Health + Wellness

Listening First, Healing With Purpose

Enrique Solano blends bodywork, communication, and Cryoskin recovery to help clients feel heard and heal naturally. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline Walk into Onalos Massage & Cryoskin in Inver Grove Heights, and you will not find a one-size-fits-all experience. You will find a conversation. For owner Enrique Solano, that is where everything begins. With 16 years of hands-on experience and more than 220 five-star reviews, Enrique has built his reputation on something that...

Finance + Legal Services

Banking Beyond Walls 

How local banking strengthens neighborhoods through people, purpose, and connection Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline Walk into Gateway Bank, and you’ll immediately notice the welcoming atmosphere and the familiar faces. It is the sense that this place operates with a purpose that reaches well beyond transactions. But here’s the thing. That concept of community? It’s not just a talking point. It’s how the bank operates every day. “It’s just in our nature,” says President...

Food + Beverage

Family First Kitchens

George Dahmah builds community through food, family teamwork, and decades of restaurant experience in Eagan Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline When you sit down at Wildcats Bar & Grill or stop into The Italian Pie Shoppe , you are stepping into a story that began long before either restaurant opened its doors. For George Dahmah, the restaurant business has always been part of life. “I grew up in Syria, and we owned restaurants, bakeries, and even a butcher shop,” George...

Life + Culture

Seen and Supported 

How Jack’s Caregiver Coalition is changing the caregiving experience, one honest conversation at a time Article by Ann Schreiber Caregiving is one of those roles people fall into without a title, a handbook, or much preparation. It often starts during a diagnosis, a hospital visit, or a shift in someone’s health. And before long, life looks completely different. For Kyle Woody, that moment came in 2011 when his spouse, Sarah, was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer. At the time, they were...

Food + Beverage

Made to Celebrate

Nothing Bundt Cakes in Eagan has everything you need to make Father's Day and graduation season a little sweeter this June Article and Photography by June has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you're circling dates on the calendar, and the next you're standing in your kitchen wondering how to make the graduation party feel special and still get Dad something worth giving on his day. The good news is you don't have to figure it out from scratch. For many Eagan families, Nothing Bundt...

Life + Culture

Eagan Women Building Businesses with Heart and Purpose

Six local entrepreneurs share the risks, resilience, and purpose behind their businesses. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline Marcy Baumann VENDELLA euro boutique & coffee haus From a sheep farm in Kansas to a coffee house in Eagan, Marcy Baumann’s path to entrepreneurship has never followed a straight line. She left home at 18 to join an international ministry in Los Angeles, traveling across the U.S. and Europe and leading teams at a young age. Later, she worked in...

Health + Wellness

Homegrown Dentist, Personalized Care, Lasting Confidence

Eagan native Dr. Hunter Froyum returns home to deliver relationship-driven dental care that supports confidence, wellness, and real life. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Nicole Engstrom & Traci Hoskin There’s something about coming back to work in the community where you grew up that’s pretty special. And Dr. Hunter Froyum’s path to dentistry began right here in Eagan. A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Biology, she later earned a Master of Science in...

Life + Culture

Your Personal Travel Planning Partner

Lakeville travel consultant helps turn ideas into thoughtful, well-planned trips tailored to you Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Nicole Engstrom For many people, planning a vacation starts with excitement and quickly turns into a long list of tabs, decisions, and second guesses. That’s where Jill Schlofer, founder of JJS Travel Planners , found a need. Based in nearby Lakeville, Jill works one-on-one with clients to create trips that feel personal, thoughtful, and well-organized...

Life + Culture

Honoring Her Service: Eagan Women Veterans Memorial

A community effort to recognize women who served proudly Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Nicole Engstrom Behind the Eagan Community Center, the Tribute and Memorial Plaza has long stood as a place for reflection and remembrance. It quietly honors those who have served, offering a space where stories of sacrifice and dedication live on. Soon, it will tell a more complete story that reflects the full scope of military service. The Eagan Women Veterans Memorial, led by American Legion...

Beauty

Where Confidence Begins

Personalized skin care and advanced treatments rooted in results. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Nicole Engstrom It’s pretty evident that Jaime Fruen has a lot of pride and passion in her business, Pure Skin Aesthetics . She and business partner Jen Johannes opened the doors in May 2022, bringing their trusted team with them after years at Clinical Skin in Apple Valley. It was a bit of a leap of faith at the time, but since then, the location has become a destination for...