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Inside THIS ISSUE

Yes, there are dozens of makers’ markets to shop this season, but Union Depot’s European Christmas Market offers an extra dose of holiday cheer. Find more ways to support local and do some good starting on page 58.

The Holiday Edit 58

The season of to-do lists and gift buying is just around the corner, but this year, we invite you to slow down, enjoy the ramp up to the holidays, and ﬁnd new ways to celebrate, gift, and give back. Grab a drink with a friend—or take an entire croissantbaking class together. Sift through your coats and donate those you don’t use. Explore neighborhood shops and holiday markets to support local creatives and retailers. Let’s do some good in the neighborhood—and not just because Santa’s watching.

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Photograph by Josh Grubbs. Set Design and Styling by Mickie Clark. Handwriting (tags) by Iris Rose Page.

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Stefano M. Sinicropi M.D. | F.A.A.O.S. President, Midwest Spine & Brain Institute

With numerous years of experience and thousands of surgeries completed, Dr. Sinicropi consistently incorporates new advancements in motion-sparing and minimally invasive techniques, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes while improving patient recovery, reducing pain, and increasing mobility for spinal procedures, including disc replacements, spinal decompressions, and spinal fusions.

Dr. Sinicropi values the opportunity to treat his patients, forming connections with them outside their condition. He understands that spine surgery will disrupt someone’s life and calls his ability to help a privilege.

Dr. Stefano Sinicropi is known nationally as an expert in spine surgery. He is a Board-Certiﬁed orthopedic spine surgeon, completing his medical degree and residency at Columbia University, followed by a fellowship at the prestigious Leatherman Spine. He currently serves as the President and CEO of Midwest Spine & Brain Institute.

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Talk 15

Catching up with podcasting

maven Jessica Cordova

Kramer…How campaigns are attracting Gen Z voters this election cycle…Something new is coming to The Dayton’s Project...A TPT docuseries homage to our most beloved news anchors...Peek into Rock Lighthouse ahead of one of its busiest days of the year... How book bans show up in Minnesota—even though they’re technically illegal...Musings

What does it mean to be a Minnesota saint? Page 144

Taste 37

Foodways 43

Trend 51

from columnist Burt Cohen (page 30)...Get to know sportswriter Pat Reusse’s Twin Cities...Plus, our monthly Culture Meter of arts happenings and events.

Kickernick Gallery, in the Warehouse District, gives creatives of all kinds a platform...Leather and suede channel warmth all winter laser facial spot opens in Edina…Hammer Made 15…New shops are flocking to Excelsior for a small-town feel with spending power how Union Depot became a vibrant, shoppable hub ahead of the holidays.

Timeline 144

Little Big Town (pictured) and Sugarland play Target Center, plus more on page 32

The team behind Lynette created something the neighborhood needed—all day long…We’re loving the wine bars popping up around town… Grab your phone: The Jennie-O hotline is open…Let’s not trash the neighborhoods we park in for dining, shall we?...We’re dreaming of a fun, sassy reboot of the Pillsbury Bake-Oﬀ right from Minnesota...Plus, deconstructing the holidayseason turkey sales at Ferndale Market.

Yia Vang’s long-awaited restaurant, Vinai, is ﬁnally open. Is his most personal spot yet everything the Cities—and the country—hoped it would be?

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Senior Living

Learn all about Minnesota’s version of saints—from Paul himself to the Minneapolis Miracle—just in time for All Saints’ Day.

From multigenerational activities to nature trails and fitness programming, find the right fit for life at one of these Twin Cities communities.

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Your wellness companion for mastering the pillars of prevention: healthy living and proactive screenings at every stage of life.

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To spark inspiration for your year-end generosity, consult our inaugural giving guide.

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BY JAYNE HAUGEN OLSON

● I KNOW, IT’S NOT EVEN HALLOWEEN and you’re already getting our holiday edition! Not to worry: It’s not too over the top, since we’re just getting started. Instead, it’s a feel-good package that is ﬁlled with ideas for ways to make a difference in the holiday season, whether it’s pausing to enjoy time with friends and family; donating to members of the community who may be in need; or supporting our dynamic and creative local retailers, artists, and makers. We also have insider tips and shopping ideas to get you started on your quest for perfect, memorable gifts.

This issue sets the stage for the holiday season, and then later this month, we will roll out The Holiday Edit edition of our Daily Edit newsletter starting Monday, November 25. There, for ﬁve consecutive Mondays, we will provide a roundup of relevant holiday stories, idea lists, and essentials for the week along with a snapshot of events, makers, markets, and more. (Don’t miss out! Sign up for Daily Edit at mspmag.com/newsletters.)

Through these efforts, we want to continue to inspire you to shop small and dine local, and take in festive celebrations in our community. Speaking of, the Mpls Downtown Council is bringing the Holidazzle experience back to Nicollet Mall for ﬁve days starting December 18. There’s no parade, but there’s certainly a lineup of activities and opportunities to gather and socialize as you bop into the pop-up shopping options in the area or head to dinner.

As we all know all too well, Minnesota has two seasons—“winter and road repair”—and this past year of road construction has been especially disruptive throughout the metro, made even more maddening when you see signs that the alternate route you’ve been using—because your primary route has been closed—will now be closed as well. (My work-from-home days may be increasing.) We thought about how all of the construction has impacted some of our favorite retail districts and gave them a little extra love in our cover story. Stores and restaurants around the metro have been hit hard, and we encourage you to help support these businesses so they can close out with a strong year.

Speaking of closing out the year, it hasn’t been a slam-dunk year for us, but it’s been a decent one. Monthly newsstand sales and the critical, important support from our paid subscribers help us cover the cost of the paper and printing. What really keeps us going are the many businesses that support us by advertising in our magazine, online, and in our newsletters and by sponsoring our events. Our priority is to continue to produce products you all want to read, view, follow, and experience. Our editorial mission is to keep you engaged, informed, and entertained. We work daily to develop a loyal audience, and the businesses who advertise with us tap into that engaged base with messages about their brands, services, and products. It’s a happy little ecosystem. We know that consumers have many options for seeking information and spending their dollars. We appreciate all who spend time with us and help support our endeavors.

Mickie Clark

► A fan of all things beautiful, Clark has worked as a prop stylist, set designer, and interior designer for decades—she selected and styled some of the goods in the cover story (page 58). Her work’s appeared in national and regional publications and elsewhere, but her heart stays local, especially when shopping. @mickie_clark

As we look to the future, how we tell stories will continue to evolve and expand. Video is going to play a bigger role, for sure, and help us showcase our community and offer more voice and depth. This kind of expansion will require more people and resources, but we are committed to exploring this medium.

Artiﬁcial intelligence is also a tool we are studying—from an impact standpoint and a strategic point of view. Our business is built on the work of subject-matter experts who live and breathe this community and share a curated, of-the-moment perspective. That’s not going to change. Yet we will continue to explore ways that artiﬁcial intelligence can assist in our work. Industries change. Just a few years before I joined this magazine in the early ’90s, the pages were laid out by hand—but desktop publishing changed it all. We all adapted and now actually produce a broader, more dynamic universe of products in part because of that publishing revolution. We will look for the silver lining in this new tool as we keep expanding our universe.

I’d like to think that physical products will prevail and see a resurgence (like vinyl albums) as people wonder “where” information is coming from in the digital universe. Despite all that’s at our ﬁngertips via streaming and apps, we still want to see musicians, athletes, actors, comedians, and art in the ﬂesh. We want to visit retailers. We want to try new restaurants and frequent old favorites. We want that thrill of the experience to delight the senses. I’d like to think that magazines will continue to offer that same appeal and excitement for readers. At least the good magazines will. —Reach Jayne at jolson@mspmag.com.

Josh Grubbs

► Grubbs, a leading local design and product photographer who works with Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and local and regional publications, captured some of the glorious giftables in this month’s cover story. An avid traveler and snowboarder, Grubbs doesn’t shy away from the change of seasons—he embraces the holiday season’s chill. @joshgrubbs

Sam Soulek

► Soulseven, the brand design studio led by Soulek, values human connection and culture above all. It made Soulseven the perfect ﬁt to create the Holiday Edit emblems that adorn the cover story—and a season’s worth of holiday cheer sprinkled throughout our digital platforms over the next two months. @soulseven

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● JESSICA CORDOVA KRAMER IS THE CO-FOUNDER OF LEMONADA MEDIA , a modestly sized but mighty podcast network that she launched out of Minneapolis in 2019. Lemonada boasts a roster of more than 60 shows, ranging from deeply reported, narrative-based series with a social justice bent like Blind Plea to smartly concepted yet chatty pods hosted by celebrities like Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s Wiser Than Me and David Duchovny’s Fail Better.

JESSICA CORDOVA KRAMER

One of the most inﬂuential executives in podcasting lives in Minneapolis.

BY STEVE MARSH

But Lemonada was founded on the strength of an incredibly personal podcast, Last Day , hosted by Lemonada’s co-founder and chief creative officer, Stephanie Wittels Wachs. The ﬁrst episode was a two-part examination of the last days of Wittels Wachs’s brother, comedian Harris Wittels, who passed away in 2015, and Cordova Kramer’s brother, Stefano Cordova Jr., who passed away in 2017, both of them after overdosing on heroin.

When we meet for breakfast at Gigi’s Café, near her home in south Minneapolis, Cordova Kramer is dressed in executive casual—gold jewelry, blue jeans, and a periwinkle blouse matched to her manicure. She’s warm and open about her life—clearly a professional storyteller as well as a media mogul. Cordova Kramer grew up on Long Island as the daughter of a chef. She earned a theater degree at NYU and a law degree at Georgetown before eventually moving to her husband’s native Minnesota, where she worked for Teach for America while raising her two now-teenaged girls, Olivia and Talia.

She says she didn’t even listen to podcasts before her activist friend DeRay Mckesson called asking for her help on his new podcast for Crooked Media, Pod Save the People. She helped with booking the guests, prepping the interviews, and producing the audio by leaning into her NYU theater degree and her experience producing events for Teach for America.

“I thought it was going to be a week,” she says. “And it turned out to be three years.”

She started on Pod Save the People in May 2017, and everything was going great, and then in October, Stefano died.

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Five months after your brother’s overdose, you listened to Nora McInerny’s podcast, Terrible, Thanks for Asking, and heard Stephanie Wittels Wachs for the ﬁrst time. My brother died in October 2017. I was in the depths of grief but also trying to function. I have two kids, I have a husband, I have a job. I was making Pod Save the People, and everyone was so sweet, ﬂowers and cards, and—I was a mess. And then in

I remember walking around my neighborhood expecting to cry hysterically, and instead I was laughing.”

— jessica cordova kramer

February 2018, I listened to an episode of Terrible, Thanks for Asking for my birthday.

What was your ﬁrst impression of Stephanie? I remember walking around my neighborhood expecting to cry hysterically, and instead I was laughing, listening to this hilarious mother and daughter (her mom was on, too). They were two years out from

having lost Harris, so a bit farther along than I was, and they made me laugh about a heroin overdose.

Did it make you think things would get better in the future? Yeah. Like, “Maybe I’ll laugh someday again.” And then I stalked her. I was very professional about it. We were wanting to do more ﬁrst-person coverage of the opioids crisis

Three things about Jessica Cordova Kramer

She was on spring break from NYU when she met her husband, Eli Kramer. Kramer, the son of former Strib publisher Joel Kramer, is an education consultant.

