TO OUR READERS

“Well, we have a whole new year ahead of us. And wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all be a little more gentle with each other, a little more loving, and have a little more empathy, and maybe, next year at this time we’d like each other a little more.”

That was said by Judy Garland.

As we look at the 365 days coming, we all have different goals in mind, things we want to accomplish, and things we want to change. The world we live in is really a beautiful place, filled with beautiful people.

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Images by Sondra

Jill Clemmer

Kara Thell

Katlyn Kretzchzmar

Michelle Pierson

Molly Milroy

Samantha Roffers

Al Braunworth Photography

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Krista Pascoe Photography

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Here at The Woman Today magazine, our goal is to share stories of the amazing women that are right here in the Northland. The silent heroes, gogetters, motivators, trailblazers, leaders and creators. With all these amazing profiles and features we get to share, the main event is when our readers nominate the women of our community for one of our Rosie Awards. We will be celebrating our sixth annual event in March 2023. If you haven’t had a chance to nominate someone for a Rosie Award, there is still time. Nominations can be submitted at www.thewomantoday.com. The deadline is Jan. 31.

In this issue of The Woman Today, you will meet Adela Alvarez, who is a heart attack survivor. Young and healthy, Alvarez experienced an unexplained cardiac arrest and CPR had to be performed on her for 25 minutes. Her story is powerful and shows that even in the hardest of times great things can be done.

The Duluth Fiber Guild celebrates its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1973 by the late Janet Meany, the Duluth Fiber Guild is still going strong, boasting about 100 members and serving artists in the field of fiber arts, such as weaving, spinning, dying and felting.

Taking a look back, we are almost two years into our Fashion’s by Sam segment. Samantha Roffers, our fashionista, has stuck with us through many journeys and challenges as we built this section for our readers. She shares with you a recap of her journey and how it has changed her life. Thank you, Samantha, for being such a great part of our team.

ON THE COVER:

Adela Alvarez suffered cardiac arrest nine years ago, but she survived because her friend performed CPR. Her recovery and journey led to a fervent effort to promote heart health, CPR education, and beginning her new business, CPR Team Adela, with her husband Ramon. Alvarez lost circulation in her leg during the heart attack, leading to amputation, and her inspiring attitude and recovery led to her being featured at 2021’s Northland Go Red for Women luncheon.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ADELA ALVAREZ

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Each January we bring back The Bride Today — a special section within The Woman Today magazine. This year, we met up with local Wrenshall, Minnesota resident Kara Thell, who got married in December 2022. Thell shares with us her journey to planning a wedding, being a mother, working full time, horse training and cattle farming. Her life is busy, and she shares some tips on being easy on yourself and building the wedding you want. Also in this section, if you are looking for a barn-style wedding, we have some venues that are must-sees in the Northland.

Thank you, all, for your support of our magazine. Every month I say thank you and I mean it. Managing this magazine is the best part of my job at the Duluth Media Group. We truly live in a wonderful community filled with wonderful people, and I want to thank my team for all of their hard work.

Megan Keller Group Advertising Director, Duluth Media Group Publisher, Cloquet Pine Journal