Back-to-School 101: A Parent’s Guide
By Ali Alowonle
Never have three months flown by so quickly as the sweet days of summer vacation. Just when you start settling into summer’s...
Chilly
Okay, I confess. l may have met the coolest dog in the 55340. Chilly Dorweiler is a 10-year old Australian Shepherd, who is intelligent,...
Retirement Income – The 3 Bucket Strategy
Photo credit: Vladimir Solomyani
As you near your retirement and plan to transition from your accumulation to income years, it is important to have a...
A Second Chance
As I walk through my house, I see reminders in what I consider the best of places. My favorite pair of green Puma’s...
Life Insurance – How should you protect your family?
By Benjamin Hovland, bhovland@signaturewealthmn.com
Photo by Helloquence on Unsplash
Insurance protection is the foundation of a holistic financial plan. Although it can be uncomfortable to approach the topic regarding...
Sheep and Monkeys and Dogs, OH MY!
“My life is full whenever I’m with my animals.” This is how the conversation begins with Tim “Wild Thang” Lepard, the main act at...
Lucky Street
by Lisa and Scott Gilyard
You're in luck. Lisa Edevold, of Tiger Sushi, has teamed up with Sarah Bernu, Chef Aileen Soufangue, Sushi Chef Victor...
Born to Rome
by Siena Adducci
Rome, Italy. My new home for the next 4 years. If freshman, sophomore, or even junior Siena heard about this decision, she...
Your Money
by Andy Gagnon, Ameriprise Financial
Are you on a financial savings track to reach your retirement goals? How do you know if you will have...
I Scream for Summer
Five senses satisfied at Honey & Mackie's
Winter has come and gone. The air is fresh and summer is ready to deliver on the highs...
Moms On A Mission Fashion Show To Benefit Hammer Residences
Hammer Residences was founded in 1923 by Alvina Hammer, a courageous and creative woman who believed that individuals living with developmental disabilities had the...
Fishing In Wayzata
“There’s never a bad day on the water, unless you lose a big fish.” -Nate Ice
Lake Minnetonka is an integral part of living in the...
Positive Impact: The Shanes
In March, 2014 Kristin and Ben Shane planted their family’s roots in Medina. For the previous 9 years Kristin and Ben had worked a...
Kathy Martin: 2019 Mayor Of Medina
Kathy Martin was elected mayor of Medina, Minnesota on November 6, 2018 with a two-thirds majority vote from city residents winning both precincts. Below...
The Villafaña Story
Legacy supporting Local
It was a bright summer day when our delivery truck pulled up to 1482 Hunter Drive in Medina. It was the summer...
Gonyea Transformations Team Brings Dreams To Life At The Medina AutoMotorPlex
You may have heard of the Medina AutoMotorPlex. It’s a 160-unit garage condominium complex just off of Highway 55 and Arrowhead Drive in Medina,...
Solar Power To Shine In 2019
I just got back from a renewable energy conference in Washington DC, and am currently more inspired than usual about solar and the renewable...
Supporting Our Children At Home And School
As our family gathered around my parents’ kitchen table for Sunday dinner, my nephew let out an unruly belch. “Wow, that was awesome—thank you...