Both of Cordova Kramer’s parents—they’re divorced—have moved from out East to live in Minnesota, too. “They love it.”

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Cordova Kramer was on a sabbatical from Teach for America when DeRay Mckesson texted her about Pod Save the People “I was like, ‘Cool. I don’t know anything about podcasts, but I’m happy to be helpful.’”

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on Pod Save the People, so I reached out to her in that capacity, but I shared that I’d also lost my brother.

Was seeking out Stephanie part of your grieving process? I just felt connected to her. I thought her book was fascinating. We talked on the phone for 90 minutes. We’re almost the same age, both born in February. We had been at NYU together. Later, we realized we were in the same dorm.

The stars aligned. At the end of the conversation, I dropped in, “Maybe we should do a podcast on the opioids crisis.” She was like, “I don’t want to ever talk about opioids ever again.” But we stayed in touch; she was about to have a baby—Harry’s now 6—and she was nursing him one night and was scrolling on her phone, and CNN was reporting opioids are killing more people than car crashes. She saw the headline, clicked on it, emailed me, and was like, “Fuck it, I’m in.”

Did you know the angle right away? We didn’t have the idea yet—just an idea of an idea. We started squirreling around like, “Is this a chat show between you and me?”

I’m not a voice actress, but [she was], and a best-selling author, and a theater director, and she’s funny as hell. Ultimately, we were like, “This is awful. Who the hell wants to hear about heroin overdose in chat style?” So, we started talking about what the show could be and the real reason she wrote her book, and we started to organize an idea around a quest, which was “Could we have saved our brothers?”

We had two good families, great boys. I mean, my brother was super successful; Harris was super successful. There was no reason this had to happen on its face. And we tried to help them—we didn’t do the thing where we’re like, “You’re cut out of our lives.” And I’m not judging people who did, but we literally tried everything, and they still died. And we were like, “Could that not have happened?”

What was the “ sliding doors” moment? Exactly. So, you’re like, “Could I have saved my brother that day? Or any of the days before it?” And then we started to hire some producers. And in the meantime, we were forming Lemonada.

That’s the fascinating part to me: You didn’t

just start with a podcast; you started with a podcast network. Why? We pitched it to APM and WNYC and maybe a few other places. And everyone was really slow to get back to us, and we were not feeling patient. And I had just been a part of a podcast start-up and seen what they did in my own little space.

So, you decided to create a network. We had skills, and we had an idea. As we were making Last Day, we were like, “This is our shit show, this is our barrel of lemons. What if we made podcasts that got people out of bed in the morning?”

Ah, that’s why it’s Lemonada. Sorry, I’m slow. You could not trademark “lemonade”—so we needed to make one up. Steph liked “lemonada” because I’m Italian—so like limonata , but with the nada. And then we started doing market research. And in 2019, when we founded the company, people were literally miserable—all these “deaths of despair,” that phrase became popular.

And you thought there are other podcasts you could make that would address this despair? Not just from opioids—the things that people worry about when they lay their heads down: Am I OK? Are my kids OK? Are my parents going to be OK?

And those people aren’t even thinking about transformative justice; they’re just feeling the stultifying weight of depression—that “I cannot get up in the morning” feeling. Yeah. If you’re depressed, you’re not like, “Are we in a despair as a community?” You’re like, “I’m fucking miserable; how do I get less miserable?” So we started making lists of all the things that fell into that category—body image, parenting, just basic stuff.

COVID is acknowledged as a real driver of podcast listenership, and it also changed the types of podcasts that became popular: The format shifted away from narrative-based, intensively reported series like Serial to chatty, interview-based podcasts like Call Her Daddy or SmartLess. How did COVID change what you guys do? Well, we like to say we’re a COVID baby. Season one of Last Day was in the ﬁeld, As Me was in the ﬁeld, Good Kids was largely remote, but we had studios that we could use. And then COVID hit, and our company had to expand virtually. Our lead engineer, Ivan Kuraev, was with me on Pod Save the

People, and I brought him to Lemonada. He’s adept at virtual recording, so it’s in our DNA. So, when we’re working with really incredible, talented people, but they don’t want to leave their house to go record—no problem, we know how to do that.

You work with big stars, but it’s not just like, “Hey, you’re famous; we’re going to give you a show.” Both your David Duchovny show and your Julia Louis-Dreyfus show have very strong concepts. We probably get 50 pitches a week. When something comes to us and it has a celebrity attached to it, we’re still asking the question: How does this make life suck less? And is this something that the host really wants to do? When Julia’s series came to us, it was so clear that she was deeply passionate about getting wisdom from older ladies. This was an idea that she was going to chase to the end of the road, and so we jumped out of our seats for that. And I still remember getting the pitch for Failure University with David Duchovny. And I think we were full up; we had already made the offers we were going to make, and I got it and I was like, Goddamn it, “failure” and “David Duchovny,” that sounds awesome. We’re going to have to do this show.

You just signed a deal with Simon and Schuster to make books. But for the last 10 years, people have been telling me that I should do a podcast—basically insinuating, “Nobody reads anymore.” Podcasting is seen as the long-form alternative, but Spotify just purged a bunch of the podcasts it produced, and now there’s been talk about market oversaturation. So how healthy is the podcasting biz right now? So, the Simon and Schuster deal came because we thought there might be enough IP mining we could do to create a more accelerated pipeline. So, Last Day will be a book—Stephanie’s writing it, and it’ll come out in April 2026. And David Duchovny is writing the Fail Better book. But to be clear, not every podcast should be a book, and not every book should be a podcast. And when it comes to the industry, I mean, I think today is the 20-year anniversary of the invention of the word podcast.

So, it’s Podcast Day? Shout out to James Cridland and Podnews—I get his newsletter in my inbox every day. Podcasting is

still a new medium, so it’s ﬁguring itself out. I think the industry’s constantly growing and rightsizing at the same time. We’re completely independent, and our sales are done in-house—a different beast than some of the big companies who are asking, “Should we have podcasting?” or publishing houses that have podcast networks and are trying to ﬁgure out how to take their existing properties, whether they’re magazines or radio shows or what have you, and see if they can monetize them in a podcast format.

How many podcasts are on your roster, and how many of them are really responsible for your overall proﬁts? I think we’re going to have over 60 podcasts by the end of the year. Not all of them are active; some of them are shows like Blind Plea that came out already. I tell our team all the time, we are a small business, so we have to be managing all the things that Gigi’s Café has to manage—cash ﬂow, money that’s coming in, paying its employees, paying its talent. And we are always mindful of shows having a positive P and L over a short period of time. And when they’re not, we have to make adjustments. But no, we don’t have any shows that are pulling everything up—we have a pretty healthy portfolio.

Do you foresee staying in Minneapolis to run this operation? I mean, we’re rooted here. We have 11 staff people here.

Is that just because of all the MPR talent here? It’s a big radio town. And my family is deeply rooted here—we’ve lived in our house for 12 years. My kids go to Breck. We feel really strongly about the community, and I’m basically just a soccer mom.

Somebody told me that one of the reasons you stayed here is because there’s less pressure on your children than there would be in New York or L.A. I could do my job easier from L.A. or New York, but I wouldn’t. And I get to live a beautifully anonymous life here, too. Wonderful. I look like a garbage person when I’m wandering around. You should have seen me yesterday at the Walgreens with my daughter. We were like, “I hope we don’t run into anybody.” But yeah, I love living here.

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Kids These Days

This month, hundreds of thousands of young Minnesotans will have the opportunity to vote for the very ﬁrst time in a presidential election. Let’s take a look at the potential impact of the next wave of Gen Zers ﬁnally heading to the ballot box.

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Stories kicking up dust.

[Cue “Memory” from Cats softly playing]

Au revoir, Karl-Anthony Towns. The Wolves shocked the NBA by trading KAT to the Knicks on the eve of training camp, most likely to save some money.

The Campaign

Each presidential election cycle ushers in a new generation of voters. And candidates tend to spend an outsize chunk of their campaigning attempting to court this young, possibly-still-malleable group. “It’s nothing new,” says April Eichmeier, an assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas who studies political communication. “After all, Gen X had Bill Clinton going on late-night shows.” But this generation of voters won’t be found in those audiences—they’re on TikTok.

The Push

During the last presidential election, TikTok was still reaching ubiquitous levels of prevalence. But now, more than 170 million Americans use the video app—many in their teens and early 20s. “Authenticity can be so hard to feel in campaigns, but TikTok is a platform that really values it,” Eichmeier says. “The Harris-Walz campaign is letting Gen Z run their TikTok to connect with Gen Z voters.” She nods to compilations of Kamala Harris set to Taylor Swift’s “Long Live” after the singer endorsed the Harris-Walz ticket, driving some 400,000 clicks to vote.gov, and memes featuring Donald Trump. “You’re not going to get a lot of policy information in a 15-second TikTok, but what they’re doing is meeting people where they’re at and pulling them in.”

The Final Vote

Here in Minnesota, the youth vote tends to matter a whole heck of a lot. According to data from the CIRCLE at Tufts, Minnesota’s election outcome could be decided in large part by its young voters, including nearly 300,000 who are eligible to vote for the ﬁrst time in a presidential election. (Gen X voters still make up a larger portion of potential voters, with more than one million in the state, but hey—not all of Gen Z is of voting age yet.) And while our state historically has one of the highest voter turnout percentages in the United States, it has one of the highest percentages of voters under 30 as well. At press time, our crystal ball wasn’t working well enough to see the true impact, but at least here, the kids might be all right after all.

Target Center’s Lexus Courtside Club will also be losing KAT’s girlfriend, Kardashian-adjacent socialite Jordyn Woods. They’ll be OK—the couple just bought a $14 million, 11,000-square-foot, 17-bath mansion in L.A. But when will KAT sell Denny Hecker’s old palace in Medina?

Had to snicker at the Twins banning the fan with a sign calling the organization cheap from Target Field. Cracking jokes is all Twins fans can do when owner Joe “rightsizing the payroll” Pohlad can’t guarantee he won’t make more cuts this oﬀseason.

“Part of the problem downtown is people don’t understand how much there is,” says Minneapolis Foundation president and CEO (and former Minneapolis mayor) R.T. Rybak. Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul have fully morphed into event-driven city centers. Sports, concerts, theater, and conventions now create the energy and vibrancy. But too many visitors are one and done. “The goal is to interplay the people and uses already downtown. [Because] we are setting records of people coming in, but often they just park in the ABC ramps and then go home,” explains Rybak. “If people had a second place to go, we could extend their visits and [potentially] beneﬁt hotels and restaurants.” Rybak recently resurrected an idea that had once been postulated for The Armory—a Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame. And it’s set to debut in mid-November at The Dayton’s Project. “The model is creating attractions out of a concept,” Rybak explains, referencing the improbably successful Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. The plan is to open as part of the Dayton’s holiday market in November as a proof of concept. “We’re looking for an ongoing, permanent strategy downtown,” says Rybak. “The vision is to have changing exhibits that attract both visitors and locals to come back often.” —Adam Platt

After speculation about hiring a star like Steve Martin, SNL found a modestly priced casting for VP candidate Tim Walz. At least veteran stand-up comic Jim Gaﬃgan seems born for the role—he’s a former Big Ten college football player whose most famous joke is about Hot Pockets.

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BROADCAST NEWS

Cathy Wurzer’s new TPT docuseries recalls a time when local anchors were the biggest news on TV.

by dara moskowitz grumdahl

● RON. DAVE. PAUL. DON. CYNDY. DIANA. PAT. “I bet if you just rattled off those names, loads of Minnesotans could chime back with exactly who you were talking about,” says Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio’s longtime morning radio star and, since 1994, four-time Emmy-

Television’s Almanac.

