TO OUR READERS

Hello, readers!

Welcome to our April issue of The Woman Today. Can you feel spring in the air? I recently had a friend over to my home, and as she was walking to her car she turned and smiled at me and said: “Megan, spring is coming! Can you smell it?”

That really sat with me as I was scraping ice from my windshield later that day, thinking about how hard this winter has been and how it's seemingly not wanting to leave. Rather than looking back at how hard the season was this year, it's time to look forward and smile. What's ahead is unknown, but smile and enjoy whatever is thrown our way.

Laura Kleive Lisa Holm

Mindy Sonneman

Molly Milroy

Samantha Roffers

Susi Hedenberg

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As we enter April, the season of construction starts to ramp up, homeowners may be embarking on new remodeling projects, or some are thinking it's time to sell their home and come out of their shells to take on new challenges.

In this issue, we had the great opportunity to meet some incredible women in the construction industry, from architectural design, to a drywall business, to a new local chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction.

We didn’t stop there! With how hectic the housing market has been, Katelyn Biese, owner of Tidy Details, provides some tips and services to help you get your home properly set up for the market.

This time of year, the layers we wear become lighter and perhaps you’re thinking it's time to get outside. Earth Day is April 22, and this year's theme is “Invest in our Planet.” What will you do? Western Lake Superior Sanitary District is a great resource to turn to for tips and advice on how to be more green.

Last, but not least, we met with Markea Wyro, a 23-year-old tattoo artist who is living her life as a professional artist, which nourishes her soul.

Thank you for picking up this April issue of The Woman Today! We hope you enjoy what we have in store for you. And reminder, that May 19 is our 5th Annual Rosie celebration! Visit our website to purchase your tickets today!

“Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!” —Sitting Bull

ON THE COVER:

On the Cover: Charter members of the Twin PortsIron Range Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction pose for a photo at their chartering event on Oct. 28, 2021. They include

1-Amber Nelson, 2-Susi Hedenberg, 3-Becca Bohlman, 4-Sarah Byers, 5-Barb Stovern, 6-Jenny Blatchford, 7-Stephanie Simmonds, 8-Mandy Boyle, 9-Reah Johnson, 10-Rhiannon Klein, 11-Ashley Nelson, 12-Annie Harala, 13-Jordan Nikunen, 14-Jaren Thell, 15-Lacie Jurek, 16-Christine Barta, 17-Carissa Smith, 18-Melissa Graftaas, 19-Kim Hileman, 20-Lisa Clarke, and 21-Emily Kautzman.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SUSI HEDENBERG

Megan Keller Advertising Director