Finance + Legal Services

FFR 227 - Elder Fraud

Watch this week's Financial Flash Report.Everyone has a loved one that you fear could be subjected to a phone scam. The fact is that successful scams are on the rise and the average loss is around $34,000 per scam. For people on a fixed income, that's a whopping amount! Technology has made it harder and harder to detect the real from the fake. Voice cloning, AI imaging and easy data availability give the feeling that a caller might actually be someone who knows you. This important topic is why...

Finance + Legal Services

They Know What You've Always Known

Stiles Financial Services, Inc. was recently recognized by Newsweek Magazine as a TOP FINANCIAL ADVISORY FIRM for 2025*. Pretty cool! As a matter of fact, we are one of only 6 FIRMS in the entire State of Minnesota to be ranked the full 5 STARS! We have always placed our clients needs before our own and have viewed our Fiduciary responsibilities as tantamount to our core beliefs. It's wonderful that Newsweek and their partners Plant-A discovered our secret abilities, but many of you have known...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

You've Got No Mail Article by Jen Fortner Two of my college besties and I once had a discussion (in a long series on this topic) about finding “the one.” We were young and naïve and romantic. We were raised on Disney princesses and John Hughes films. You really can’t blame us. We were women who would be wooed. My friend’s father, George, weighed in.  George was a professor. Calm. Wise. Intellectual. I liked George right up until he explained to us prattling, twenty-one-year-olds that there is...

Health + Wellness

New in Lake Minnetonka: Hola Yoga

Hola Yoga sets itself apart, cultivating community and helping students find their own calm in body, mind, and heart Article by Sara Hoeman | Photography by Anna Ko Photography Studio owner Melissa Schoeller started Hola Yoga as a way for those to have a sense of community. “I really wanted a studio in the community where I live and a place where people can come and have a strong sense of community,” says Melissa. “That is really what the vibe is at the studio.” Melissa herself has been...

Travel

Love in the City

3 romantic getaways right here at home Article by Kendra Johnson Hotel Excelsior Hotel Excelsior could be the perfect option if you’re looking for a more traditional space for your romantic getaway. This independent boutique hotel overlooks the historic Water Street in Excelsior and offers a plethora of room options. Fully renovated in 2020, the Hotel Excelsior is a unique space for anyone wanting the amenities of a hotel with the feeling of still being at home.  The space offers five...

Beauty

Love Stories Start at Jett Beauty

How Amy Kelly and her team are making brides look and feel radiant on their big day Article by Hannah Harms When it comes to pampering for your wedding day, you deserve to feel glamorous, confident, and cared for. Jett Beauty has been redefining bridal beauty since 2007, becoming Minnesota’s original eyelash bar. With the legacy of offering ‘Hollywood glamour on location,’ the studio provides an unparalleled array of services to make brides and bridesmaids look and feel their best.  When Jett...

Entertainment

A Novel Approach

How these local bookstores bring community together, one story at a time Article by Lauren Beaubaire Cream & Amber Co-owners Kacey Hruby Wyttenhove and Katie Terhune opened the doors to Cream & Amber in Hopkins six years ago, welcoming the community into a place where you can have lunch, get coffee, sip on a beer, and, of course, read the latest new book release or shop for used books. “The idea started as a selfish desire to have a place to go that had a cozy bookstore environment but...

Finance + Legal Services

Bridgewater’s Best Investment

How Bridgewater Bank’s people-first culture drives real community change Article by Lauren Beaubaire | Photography by Jeannine Marie Photography It was an unforgettable evening of connection and gratitude as Bridgewater Bank teamed up with Artful Living Magazine to host Bridgewater’s 3rd annual Gratitude Gathering. The event, complete with local, women-owned vendors, celebrated women business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the Twin Cities, gathered everyone together for a night to...

Life + Culture

A Mom on a Mission

How Molly Ambrose is bringing care to veterans and military members through Semper Fi Flo Article by Rebecca A. Hahn If you’ve ever seen an episode of N.C.I.S., you’ve no doubt heard the expression “Semper Fi,” which is short for Semper Fidelis, the motto of every United States Marine. The translation of this Latin expression is an eternal and collective commitment to the success of our battles, the progress of our Nation, and the steadfast loyalty to the fellow Marines we fight alongside. ...

Food + Beverage

MVP of Celebrations

Get ready for the ultimate celebration with Nothing Bundt Cakes with an EXCLUSIVE OFFER! Whether you’re hosting a watch party with friends or treating your team to a special spread, we’ve got the perfect sweet treats to make your game day even better.🎉 Our Specials Include:Bundtinis with football toppers – perfect for snacking and sharing!Festive Bundtlet Bundles – a fun way to offer variety in one sweet package.8” or 10” Cakes with our MVP decorations – because every party deserves a...