Life + Culture

A Toast to Local Flavors

Sip, savor, and celebrate at the Waconia Wine Festival Article by Emily McKeever We’re fortunate that Waconia is considered a wine lover’s destination just about any day of the week, but when July rolls around and the Waconia Wine Festival weekend is upon us, the fun truly begins. On July 26th and 27th, experience Waconia Wine Country at its finest as you visit three award-winning wineries in one weekend: Parley Lake Winery, Schram Vineyards, and The Winery at Sovereign Estate.  Why reserve...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Back to Work Article by Jen Fortner At a certain age, people start asking what your retirement plans are going to look like. I’m at that age. The chattering is starting even though I still have a son in high school. It doesn’t seem fair that I’m negotiating curfews and at the same time fielding retirement inquiries. It feels much like when well-intentioned but irritating strangers ask what your post-high school plans are going to look like. Or when you’ll get married. Or where you will live...

Food + Beverage

Lakeside Dining at Its Finest

Explore the magic of summer at Lola’s Lakehouse — a breath of fresh air in more ways than one Article by Emily McKeever | Photography by Lola's Lakehouse What’s even better than devouring a light, summery meal alongside a crisp, cool cocktail? Enjoying it lakeside, where boats drift in and out, and the breathtaking view rolls on for miles. If your summer-loving self craves the flawless combination of delectable cuisine and picture-perfect ambiance, pull into Lola’s Lakehouse — boats, cars...

Life + Culture

Beyond Borders

How Crown College’s Destination Serve trips challenge students to live their faith, build cross-cultural relationships, and leave comfort zones behind Article by Lauren Beaubaire Around 60 students packed their bags, double-checked their passports, and boarded planes heading to Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Japan, Senegal, Atlanta, and Los Angeles this past May — something Crown College students have been doing for decades.  “We’ve been sending students on Destination Serve (DS) trips...