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...

Health + Wellness

Right at Home with Balanced Kids

How Balanced Kids brings compassionate, personalized pediatric care into the home Article by Hannah Harms | Photography by Tyler Spangler at CURA Studios For Dr. Sarah Slater, DNP, pediatric health care should work within the realities of family life. In August 2025, she launched Balanced Kids, an in-home pediatric health care practice that delivers primary care services directly to families through a concierge, direct primary care model. The approach is designed to give families more time...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Fixer Downer Article by Jen Fortner One thing nobody tells you is you spend a majority of adult life fixing things. The more things. The more fixing. Teenagers are racing to adulthood as fast as they can. They should slow their roll. Adulthood can feel like a series of problems that need to be addressed, from the smallest irritations to massive, complex issues that involve decision trees and family meetings and stacks of cash. If we are lucky, we all end up here. But oh, the FIXING.  I have...

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...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

February is for (BOOK) lovers Article by Jen Fortner There was a national article filling my social media recently about how high school students no longer read. As in, one or two books a year in school. I can confirm this. Last year, my son (a Sophomore) asked for editing help for his final paper on The Great Gatsby . As I prepared myself to correct 400 grammar errors without permanently damaging our relationship, I come to find out, he never read the book. The class didn’t read the book...

Health + Wellness

A Spa Approach to Dentistry

Reflections Dental Studio provides ethical, transparent care designed around your comfort. Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Lydia Venjohn, Venlo Studio ​​​​​​For many people, visiting the dentist feels like something to endure rather than something to look forward to. The atmosphere of a typical office, the pressure of tight appointment windows, and the constant question of what insurance will approve can make the experience feel rushed, cold, or confusing. Reflections Dental Studio is...

Life + Culture

The Story Starts Here

How the SouthWest Metro Area Imagination Library Chapter is inspiring a love of reading Article by Sara Hoeman Dolly Parton’s famous Imagination Library has been gifting children all over the world with free books for over 30 years. Spreading a love and appreciation of reading, improving literacy rates, and inspiring future writers and readers is the cornerstone of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.  Since the library began, over 275 million books have been distributed around the world to...

Home + Design

Built to Last

How Fern+Fable’s custom, locally handcrafted furniture is designed to last a lifetime Article by Kendra Johnson Have you ever pined after an old family heirloom? Maybe it’s your grandmother’s wedding ring or your great-grandfather’s pocket watch. For me, it was my grandparents’ dining room table. Once a month, we would eat dinner at that table and talk and laugh for hours. I remember feeling devastated when I found out they sold it. To me, that piece of furniture symbolized all the lovely...