Pepper
As your special canine correspondent, it’s my honor to meet so many wonderful loved ones in our community. I must say, for those of...
Why It’s Critical to Support Small Local Business
Much has changed in the last 10 years, especially when it comes to retail. We all know Amazon is greatly shaping the scope of...
Lakeside Family Dentistry
The best dentistry in Minnesota
Lakeside Family Dentistry - you can tell from the name that it is a dental office, but what’s so great...
Vegetable Soup Base
A friend recently shared with me this soup base recipe (thank you, Jo!).
It’s a great starter to which you can add the vegetables,...
Good Design is an Investment in Time
The early bird gets the worm couldn’t be more of an understatement when it comes to landscaping in Minnesota.
As we all gather this holiday...
French Silk Pie
One of my favorite memories as a kid, was going to Bishops Cafeteria styled restaurant after church. Because, I could get a piece...
Vann
Vann is Norwegian for “water” (pronounced “von”). When you walk into Vann, the new chef-driven restaurant in Spring Park, it will be hard...
A Splash of Love from Make-A-Wish Minnesota
When Andrea and Adam first told their daughter Hannah that her older sister Ella was going to get a wish granted in the form...
The Scharf Family
As McKenzie, Andrew and their daughter Stella settle in the LocalTies office on Hamel Road, their youthful optimism fills the room. Having just celebrated...
Pro Tips When Thinking About a Remodel
Hire the right team.Whether you decide to hire a general contractor or individual subcontractors for the job, it’s important to find the right team...
A Sweet Visit: Monsignor Odong Returns to PA
Monsignor Matthew Odong visited Providence Academy this fall to show his gratitude for our assistance in funding his school in Uganda and to solicit...
The New Medina Golf & Country Club
If you have never driven west on Evergreen Road just off 101 North and Highway 55 in Medina, you should do so this weekend....
Fried Zucchini
Last week my family finally got out for vegetable picking - one of the summer to do activities we had on our list for...
Dr. Jeffrey Yue: August 5, 1959 – January 10, 2019 |...
“This experience of cancer has taught me,” explains Dr. Jeffrey Yue in a video he prepared for the staff at Mercy Hospital, “that cancer...
Layla: Up for Adoption
Layla. What a classic, beautiful name. There have been many a song written about "Laylas” - and for good reason. Laylas...
Kalla Lily Salon & Spa
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,...
Business Retirement Plans: What Makes Sense for Your Business?
Small business owners are faced with the challenge of making decisions for their business and employees daily. One of these challenges can be how...
Michigan Cottage for Sale
153 NE Mullett Lake Road, Indian River, MI35 miles south of the Mackinac Bridge
terri.vizina@cbgreatlakes.com
From the seller:
I have yet to find a place that...
Support Local
Since June of 1991, family owned Gear West has stood tall as a bastion of local business principles; focusing on service, customer relationships and...