WOMAN the today

GROUP PUBLISHER

Neal Ronquist

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Rick Lubbers

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Megan Keller

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Ali Carlson

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Renae Ronquist

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Julie Schulz

Contributors

Abigail Blonigen

Andrea Busche

Stephanie Hall

Mari Hardel

Molly Jazdzewski

Ann Klefstad

Jenice Meyer

August is a month filled with camping adventures, living the lake life, kids preparing for the fairs to show their best 4-H livestock and displays, squeezing all this in just before September when school begins. Much of this has changed this year as COVID-19 swept a furious pandemic across the United States.

One thing I have noticed is families are doing more together than ever, making the best of these moments and really getting creative. We have all seen many graduation parties, senior proms and family reunions canceled. However, I noticed on social media so much creativity that parents and families did. One high school graduate got all dressed up in her prom dress — the family took photos of her and her father as her “date.” It was absolutely beautiful. Those are the memories that will last a lifetime.

I have also seen graduation parties where you drive by, honk and someone from the family runs out with a plate of tacos! Way to make the best of these times Northland.

This is our August/September issue. Each year, we feature amazing women and businesses who are impacting our education system and our society. You will learn about the power of goals and a life coach, to the courage of two women who truly found strength to bring better support to our society.

Molly Milroy

Roxana Perdue

Samantha Roffers

Will Roffers

Jenna Udenberg

Starbase Minnesota

Kasha Stoll

Additionally, ever consider climbing? You might after you read about VertiGals. This issue encompases a variety of great reads from serious life-changing events to being fashionable for the upcoming season.

Thank you to our loyal advertisers and readership; we truly appreciate your ongoing support. If it weren’t for you, we couldn’t continue to do the work that we do.

Megan Keller Advertising Director