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In February COVID-19 still required people to wear masks and limited the number of people who could attend a funeral. Out of respect for...

Things never go as planned when creating a documentary. That’s one of the many lessons I’ve learned while in production on the film Losing...

This year’s parade will be Sunday, July 11th at 2:00 pm.  The Parade will start on Hunter Drive and Elm Creek, will go North...

We are excited to once again get together in 2021 during Medina’s amazing community celebrations, starting with the Hamel Rodeo Parade on July 11th,...

Hamel, Minn. – July 5, 2021 – There’s a cowgirl living in downtown Minneapolis. Jillian Zaun, a barrel racer and horse lover, splits her time between...

There's a special place near the Sequoia National Park where people escape and young girls learn how to cowboy. It's called Riata Ranch -...

The past year showed us all the importance of having a healthy body when an opportunistic virus comes around. People with underlying health issues...

Each year LocalTies receives assistance collecting and compiling the information from students for an annual GRAD feature. From Wayzata High School, members of the...

According to most organizational gurus, the first step in cleaning your closet is to empty it completely. Next, sort the contents, separating into piles...

The statement, “Ethereum is ultra-sound money,” is a tweet that nearly anyone scrolling a credible cryptocurrency feed on Twitter is bound to see on...

If you ever find yourself walking the trails early on a summer morning at Baker Park in Maple Plain, look carefully through the mists...

Kristi Piehl knows a thing or two about flipping the script and making the best of life’s critical turning points. After a 12 year...

Companies Hiring in the Medina & Surrounding Area Love wine, beer and spirits? Have we got a job for you! Lakeside Wine + Spirits, a family-owned...

This recipe from the Kohala Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii will transport you to your favorite tropical spot. INGREDIENTS 5 lbs. chicken thighs1 cup...

Medina & Hamel's Largest Fundraiser: Recovering from a Global Pandemic Every year hundreds of volunteers are responsible for all things Rodeo from set up to...

In the time leading up to the 2021 Hamel Rodeo, we are featuring past specialty acts to whet your appetite for all things RODEO.This...

Over the last year we have all undoubtedly encountered change on a grand scale. For many of us, adapting to this required ingenuity in...

Although 2020 was a tough year, these amazingly resilient kids inspire hope and positivity. Fourth and fifth grade Minnetonka Writing Club students wrote the...

Let’s face it…fatigue has set in, expectations are low and emotions are high. It’s been a tough year and the light at the end...

In the past year many families have joined Medina Golf & Country Club (MGCC) either as social (sport) members to enjoy the offerings like...