195 Meadowview Lane, Medina
The spaciousness between homes and the private trails in this Wild Meadows neighborhood home is what attracted the homeowner to Medina.
"We were drawn to...
Natural Swimming Pools
An environmentally friendly alternative to a classic American tradition.
What is a natural pool?
The natural swimming pool movement is widely considered to have begun with...
Milo
Meet Milo, Part of One Big Happy Family!Last September, I had the honor of introducing you to Chilly, the Canine Executive Officer of the...
Peyton Bartz
Fall is a highly anticipated season, especially for those who enjoy the great outdoors in Minnesota. The crisp falling temperatures complimented by jewel-tone colors...
Local Snapshot on the Impact of COVID-19
Change. It’s been synonymous with Covid. Here, five Hamel and Medina businesses share their stories of change to adjust to the new normal.
OAK Eatery...
Meet Your Medina City Council Candidates
With the upcoming elections two seats are open on the Medina City Council with the departure of Jeff Pederson and John Anderson. Thank you,...
Stacia Whelan – 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 week (September 14-17) we'll meet one of...
Joe Cavanaugh – 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 week (September 14-17) we’ll meet one of...
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 week (September 14-17) we'll meet one of...
Alleviating Stress and Anxiety
The past year, with all the unknown developments and uncertainties about the future, has been stressful for everyone and devastating for some. Some have...
Peter Galzki – 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 week (September 14-17) we'll meet one of...
A Call for Change
When you hear the word school, what thoughts and feelings do you have? What memories and associations does your mind conjure up? If you...
Faith to Persevere
The Halversons on Business, Homeschooling & Culture Over Color
Photo credit: Justin Cox Photography
It is said our hardest experiences are the best lessons in preparing...
Rules for Retail Have Changed
COVID has changed everything. Into the garbage go my marketing books from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. In fact, most of the marketing...
Ditter Cooling & Heating
From the time Chuck Winkler of Ditter Cooling & Heating, Inc. was five years old, he has had a driven personality and been an...
Oh my aching back!
This time of the year can be tough on your back if you have a yard and like to garden. There is really no ergonomically correct...
My Fulbright Abroad Experience
In May of 2019 I attended the Fulbright Scholar Awards and Honors Ceremony at the University of Minnesota-Morris. As I walked across the stage...
Unique Lives
Photo credit: Michelle Schmidt, Michelle’s Portrait Design
In mid-March when COVID-19’s stay-at-home orders came down from Governor Tim Walz, a paradigm shift occurred that this...
No Holes Barred: The Minnesota Engineer Who Changed the Solar Game
A Founder’s History
Mouli Vaidyanathan is the founder and president of SolarPod, an 11 year old Minnesota based solar company specializing in residential and commercial...
Looking Ahead to the Hamel Rodeo 2021
Forty years ago the original crew who put on the first Hamel Rodeo had no idea it would be just the beginning of a...