Home + Design

A Long-Standing Investment

The right roof can protect your home for many years to come Article by Sue Baldani While roofs take a beating in many parts of the country, it’s especially true in Minnesota, where winters can be harsh. Family-owned-and-operated Kaufman Roofing in Burnsville understands this well and takes steps to offer the highest quality roofing materials that will stand the test of time.    While asphalt shingle roofs are the most common and typically last 15 to 20 years, metal roofs are gaining in...

Professional Services

Good Karma!

Empowering others and enhancing communities Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Andrew Vick While working in the gaming industry for nearly 10 years, Hadley Hornig was making significant contributions to popular, well-known video games, but something was missing. “I found that what I was doing on a daily basis was fun for me, but then I looked inward and said, ‘What am I actually doing here?’” Hadley wanted to make a difference in people’s lives and started looking for a career that would...

Finance + Legal Services

The Head & The Heart

Through portfolio management and personal planning, a Minnesota firm demonstrates that wealth strategy is ultimately about people, not products. Article by Sarah Knieff When people think about portfolio management, they often imagine charts, stock picks, and market forecasts. But at Stiles Financial Services, portfolio management is not a product — it’s a philosophy. One rooted in control, transparency, and deeply personalized client relationships. Founded in 2000 by Susan Stiles, the firm...

Home + Design

Homes That Stand the Test of Time

Create a space that fits you and your lifestyle now and in the future Article by Sue Baldani While trends may look beautiful and fun, they may or may not be practical for a homeowner's lifestyle. When it comes to designing a house, building one that is trendy can get expensive later on when changes need to be made, since trends come and go.  “The key phrase is ‘come and go’,” says interior design manager Barbara Cross, who has been with Ron Clark Construction & Design for 25 years and has...

Real Estate

Make Your House Work for You

Get accurate estimates to remodel your home and stay where you love Article by Sue Baldani People have many reasons for renovating a home. It may be that they just purchased a fixer-upper, need more square footage due to the birth of children, or desire a downstairs primary bedroom later in life. Renovations may range from redoing a small bathroom or remodeling a kitchen to adding an entire floor or wing. Whatever the reason, homeowners want the job done right with a company they can trust to...

Home Services

Little Blind Spot

Shades • Blinds • Shutters • Drapery Article by David Scheller | Photography by Posers Photography I admit to having exquisite taste. I’m sure you could do the same. To us, envisioning the perfect interior space – complete with window treatments that elevate it to the pinnacle of good taste – comes easy.   But here’s the problem with visionaries like you and me: when it comes to execution, we often find ourselves getting a little flustered. Actually finding the perfect shades, blinds...

Fitness

Revolutionary Sports

Bringing the Love of Sports to All Children Article by David Scheller 1998 . Coach John, fresh out of college, coaching soccer full time.   2001 . Coach John, hired to coordinate a neighborhood soccer league in Minneapolis, and then a kindergarten program, followed by a preschool program. Later that very same year, Coach John was chosen by the city’s Park and Recreation Board to coach soccer year round, for a program that would soon become citywide, encompass multiple sports, and welcome...

Life + Culture

Bravo Zulu House

Declaring War on PTSD by Helping One Veteran at a Time Article by Sarah Knieff Tucked away on acres of farmland in Winnebago, MN, Bravo Zulu House looks much like any other well-kept home. Step inside, however, and it becomes clear that this is not an ordinary place. For the veterans who live there, Bravo Zulu represents safety, dignity, and something many feared they had lost for good: hope. As America’s first all-military sober living home designed specifically for veterans with...

Finance + Legal Services

Business Banking made EASY

When local businesses win, communities thrive Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Andrew Vick Small businesses are the heart of every community. They have that personal feel that big companies can’t replicate, and many times, the owners are our family members, friends, and neighbors.   Establishing and maintaining a small business is challenging, and business owners are constantly inundated not only with serving their customers but also with managing the many financial aspects of...

Auto + Marine

A Genesis of Luxury

Focused on the finest engineering, craftsmanship, and comfort Photography by Andrew Vick In the heart of the Twin Cities, lies a hidden gem. Genesis, the Korean automotive brand, has implemented a unique take on luxury. Rooted in the heart of Asian culture, Genesis focuses on a customer-centric approach with hospitality at the forefront, followed by unparalleled design, the finest engineering, materials, and craftsmanship.   During his tenure in the automotive space, Adam Dietz has learned a...