Finance + Legal Services

Video - Who Wants To Be A Billionaire?!?

Join our Corporate Plan Specialist and resident “Swiftie” in this week’s Financial Flash titled, Who Wants To Be A Billionaire. In celebration of Taylor Swift’s birthday, the wrap-up of her Mega-Successful Eras Tour and being added to the elite Billionaires Club, Kristine walks us through her timeline from the Bluebird Cafe to Billionaire Music Mogul. If you weren’t a “Swiftie” before, you’ll surely be one by the end.Check out the Video Here.

Finance + Legal Services

Be In The Know Podcast

Want an easy way to stay up to date on smart financial topics, but don't like to read about it or watch a video? Well, we've got it under control. Check out our Be In The Know (BITK) podcast!! In every episode we pick a topic and attack it from all angles. And this month, we've got Kristine Meyer as the host with her guests, Brad Fox (Realtor, contractor, HGTV Series) and Brandon Vitale (Broker, Realtor). They discuss the Housing Market and Real Estate to give us a lay of the land and what they...

Shopping

Your Holiday Gift Guide

Shop small and gift big with these one-of-a-kind local finds Article and Photography by The holiday season is here, and if you're anything like us, you're probably thinking, "How is it already time to buy gifts?!" But don’t worry—we’ve got your back! We’ve put together this local gift guide packed with fun finds from our favorite neighborhood shops so you can skip the frantic last-minute shopping trying to find the perfect gift. You’ll find something for everyone on your list, from cozy and...

Life + Culture

Get the Gift that Keeps on Giving

How Closet Factory’s custom solutions transform chaos into calm Article by Lauren Beaubaire | Photography by Anna Ko Photography We have the perfect gift for you. And it’s one that everyone, including fur babies, will feel the joy from. It’s the gift that takes away the stress and chaos — perfected by Closet Factory. Closet Factory in Plymouth has been bringing families together for decades by organizing and overhauling those spaces that you didn’t know had so much potential. “You look at...

Food + Beverage

Holiday Brunch

Three easy, make-ahead recipes to simplify your holiday breakfast that are sure to impress! Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones Hashbrown Bites Ingredients:  20-ounce bag refrigerated hash brown potatoes 3/4 cup green onions, sliced  ½ cup grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 2 tablespoons olive oil  ¼ cup pepper jack cheese, optional Directions: Spray...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Holiday Super Shooter Article by Jen Fortner For years, I had a very gruff man from the local appliance store come to our home to fix things. He made many trips. He expertly diagnosed and repaired everything but was also quite vocal about my dumb choices. He often asked the same rhetorical question, “Tell me the last time you set this washer to wash clothes at two in the morning. I’ll tell you, never.” He felt I purchased appliances with “too many bells and whistles” and, therefore, more...

Finance + Legal Services

Financial Flash #214

What’s the trick to a building an effective portfolio? Well, that’s one of the things our very own Portfolio Manager, Paul Tichy tells us about. He also discusses the role of Private Equity and Private Real Estate as a possible investment strategy in adding diversify to a portfolio. This is the 3rd installment on Alternative Investments covered by Paul and Mark, with the last episode coming in the next few weeks. If you’ve missed the first two episodes, you can view them by clicking the links...

Professional Services

A Legacy of Giving Back

How The Canopy Group is making a meaningful impact in our community through compassion and generosity Article by Lauren Beaubaire | Photography by Emily John Photography Helping others is second nature to The Canopy Group. They’re a team deeply rooted in giving back to the community, not only being there as an insurance broker for their clients when they’re experiencing the worst moments of their lives but also as a huge supporter and participant in countless important causes, organizations...

Local Services

From Lemonade to Leadership

The Sunshine Stop is reshaping summer jobs for students with disabilities, one shift at a time Article by Hannah Harms The Sunshine Stop is a non-profit that employs students with disabilities in the Minnetonka area. The business first came to fruition in March when Ty Bricker met with special education teacher Bailey Hanson to discuss her business idea. A few months later, the idea came to life, and nearly 20 students were employed for the summer.  “After our first meeting, it was full speed...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Gratitude Article by Jen Fortner November often inspires an attitude of gratitude. As we sit around the table and think of what we are grateful for, the lists are long. It’s easy to pick out the big things. Many would say they are grateful for family and friends. Some would say health. Food. Shelter. Safety. Then, we can drill down on the specifics. Personally, I am grateful for almond croissants, the newest season of Only Murders in the Building , and TSA PreCheck. Those three things...