Local Services

Training Trust, One Veteran, One Dog

How a Minnesota nonprofit pairs veterans with service dogs trained to support daily life after trauma. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Provided Pawsitivity Service Dogs for Veterans was founded in 2012 with a simple but powerful mission: to train service dogs for U.S. military veterans. Based in St. Paul, the nonprofit provides professionally trained service dogs at no cost to veterans living with PTSD and other disabilities. What began as work with therapy dogs for children with...

Arts + Culture

Moments Worth Remembering

A local photographer shares why everyday pet photos often become what families treasure most. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Amanda Stamm There is something heartbreaking about realizing the photos you meant to take never happened. That is part of what drives Amanda Stamm, owner of Amanda LaRae Photography . While she photographs families of all kinds, her passion has always centered around pets and the people who love them. “Pets bring so much joy to our lives, and they are part...

Life + Culture

Building Brighter Futures 

Helping children with autism gain life skills through compassionate, play-based therapy Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline In Eagan and surrounding communities, families are quietly navigating challenges that often go unseen. For parents of children with autism, everyday moments like sitting at the dinner table, responding to a name, or walking safely past a pond can feel out of reach. And they are far from alone. Today, 1 in 31 children in the U.S. has autism , making early...

Life + Culture

A Path Of Her Own

Eagan scholarship recipient Maddy Hill is following her passion for the arts and encouraging others to do the same. Article by Haania Siddiqui | Photography by Lisa Cline Growing up with limited opportunities to explore the arts might have held others back — but not Maddy. She had less time to explore, yet found herself drawn to it even more. Attending a small private school meant that there weren’t many chances to expand her creative interests, but she somehow knew exactly what she wanted to...

Finance + Legal Services

Roth IRAs for Teens

A Powerful Financial Decision any 16-Year-Old Can Make Article by Rolf White There is a financial secret hiding in plain sight. It requires a part-time job, a small amount of discipline, and the one asset every 16-year-old possesses in abundance: time.  He or she also needs the discipline not to invade the account early. The tool, a Roth IRA, is funded with after-tax dollars and grows tax-free. Qualified withdrawals in retirement are also tax-free. For a teenager earning modest wages, that...

Fitness

Six Decades of Flips, Friendship, and Growth

Eagan families continue finding confidence, movement, friendship, and lifelong memories through Gleason’s Gymnastics programs. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline Long before giant training facilities and highly selective programs became common, Gleason’s Gymnastics was welcoming kids of all ages onto the mat. Founded in 1966 by Larry Gleason, the Eagan-based gym proudly calls itself the “OG” of Minnesota gymnastics. Larry’s connection to the sport began early. Growing up...

Health + Wellness

ChiroWay of Eagan

ChiroWay of EaganChiropractic Care in Eagan That Focuses on the Whole PersonWhen you are searching for chiropractic care in Eagan, you are probably hoping to find more than someone who simply helps you feel better for a day or two. You want someone who takes the time to understand what your body is trying to communicate and who looks beyond the place where the discomfort happens to show up. That is exactly what sets ChiroWay of Eagan apart.Under the leadership of Ken Smith, the experience...

Health + Wellness

What Is Subluxation?

Plug Into the Subluxation SpotlightWhat Is Vertebral Subluxation?Your well-being depends on your brain’s ability to coordinate all functions within the body. This coordination happens through mental impulses sent via your neurological system—and those signals are protected by the 24 vertebrae in your spine.However, everyday stressors can cause these vertebrae to shift out of proper alignment. When this happens, interference occurs between the brain and body. This is known as vertebral...

Food + Beverage

Skyline Views Below

A longtime Eagan favorite combines scenic golf, memorable gatherings, and welcoming hospitality for every generation. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Matt Sousa & Provided There’s something unexpected about standing on a tee box in Eagan and spotting the Minneapolis skyline in the distance. Add sweeping views of the Minnesota River Valley, planes gliding toward MSP Airport, and rolling greens stretching below. It becomes clear why generations of locals keep returning to Lost Spur...

Local Services

Trusting Less Online

As online scams become more common, local experts are helping people build safer habits, protect personal information, and pause before clicking unfamiliar links. Article by Ann Schreiber There’s a good chance you’ve received one of those strange text messages. Maybe it claimed there was suspicious activity on your bank account. Maybe it warned that your Netflix subscription was about to expire. Maybe it arrived as an innocent-looking email asking you to click a link. And according to the...