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 wouldn’t believe it for a second. I always pictured myself...
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 “enough”? Do you have the right balance of pre-tax and...
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 of our five senses. Smell, sight, touch, taste and sound...
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 right to lead lives as normal as possible. She believed...
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 western suburbs. From the time the ice thaws 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 whirlwind schedule at Target headquarters, having both been recruited right...
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 is her biographical background as originally written and published by...
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 of 1997. Or was it 1998? I can't recall for...
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, MN. This unique concept provides an opportunity for car enthusiasts...
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 energy industry. Steve Heintz of Heintz-Clark CPA in Plymouth, MN...