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VIVIAN HEITKE – Celebrating 100 Years of Life

I grew up near Dassel, Minnesota in a small Swedish community called Lake Jenny. My parents were both Swedish emigrants, but met and married...

Robin Reid – Candidate for the Medina City Council 2020 Election

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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...

Living a Great Story

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Stephanie Feller had felt pressure around her nose for some time, something wasn't right. She brushed it off, chalking it up to a sinus...

Why It’s Critical to Support Small Local Business

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Much has changed in the last 10 years, especially when it comes to retail. We all know Amazon is greatly shaping the scope of...

A Splash of Love from Make-A-Wish Minnesota

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When Andrea and Adam first told their daughter Hannah that her older sister Ella was going to get a wish granted in the form...

Kalla Lily Salon & Spa

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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,...

Fortin Hardware – Hamel History

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The days of generational family-owned businesses is waning in many parts of the state, but Hamel is hanging on to that small town atmosphere....

With One Leg To Stand On: How Farmers State Bank of Hamel has Thrived...

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It was the fall of 1919. Less than a year after World War I ended, yet still 10 years before the Great Depression would begin,...

RODEO 101

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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT RODEOS, BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASKPhotos by Bob Hosker Today’s professional rodeo holds a distinct position in the world...

Keeping Culture Alive Through Dance

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The Bharatanatyam Story Photo Credit: Bishal Sharma Surabhi Photography Dance is one of the great arts many want to perform at least once in their life,...

Charting a New Course with Kelsey Wiechman

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Kelsey Wiechman's professional pivot from an established HR and Supply Chain professional to becoming a certified life coach and a co-author of “Soul of...

Wayzata Education Fund 20 year Anniversary Gala

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The Wayzata Education Fund (WEF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization supporting Wayzata Public School (WPS) students by providing District teachers and staff with monetary...

Seeking True North

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Nikki Massa Reflects Inward to Reignite Her Passion for Helping People I met local resident Nikki Massa on a sunny July afternoon while she optimistically,...

SOTA Kids Act vs. Big Tech in MN

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By Kristin Robbins, District 37A One of my priorities at the Legislature has been trying to address children’s mental health. That’s why I have proposed...

DOJO Karate Celebrates 15 years in Medina, MN

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Tor Kids. For Adults. For Life. This is our company tagline and belief in the personal growth that martial arts can provide. DOJO Karate...

Kickstarting a Dream Part 1

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Tor Kids. For Adults. For Life. This is our company tagline and belief in the personal growth thatPlaying board games has been a favorite...

Community Celebrations in 2023!

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We are excited to once again get together in 2023 during Medina’s amazing community celebrations, starting with the Hamel Rodeo Parade on Sunday, July...

New Summer “Must Have”

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Medina resident DAN MARTINSON has taken his patented TRUzip waterproof zipper (a completely toothless, silent, dustproof, waterproof, and submersible zipper used by top quality,...

Urban Wok

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Forward-thinking, fast casual spices up Medina by focusing on sustainability and flavor Located just across Highway 55 from Casey’s next to the new Caribou coffee...