Event Planning + Services

What’s Your Wedding Planning Personality?

At Ascendance Productions, we believe every couple’s planning journey is as unique as their love story.Understanding your wedding planning personality can transform the way you approach your big day — helping you embrace your strengths, navigate challenges, and enjoy every moment leading up to “I do.”We’ve identified four distinct planning personalities. Which one sounds most like you? Take our quiz to find out which planning personality type is your best match!1. The NurturerFosters...

Arts + Culture

Capturing Connection Through Pets

Amanda Stamm of Amanda LaRae Photography combines lifelong animal love and artistic instinct to create timeless portraits of pets—and the people who love them. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Amanda Stamm You can’t fake the kind of connection Amanda Stamm has with animals. It’s quiet. It’s natural. And if you’re a pet owner in Eagan (or beyond), it’s exactly what you want behind the camera when capturing your dog’s goofy grin or your cat’s signature stretch. Amanda is the owner and...

Life + Culture

Catching Greatness Together

Four Eagan athletes build confidence, leadership, and friendship through the sports they love most. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline When Brendan Mademann steps on the pitcher’s mound, he’s not alone. Behind home plate is Brandon Lunneborg, his friend, teammate, and trusted catcher. On another field in Eagan, you’ll find Julia Mademann on the mound with Lauren Lunneborg behind the plate—two pairs of athletes, one sport, and a powerful bond between siblings and friends. ...

Life + Culture

Celebrating Community Spirit at Eagan’s Beloved Funfest Event

A volunteer-run tradition keeps growing year after year Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Eagan's July 4th Funfest Ambassador Committee There’s something special about a town tradition that manages to grow without losing its original heart. For more than 50 years, Eagan’s July 4th Funfest has delivered just that: an entirely volunteer-led celebration that continues to bring neighbors together year after year. What began decades ago with a parade from Cedarvale Mall to Rahn Elementary...

Education

Unlocking Potential

Personalized Learning at Sylvan Learning of Rosemount-Eagan Article by Matt Sousa | Photography by Lisa Cline Sylvan Learning of Rosemount-Eagan—owned and operated by local educator Annette Braaten—is helping students thrive through the power of personalized learning. With a passion for education and a commitment to student success, Annette and her team provide more than just tutoring—they deliver a path to academic confidence and measurable growth. Every child learns differently, and Sylvan...

Life + Culture

Finding Her Voice

Haania Siddiqui’s Journey of Community, Creativity, and Leadership Article by Matt Sousa | Photography by Lisa Cline At first glance, Haania Siddiqui appears to be like many high-achieving high school graduates: driven, articulate, and eager to take her next steps into the world. But once you start talking to her, it quickly becomes clear that her story is shaped by deep values—family, faith, friendship, and a passion for helping others—that give her accomplishments a lasting impact. A 2025...

Life + Culture

Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors and Golfers!

The first annual Eagan City Lifestyle and Operation Dignity International Golf Tournament was a resounding success! Photography by Amanda Stamm and Allison Sousa What a day! The first annual Eagan City Lifestyle and Operation Dignity International Golf Tournament at Mendakota Country Club was a huge hit—thank you to our sponsors and golfers who made it such a fun and meaningful success!

Food + Beverage

Slurping Up Something Special

KYURAMEN in Eagan combines bold flavors, cozy booths, and Japanese comfort food into one unforgettable ramen experience for locals of all ages. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline When Kang Liang opened KYURAMEN in Eagan in October 2022, he wasn’t just bringing noodles to town—he was bringing a feeling. “We want everyone to enjoy stress-free ramen in a fun, relaxed, and welcoming environment,” says Liang, who owns the Eagan location in Eagan Town Centre. The idea for...

Fitness

Stronger Every Day

At Discover Strength, Apple Valley owners Jessica and Tyler Gustafson are redefining fitness through expertise, efficiency, and empathy. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline Jessica and Tyler Gustafson aren’t your average gym owners. In fact, they don’t own a gym at all. They own two Discover Strength studios—a strength training concept built on evidence, expertise, and efficiency. After opening their first location in Wayzata in 2021, the Gustafsons launched their second in...

Arts + Culture

Art. Nature. Legacy.

A cultural treasure shaped by two artists, embraced by a community, and rooted in the land. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline For Cheryl Caponi, Caponi Art Park isn’t just a legacy project—it’s a lifelong passion shaped by love, vision, and the desire to give something meaningful back to Eagan. Caponi’s late husband, sculptor and Macalester professor Anthony (Tony), first set eyes on the wooded, hilly land in 1950. In the late 1970s, while others saw development potential...