on to that small...
With One Leg To Stand On: How Farmers State Bank of...
Interview with Farmers State Bank of Hamel's CEO Shorty Dorweiler, President Rowdy Dorweiler and Board Member Julius Dorweiler
When Our World Was Whole
We near the refuge as skeins of moonlit mist liftand we hear the music of a thousand cranesroosting in the shallows of...
Stang Strong
Photo credit: Olly View Photography
Moving to Medina
October of 2015 was quite a month for...
Remembering Mark Foley
Mark Foley began working at Medina Entertainment Center when he was 15 years old and started his life-long career with us as...
V.I.P. – Vision/Instinct/Passion: The Danny Stevens Story
What’s in a life?
Our lives are filled with a series of moments. Things we like to remember and...
Understanding the Employee Retention Credit
Our firm, Heintz and Clark, is seeing a lot of confusion around the Employee Retention Credit. For reference, Forbes stated in a...
Thoughts on Cryptocurrency, Blockchain Technology & an Introduction to NFTs
Cryptocurrency gets crushed in 2022
To say that the cryptocurrency industry experienced a tough 2022 would be an understatement....
Medina’s Best Kept Secret: Zhinus Delights
Zhinus is a baker who uses a secret ingredient - LOVE- to bake some real delights!
If you’ve seen...
Western Arts: Rodeo couple exhibits trick riding and roping, gun spinning...
Hamel, Minn. – July 6, 2022 - A pair of western entertainers will hit the “stage” at the Hamel Rodeo July 7-10.
Medina Police Partner with Social Workers
Medina Police Department, and six other cities from the Lake Minnetonka area, have joined the embedded social worker program offered through Hennepin...
Medina’s Annual Clean-Up Day
Medina Public Works hosts the annual Clean-Up Day with the primary goal of PREVENTING POLLUTION. Proper...
2021 Toys for Tots Drive
Toys for Tots drive is now underway through 12/16/2021Through the gift of a new toy you will be helping to bring joy...
Medina Police – Honored to Serve Our Community
The role of police officers is multi-dimensional as they are both a part of the community they serve, and the government protecting...
Staying Healthy Through The Winter
The summer is over and the days are getting shorter and darker. In Minnesota, we don’t get the benefit of natural Vitamin...
Knee Pain? No More.
Knees are often ignored and not appreciated until they start to hurt or limit your ability to move freely. Knee replacements, like...
The Beginnings of Hamel, Minnesota
Settled by French Canadian pioneers, the Hamel area of Medina, Minnesota, sits on high, sloping land that overlooks the Elm Creek Valley. ...
Better Place Forests
Upon entering Better Place Forests in Saint Croix Valley, my senses were overtaken by feelings of serenity and peacefulness. The sky was...
1-2-3-4-5 Spare Ribs
"These sweet & sticky Chinese ribs are certified genius." -Food52 Editors
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. meaty...
Local Charm, Honor And Deliciousness In Medina’s Backyard
In an age of huge supermarkets, Two Pony Gardens brings Medina-grown, day-harvested vegetables and old-fashioned charm to grocery shopping.
Child Tax Credit 2021
Businesses are opening back up, mask mandates are being lifted, and COVID cases are at an all-time low. Despite this, many families...