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...

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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...

Keeping Culture Alive Through Dance

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The Bharatanatyam Story Photo Credit: Bishal Sharma Surabhi Photography Dance is one of the great arts many want to perform at least once in their life,...

Charting a New Course with Kelsey Wiechman

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Kelsey Wiechman's professional pivot from an established HR and Supply Chain professional to becoming a certified life coach and a co-author of “Soul of...

Wayzata Education Fund 20 year Anniversary Gala

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The Wayzata Education Fund (WEF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization supporting Wayzata Public School (WPS) students by providing District teachers and staff with monetary...

Seeking True North

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Nikki Massa Reflects Inward to Reignite Her Passion for Helping People I met local resident Nikki Massa on a sunny July afternoon while she optimistically,...

SOTA Kids Act vs. Big Tech in MN

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By Kristin Robbins, District 37A One of my priorities at the Legislature has been trying to address children’s mental health. That’s why I have proposed...

DOJO Karate Celebrates 15 years in Medina, MN

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Tor Kids. For Adults. For Life. This is our company tagline and belief in the personal growth that martial arts can provide. DOJO Karate...

Kickstarting a Dream Part 1

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Tor Kids. For Adults. For Life. This is our company tagline and belief in the personal growth thatPlaying board games has been a favorite...

Community Celebrations in 2023!

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We are excited to once again get together in 2023 during Medina’s amazing community celebrations, starting with the Hamel Rodeo Parade on Sunday, July...

New Summer “Must Have”

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Medina resident DAN MARTINSON has taken his patented TRUzip waterproof zipper (a completely toothless, silent, dustproof, waterproof, and submersible zipper used by top quality,...

Urban Wok

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Forward-thinking, fast casual spices up Medina by focusing on sustainability and flavor Located just across Highway 55 from Casey’s next to the new Caribou coffee...

An Alliance Forged in the Fire

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West Suburban Fire District Bob Dylan once sang, “Times they are A-Changin”…, indeed they are! Turns out this applies to Fire Departments too. In 2023 Loretto and...

Precious Time

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Ahh, summer in Minnesota. It’s a precious time we all cherish. Getting outdoors to enjoy the warmth and sunshine--biking, grilling, swimming, or whatever your...

ROUTE 1

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Planting Seeds to Reinspire the American Dream & Grow Opportunities for Generations To Come If you’ve driven along Meander between Arrowhead Drive and 116 over...

Mustang Man

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Cowboy and his American mustangs to perform at Hamel Rodeo Photo Credit: Giorigo Trovato The Mustang Man is headed to Hamel. For this year’s Hamel Rodeo, Bobby...

Hamel Lions Rodeo Parade

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Mark your calendar…the annual Hamel Lions Rodeo Parade will be held on Sunday, July 9th at 2 pm! This traditional event has been one of...

Introducing LocalTies Newest Contributing Writer – Karri Theis

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Karri Theis, LocalTies' most recent addition to our editorial team, is an award-winning freelance writer and children's book author. In addition to writing, Karri...

When Our World Was Whole

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We near the refuge as skeins of moonlit mist liftand we hear the music of a thousand cranesroosting in the shallows of restored wetlands.Behind...

Stang Strong

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Photo credit: Olly View Photography Moving to Medina October of 2015 was quite a month for Justin and Phalen Stang. After getting married on October 3rd...

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 a banquet...

V.I.P. – Vision/Instinct/Passion: The Danny Stevens Story

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What’s in a life? Our lives are filled with a series of moments. Things we like to remember and some we do not.In this case,...