Ron Magers, Dave Moore, Paul Magers, Don Shelby, Cyndy Brucato, Diana Pierce, and Pat Miles were the Twin Cities’ major TV news anchors back when TV news was a major part of the day-to-day life of most Minnesotans.

“There was a time when people would stop what they were doing to watch the local news,” narrates Wurzer at the beginning of the new TPT docuseries Broadcast Wars, which she created with local media archivist and historian Tom Oszman.

The series tells the stories of the rivalries and cultural changes that went on at local television stations in the 1970s and

1980s, when WCCO, KSTP, and KARE 11 were locked in various ratings battles for the top spot in local television news.

“It was a different time,” says Wurzer. “I was just a high school kid riding the 21A city bus to South High School—go Tigers!—but every family at the time was a WCCO family or a KSTP family. The news came on at 6 o’clock. You washed up after dinner, and then with your family, you clunked on your big television with

No, that’s not Anchorman’s Veronica Corningstone; it’s Minnesota’s real-life ﬁrst female news anchor, Marcia Fluer.

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Anchors Away

WE’VE BEEN FANNING THE FLAMES OF MINNESOTA’S NEWS ANCHOR OBSESSION FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. HERE’RE JUST A FEW OF THE TIMES WE’VE GONE SO FAR AS TO PUT THEM ON OUR COVER.

▲ KARE 11’s Paul Magers and WCCO’s Don Shelby (shown in 1991) were locked in a battle for local anchor supremacy for most of the ’90s.

WCCO’s Mark Rosen and his kids (now in their 40s) showed off their new pool on the June 1992 cover.

“Some of the best broadcasting in the nation was being done here. I didn’t know that as a kid, but when I look back now, I think it must have influenced me in terms of wanting to go into that world.”

cathy wurzer

the big clunk-clunk dial to change the channels. And that’s what you did; you sat there and watched local television news together.”

Broadcast Wars is fascinating in the same ways that old television itself is fascinating: A live shot of Minneapolis shows a very different skyline; the hairstyles, the fashion, the cars, the television commercials—everything is uncannily familiar yet so very different.

To Wurzer, this effort in revisiting assorted ratings skirmishes isn’t merely about showing fascinating and memorable worlds; it’s about preserving the legacy of important currents in local life.

“Some of the best broadcasting in the nation was being done here,” says Wurzer. “I didn’t know that as a kid, but when I look back now, I think it must have influenced me in terms of wanting to go into that world. By the time it was 1983, I was a college kid at the University of Wisconsin at River Falls, driving my dad’s orange Datsun to my summer internship at KSTP 1500 AM radio, and Grandpa Wurzer was listening to me deliver the news on his big old Philco radio. He thought that was amazing, his granddaughter bringing the news on the radio.... I’ve been part of this world ever since.”

Don Shelby did nothing to stop Paul Magers from giving KSTP’s Colleen Needles bunny ears in 1998.

Years later, Wurzer even managed to receive a sort of broadcasting benediction from one of the legends of Broadcast Wars, Dave Moore, who called her downstairs at TPT to say, “I’ve been watching you; you’re good; here’s why.” She says the attention of the TV news icon almost made her fall over.

“But I look back now, and I see I was really on the periphery of the greats—or the changing of the guard of the greats—with the likes of Boone and Erickson, Dave Moore, Ron Magers, Marcia Fluer, Pat Miles,” she says. “This is why, a few years ago, I just started feeling like I didn’t want these stories to be lost to time.”

Eight years of combing through vast caches of newscasts from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s later, Wurzer still marvels at the gems and jewels of culture and storytelling to be found in our historical news.

▲ WCCO’s Amelia Santaniello pulled a Rosie and made cover models of her kids in the early aughts.

“You see so much in those historic newscasts,” says Wurzer. “They reflect the news of the day, yes, but the anchors were so good at communication, and they were such a part of the fabric of local life. The more I watched these broadcasts, the more I thought, I really do feel that I have an obligation as a working journalist to tell this history. I like doing it, I’m happy to do it, I have the background, I had the good fortune of working with a lot of these individuals, and I have a pretty good grasp of the questions.”

And that’s your breaking news about how Cathy Wurzer— who starts her daily MPR news show, Morning Edition, at 4:00 am and ends her Friday broadcast of Almanac at 8:00 pm—has spent all of her “free” time for the last eight years watching even more news. ■

Height of the tower, in feet

Number of times Split Rock illuminates annually—around Memorial Day for a North Shore community night, in late July for the ﬁrst beacon lighting’s anniversary, and on November 10 to mark the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Last year, it lit up a fourth time after “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald ” singer Gordon Lightfoot passed away.

Oﬃcial distance, in miles, that people can see Split Rock’s beacon when it lights up. “But we do have folks over in Wisconsin, 30-plus miles across the lake, that say they can see the ﬂash,” site manager Hayes Scriven says.

160,000

Approximate number of Split Rock visitors each year, making it one of Minnesota’s most-visited attractions (and one of the country’s most-visited lighthouses). Last November, around 1,600 came for the Edmund Fitzgerald event alone.

SPLIT ROCK LIGHTHOUSE

For the last ﬁve years, Hayes Scriven’s life has been part and parcel of one of Minnesota’s most iconic sites. When the North Shore father of two took over as Split Rock Lighthouse’s keeper and manager in 2019, he and his family moved into a little house within the lighthouse’s state park—just like every Split Rock keeper for the last century. And while his job is more desk-oriented than the keepers of old (his duties include operations tasks, gift shop management, and event oversight), the magnitude of where he lives and works isn’t lost on him. “I can see why it’s always been a draw for folks, even when Highway 61 didn’t exist and they had to travel here by boat,” the historian, photographer, and longtime North Shore–area resident says. “You have this lighthouse, sitting atop a 120-foot cliﬀ, and it’s so beautiful, really making for that awestruck moment. And lighthouses, in general, are a symbol of hope—for lack of a better term, a beacon of safety. I can see why people are still seeking that out.”

BY MADISON BLOOMQUIST ● PHOTOGRAPH BY DANA HALFERTY

55

Years since Split Rock was last fully operational—GPS, radar, and long-range navigational tools oﬃcially took over in 1969.

The Minnesota Historical Society has managed it since 1976.

1905

Year a storm killed 36 people and wrecked 29 ships. The disaster led to Congress delegating funding specifically for a lighthouse in that rocky and dangerous area of shoreline. It was completed five years later and shone for the first time on July 31, 1910.

1924

Year the lighthouse was ﬁrst accessible by land, when Highway 61 was built. Before that, lighthouse keepers would have to travel to and from Split Rock via Lake Superior.

CLAIRE’S CORNER

A series of practical homeowner tips, brought to you by Claire Ferrara, CEO and president of Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, and expert technicians who specialize in all things heating, cooling, and indoor air quality. From an explainer on heat exchangers to the importance of regular tune-ups and maintenance, no details are left uninspected!

Q & A

FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS

From the importance of clean air filters to optimizing your heating system for cozy comforts, here’s how your furnace can be the home’s MVP—ready to tackle that first (and fi nal) seasonal freeze.

In Minnesota, that ﬁrst freeze comes fast—what’s one way to prep my furnace for it?

Start by checking that your furnace is clean and running smoothly. Don’t forget to replace the filter with a fresh one—clean filters are essential for efficiency and indoor air quality. It’s also wise to test your system before you need it!

The brutal cold strains our heating systems. What do you recommend for optimal thermostat settings when we’re home? For better eﬃciency and comfort, keep your thermostat settings as consistent as possible. If you lower the temperature during the day, aim for no more than a 3-degree drop. This prevents your system from working overtime to recover the lost heat, saving both energy and money.

What should I do if my furnace intake or exhaust vents get blocked by snow or ice?

During winter, it’s important to check your outdoor PVC pipes, especially if your area gets heavy snowfall. If snow covers these vents, your heating system might not function properly. Be sure to shovel snow away, particularly if the pipes are located in areas prone to snow buildup.

Subzero Solutions

Lowering your home’s temp reduces furnace run time, but it’s essential to ensure all vents are unblocked and your air ﬁlter is fresh. If you use 1-inch ﬁlters, replace them every 30 days or more frequently if needed. During cold spells, it’s a good idea to have space heaters and plenty of blankets on hand in case of furnace issues. If your system is aging, consider upgrading it before it fails unexpectedly—this proactive step can save you from discomfort during the winter months.

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Claire Ferrara is among an exclusive club that just 7 percent of U.S. women in the trade belong to as owners of HVAC companies.

TECH TIP

Required Reading

Exploring how book bans are touching the North Star State and where they might go from here.

by sheila mulrooney eldred

Ricardo Galaviz was barely a teenager when he found a book that changed his life.

The short story “Am I Blue?” by Bruce Coville, within a book of the same name, validated his experiences as a gay boy growing up at a time when homosexuality was largely ignored or hidden.

When his parents found the book, they made him return it to the library. But Galaviz had already internalized the message: “That I wasn’t alone, that somebody named Bruce wrote this story,” he explained recently on the podcast Queer Book Saved My Life.

That was in the 1990s, but a new deluge of bans threatens the landscape of books like Am I Blue? in libraries across the country. Even Minnesota, where residents check out a higher-than-average nine items per year, hasn’t been immune. Attempts to ban books have increasingly popped up in libraries across the state. And while bans are less likely to succeed here than elsewhere in the country, the challenges negatively impact librarians, educators, authors, and publishers.

Most of the recent bans target books by LGBTQ and BIPOC authors and books that feature queer or Black or brown characters. This trend may have gone mostly unnoticed if not for the work of a local writer

who put her pen aside when she realized she might be able to help.

Tasslyn Magnusson, who grew up in St. Paul and now lives in Prescott, Wisconsin (practically Minnesota, she says), pivoted careers when an author mentioned online that someone should keep track of the grow-

ing number of book bans. Oh, I can do that, she thought. I know how to use a Google spreadsheet. “I was teaching creative writing at The Loft, and now Banned Books Queen is my title,” she says.

When she shared the results, the book world took note: “I started to hear back from authors, agents, educators, librarians who said, ‘I thought I was the only one!’”

The nonprofit EveryLibrary Institute offered to host the spreadsheet on its website. Magnusson also began to support the research of PEN America on book bans in schools. Now, she consults for PEN America’s Freedom to Read team, working with authors and communities across the country handling book bans and book challenges.

“At ﬁrst it was a bit, and then a lot, and now it’s a ﬁre hose of stuff,” she says. “It has gotten a lot worse, across blue and red states.” Libraries most at risk in Minnesota seem to be schools in “purple” districts, she says, such as Hastings, Apple Valley, and Chaska.

Am I Blue?, a collection of stories that have been helping gay teens embrace their identities since the 1990s, is just the sort of library book that’s in the book-banning crosshairs.

MINNESOTA’S BAN AGAINST BOOK BANS

A state law that took effect in August makes Minnesota one of a handful of states to implement a “ban on book bans.” It aims to ensure that librarians—not individuals with a political agenda—decide what books should ﬁll their shelves.

“There are a lot of things to love about [the new legislation],” says J.P. Der Boghossian, a Minnesotan who is founder of The Queer Armenian Library and the This Queer Book Saved My Life “It makes sure that librarians and professionals are in charge of libraries, which is a huge win.”

And it aims to strengthen policies so that book challenges are less likely to result in bans.

