Home + Design

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...

Health + Wellness

Transform Mind, Body and Soul

Explore Four Wellness Businesses Around Town Article by Sarah Knieff How does the saying go? Right: new year, new me. Well at Sauna Strong, ALTR, Face Foundrié and Watershed, this idea is a thing of the past. They believe it’s never too early or too late to start treating your body right. Check them out this winter for an unparalleled experience and result. Don’t wait. Love yourself today. Sauna Strong 4420 Drew Ave S. Suite B Sauna Strong is built on the purpose of bridging the gap...

Arts + Culture

Art is Meant to be Shared

Meet Four Unique Artists From The Grand Hand Gallery Article by Sarah Knieff Nolan Prohaska Glass Artist What does art mean to you? The whimsical flower sculptures I create ultimately become a reflection of the viewer. I have a degree in horticulture and am inspired by the natural world around us. How did you get into art? [The class] “Introduction to Glass” with Jim Engebretson sent me to a career in glass art. “If you spend enough time in the glass studio you will learn how to...

Food + Beverage

Kowalski's

From Our Family to Yours Article by David Scheller Maybe you are a gifted home chef, whose culinary feats evoke hushed murmurs of wonderment from your dinner guests. Or perhaps your many blessings do not include an aptitude for cooking. Either way, your deeply ingrained sense of Midwestern hospitality compels you to serve only the best to your friends and loved ones each holiday season. What luck! Kowalski's, the family-owned Twin Cities grocery chain which curates a selection of the finest...

Arts + Culture

Experience Art, History and Culture from Long Ago and Far Away

Collections, Exhibits, and Events That Enlighten and Engage Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Andrew Vick Starting out in 2002 with a donation of seven paintings, The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) in Minneapolis is now a popular destination housing a collection of more than 13,000 items. On average, about 25,000 people a year travel from all over Minnesota, the U.S. and overseas to visit.  Although the art is that of Muscovite Russia, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and its former...

Arts + Culture

Holiday Shopping With Northland Visions

Browse a Wide Collection of Native American Art and Fine Gifts Article and Photography by Northland Visions is a destination to share with friends. We are a gift shop in Minneapolis and specialize in Native American art from the Woodlands and Plains tribes surrounding Minnesota. We also carry a wide variety of native foods – like wild rice and wild berry jellies – and local gifts, including moccasins, blankets, ceremonial supplies, beads, art supplies, dream catchers, turquoise jewelry...

Shopping

Show Your Gratitude

Shop These Local Items For Those You Are Thankful For Article by Sarah Knieff November has always stood as the month to pause, take in your surroundings, and see all that you are thankful for. Many of us get so caught up in the day-to-day chaos that taking little moments for gratitude comes few and far between, but finding time to do so is important. By taking notice of everything that adds positivity to your life, you will gain a new perspective and your days will be that much sweeter.  ...