Home + Design

Stems & Vines Floral Boutique

Blooming Beauty in Burnsville and Prior Lake Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline In the heart of Burnsville and with a foundation in Prior Lake, there's a floral haven that's been brightening lives since 2017. Stems & Vines, acquired by Brett Furber, is not your ordinary flower shop – it's a haven for joy, sentiment, and a touch of nature's beauty. Brett's journey began in 2017 when he purchased the existing Stems & Vines in Prior Lake. And in March 2020, he took over Dakota...

Event Planning + Services

Rosemount’s Local Love

Genesis Ranch: Where Dreams Blossom & Celebrations Flourish Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by SUMMER MITCHELL, KRISTEN MOUA, NATALIE LAYNE, CASEY SWANSON, SIERRA RUSTOM Just south of Eagan, in Rosemount, MN, I found that local love has taken on an entirely new meaning. As I sat down with Melissa Bezotte, she took me through the journey to create Geneis Ranch, a new event center that caters to almost any dream—as long as love and faith remain at the core.  Genesis Ranch is a testament...

Finance + Legal Services

Gateway Bank

Nurturing Dreams, Building Community - 20 Years of Distinctive Banking Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline In a cozy conference room at the Gateway Bank location in Mendota Heights, I had the pleasure of sitting with five of the bank’s key associates in early December. Sitting at a table with Bruce Downey, bank president, John Schreier, CEO, Brian Maxwell, market president, Becky Durand, VP of business banking, and Gabrielle Peterson, marketing coordinator, it was quickly...

Arts + Culture

February is Love My Library Month!

Rediscover the Dakota County Public Library Article by Ann Schreiber February is Love My Library Month, and what better time to unravel the layers of the Dakota County Public Library , where the love for books meets the heartbeat of the community? I recently sat down with Margaret Stone, the Library Director, who shared her passion for making the library not just a hub of information but a lively, welcoming space for everyone. Margaret Stone is on a mission—to help people rediscover the joy...

Beauty

A Med-Spa in Apple Valley

Discover Beauty and Wellness at The Laser Room Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline In the heart of Apple Valley, MN, just a stone's throw away from Eagan, lies a haven of beauty and wellness - The Laser Room. But the story of this particular med-spa isn't just about pampering; it's a tale of transformation and empowerment.  Paula Overbye, the visionary founder of The Laser Room, embarked on a personal and professional journey that led her from the fast-paced world of IT to...

Wellness

Aamodt-Brown Orthodontics

Where Your Smile is Family Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline Originally founded by Dr. Keith Erickson in 1989, the practice became Erickson-Aamodt Orthodontics in 2004 when Dr. John Aamodt signed on. With Dr. Erickson's retirement at the end of 2023, Dr. Brooke Brown has joined the team, and the practice will become known as Aamodt-Brown Orthodontics. From the beginning, patients have been at the heart of the practice’s approach to orthodontics. Aamodt-Brown Orthodontics...

Fitness

Start the New Year Right!

Build Strength and Improve Mobility at Union Fitness - The "40+ Gym" Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline As the countdown to the New Year begins, many of us find ourselves making resolutions - promises to ourselves to make a fresh start. And guess what? You're not alone! Every January, countless people resolve to exercise more, to get in better shape, and to prioritize their health.  But the sad truth is that many of us struggle to stick with these resolutions. However...

Health + Wellness

Breathe Easy

ADVENT Now Open in Eagan Article by Ann Schreiber ADVENT, a trailblazer in ENT medicine founded by Drs. Madan and Gwen Kandula back in 2004, is revolutionizing the narrative for individuals grappling with nasal challenges. With new offices in Eagan and Woodbury, an established presence in Blaine, and another location sprouting soon in Maple Grove, not to mention various other locations in the Midwest, ADVENT is your go-to hub for simple sinus and snoring solutions. No more sleepless nights or...

Life + Culture

Eagan City Lifestyle's 1st Anniversary Celebration

Article and Photography by Thank you to all our partners for an amazing first year! Affordable Inflatables American Cruises & Tours Any Lab Test Now Apelgren Dental April Star Interiors Ascendance Productions Bald Man Brewing Boden Senior Living Boulder Images Burgers And Bottles Cabinets and Flooring, Inc. Capital City Construction & Remediation ChiroWay Chiropractic Christian Brothers Automotive Eagan Arms Public House Eclectic Culinary Concepts Erickson Aamodt Orthodontics ...

Auto + Marine

A Journey from Tech to Community

The Christian Brothers Automotive Story Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline Mike Peterson, owner of the Christian Brothers Automotive franchise in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, had spent over 26 years in the technology industry. While it provided a comfortable living, he began yearning for a more fulfilling path in life.  Coincidentally, around the same time he contemplated this change, his mother shared a glowing experience at Christian Brothers Automotive in Lakeville...