“It’s a relatively small group of people doing it, but their impact is oversized,” Der Boghossian says. “One person managed to get over 400 books challenged in Wisconsin.”

Individuals also show up at school board meetings, where they can raise havoc by calling books with sexual content pornography and falsely accusing librarians and educators of being pedophiles.

It gives a very few people a lot of power, Magnusson says. And it creates a culture of fear, says Minneapolis author Kelly Barnhill, whose book The Girl Who Drank the Moon was pulled from the shelves in Escambia County Public Schools in Florida to review for sexual content.

“It is the biggest problem I have ever seen,” she says. “It’s not just some of the writers of color who are facing book challenges; it’s all of them. It’s not just some of the LGBTQ authors facing this challenge; it’s all of them. I’ve never seen this before.”

That culture of fear can lead schools and libraries to buy fewer books, Barnhill says. She says she’s seen a lull in royalties of her own books, even though her books are rarely targeted. Der Boghossian, too, worries that it would be possible for libraries to avoid purchasing certain books

rst place, resulting in a “hidden”

The best way to preserve freedom of libraries? Strong library policies, Magnusson says. Those are common in Minnesota and mandatory under the new law. In Hennepin County libraries, for example, the system’s library board sets a policy to guide the buying team. Members of the buying team have master’s degrees in library science, including extensive training in procuring books.

“Purchasing books is incredibly fun but incredibly challenging,” says J.R. Genett, of Hennepin County Library. “You may be buying books with opinions you might vehemently disagree with but that are needed in the community.”

Although recent high-proﬁle bans have been initiated by the political right, the left isn’t above reproach, she says. There have been challenges against a book featuring Barbie as a bride for reinforcing gender stereotypes, for example, and a Thanksgiving picture book that shows animals dressed as Native Americans.

THE IMPACT OF BOOKS

Der Boghossian felt the same urgency to work against book bans that Magnusson did. Instead of a spreadsheet, he started a podcast.

Why aren’t we talking about the impact the books can have? he wondered. So, he

developed a podcast that would do just that. Called This Queer Book Saved My Life, the podcast invites both the reader whose life was changed and the author of the book to a conversation. It’s always emotional; on the “Am I Blue?” episode, the author, Coville, said he could barely breathe while he listened to Galaviz talk about his reaction to the short story.

There’s also some quantitative evidence on the impact of book bans on young people: First Book Research and Insights surveyed more than 1,500 educators serving children in under-resourced communities. The majority—65 percent— said that book bans harm their ability to teach, regardless of whether their district faces a ban.

And bans have an even bigger impact than the average book lover may realize, says Barnhill. When schools and public libraries buy fewer books, book publishers take a ﬁnancial hit. “So, you take away the ﬁnancial incentive to bring new voices to the marketplace,” she says, “and they’re less likely to publish the trans author, the Black author. That’s why it’s so insidious.”

The school media market is vital for Minnesota publishers like Capstone and Lerner, Magnusson says. Popular books in school libraries such as Barbed Wire Baseball: How One Man Brought Hope to the Japanese Internment Camps of WWII by Marissa Moss and The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander have faced bans or challenges.

Despite the new law here, Magnusson expects things to get worse before they get better at the national level. No matter who wins in November, she says, “we’re still going to have a lot of heightened politics and ﬁghts over identity.”

The good news is that the vast majority of people trust libraries and educators, she says. Most people don’t like book bans. And they can help defuse the situation by speaking up. It doesn’t have to be antagonistic: People simply need to stand up for books, librarians, teachers, and public spaces.

“The goal of any kind of moment like this is to turn the temperature down and make sure school board members know you have their back,” she says. “Treat it like a love letter to your library. You’re speaking to the quiet people in the library who need to know that these books matter, these public spaces matter.” ■

THE COHEN REPORT

Musings on life in the city and other important matters.

by burt cohen

● MY DOCTOR, who goes by the name of Jason Reed, although I will only refer to him as J.R. to protect his privacy, is such a really nice and smart and accomplished practitioner that I hate to criticize him, but I just received the results of my annual physical, and I feel I must speak out. Regular readers of this column, of whom there aren’t any, may recall my shock a few years ago when my then-new doctor, J.R., declared I was 5'9" and overweight. I politely pointed out that I had been 5'10" my entire life and had a driver’s license and other important documents to prove it. J.R.

Author’s ﬁnal resting place?

empathized with me but did not change the 5'9" on my chart.

Some years have passed, and my tight, awe-inspiring athletic body has morphed into what might charitably be called a misshapen gelatinous mass, so I was mentally prepared for the worst when I received the results of my latest physical, but I wasn’t prepared to read that my height was now officially 5'8", especially knowing I had stood on my tiptoes during the measurement. Don’t you agree maintaining height is a doctor’s responsibility?

I consulted my actuary, who calculated

that if I continued to shrink at this rate, and if I live to 137, I’ll only be 12" tall when I die. I could be buried in a shoebox. (Note: I may offer Allen Edmonds a naming opportunity.) Anyway, other than the height problem, my report was pretty good.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, sometime this year, to David Doty, Allison Kaplan, Nick Cohen, Kay Carda , Norton Stillman , Elisia Cohen, Jayne Haugen Olson, Roger Sit, John Foley, Allen Saeks, Joan Morem, Steve Kaplan, and Mary Authier.

CORRECTION: Charles, Nancy Lindahl’s pet mule, doesn’t have hepatitis, as previously reported here. He just has a bad cold. ■

Columnist extraordinaire Burt Cohen is the founding publisher of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.

twin citian

PAT REUSSE

Supposedly “semiretired,” at the age of 79, the Strib’s legendary scribe is still the most vital sportswriter in town, pumping out three columns a week.

OCCUPATION: 75 percent reporter, 25 percent columnist

TWIN CITIAN SINCE : Moved from Fulda to Prior Lake in 1962

What was your first job here? High school sports reporter for Pioneer Press

What do you consider the highest character trait in a Minnesotan? A hardiness in winter

The lowest character flaw? Most of us, in our hearts, are cheap.

Where do you grab a table when you’re celebrating? I’m still a Murray’s guy—been eating their garlic toast since I was 9.

What about when you need to commiserate over a defeat? To The Lexington to meet Soucheray

Do you miss Sid? Oh god, I miss him every day.

Where do you take out-of-towners to impress them? J.D. Hoyt’s

Which stadium has the best chow? Bring back the Metrodome! But Red Cow at Target Field isn’t bad.

Favorite deli? Crossroads on Cedar Lake Road. I’ll pound latkes during the holidays.

Date night? Edina 4 to see a movie with Katy

Do you have a favorite local body of water? I have a pool, which is probably the reason I’m still working.

Where do you go to think/meditate/ pray/clear your head? When I take a walk, it’s around Medicine Lake. Underrated lake.

Where do you get coffee? I’m not a hot liquid fan, but I’ll pick it up for Katy wherever she wants.

Who’s a local media personality who really gets it? The three young guys in St. Paul: Andy Greder, Jace Frederick, and Dane Mizutani

Who’s the biggest turkey in local media? Bally Sports puts the BS in BSN.

Who’s your favorite Minnesota athlete of all time? Tony Oliva. He’s just a great human being.

Who is the most important artist from Minnesota? Louie Anderson

What’s their essential work of art? His stand-up—he created comedy in this town.

Do you have a favorite local X/ Twitter follow? I’m one of the 10 best tweeters of all time. That’s my personality when I was still drinking.

What’s been your greatest achievement here? Even with 79-year-old knees, I still have the energy to see a story and to get in the car and go get it.

Your biggest regret? I never became a hockey guy. I sit there and go, This is stupid; somebody score a goal.

edited by steve marsh . illustration by eric hanson

C Culture the

tommy stinson’s cowboys in the campfire

▲ The Replacements guitarist plays the Dakota with his jazz outﬁt, Cowboys in the Campﬁre. Nov. 23. Dakota

Twin Cities Con Hayden “Anakin Skywalker” Christensen, Danielle “Topanga” Fishel, and Lou “La Bamba” Diamond Phillips are among the disparate collection of somewhat-fallen stars signing autographs and posing for photos at the three-day convention celebrating the nerdiest strains of pop culture. Nov. 8–10. Minneapolis Convention Center

Yung Gravy

The Rochester-born raunchrapper named after the most delicious of rendered fat dressings comes home-ish. Nov. 29. Armory

Brad Paisley

Opening for Mr. Paisley is fellow pop-country artist Bryce Houndstooth. Nov. 2. Armory

and the night sweats

▲ Huge, soulful rock from a tiny Denver rocker. Nov. 2. Xcel Energy Center

Jean Valjean seeks redemption while the French proletariat seeks a new world order in the iconic Broadway musical based on Victor Hugo’s equally iconic 1862 novel. Nov. 19–Dec. 1. Orpheum Theatre

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! One of the great, enduring Minneapolis holiday traditions steals Christmas yet again. Nov. 5–Jan. 5. Children’s Theatre

Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley

Especially if you caught the ﬁrst two the previous two holiday seasons, you won’t want to miss the ﬁnal installment of the Pride and Prejudice–inspired Christmas trilogy. Nov. 22–Dec. 22.

Lyric Arts Main Street Stage

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical

Brandy Alexander, side of enchanting holiday romance musical please! Somewhat amazingly, this is the ﬁrst time that CDT has ever taken a swing at Irving Berlin’s seminal holiday musical. Through Jan. 25. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

cinderella

▲ Theater Latté Da tries its hand at creating a convincing-looking pumpkin carriage and training mice to act. Nov. 20–Jan. 5.

Ritz Theater

Meter

Or, as Dionne Warwick refers to her, William Eyelash. (Seriously, she does!) Nov. 10–11. Xcel Energy Center

WHAT’S GOING ON THIS NOVEMBER. by drew wood

Dinner for One

▲ The most accomplished Minnesota guitarist since Prince is internationally acclaimed but still manages to have a pretty low-key proﬁle in his home state. Nov. 23–24. Palace Theatre cory wong

Returning to the Jungle for a second year after a sold-out ﬁrst run, this slapstick comedy is about planning a dinner party that nobody shows up for and the true meaning of friendship you discover in the process. Nov. 30–Jan. 5. Jungle Theater

Steel Magnolias

Before it was a 1989 Dolly Parton classic, it was a play, and now the story of a group of women’s lives and stories blending in a Louisiana beauty salon hits the stage again, this time under the direction of the esteemed Austene Van. Nov. 14–Dec. 29. Yellow Tree Theatre

Back to the Future in Concert with the Minnesota Orchestra

Great Scott! How have Marty and Doc never graced the Orchestra Hall screen while the orchestra plays the score to their movie live right in front of them? Nov. 30–Dec. 1. Orchestra Hall

Wanda Sykes

Be polite: The comic and TV regular hits the Orpheum on her Please and Thank You Tour. Nov. 16. Orpheum Theatre

▲ Two big-time country vocal acts howl at the Target Center. Nov. 7. Target Center little big town and sugarland

HOLIDAYS AT CHANHASSEN

NORDIC VILLAGE RETURNS TO THE ROOFTOP NOVEMBER 1

taste

SUNRISE TO SUNSET

Lynette opens its doors to the neighborhood whenever the neighborhood needs it.

● JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT THE ALLDAY CAFÉ had gone the way of the dinosaur, Lynette popped onto the south Minneapolis scene to woo its neighborhood with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The industry-veteran owners, Travis SerbusWhite and Ben Siers-Rients, know a thing or two about creating a neighborhood hangout. In fact, Lynette is an homage to their ﬁrst endeavor, Lyn65, which had a loyal following in Richﬁeld until it closed in 2021 due to redevelopment of the building. Think of Lynette as an evolution, with a

bright and open ﬂoorplan, a welcoming central bar, a huge patio, and comfortable seating for laptoppers and families alike. During the day, head to the counter to order creative lattes, beautiful quiche, or duck fat fries. At night, the scene ﬂips to full service while keeping it real for the neighborhood: pan-seared scallops or a rib eye for the datenighters, chicken wings or a fancy burger for a pop in on the way home. And don’t forget, like at Lyn65, your dinner ends with a tiny ice cream cone, on the house. 3753 42nd Ave. S., Mpls. —Stephanie March

Crushing

▲ Small Hours

This Northeast Minneapolis hi-fi wine bar from wine pro Sarina Garibović and musician Sam Cassidy spins cool music while offering bottles from small and independent winemakers. Plus: tinned fish! smallhoursmpls.com

Barcelona Wine Bar

The North Loop loves this national chain, which opened a location on Washington Avenue this summer. With 400+ bottles and small bites from local chef Alex Dayton, there’s good reason. barcelonawinebar.com

The Vine Room

We love a wine bar next to a wine shop; it’s the ultimate onestop shop. This spot in Hopkins is perfect for a group hang with wine ﬂights, snack boards, and almost everything available by the glass. vineroom.co

Milly’s Wine Bar and Bistro

The vibes are still immaculate at this little wine bar in the Mill District. Wine ﬂights, great sandwiches, and brunch! Your breakfast pizza deserves a wine friend. millysmpls.com

We are more than a little smitten with the wine bars that have been popping up in the metro. Grab a glass and get some grape at one of these lovely spots.

BIRD CALL

We don’t have to brag that Minnesota is the largest turkey-producing state in the country again, do we? Well, did you know the Jennie-O turkey hotline (which activates on November 1) is for more than your basic “to stuﬀ or not to stuﬀ” kinds of questions? Dial 1-800-TURKEYS (you can also text “turkey” to 73876) to get advice on brining the bird, thawing techniques, and doneness tests for sure, but also wine pairings, leftover recipes—and maybe even family topics to avoid at the table? Maybe.

raves & rants

UNWRITTEN NEIGHBORHOOD RULES

Love thy neighbor isn’t just a certain religion’s rule; it’s really number one in our Minnesota playbook, right? You shovel your neighbor out if they can’t do it themselves. You bring your neighbor a lasagna if they have a family member in the hospital. You take in their garbage cans if you know they’re out of town. Mostly, we will actively show love to the neighbors in our direct neighborhood because we see them; we live with them. Let’s make sure we extend such polite behavior when parking in other neighborhoods—say in the one where Wells Roadside opened up in St. Louis Park. It’s not a stretch to just pretend you live there when parking alongside houses, because of course you would never consider carelessly tossing paper burger wrappers on the street in your hood, right? And for sure you wouldn’t block someone’s driveway while you “make a quick fries run,” as you know it could take longer than expected and you would never want to trap your neighbor, correct? Those burgers are great, and being neighborly helps keep them available to you. Win-win.

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BAKING SEASON

And the baking show we deserve.

by stephanie march

● THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF , and its spin-offs, is the kind of cultural phenomenon that makes me so irked. At us. Because of course these are all just dreamy iterations born from the historic Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest, which started in 1949. Even though there was no Top Chef, and less than 10 percent of American households had televisions, they still had a

celebrity guest for the first competition. Just Eleanor Roosevelt. No big deal. Except it is a big deal! They installed 100 ovens into a ballroom at the WaldorfAstoria in New York! The first winner, Theodora Smafield, won $50,000 in 1949, which is equivalent to $660,000 today. In 1957, Freda Smith’s peanut butter blossom cookies only made it to the finalist stage, but they became one of the most iconic American cookies of the holiday season. The Tunnel of Fudge cake, a semifinalist in 1966, whipped up a mass national obsession with a kooky pan designed by a little Minnesota company, Nordic Ware. (The Bundt has been the “it” pan ever since.)

It took until 1996 for the ﬁrst man, Kurt Wait, to win the grand prize. That was also the year, coincidentally, that the prize rose to $1 million. Huh.

Look, the Pillsbury Bake-Off is alive and well today. It happens every two years now, and on November 14, Mama Kelce (Travis Kelce’s mom and, everyone is hoping, Taylor Swift’s potential motherin-law) and the Pillsbury Doughboy will reveal winners online. Yes. Good, ﬁne.

But what if, and hear me out, we did a reboot? What if we could create a sassiﬁed relaunch of the Pillsbury Bake-Off ? Maybe a Chopped meets Bake-Off meets Hell’s Kitchen? Or better yet, why don’t we just

state of the plate

bring it home, to the city that ﬂour built, and have it hosted by a few local baking icons? Here’s my proliﬁc dream team, the members of which, funny enough, all have books out this season.

Zoë François: The Zshoosh . Let’s face it: This woman has enough energy and pizzazz to light up 1,000 ovens in the Waldorf-Astoria. François’s new book, Zoë Bakes Cookies, is her 10th, but it’s the ﬁrst

to land her on the New York Times ers list. It’s also the most personal, giving us an inside look at how baking saved her family during the Russian Revolution, how it connected her to the women living on the commune she grew up in, and how it became her first business in college. That is to say: She has baking roots for days. This book also has a section called “The Baking Academy,” which proves that François is more than just an inﬂ with 428K followers on Instagram. She’s

put in the 10,000 hours it takes to become an expert.

François would be a great judge with razor-sharp wit, exacting knowledge, and kind criticism. And they’d have to bleep her a lot because she swears like a pirate.

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ers and tired moms because not only are her pan-banging cookies a viral sensation, they let you take out some of those pesky feelings on innocent appliances. Her ﬁfth book, 100 Afternoon Sweets, hits us right in the pumpkin bars. Not only does it give us permission to create one-bowl bakes and no-bakes, but it also redeﬁnes modern life in the correct way, through a lens of “snacking cakes” that don’t need icing and should be eaten straight from the pan. Sure, Kieff is known as “the sweet one,” but she wears

a lot of black and throws a killer side-eye when you least expect it.

Kieffer would be the judge that would sweetly love up one contestant and then eviscerate the others so that her horse wins.

Minnesota Star Tribune food writers have expanded on their ﬁrst book, The Great Minnesota Cookie Book, to release this year’s The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book. It’s 100 of the best recipes sent in by readers of the paper for the annual cookie contest, held since 2003. It is a primer of our region, celebrating Swedish Orange Almond Melting Moments and Persian Molasses Crinkles equally. And just when you think you can’t handle another nutmeg-laced shortbread, along come the Smoky Blue Cheese and Cherry Biscuits. Because journalists are truth seekers.

Dean and Nelson would play good cop/bad cop and split the vote every time, but then they’d be the most likely to take the contestants out after ﬁlming and listen to their stories.

So, what do you think? Could we get Andrew Zimmern to cram himself into a creamy little tracksuit and play the Doughboy emcee? I think this thing has legs. I know I’d watch. ■

November 21-23

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Ferndale Turkeys

Ferndale Market is the Cannon Falls family farm where generations of Petersons have been raising local, free-range, antibiotic-free turkeys since 1939. John Peterson runs it with his family today. “Being a turkey farmer means you’re busy in November, but you get to see just about everyone you know, because they need a turkey from us in November just like their parents and grandparents needed a turkey from us in November,” he says. 31659 Willow Tr., Cannon Falls, 507-263-4556 —Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Curious Bird

“Both wild and domesticated turkeys are very curious. If they see a grasshopper or something else that gets their curiosity, they’ll follow it to the end of the earth,” Peterson says.

TurkeyFest

Every year Ferndale hosts a six-day festival (November 22–27 this year) where shoppers can buy fresh, never-frozen turkey (reserve your size in advance) and shop the rest of their local list: Think bushels of Sogn Valley Orchard apples, pies from Sunrise Orchards, pumpkins, and squash, plus gravy, centerpiece-worthy turkey-shaped bread from Great Harvest, and about a zillion more holiday-table joys.

Never Frozen

While chefs know that a neverfrozen turkey is profoundly diﬀerent in ﬂavor than a frozen one (just like a frozen apple), Peterson says that he thinks many of his customers want never-frozen for convenience.

Local Cheese

Ferndale has one of the best local cheese cases in the southern half of the state. Look for regional stars like Redhead Creamery, Alemar, CannonBelles, Caves of Faribault, and Prairie Breeze.

Restaurant Star

If you don’t make it down to TurkeyFest this year, pop into one of the many local restaurants that feature the great local turkey, such as Minneapolis’s Farmers Kitchen and Bar or sandwich specialist St. Paul Cheese Shop.

Family Farm

“I’m living in the house I grew up in, and my parents live in the house my grandparents used to live in. It’s just very much a family farm: three generations living together, counting my kids,” says Peterson. “It’s a great feeling.”

A Layered Legacy

Is chef Yia Vang’s long-awaited Vinai the restaurant we’ve been waiting for?

by dara moskowitz grumdahl

Your cocktail arrives. As the liquid swirls around the big ice, you look again—is there a message inside the ice? A pattern, a hieroglyph, cuneiform? You pick up the glass, swirl the drink, set it down, and look again: It looks like embroidery, but there’s no thread. Look even closer and you see it’s a replicated pattern of Hmong needlework on the surface of your ice.

Embroidered ice! That’s a new thing in this world.

“It means unity, or home,” explained Vinai’s chef and owner, Yia Vang, pointing out that the needlework pattern also appears in line drawings along the borders of the menu and a more traditional version of Hmong embroidery brightens the aprons of Vinai’s employees and decorates the big communal table runners.

If you linger over your cocktail—say, your 1988 New Fashioned, a traditional Old Fashioned brightened with lime and a nudge of pie-season cinnamon and ginger—the engraved pattern will slowly

dissolve into your drink. Then you can take a sip, and Hmong unity and home will go right inside you.

“It’s from paj ntaub, flower cloth,” explained Vang of the intricate pattern. “Hmong as a written language was banned [by imperial China], so we had to hide our stories in symbols. It wasn’t safe to write anything down. When my mom was a little girl, her mom and grandma would sit with her and show her how to make the designs that tell our stories—stories of our clan, stories of Hmong history.”

When Minnesota Ice’s Erik Eastman showed Vang how he was able to translate the delicate and telling paj ntaub onto ice, Vang was overwhelmed. “I have to tell you, I really got emotional,” he said. He remembers telling Eastman, “Do you guys know what it means to have this? To have our stories and language carried on, and honored, in a place like this?”

Northeast’s new Vinai is overflowing with symbols and echoes of Yia Vang’s life. We have never had such a personal restaurant in the Twin Cities.

Beside this unforgettable rice at my bartop spot: my new official best pork chop in town, double-cut, beautifully charred, carved, and big enough to feed two. This pork chop is a little smoky, a little hammy, extra rich and beautifully fatty here, lean and meaty there, given just enough deﬁnition with a sticky tamarind lemongrass glaze so that it’s not plain, but not so much oomph that the high quality of the pork itself is concealed. If you want a little extra spice, try one or more of the four Hmong kua txob “hot sauces” on the menu, each chunky like chimichurris or salsas and not as thin as the Tabasco-like

hot sauce we usually think of in American cuisine.

