Real Estate

Is a Warmer Climate Calling Your Name?

When we talk about the "Love It or Leave It" decision framework in our upcoming book, most people immediately think about their current home. Should I renovate my 1960s rambler or sell and find something new? Do I invest in that kitchen remodel or start fresh somewhere else?But what if "leave it" means something bigger? What if it's not just about leaving your house—but exploring life in a warmer climate altogether?The New Migration Pattern We're SeeingOver our 26+ years in Twin Cities real...

Real Estate

Cari Ann Carter Group at the 2026 Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show

The 2026 Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show is one of the Twin Cities’ most anticipated home events—and Cari Ann Carter Group is proud to be both exhibiting and speaking at this premier gathering of design, renovation, and real estate professionals.Taking place January 30–February 1, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium, the show brings together homeowners who are thinking seriously about what comes next. You’ll find the Cari Ann Carter Group team at Booth #115, offering clear guidance, thoughtful...

Real Estate

Minnesota Defies Gravity

The Fly the Coop Podcast is your go-to source for everything Twin Cities real estate, lifestyle insights, and market trends that matter most to buyers, sellers, and investors alike. We’re thrilled to welcome Sharry Schmid, President & CEO of Edina Realty, back to the podcast for another deep dive into the local market—and this episode might be our most insightful yet!In this special episode, Sharry joins Cari Ann Carter to break down what’s really happening in the Twin Cities real estate...

Health + Wellness

Flu Season, We’re Coming For You

Dynamic Drips’ IV infusions beat the winter blues from the inside out Article by Emily McKeever Short days and nasty illnesses call for relaxation, a comfortable ambiance, and a team of trained individuals who care deeply about well-being and what ails you. The services Dynamic Drips offer blend strong core values with vitamin-rich boosts that’ll renew your spirits and nourish you from within. Imagine therapy, hydration, and happiness — rolled into one visit — and leave knowing restoration is...

Life + Culture

Sauna. Plunge. Connect.

Portal offers a wellness sanctuary where ancient practices and modern community intersect Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Portal Portal is redefining what wellness looks – and feels – like in Minneapolis. Co-owners and brothers John and Will Drescher call it a “curated social contrast therapy experience,” but most visitors simply describe it as transformative. At its heart, Portal blends ancient Scandinavian wisdom with modern neighborhood culture, offering a place to chill, sweat...

Travel

A Cabin That Disappears Into the Pines

Minnesota’s first mirror cabin offers a secluded, design-forward escape in the heart of Cuyuna Country Article by Sarah Knieff Jake and Meghan Zoesch never set out to build one of Minnesota’s most distinctive lodging experiences. For years, they lived in different worlds – Meghan in newsroom studios at KARE, CBS58, NBC15, and KAAL, and Jake in Milwaukee working alongside his family as an auto body technician. But everything shifted when Meghan’s parents bought a cabin in Crosby. She encouraged...

Fitness

Stay Active and Vital

A community of supportive and like-minded people Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Andrew Vick Many people find going to the gym, especially for the first time, intimidating. But, it doesn’t have to be. “Being afraid is normal, but it's okay to come in and start where you are; there’s no judgment,” says Robyn Bruggeman, founder and lead coach at Vital Fitness in St. Louis Park. “Think of it as a process, as a fitness journey.”   Robyn’s own journey started when she was young; however...

Finance + Legal Services

Best & Flanagan Ranked in 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®

Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms® rankings by Best Lawyers®, with one nationally ranked practice area and sixteen regionally ranked practice areas.Firms included in Best Law Firms are celebrated for their excellence in legal expertise  and industry knowledge, demonstrated consistently through impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be eligible for a ranking, firms must first have a lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in...

Food + Beverage

Kowalski's Markets

We Have the *Real* Meats Article by David Scheller I have tried Kowalski’s Akaushi wagyu rib roast. It tastes as though a nearly impossibly chance sequence of cosmic events cast a little stone marble into some otherwise unremarkable pocket of universe, upon which light and molecular juju gradually softened raw firmament into lush grassland, and later into cattle, and later still into a civilization which produces beef so good that it causes one to reflect on how fortunate they are to occupy a...

Home Services

A Heart for Service

Chad Needham’s Story Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Andrew Vick It was a scorching Friday afternoon when Chad was wrapping up a service call at a townhouse complex. As he worked, a nearby resident came outside and gave his air conditioner a frustrated kick. Chad had just heard it start up and instantly recognized the issue, a bad capacitor. Even though his day was nearly done, he didn’t hesitate. “I told him I could call my dispatcher and find out if I could fix it while I was here,”...