Style + Beauty

The Boutique Edit

5 Must-Visit Minneapolis Lakes Shops That Blend Local Charm and Effortless Style Article by Sarah Knieff Belleweather A cheerful, vintage-inspired boutique filled with graphic totes, retro aprons, affordable jewelry, and crafty-cool gifts that stand out.  shopbelleweather.com .  Covered A chic shop with timeless layers and curated buys. It's your destination for effortless style with a soft, elevated edge.  shopcovered.com .  Laure’s A vibrant, sensory-rich boutique offering artful...

Home + Design

Designs That Tell A Story

Personalized Spaces to Inspire Joy Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by SpaceCrafting Our home should be an oasis, a sanctuary that lets us escape the world and its turmoil for a little while. A place that makes us smile as soon as we walk in the door, and brings a feeling of joy and contentment. “A home should also reflect the personality of the homeowner,” says Michael Anschel, owner of OA Design+Build+Architecture in Minneapolis. He and his team of in-house architects, designers, and...

Home + Design

Dream Spaces

Closet Factory Shares the Latest Trends in Home Organization Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Closet Factory As people continue to spend more time at home, there's a growing demand for spaces that are not only beautiful but also deeply functional and uniquely personal. Closet Factory in the Twin Cities is seeing this shift firsthand, blending organization, style, and smart design across closets, laundry rooms, mudrooms, and more. We sat down with owners Theresa and Doug Williams to...

Life + Culture

Cultivating Healthy and Beautiful Experiences

A fresh and simple take on living one’s best life Article by Sue Baldani Cari Ann Carter has a passion for design. “Even when I was very young, my mom would say I had a propensity for all things aesthetic and homemaking,” she says. This passion evolved into various careers over the years, including working in hotels and restaurants, and then transitioning into real estate. Her highly successful agency, Cari Ann Carter Group, has offices in Twin Cities, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Southwest...

Home Services

A Window Into the Past

Restoring and Refreshing Historic Gems Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Andrew Vick When Joe Hayes purchased a 1916 fixer-upper home in the Longfellow neighborhood of south Minneapolis, he knew it would require extensive work. “It had dated electrical and HVAC, but one of the biggest pain points for me was the windows,” he says. The wood windows were original to the home – which meant they needed a lot of TLC. There were no storm windows, the sash cords were gone, and much of the...

Home Services

The Best Built Home in America

On a Monday morning, a message from my Architect friend, Steve Baczek, posed the question “What the best house in America looks like? What metrics would you use? Which metrics would you prioritize?” The question is similar to the ones we wrestled with in the early 2000’s as we built our state Green Building standard (which went on to be the regional GreenStar program), and continues to be the subject of conversation in the sustainability and passive house space. What makes Steve’s question...

Finance + Legal Services

Six Best & Flanagan Attorneys Recognized as North Star Lawyers

Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce the recognition of six attorneys as North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA). Members who provide 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services each year are recognized as North Star Lawyers.In 2024, Best and Flanagan continued to demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and equal access to justice by donating our time and talent to supporting various organizations including Volunteer Lawyers Network, The Link, Penumbra...

Finance + Legal Services

Minnesota Legislature Passes Additional Changes to Minnesota Employment Laws

As part of a special legislative session, earlier this month the Minnesota legislature passed several laws that will impact Minnesota employers.Paid Leave LawDespite pressure from various business groups to postpone implementation of Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law (MPLL), the legislature rejected such calls and MPLL is slated to take effect on January 1, 2026. The legislature made only minor modifications to the new law this past session (including a minor reduction in the total payroll tax that may...

Finance + Legal Services

Twenty-Four Best & Flanagan Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition

Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce that twenty-four attorneys, four of whom have been listed for the first time, have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the 6th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review and signifies excellence in practice. Their methodology is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional...

Finance + Legal Services

Twenty Best & Flanagan Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce that twenty attorneys from the firm have been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These attorneys will be recognized in the July/August issues of Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine, Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, and Twin Cities Business.Attorneys selected in the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists are evaluated by third party researchers across twelve categories of weighted criteria and reviewed by a “blue ribbon panel” of peers. No...