Auto + Marine

Boating Made Easy

MarineMax makes first-time boating effortless, helping you make the smartest investment — quality family time on the water. Article by Graham Johnson We have all dreamt it: soaking up the sun from the deck of a boat while the kids splash in the lake. But that dream of unplugging from technology, cool drink in hand, while hours float by unwatched, it can seem far away. The realities of storage, winterization, transportation, financing, registration, and actually learning how to drive a boat...

Home Services

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...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Invest in Community Article by Jen Fortner My youngest son tells a traumatic tale from first grade about how I was not present for the now infamous Apple Orchard Field Trip of 2014. He came home that day visibly shaken, lamenting, “You were the only Mom not there. I was the only one completely alone on the field trip.“ Cue him throwing his tiny body onto the floor.  This story is partially accurate. I wasn’t there. Volunteers were chosen by lottery, and my number was not drawn for that...

Finance + Legal Services

Saving for Life

How Green Wealth Management Group provides personalized guidance to help you navigate investments, retirement, and financial planning with confidence. Article by Sara Hoeman | Photography by Lorri Downs Photographer Investments, savings, and keeping track of your wealth can seem incredibly daunting. It might be tempting to put off these important conversations, but Green Wealth Management Group is here to help you feel confident in what matters most — no matter how big or small. Sean Wenham...

Home + Design

A Lakeside Icon

Step inside this unique Lake Minnetonka property, where Japanese-inspired architecture and historic charm meet to create one rare waterfront gem Article by Kendra Johnson | Photography by Spacecrafting and Andrew Walstrom Have you ever browsed property Listings online and found something so unique that you couldn’t stop thinking about it? That’s exactly how I feel about a recently listed Lakeshore Estate in Shorewood. The house itself boasts unique features, but the boathouse is truly the star...

Home Services

Defining "Better Water"

True story: Probably before they even finished unpacking the moving boxes, a local family made one of their first upgrades to their new home: a Kinetico® water system. They wanted the kind of water that feels cleaner, tastes better and protects their new home from the inside out. They’re not alone. Numerous homeowners, as well as local restaurants and businesses have also chosen to use Kinetico® water.Why?There’s soft water, and then there’s Kinetico® waterWhen you discover what separates...

Home Services

The Handy Side of Highmark

Why homeowners are turning to Highmark Home Services for every project—big or small Article by Kendra Johnson As a homeowner myself, I’m always finding small projects that need to be completed around the house. Whether it’s fixing a few shingles that blew off in the wind, finally deciding where to hang the shelves I got, or fixing a few loose boards on my deck, the list is never-ending. And I’m often met with the dilemma of who to seek out help from. I could call three separate roofing...

Sports + Recreation

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 five...

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, shutters or...

Home + Design

Your Home, Your Style

How Sawhill blends beautiful design with your home’s unique character Article by Lauren Beaubaire Farmhouse. Cape Cod. Tudor. Ranch. Midcentury modern. And the list keeps going. Each architectural style brings its own personality, history, and unmistakable appeal — and for most homeowners, that distinct character is exactly what made you fall in love in the first place. So when it’s time to remodel or refresh your space, honoring that original charm and making sure every update fits the home’s...