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...
Supporting Our Children At Home And School
As our family gathered around my parents’ kitchen table for Sunday dinner, my nephew let out an unruly belch. “Wow, that was awesome—thank you so much, bud!” I responded gratefully.“Mommy, you’re being facetious!” my...