As I enjoyed my rice and chop, I looked to the rafters overhead, designed to echo the rafters of the original Vinai, fully termed Ban Vinai, the Thai refugee camp where Vang’s parents met. His dad, back then, was a former leader of the Hmong troops who fought with the United States in what we now generally call the Secret War within the Vietnam War. At that time, his mom was part of the Hmong civilian population who ﬂed after being hunted and killed by the victorious communists in retribution.

Behind the big communal table at the present-day restaurant Vinai, there’s a memory wall that shows a photo of Vang’s parents in that refugee camp, another photo of Vang’s dad in uniform, and a few of Vang as a child with his family. These are copies of the photos Vang’s mom has kept in a

A place like this being the brand-new Vinai, which just opened in Northeast Minneapolis this past July in the historic Northeast Bank building, now elegant with high-hung golden lamps above the hard-toscore tables in a room pulsing with centerof-the-dining-world energy. The minute it opened, Vinai instantly became probably the nicest Hmong restaurant in the world. A place where Hmong home and unity quite literally are in your glass and ﬂowing through you and surrounding you at every turn. A place with so many layers of old world and new world and history and taste that it might be particularly difficult to criticize if you were, say, a restaurant critic.

How would such a critic say anything fussy or judgmental at all? I wondered as I considered the truly glorious Crabby Fried Rice, made with blue crab fat warmed in brown butter until the crab fat becomes as plump as little coral-bright jewels upon the dewy grains, given pop with fresh mints and a chiffonade of cabbage. Not that I was going to, at that moment, but how could you?

Right: Rafters, cinder blocks, and a memory wall speak to Yia Vang’s legacy. Previous page, clockwise from upper left: Crabby Fried Rice, 1988 New Fashioned, grilled carrots, Happy Tiger and Kua Txob sauces, pork chop, and Cool as a Cucumber cocktail.

taste the difference.

This isn’t just soup. It’s our famous Wild Rice soup, straight from a recipe handwritten by one of our chefs and made speciﬁcally both fresh and frozen so you can have a convenient, wholesome meal whenever your cravings hit.

Better in Every Sense

Vang in his element.

lockbox as the family moved to and through the United States, including a spell an hour north of Baltimore where the family picked up a taste for blue crab. (That bit of family history is now culinarily interpreted in his notable Crabby Fried Rice.)

These are the photos the family brought with them when they settled in Wisconsin and bought their first house, which happened to come with a pile of abandoned cinder blocks in the backyard. Vang’s dad used those cinder blocks to build a firepit that he topped with a grill. This is where he taught Vang to cook pork like that found at Vinai today, resting it far from the leaping flames while letting the fat drop and create smoke, which heightens the flavor while keeping the pork moist.

Look carefully at the seating area beneath the rafters in the new restaurant, and you’ll see cement blocks, a stylistic nod to that Wisconsin childhood, just as the Hmong-metalwork flintlock rifle speaks to Vang’s love of hunting. On either side of the shelves of photos, rubber trees allude to those his mom once used for firewood in the mountains of Southeast Asia.

Northeast’s new Vinai is overflowing with symbols and echoes of Yia Vang’s life. We have never had such a personal restaurant in the Twin Cities—I can think of restaurants with a family photo, a family heirloom, a dish named for an aunt or grandma, but never a restaurant of such layered and well-developed autobiography.

You may already know some of these memory-wall photographs. Some were used in Vang’s episode of CNN’s United Shades of America. Vang also competed in Netflix’s Iron Chef , hosts Outdoor Channel’s Feral, hosted Food Network’s Stoked , and hosts the Twin Cities PBS series Relish. He has his own podcast, too, exploring Hmong identities and the diaspora, called Hmonglish, and has been on Good Morning America, had a dish on the cover of Bon Appétit, been featured in The New York Times, and been long-listed a few times by the James Beard Foundation. If that’s not enough, he’s had food stalls at the Minnesota State Fair that have

Right: Stir-fried greens with garlic and ginger. Below: Yia

and announced Vinai would be opening in January of 2020. Of course, with the pandemic racing toward us all shortly thereafter, that didn’t happen.

Mesmerized by my embroidered-ice cocktail as I sat at the wooden bar, I considered all of the different Vinais that live in and around and through this space: Vinai, the family origin story; Vinai, the hard-toget-into new restaurant; Vinai, the nowglobal ﬁne-dining standard-bearer for the entire Hmong diaspora; Vinai, the recurring biographical element explored on-screen and via microphone that surely is a more present concept to foodie Minnesotans today than the original Vinai, closed in 1992, is for foodie Thai folk in Thailand.

How do you even presume to judge a

restaurant so weighty with a multiplicity

I mean, I liked the carrots! Carrots, you ask? These are really special, each one charred black but also left as bright orange as if it were made from construction paper at Halloween, then piled up with toasted sesame, shredded endive, and tangy coconut-dill yogurt and garnished with handfuls of fresh dill and micro-herbs. They are as maxed out as carrots could ever be—carrots that are sour, roasty, sweet, herbal—kapow!

Some of Vang’s dishes have been so well honed at the series of counter-service restaurants and pop-ups—mainly living under the name Union Hmong Kitchen, where Vang has been serving Hmong food while on the path to Vinai—that a Minneapolis restaurant scenester would be forgiven for CONTINUED

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Been extra good this year? Apple AirPods Max deliver on style and listening experience and come in chill colors like Sky Blue. $549. AirTag Key Ring in Pacific Blue makes the perfect stocking stuffer. $35.

Baby it’s cold outside and she will love to hibernate in this Faux Mohair Throw Blanket $88 and Birkenstock Boston Chunky Clog Slippers $150. Farrah Floral Blue Poppy & Sage Glass Candle $29.95.

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EVEREVE

She will love the exclusive on-trend pieces including the Vegan Jeans by Pilcro $178, Puff y Crosswalk Bag by Think Royln $118 and Gold Toe Cap Ballet Shoes by Reyes $130

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URBAN EXHIBITION

● MAYBE IT’S THE FIRST STEP TO RESURRECTING THE “GALLERY CRAWL” NIGHTS of the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis. Now open at the corner of 1st Avenue and 5th Street, Kickernick Gallery is a street-level gallery featuring works from 12 Minnesota artists, including Sarah Edwards, Emily Donovan, Ben Labuzzetta, and James Gabbert. When it came to selecting a curator for the new art gallery, the Kickernick Building’s owners set their sights on Christy Frank, an art historian; self-proclaimed art lover and collector;

and owner of since-closed furniture, art, and décor shops Frank Modern and Covet Consign. Frank’s core mission? “To keep art affordable and accessible,” she says. The current exhibit, slated to run through the end of January, features original works and prints starting at $175. “Downtown used to be a hub for art for many decades,” she adds. “We’re all about revitalizing its art presence by bringing it back and showcasing a rotating assortment of local talent.” 430 1st Ave. N., Mpls., kickernickgallery. com —Madeline Nachbar

Fine art hits 1st Avenue.

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Boho Revival

Slouchy bags of the early 2000s make a comeback. Staud bag ($550), from Requisite, 211 Washington Ave. N., Mpls., 612-259-7387

Jewel Tones

Kick your jeans-andsweater formula up a notch with a statement belt. Novinska horseshoe belt ($100), from Bluebird Boutique, 3909 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-322-0813

Smooth Operators

Like ﬂorals for spring, leather and its brushed counterpart are always en vogue for the cooler months. This year, it seems everything’s coming up suede.

HBD, HAMMER MADE!

This year marks a milestone for men’s retailer Hammer Made, known for its dress shirts packed with personality, as owner Jason Hammerberg celebrates 15 years in business. Its popularity is evident, given the brand’s vast retail footprint, with seven stores across the country, including four on its home turf—Galleria, Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, Ridgedale, and Mall of America. Come for the “perfect-ﬁtting shirt” and stay for the accessories to round out your look. hammermade.com

New to the skin care scene, Cleo Skin and Laser, developed by Amber McMillan, formerly the senior vice president of fitness and weight loss at Life Time, works to demystify the world of skin lasering. McMillan tapped her expertise to create a menu of laser facials aimed to boost collagen, prevent and reverse signs of aging, unclog pores, reduce inflammation and discoloration, and treat conditions like melasma. “Lasers often come with a scary connotation,” says McMillan, who wants to reduce barriers, show the benefits of adding lasers into your routine, and shed light on the importance of services that penetrate deep into the skin to target the root skin concern, versus injectables or topicals and products that work at a superficial level. The treatments don’t come with much redness or downtime, hence why McMillan calls them “lunchtime facials.” Cleo also offers laser hair and tattoo removal, as well as RF microneedling, its most powerful service. Facials start at $280 ($180 with membership). 3913 Market St., Edina, and 11626 Fountains Dr., Maple Grove, cleoskinandlaser.com

WATERSIDE WINTER

Some local notable names that are expanding their businesses west.

by madeline nachbar

FOR YEARS, EXCELSIOR, THE CHARMING LAKESIDE TOWN, has been a gathering spot for weekend warriors looking to eat, drink, shop, and play on the edge of Lake Minnetonka. Home to ice castles in the winter and ice cream in the summer, the quaint downtown’s main drag captures the essence of Minnesota lake life without the two-hour-long drive north. And with a robust list of holiday events and a new wave of tenants, what’s old is new again. First, the newcomers. In September, fashion boutique owner Susan Sun opened a second outpost of her 50th & France shop Equation on Excelsior’s Water Street. According to Sun, the sweet downtown and close-knit community made the loca-

tion an obvious choice for Equation 2.0. “There’s a unique blend of local charm and sophistication here,” she says. “I knew our curation would resonate with people in the area.” Sun’s keeping with her bread and butter—cool, contemporary pieces by labels like Ulla Johnson, Anine Bing, Jenny Bird, Autumn Cashmere, AG, and Aviator Nation—but with some special surprises curated just for Excelsior. “It’s important to me that each store feels like its own destination.”

Next, Veronica Clark, owner of D.NOLO, recently announced the closing of her retail store in the North Loop. While her heart has taken her to New York City (where she got her retail start), a piece of her will stay in the Twin Cities. Clark is teaming up with Clubhouse 366’s Kelly Harrington as they morph the shop into a seasonal concept (with a new name to come) operating during the spring and summer months. Until then, watch for a

holiday bazaar in the space at 366 Water Street. “I love how Excelsior has the small feeling, but with really quality retailers,” says Clark.

And it’s not only fashion news making waves. Last year, Daniel del Prado opened Layline, and Jester Concepts is planning an Excelsior location for Parlour Bar for early 2025. David Fhima is also making moves, taking over three buildings, including the former Red Sauce Rebellion space, to open an Italian eatery, serving house-made pasta, pizza, and gelato, and also including an espresso counter and a basement bar.

As for the mainstays, we checked in with Golden Rule owner Erin Parrish Duininck, who celebrated 10 years in business this year. “I understand that there’s nothing new under the sun and that there are most certainly hundreds of adorable small towns,” she says. “But something about Excelsior continues to feel unique. The town has personality baked into it.”

Excelsior’s Water Street is a giftgiving paradise with goods for everyone on your list. Clockwise from top right: Equation, Golden Rule, Gray Home and Lifestyle.

Parrish Duininck also let us in on a little secret: Kelly Carámbula—an artist, sculptor, and recent Minnesota transplant via NYC and San Francisco—plans to open a studio and gallery around the corner from her shop, just in time for Small Business Saturday on November 30. On the upper floor of the space, Carámbula will curate a small library of female artists and host book clubs, lectures, and community gatherings in collaboration with Duininck. “She and I are full of ideas, and she has renewed and reinvigorated my energy for service and connection where we’re at,” Parrish Duininck adds.

