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Vintages of Value
How to collect and age wine like a pro from the experts at Schram Vineyards
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Where Quality Meets Comfort
The smart investment you can’t afford to miss, with Waconia Comfort
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Home, Improved
Transforming your home with ease and precision starts with J.L.C Remodel Consulting & Interior Design Article by Emily McKeever When you feel perfectly at home on your quiet cul-de-sac, next door to your fun neighbors, but your family is growing — or, let’s face it, those dilapidated cupboards have to go — moving is only one solution. Another is to renovate your current space and update your home’s aesthetic. Giving your home a facelift not only feels like a refreshing reset and lets you...
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Vintages of Value
How to collect and age wine like a pro from the experts at Schram Vineyards Article by Lutie Ronglien Wine: It’s always a good idea. Who doesn’t enjoy a nice glass of wine after a long work week? But have you considered it as an investment? Ashley Schram, co-owner of Schram Winery in Waconia, says collecting wine can be not only an investment but also a fun hobby and an amazing gift. Buy a few bottles for the year a child was born and gift it to them on their wedding day, or purchase...
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Where Quality Meets Comfort
The smart investment you can’t afford to miss, with Waconia Comfort Article by Emily McKeever You might think that a well-run air conditioner, smoothly flowing plumbing, and peak-performing heating are all about comfort — and you’d be right, but only partly. In 1993, Tom Kurtz, owner of Waconia Comfort, left his job at a large HVAC company to start one of his own, driven by his desire to focus more on the individual customer. Specializing in service and installation, his passion for fireplaces...
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Hidden Treasures Article by Jen Fortner I recently read a story about a painting that sold in Minnesota for $50 at a garage sale. It is reputed to be a long-lost Van Gogh. There is debate in the art world over whether or not it is an authentic Van Gogh because if so, it would be worth $15 million. A garage sale find for the history books. I can’t say I’ve ever seen anything that compelling at a garage sale. Plus, had I been there, I doubt I would have plucked out the painting of a bearded...
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