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College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving

Full-Service Moving • Hourly Moving Services • Junk Removal • Donation Pickup • General Labor Article by David Scheller Do you want careless and disengaged movers to haphazardly schlep your neat stuff across town – or cross country? Or do you want junk removal by people who don’t give a fig about recycling, and would enthusiastically chuck old refrigerators into Fish Lake if they thought they could get away with it? Then you need College LUNKS! Leave them a message today if you would like...

Health + Wellness

The First Step Is Feeling Comfortable

Helping clients slow down, reset, and reconnect with their overall well-being. Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography For many people, the hardest part of trying something new in wellness is not the service itself. It is walking through the door for the first time. That is especially true when the service is personal, unfamiliar, or something people may have questions about before scheduling. At LifeCleanse of Anoka, owner Kim Berger understands that. Her goal is...

Entertainment

Where Summer Slows Down

MarineMax helps Minnesota families feel confident, connected, and at home on the water. Article by Haley Asanovich | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography In Minnesota, summer is measured in lake days. It sounds like docks creaking in the morning sun, kids jumping off the back of a pontoon, and boats gliding across the water on a warm Friday evening. For many locals, getting out on the lake is more than recreation. It is the rhythm of the season. According to TJ Ortmann, General Manager of...

Food + Beverage

Nautical Bowls Hits the Road

Maple Grove’s favorite bowls are rolling into summer events, festivals, and community gatherings. Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography There are certain things that just belong at a Minnesota summer event: sunscreen, lawn chairs, kids in jerseys, someone asking where the bathrooms are, and at least one person wondering if dinner can be cold, colorful, and covered in fresh fruit. This summer, Nautical Bowls is answering that question on wheels. The Maple Grove...

Travel

IT’S THE SILENCE

Inside Chalet Blu, a handcrafted retreat hidden in Wisconsin’s Blue Hills Article by Tim Doran | Photography by Provided The first thing you notice at Chalet Blu isn’t the towering black ceiling or the dramatic wall of windows stretching toward the trees. It’s the silence. The kind interrupted only by crackling bonfires, distant loons, wind through white pines, and snow falling softly beyond the glass. Tucked into Wisconsin’s Blue Hills, the striking black chalet feels less like a rental...

Home + Design

Raising the Standard

Built on Craftsmanship, Not Quick Fixes Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography There’s a moment every homeowner dreads. The garage door won’t open. Or worse, it won’t close. You’re stuck. You need it fixed. And you need to trust whoever shows up. That’s where MN Garage Door is setting a different standard. Built on doing things right Founded by Nic and Carter, the Minnesota-based company wasn’t built to be the fastest option. It was built to be the right...

Entertainment

Golf Trips Worth Planning Around

Five destinations where the course is just the beginning Article by Amy Gale Malloney | Photography by Provided Bandon Dunes, Oregon Remote in the best way, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is pure golf. Wind, ocean, and links-style play define the experience. Stay at Bandon Dunes Lodge, built to keep your focus on the game. Pinehurst, North Carolina At Pinehurst Resort, tradition isn’t a theme, it’s the standard. Stay at The Carolina Hotel, a Forbes-recognized landmark surrounded by historic...

Entertainment

The Moment It Sticks

Where first throws turn into something more Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Ryan Siemers Photography There’s a moment the first time you throw an axe. It leaves your hand, spins once, maybe twice, and then… thud. It sticks. That moment is what keeps people coming back. And it’s exactly what Dragon's Lair Axe & Tap was built around. Tucked into Maple Grove’s growing entertainment scene, Dragon’s Lair offers something just a little unexpected. But that’s the point. What might...

Life + Culture

​​​​​​​Leadership That Shows Up, Listens, and Lifts

Three Maple Grove men share what drives them, builds others, and makes leadership matter daily. Article by Amy Gale Maloney | Photography by Provided Some leadership is loud. The kind that announces itself. This isn’t that. In Maple Grove, these three leaders show something different. Consistent presence. Thoughtful listening. A steady commitment to others. Their impact is built in the small moments that happen every day. Because when you invest in people, the return lasts. Jon McCullough...

Home + Design

Stop Paying. Start Owning.

How Wolf River Electric is changing the way homeowners think about energy Article by Annie Doran | Photography by Provided & Ryan Siemers Photography There’s a moment most homeowners know well. It shows up once a month. In the mailbox or your inbox. The electric bill. You glance at it, maybe wince, then pay it and move on. But what if that bill wasn’t just a bill? What if it was something you could eventually eliminate? Because here’s the reality. The utility bill never ends. Solar payments...