An Excelsior visit isn’t complete without popping into other notable shops, like The Sitting Room, a design studio–meets–furniture and décor boutique, and mother-daughter-owned Gray Home and Lifestyle, where a minimalist palette of fashion, home, art, and apothecary goods awaits. Head to the back of the store and get your minis outfitted at Pip and Pal a baby-centric shop within a shop, then wander toward the lake to hit Honey P’s for toddlers and tweens. Gear up for an upscale active lifestyle at Brightwater Clothing and Gear, then peruse 150 local businesses in one at Minnesota Makers. (You can even make a staycation out of it and camp out at Hotel Excelsior , a 100-year-old restored brick charmer that mimics the experience of an upscale Airbnb.)

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When you think lakeside town, summer immediately comes to mind, but Excelsior is especially magical during the holiday season—making you feel like you’re on the set of Gilmore Girls or a Hallmark movie. Every year, Excelsior goes full-on North Pole for its annual Christkindlsmarkt a German-style outdoor market where reindeer, a lantern parade, horse-drawn buggy rides, holiday lights, carolers and choirs, special guests (like Anna and Elsa from Frozen), and a rich market packed with artisan goods draw in festive patrons from all over the metro. Mark your calendars for the 2024 market, happening November 29–December 1. ■

CENTRAL STATION

St. Paul’s Union Depot is becoming a landmark destination for more than just travel connections.

EVERY NOVEMBER, THE METRO’S LARGEST TRAIN AND BUS STATION transforms into a winter wonderland. Its rooftop gets decked out with a 70-vendor European Christmas Market, shops inside don their festive décor, and we Twin Citians get a glimpse of what the intrepid team behind this energetic hub want it to be year-round. But this year, thanks to a slew of new shops and a brand-new restaurant, they’re well on their way to making it happen.

Union Depot, built in Lowertown St. Paul in 1926 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, has long been a destination for events and travel—but although stores, coffee shops, and restaurants have haunted its halls for decades, it’s been a while since it’s felt this buzzy, Union Depot general manager Lindsay Boyd says.

The ﬁrst stroke of good luck—and careful planning—came this May, when the interactive toy and model train store Choo Choo Bob’s decided to make a return to St. Paul and ﬁttingly opened in Union Depot. “That was a slam dunk,” Boyd says. “We’ve loved seeing kids and families coming through the building. Summer is normally the store’s slow season, but they did very, very well.”

Around the same time, the Borealis Amtrak line began service from St. Paul to Chicago, with stops like Red Wing, Winona, and Milwaukee in between. According to

Boyd, ticket sales have been surpassing Amtrak’s expectations for months—which, thanks to midday departure and return times, also brings a slew of passengers through Union Depot’s doors while shops and restaurants are open. “Since Choo Choo Bob’s and the Borealis line commenced in May, our traffic has been up 32 percent,” Boyd says. But she wasn’t done.

This August, Lake Elmo Inn rolled out a new restaurant concept, 1881, and Story Line Books rounded out the retail space (which also includes Bee Line Honey and Lowertown Bike Shop and Coffee Station) to book Union Depot at 100 percent capacity.

“We’re ﬁnding that people are coming here just for the restaurant,” Boyd says. “It’s becoming a destination in and of itself. They’re not just relying on people who are already here.” The restaurant even increased hours and added brunch service, something Lake Elmo Inn is known for, after the concept proved successful.

“All of this is really filling a gap in Lowertown,” Boyd says. “We’ve got destination tenants. Technically, we were also 100 percent leased last year, but some weren’t actually open. This is a different kind of energy.”

The energy will only increase this holiday season, with thousands and thousands of guests pouring in for the European Christmas Market starting Thanksgiving weekend, the annual tree lighting on December 7, and kid (and adult!) favorite North Pole Express. After last year’s high turnout—which, admittedly, led to bottlenecked traffic on the busiest days— the Union Depot team is rethinking the market’s layout and increasing hours on Fridays, hoping for a better guest experience all around.

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Holiday Events 2024

Boyd’s dream for Union Depot is eventually having people see it as a true travel destination, à la Denver’s Union Station, but for now, she’s happy Twin Citians are paying it a visit—to take advantage of free yoga classes and game nights, to explore its shops and restaurants, and, this season, to get a dose of holiday cheer. And she’s glad it’s bringing more people to their corner of Lowertown, too: “These business owners are invested in the area,” she says. “We’re really seeing the pendulum swing our way and showing that there’s a place for everyone here.” 214 E. 4th St., St. Paul, uniondepot. org —Madison Bloomquist ■

The season is here! And we know you want it to be meaningful. We gathered, we talked, and we strategized about how you might approach your gifting and giving to not only celebrate those important to you—but also do good with your dollars in our community. Go out and explore and engage. From us to you—enjoy!

By Madison Bloomquist, Kelly Ryan Kegans, Stephanie March, Madeline Nachbar, and Jayne Haugen Olson

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Follow along for makers’ markets to add to your calendar, plus a big weekend dedicated to shopping artist studios in Northeast.

See the gifts under $100 our stylesavvy editors discovered.

Maybe this year you gift someone a class or experience you enjoy together!

Buying someone a drink is a great way to celebrate a friendship without exchanging gifts.

We also tapped a local prop stylist and learned some of her favorite shops.

Extending Goodness

Be it a caffeine break for yourself or a gift card for someone on your list, your dollars make a difference at Wildﬂyer Coff ee , a café that uses its in-house Boss Blend and Ice Queen Cold Brew to pour proﬁts back into the community.

Co-founded by Carley Kammerer and Kenzie Diessner, two social workers, Wildﬂyer began as a small, mobile coffee cart concept popping up at special events and markets around the Twin Cities before morphing into a full-ﬂedged coffee shop that employs and empowers up to 60 unhoused Twin Cities youths (ages 16–24) per year.

Through the employment program, Wildﬂyer offers both hard skills (working the register, barista training, and latte art) and soft skills (interviewing, résumé-building, and communication skills for the workplace), as well as workshops focused on

mental health in the workplace and ﬁnancial literacy—all in an environment ﬁlled with heart and soul.

“A lot of customers come in and say they can buy a $7 latte anywhere, but they know their Wildﬂyer latte is going towards so much more,” says Diessner. “It really invites the community and customers into our mission and to experience something firsthand versus just donating on a website.”

In addition to coffee drinks—which are all created from house-made blends and syrups— Wildﬂyer offers an assortment of merch, gift cards, a robust tea and lemonade menu, pastries from Vikings and Goddesses, and bagels from Mogi Bagel. 3262 Minnehaha Ave., Mpls., and 1362 W. 7th St., St. Paul. —Madeline Nachbar

STOCKING STUFFERS

Local companies that help make you look good with great gifts that are doing good in return.

Kind Lips

Combat dry winter lips while also giving back. Kind Lips donates 20 percent of its lip product proceeds to anti-bullying organizations. The balms, which come in yummy ﬂavors like sweet mint, Georgia peach, and vanilla lemon, are made with natural, gluten- and crueltyfree ingredients. kindlips.com

Fair Anita

Joy McBrien believes that accessories should be stylish, aﬀordable, and thoughtfully sourced. Her locally based jewelry business partners with artisan and women’s cooperatives that prioritize the full humanity of each artist, oﬀering two to four times minimum wage, health insurance, and educational scholarships. fairanita.com

Hippy Feet

Stuﬀ a holiday stocking with socks! This socially responsible sock and clothing company keeps feet warm and stylish while providing jobs to unhoused teens. Bonus: Every hat, tee, sweater, and pair of socks is sustainably made. hippyfeet.com

Bench Pressed

Letterpress

A favorite place to shop for cheeky cards for all occasions, along with killer gifts. It literally has something for everyone. Like to cook? Check! Garden? Check! Self-care? Check! Kiddo prezzy? Check! Cool T-shirts? Check! Chill weed drinks? Check! You get the idea. 2010 26th Ave. S., Mpls.

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Senti

Jen Knoch’s jewel box of a shop is a special place for Francophiles and scent lovers, where gorgeous perfumes and oils and just-for-fun gifts are all mixed in with attractive functional items.

3922 W. 50th St., Edina

This by-appointment-only shop is a favorite for many reasons. The owner spends time traveling to procure a wide variety of vintage ﬁne and costume jewelry. I have purchased many unique gifts for others and myself. Go ﬁnd your treasure!

1421 Wayzata Blvd. E., Wayzata

SHOP LIKE A STYLIST

We asked local designer and prop stylist Mickie Clark to curate some gifting ideas—her selections reflect the vibes of some of her favorite local shops.

Senti is well known for its fragrances sourced from around the world.

Isles Studio

Owner Susan Brouillette has a love for Japan, travel, writing, cooking, and living! Lovely home items curated in a sunny, joy-ﬁlled space make shopping a fun trip (and just like Brouillette says, a place to dream with your eyes wide open!). 903 N. 5th St., Mpls.

Walking through the front door of Isles Studio transports one to a magical place. Think: a secret alley in Paris meets a natural history museum that sells beautiful home and garden items, jewelry, books, and apothecary and gifts. 1311 W. 25th St., Mpls.

THE GIFT OF THE LETTER

Receiving a handwritten greeting can be as special as unwrapping a box with a bow. Support local artisans and shops while sparking snail mail joy with presents in paper form.

Styling by Mickie Clark

8 RESOURCES TO EXPLORE

Upstate MN blue letter set ($11), red-and-orange stationery box ($26), and ribbed glass ($35/set of four), Grand Marais, 218-877-7802, upstatemn.com. Ūmei blue-and-white stationery set with wax seal ($22), &Tradition table lamp ($310), coaster ($5), letter set ($7), ceramic tray ($6), red ink ($37), blue fountain pen ($33), glass bird inkwell ($72), red apple notes ($5/set of five), and red clip ($6), 903 N. 5th St., Mpls., 612239-0056. Senti tiny envelopes ($22/set of 12), 3922 W. 50th St., Edina, 612-757-6373. Avery Made single cards and envelopes (price available upon request) and gift tag ($20/set of five), averymade.co. Kate Worum Iris Apfel card (price available upon request), kateworum.com. Iris Rose Page woman and vase card ($17/set of four), irisrosepage.com. Isles Studio onyx bowl ($24) and framed butterfly art ($68), 1311 W. 25th St., Mpls., 612-999-4680. Wet Paint blue ink ($17) and multicolor fountain pen ($125), 1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-698-6431. Styling props: wax stamp, lacquer tray, bulletin board, and vintage stamps.

Presence as Presents

The holiday season can seem to ﬂy right by as free moments quickly ﬁll with gift wrapping, card sending, errand running, and oh-shoot-I-didn’t-realize-mykid-needed-bake-sale-cookies-todaysolving. Make sure to take a breath, slow down, and carve out an afternoon for those you love most—presence is often the best present of all, so take time to celebrate together. Here are a few ideas for how to share the gift of your time.

Do you and your mom think you’re ready to compete on the next season of The Great British Baking Show? Sign up for a baking class at Cooks Bellecour (three metro locations, cooksbellecour. com), where you can learn how to make pies, croissants, or, heck, even an entire bûche de Noël from some of the Cities’ best bakers. Or perhaps you want to learn a craft that honors Minnesota’s Scandi roots. Grab a wooden Dala horse and paint from Wet Paint (1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul) and learn rosemaling and other decorating techniques from a local pro. Bonus: Watercolor, pastel, and holiday cloth book classes are also available through the season.

