Life + Culture

Eagan Women Building Businesses with Heart and Purpose

Six local entrepreneurs share the risks, resilience, and purpose behind their businesses. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline Marcy Baumann VENDELLA euro boutique & coffee haus From a sheep farm in Kansas to a coffee house in Eagan, Marcy Baumann’s path to entrepreneurship has never followed a straight line. She left home at 18 to join an international ministry in Los Angeles, traveling across the U.S. and Europe and leading teams at a young age. Later, she worked in...

Health + Wellness

Homegrown Dentist, Personalized Care, Lasting Confidence

Eagan native Dr. Hunter Froyum returns home to deliver relationship-driven dental care that supports confidence, wellness, and real life. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Nicole Engstrom & Traci Hoskin There’s something about coming back to work in the community where you grew up that’s pretty special. And Dr. Hunter Froyum’s path to dentistry began right here in Eagan. A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Biology, she later earned a Master of Science in...

Life + Culture

Your Personal Travel Planning Partner

Lakeville travel consultant helps turn ideas into thoughtful, well-planned trips tailored to you Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Nicole Engstrom For many people, planning a vacation starts with excitement and quickly turns into a long list of tabs, decisions, and second guesses. That’s where Jill Schlofer, founder of JJS Travel Planners , found a need. Based in nearby Lakeville, Jill works one-on-one with clients to create trips that feel personal, thoughtful, and well-organized...

Life + Culture

Honoring Her Service: Eagan Women Veterans Memorial

A community effort to recognize women who served proudly Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Nicole Engstrom Behind the Eagan Community Center, the Tribute and Memorial Plaza has long stood as a place for reflection and remembrance. It quietly honors those who have served, offering a space where stories of sacrifice and dedication live on. Soon, it will tell a more complete story that reflects the full scope of military service. The Eagan Women Veterans Memorial, led by American Legion...

Beauty

Where Confidence Begins

Personalized skin care and advanced treatments rooted in results. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Nicole Engstrom It’s pretty evident that Jaime Fruen has a lot of pride and passion in her business, Pure Skin Aesthetics . She and business partner Jen Johannes opened the doors in May 2022, bringing their trusted team with them after years at Clinical Skin in Apple Valley. It was a bit of a leap of faith at the time, but since then, the location has become a destination for...

Arts + Culture

Eagan Talent Takes the Stage

Local students take part in classic musical at Children’s Theatre Article by Ann Schreiber From April 21 through June 14, audiences at the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis are stepping into the timeless story of The Wizard of Oz . While the production features a talented cast from across the region, two performers bring a special sense of hometown pride for Eagan residents. Aniya Bostick, a senior at Apple Valley High School, shares the role of Dorothy in this highly anticipated...

Wellness

Summit Orthopedics

Talk to the hand specialist. Article by David Scheller “Hands. Wrists. Elbows,” said Dr. Michael J. Forseth of Summit Orthopedics. “In the grand scheme of things, I admit that my areas of focus aren’t quite as essential to life as … say, the heart, or the brain. “But then I ask you, what is life? One thing’s for certain: it’s a lot more than vital signs. It’s providing for your family. It’s raising your children. It’s competing in sports. It’s fishing, canoeing, gardening, camping, and the...

Fitness

Pedego Twin Cities

Get Off the Beaten Path Article by David Scheller | Photography by Lisa Cline Hills. Distance. Legs that weren’t exactly built for the Tour de France. Any of these could have spoiled an otherwise exquisite bike ride … if you weren’t gliding happily along on a Pedego, that is. Pedego – America’s largest private e-bike retailer, which has dealerships in Eden Prairie and Mendota Heights – removes every barrier to the perfect bike ride. Hop aboard any of their cruiser, cargo, commuter, fat...

Finance + Legal Services

Profit With Purpose

Turning passion-driven businesses into profitable legacies through strategy, literacy, and courageous leadership. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline When Carrie Cook talks about money, she starts with a story, not with spreadsheets. And it’s the story that helps drive customers her way. “Many years ago, I had a business failure,” she shares. “It was a business I had run on passion. It was good, but it then fell apart. And I didn’t really understand why.” That unanswered...

Professional Services

Blogs Build Visibility

How thoughtful blog writing helps businesses attract attention, earn trust, and stay visible over time Article by Matt Sousa and Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline For Ann Schreiber, owner of Copywriting For You , writing has never been a side skill. It has been a constant. “I officially launched Copywriting For You in March of 2023, but I had already been writing under freelance contracts since 2019,” she says. “Even before that, I contributed blog content for companies like FICO and...