WOMAN the today

GROUP PUBLISHER

Neal Ronquist

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Rick Lubbers

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Megan Keller

ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER

Kathleen Pennington

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Ali Comnick

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Renae Ronquist

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Julie Schulz

CONTRIBUTORS

Alex Comstock

Alison Stucke

Andrea Busche

Ayla Androsky

Molly Milroy

Steve Kuchera

Three Irish Girls Photography

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Happy New Year! I must say, I am very excited about 2020. The Woman Today team has quite an exciting year planned, moving into our 24th year, and we are so delighted to have our loyal readers and advertisers continue to support us. The Woman Today team thanks you.

In this January/February issue, you will discover a few businesses led by amazing female leaders. From race car drivers to body sculptors, these ladies are driven for success. In addition, you’ll meet Jennifer Freking, who balances family life with her passion for sled dog racing and her 62 Siberian huskies. Jennifer defines tenacity and has learned how to embrace what she values most.

If you haven’t noticed, our team is getting out on the streets learning more about what is out there for our community. With January focusing on the typical “get fit, get healthy” motto, we decided to try out yoga. Turns out, this was the first time for many of us and you will read how this inaugural experience went.

Lastly, for our Recipe Remake feature, I had the honor of making a recipe that was shared with us. We were in Canal Park talking to people about holiday memories and we met two amazing ladies who shared their 50-year cookie tradition. You don’t want to miss out on this delicious, easy recipe. You’ll also find a delightful recipe with buffalo chicken and sweet potatoes. Intrigued? I was!

I hope you enjoy this issue, and thank you for your support.

Megan Keller Advertising Director

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THE COVER:

Sled dog racer Jennifer Freking of Isabella, Minn., arrives at the Mineral Springs checkpoint of the 2019 John Beargrease marathon with ice frozen to her eyelashes. Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.com

By Alison Stucke