Home Services

Love Your Water, Love Your Home

Home show season is here, and for many homeowners it marks the start of big plans: updating a bathroom, refreshing a kitchen, or investing in new appliances and fixtures. While finishes and features get most of the attention, one of the smartest ways to protect those investments often goes overlooked: better water.Scale, corrosion and buildup cost homeowners way more than prevention. Hard water can shorten the life of plumbing, stain surfaces and reduce the efficiency of appliances you’ve just...

Wellness

Your Sanctuary Awaits

Step into Awaken Aesthetics and Wellness for a boutique approach that’s all about you Article by Emily McKeever | Photography by Lexi Renae Studios You take a deep cleansing breath as your lungs fill with gentle air. You exhale and look around, letting the tranquility and inviting warmth sink in. You’re light, you’re refreshed, and perfectly balanced. This restorative experience could be of an idyllic summer day, curling up with a good book and soft music — or it could be a visit to Awaken...

Travel

Up North

Enjoy a weekend escape to Grand View Lodge, where history and rustic charm meets modern luxury Article by Lauren Beaubaire Pack your bags. We’re heading up north and spending the weekend at Grand View Lodge. This historic Minnesota resort on Gull Lake blends rustic charm with modern luxury and is just a car ride away. No passports. No airport. No stress.  “Guests step into a legacy of leisure at Grand View Lodge,” says Moe Beyer, Corporate Director of Communications. “The resort offers luxury...

Sports + Recreation

More Than Golf

Inside Prior Lake’s New Go-To Gathering Spot Article by Amanda Wagner | Photography by Blake Ziemer and Jake Miller When Nate Swenson talks about LaunchPad Golf, his excitement is immediate and contagious. After eight years with the Minnesota Vikings, including time working closely with the Mystic Lake account, Nate recently stepped into his role as general manager just as LaunchPad Golf opened its doors in Prior Lake this past fall. “It felt like the right move at the right time,” Nate says...