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...
Corn and Edamame Salad
(Serves 8)
We may not have corn on the cob in the stores yet, but soon. And when it arrives, you'll be happy to have...
Protecting Your Assets During a Pandemic
In March of this year, in response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic challenges, lawmakers approved a two trillion-dollar relief bill called...
BEE Friendly
At first, beekeeping and a message of conservancy may seem inconsistent coming from a pest management company, but not when that company is Adam’s...
Cauliflower Spaghetti
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower or 1 12 oz. bag of riced cauliflower1/2-1 pack taco seasoning (season to your preferred taste)1 - 1 1/2 jar pasta...
A Giving Heart
Chloe Czech is a recent Wayzata High School graduate (class of 2020) who says she likes to help people – then puts her words...
NOTEWORTHY – Kalla Lily opens doors to salon guests Monday, June...
LocalTies will publish updated information regarding our local retailers and services as we receive it directly from the business owners. Co-owners Melissa Ebert and...
Urban Eve Salon & Boutique opening June 1
LocalTies will publish updated information regarding our local retailers and services as we receive it directly from the business owners. In connecting with owners...
Fathers of 55
By Chris Pederson and Kelly Pederson
Photo credit: Michelle's Portrait Design
In the spring of ‘79, two brothers with little experience but plenty of gumption came...