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Treasured Real Estate Opportunities

Iconic Homes That Bring a Touch of Whimsy to the Area Article by Sue Baldani Anyone who lives or drives around Minneapolis has had the pleasure of viewing some of the most iconic structures in the area – the Mushroom houses, or as they’re also known, Gnome homes and Hobbit houses. These cottage-inspired structures, with their mushroom cap-styled roofs, were designed to blend into their surrounding landscapes. Master Builder Earl Young was the designer behind many of the homes in the area...

Shopping

A Beautiful Legacy

Find That Perfect Gift for the Special Person in Your Life This Valentine’s Day Article by Sue Baldani Founded by George and Dee Gunderson, Gunderson’s Jewelers has been bringing smiles and beauty into people’s lives for over 75 years. Still family-owned and operated, its high standards of customer service, selection, quality, and integrity have been passed down from generation to generation.  Today, their grandson, Brian Gunderson, is the owner and CEO, taking over from his father, Gary, in...

Finance + Legal Services

Gateway Bank

Nurturing Dreams and Building Community Article by Matt Sousa | Photography by Lisa Cline In a cozy conference room at Gateway Bank, 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 evident that this would not be a typical interview.   Before our...

Fitness

Slow Down and Take a Breath

The Many Health Benefits of Yoga Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Lucy Hawthorne In this sometimes frenzied and fast-paced world, it’s important to have the opportunity to slow down, listen to our bodies and give our minds a mental health break. For many people, obtaining this mindfulness and sense of bliss is accomplished through yoga.    “To me, the most powerful part of yoga is that it teaches a physical, spiritual, and mental connection,” says Latricia Askew, who has been in the...