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Running My Mouth Is My Cardio Article by Jen Fortner My primary extracurricular activity as a child was dance. I took classes as a four and five-year-old at a tiny neighborhood studio called Sharon’s School of Dance. I was the breakout star in the number “Teddy Bear Parade,” if you ask my mother. At six, I got serious about dance, and my mother drove roundtrip downtown Minneapolis from the suburbs five days a week so I could pursue my passion. I spent the majority of 1977-1988 at the Minnesota...
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Local women business owners share the people and passions behind their success Article by Emily McKeever Dr. Jessica Radtke Maltez, Owner of Victoria Veterinary Hospital and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine “What inspired you to start your business?” I wasn’t sure I wanted to own a business. As the daughter of business owners who worked long hours and were very driven, I knew it was a lifestyle choice that didn’t leave much room for other activities. Working as a solo veterinarian at other...
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A glimpse of the excitement ahead as the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship comes to town Article by Emily McKeever In addition to its usual buzz of clinics, social gatherings, and play, June 2026 will bring another level of excitement to the turf when, for the second time in its history, Hazeltine National Golf Club will host the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Participating in this prestigious event is an honor for all involved: players, fans, sponsors, organizers, and many more. Sharing in this...
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What Mom wants on Mother’s Day Article by Alison Lee Have you seen Mom? Yes, Mom is taking the day off. She doesn’t want to cook, clean, drive, or delegate. She doesn’t want to hear any whining, complaining, or fighting. And for one day, she wants someone else to take care of her. Being a mother is a gift. It really is. But it’s also the kind of gift that comes with responsibilities, expectations, sacrifice, and patience. Oh, so much patience. I think most moms would agree there is no...
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