Life + Culture

Life Minded

Dog Daze Article by Jen Fortner My brother and sister-in-law recently got a puppy. I do not recognize these people because they had always said, “We will never get a dog”. I really admired their resolve. And I understood their position. It’s one more thing to take care of. A long-term commitment of time, money, and inconvenience. They travel quite a bit, and it becomes a whole thing dealing with who will watch the dog. Etc.  But…my darling nieces wanted a puppy so desperately, I had...

Finance + Legal Services

Keeping it in the Family

How George Stickney's leap into real estate became a family legacy built on trust, communication, and putting clients first Article by Graham Johnson | Photography by Emily John Photography For the last four decades, Stickney Real Estate has provided a white-glove level of service to homebuyers across the Twin Cities and beyond, coming to employ not one, but all three of George and Joan Stickeny’s sons, David, Kevin, and Jacob.  And it all started with a single question.  “Could I get into...

Professional Services

Helping Kids Love the Skin They're In

From TikTok trends to skincare routines, we ask the experts at Bella on the Bay what parents should know about helping kids care for their skin Article by Kendra Johnson Middle school isn’t exactly a time many of us want to go back to, but sometimes it’s important to remember what that period in our lives was like — especially when it can go a long way towards helping our kids feel better in their own skin.  The acne, oil, and dry skin we remember all too well are a rite of passage for...

Education

All in the Same Boat

A unique canoe-building project taught Notre Dame Academy middle schoolers craftsmanship, collaboration, and giving back Article by Rebecca A. Hahn When one is from a family of nine, hearing your mom say, “You kids have got to learn to work together,” was normal. It was more like a Plowman rule. Today, we all know that “successful teamwork,” whether on an NBA, NHL, WNBA, or NFL professional team, or community-based sports team, seems to have a stronger winning record when each player is on the...

Arts + Culture

The Art of Seeing

How artist Euladora Rose transforms thought into form, creating work that evolves with every person who experiences it Article by Haley Asanovich | Photography by Lisa Buck Photography LLC Ask Euladora Rose what she loves most about making art, and she will tell you it is the very beginning. Before the first mark is made, before materials are chosen, before anything exists at all.  “Turning a thought into a form,” she says. “Deciding how you’re going to do it. That’s my favorite part.”  For...

Local Services

It’s a Dog-Gone Good Summer!

Top Dog Country Club brings out all the stops so your four-legged best friends can have the most paw-fect time in the sun Article by Sara Hoeman Remember how exciting summer camp was? New friends, outdoor adventures, swimming, and coming home happily exhausted at the end of the day. It turns out dogs love those same experiences, too. Just like our kids, dogs benefit from exercise, socialization, routine, and opportunities to learn something new. So whether your pup is a social butterfly or...

Shopping

Welcome to The Snug

A cozy corner of community in Chanhassen Article by Haley Asanovich | Photography by Kate Ann Photography Stepping into The Snug, you’ll notice how easy it feels to stay awhile. Sunlight spills across vintage furniture and collected décor, handmade goods, and shelves riddled with stories from decades past. One room leads naturally into the next, each thoughtfully styled with its own personality and charm. That sense of warmth is intentional. “The reason I created it is because I wanted a...

Home Services

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving

Full-Service Moving • Hourly Moving Services • Junk Removal • Donation Pickup • General Labor Article by David Scheller Do you want careless and disengaged movers to haphazardly schlep your neat stuff across town – or cross country? Or do you want junk removal by people who don’t give a fig about recycling, and would enthusiastically chuck old refrigerators into Lake Minnetonka if they thought they could get away with it? Then you need College LUNKS! Leave them a message today if you would...

Food + Beverage

Everyone Screams for Ice Cream (Cake)!

Licks Unlimited, a cornerstone in the Excelsior community for more than 40 years, is dipping its cone into the world of ice cream cakes. Article by Sara Hoeman Core summertime childhood memories wouldn’t be complete without afternoons spent dockside by the lake, running through the sprinkler in the front yard, and visiting your favorite, family-owned local ice cream shop to end the day. Not only is Licks Unlimited the place to get delicious nostalgic homemade ice cream, but they are proud to...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Summer Al Fresco Article by Jen Fortner In the wise words from the Phineas and Ferb theme song, “There's a hundred and four days of summer vacation, and school comes along just to end it. So the annual problem for our generation is finding a good way to spend it.“ My children have pointed out that Phineas and Ferb must have gone to a better school than they did, since they never once got one hundred and four days off. I don’t know where to file a claim for their extra days.  The fact...