If you’re ready to double down on holiday cheer, check out a show—A Christmas Carol runs November 9–December 29 at the Guthrie (818 S. 2nd St., Mpls.), for those who love a classic, and the Minnesota Orchestra’s Elf in Concert ,December 20–22, Orchestra Hall (1111 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.), could spark a passion for strings for the whole fam. But if the whole commit-to-the-season thing isn’t for you, take a friend on a walk-and-talk through the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory (1225 Estabrook Dr., St. Paul), where it’s always 80 and humid and Chloe the sloth doesn’t know you dropped the ball shipping Grandma’s gift.

And for those who’d rather get together to give back, volunteer as a group at Second Harvest Heartland (7101 Winnetka Ave. N., Brooklyn Park) or grab a few pals and build kits at home for Bridge to Basics (bridgetobasics.org), which gives laundry detergent, soap, toilet paper, and other necessities to those in need. There, don’t you feel better already? —Madison Bloomquist

WRAP ’EM UP

In this season of toy drives and donations (and Give to the Max Day on November 21), don’t forget those who might need a little extra warmth. Here’s how you can help.

Joseph’s Coat

Make an appointment to donate new and gently used seasonal gear, boots, sleeping bags, and more at this St. Paul–based free store, which allows people to “shop” for exactly what they need. 1107 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-291-2472

One Warm Coat

The national nonproﬁt, which gives parkas and jackets to community members, has a huge Minnesota presence. Check its website for a coat drive—there are usually a dozen or so happening around the Cities. onewarmcoat.org

International Institute of Minnesota

The organization hosts coat drives throughout the year to make sure recent refugees and immigrants have access to gear that will get them through their ﬁrst winter. 1694 Como Ave., St. Paul, 651-647-0191

Cooks Bellecour

SHOP LIKE AN EDITOR

Our own magazine pros have pulled hundreds (thousands?) of products for shoots, broadcast segments, seminars, gift guides, and feature stories over their collected years of editorial work. Here’s a taste of gifts under $100 that caught their eyes for this season—sure to inspire as you shop for host gifts, stocking stuffers, even those who are hard to buy for!

Framed “Atlas Beetle” (Chalcosoma atlas) with red lacquer-like ﬁnish (7.5" square, $90), one in a limited-edition series from Twelve Vultures, 507 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls., 763-587-1015

Jonathan Adler catchall ($85) and DesignWorks Ink ($14), both from 212 3rd Ave. N., Mpls., 612-746-5329 from Surdyk’s 612-379-9757

JAYNE HAUGEN OLSON Editor in Chief

“I am always drawn to interesting shapes, colors, and the unexpected. If it stands out in a retail setting, it’s sure to stand out on someone’s desk, coﬀee table, or bookshelf.”

in Sweden, from Julia Moss Designs, 647 E. Lake St., Wayzata, 612-444-8682

Hand-painted “The Jazz wooden dolls (each 3.5 " tall, $48/set), from Harpers Bryn Mawr, 411 Cedar Lake Rd., Mpls., 612-377-3182

Songwriter, composer, performer, and book author Chan Poling has partnered with illustrator Lucy Michell (also a local songwriter and performer) on a delightful book about the power of song and treasured “once in a blue moon” friendships. The Moons ($18), from Wild Rumpus, 2720 W. 43rd St., Mpls., 612920-5005, and Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-224-8320

Local author and illustrator

Maybell Eequay went viral on TikTok with her famous frog in fabulous footwear delivering feel-good messages. Find her book, The Little Frog’s Guide to Self-Care ($12), at Big Hill Books, 405 Penn Ave. S., Mpls., 612-834-6178.

Rachel Vitko art deco–inspired ornaments, ($34–$40), from Gallery 360, 3011 W. 50th St., Mpls.,

Hachette-Phaidon ($45), from The Store at Mia, 2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls., 612-870-3100

Vintage lidded containers ($28 silver, $32 bronze, $24 wood), from Andie Collective, Bryant Ave. S., Mpls.

KELLY RYAN KEGANS

Editor, Mpls.St.Paul Home & Design

“I rely on my relationships with local shop owners who are excited to suggest gift ideas and share the stories behind the products they carry. Hearing how an object came to life makes gift giving that much more pleasurable.”

Olive oil cruet ($52), from Petek Trading Co., 327 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 612-655-7582

Kabile queen/ king-size lightweight cotton blanket ($98), also from Petek Trading Co.

Assorted artisan chocolates ($8-13), from Golden Fig Fine Foods, 794 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-602-0144

Trend and Style Editor

“I prefer a high-touch gift shopping experience (which our Cities’ retail always delivers on!), and I reach for gifts that feel ultra-personal. No two people are the same—so gifts shouldn’t be either. Focus on what makes the recipient unique.”

Janet Hill Studio deck of cards ($15), from Hayloft 218 N. Pine St., Chaska, 952-220-0893

Original Duckhead umbrella ($42), also from Soundwoven Goods

Bajo tipper sorting truck ($88), from Fair Play, 1591 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-363-3507

Uptown’s Combine is one of the few local retailers to carry St. Paul native Clare Vivier’s cheeky and eclectic bag and accessories brand. Clare V. “oui” coin clutch ($85), from Combine, 1609 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-353-5163

Do Good in the Neighborhoods

A year of heavy road construction leaves some of our favorite spots and neighborhoods in need of some major TLC—with gifting in mind, here are a few of our editors’ picks from some of the road warriors in areas especially disrupted. They’d love to see you!

OLD TOWN

UNIQUE TO HERE

UPTOWN

Go in on friendship piercings with your bestie (or the whole family!) at the approachable and chic

Piercing Mpls 1610 W. Lake St.

‹ SOLO INDULGENCE

Survive the hustle-bustle of the season and treat someone—or yourself—to a day at Watershed Spa for little liquid relaxation without the alcohol! 514 SE 2nd St.

FOOD FINDS ›

Hosting a festive fête?

Surdyk’s is your sipping and snacking BFF. Plus, it has a small-but-mighty assortment of giftables (and stocking stuﬀers!). Bonus: Grab your mate and belly up at (right), the adjoining moody (and tiny) restaurant. Hennepin Ave. E.

HOST WITH THE MOST ›

HILLS

Vivront. After, be sure to shop its selection of knives from around the world, plus kitchen gadgets and tools, cookbooks, and gifts any entertainer will love. 4948 France Ave. S.

Enlist the ﬂ pros at The Petal to spruce up your tablescape with a seasonal arrangement. Or go the DIY route and play ﬂorist at the boutique’s bloom bar. 5029 France Ave. S.

TRENDSETTERS

A true one-stop shop when you’re gifting for someone hard to buy for, Serge and Jane cool edits for the ladies, gents, kiddos, and even fur babies in your life. Primarily fashion with layers of lifestyle. France Ave. S.

UNIQUE TO HERE

The holiday season calls for a little sparkle. Jen Belleﬂeur’s New Gild shines with vintage and custom baubles that stand the test of time. 4300 Upton Ave. S.

Rich and eclectic charm meets vintage ﬂair at home and gift boutique Victory shiny objects for your home and those you’re buying for. A forewarning: You’ll want owners Lisa Balke and Susan Blankenship to style your living room shelves! 3505 W. 44th St.

staples by beloved brands like The Great, Clare V., Hannoh Wessel, and John Derian. 1609 W. Lake St.

TRENDSETTERS

Something for them, something for you. Tucked behind Central Avenue’s main drag is Arlo, a fashion and lifestyle boutique that packs a stylish punch. 21 SE 4th St.

VINTAGE LOVERS ›

This Nordeast hood is stacked with gems primed for striking holiday party gold like The Golden Pearl Vintage, Moth Oddities (right), and Olio. NE 5th St. and Hennepin Ave. E.

sells a dozen frozen Puppy Dog Tails (mini twist versions of its classic cinnamon rolls) to with a bow 1424 W. 28th St.

with bubbly and frites at Barbette, a French brasserie–inspired mainstay of the Uptown hood. (And it’s totally OK to sip solo after your shopping.) 1600 W. Lake St.

HOST WITH THE MOST ›

Put a kick in your holiday creations with spice mixes from Penzeys—or, better yet, pick up some of the Wauwatosa Village seasoning so you’re ready to make the perfect Bloody Mary. 3028 Hennepin Ave. S.

UNIQUE TO HERE

A gift from Twelve Vultures will earn you serious street cred. Shop owner Adam DeJarlais curates his curiosities shop with taxidermy, skulls, and natural history collectibles that are sure to surprise and delight. 507 Hennepin Ave. E.

CIN CIN

Grab your gals and reserve an afternoon teatime at The Lynhall, where a tasty (and ’gram-worthy!) assortment of teas, sandwiches, pastries, and desserts awaits. Pinkies up! 3945 Market St.

(TINY) TRENDSETTERS ›

Spark joy for the littles in your life. Amazon doesn’t hold a candle to locally owned baby and kiddo stores Oh Baby! (right, 5005 France Ave. S.) and (4942 France Ave. S.).

‹ BIBLIOPHILES

Check out

Bookshop (left, 4250 Upton Ave. S.) for the adults on your list. We suggest the “Blind Date with a Book,” where shoppers can pick out an alreadywrapped book with just a few clues. Then hop over to Wild Rumpus (2720 W. 43rd St.) for kid-friendly titles and gifts.

Need an updo or a blowout for a holiday bash? Wrap a shopping trip around a hair, nail, or skin treatment at Spalon Montage for some seasonal dazzle. Plus: Grab gift cards for the college co-eds. 3909 Market St.

HOST WITH THE MOST ›

One step inside Bean and Ro and you’re reminded that every day can be a celebration. Impress your guests with made-to-order stationery, monogrammed entertaining wares and essentials, and gift selections galore. France Ave. S.

LOVE THE PLACE

YOU’RE IN

Gift ideas that allow a Twin Citian to proudly rep their roots—while earning serious style points.

Styling by Mickie Clark PHOTOGRAPH

5 SHOPS TO EXPLORE

Upstate MN Minneapolis quilt ($300) and “Upstate MN” T-shirt ($26), Grand Marais, 218-877-7802, upstatemn.com. General Store of Minnetonka Minnesota cookie cutter ($2), red mug ($12), and trucker hat ($25), 14401 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka, 952-3657507. Bench PressedLetterpress loon ornament ($15), “City of Lakes” T-shirt ($25), stainless steel water bottle ($20), Gay Candle Company x Scout “Lost Forty” ($44), postcards ($3 each), stickers ($4 each), and You Betcha Cannabis tea ($24 for a pack of four), 2010 26th Ave. S., Mpls., 612-406-3250. Wet Paint Rondo coloring book ($20), 1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-698-6431. Faribault Mill Adam Turman loon wool pillowcase ($95), 3922 W. 50th St., Edina, 612-314-7268.

European Christmas Market

Holiday Market

We are all about supporting actual stores—yet one can’t deny the festive nature of a bustling holiday market and the opportunity to interact with local artisans and craft makers. Here are a few of our faves to add to your calendar.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MINNEAPOLIS ›

The hotel’s Nordic Village market, with curated collections in cozy cabins, is a market with stunning city views from the fourth-ﬂ rooftop terrace. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 2–Dec. 22, 11 am-3 pm, 245 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.

EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKET

Skip the plane tickets to Germany and head to Union Depot’s annual market, featuring craft vendors, European treats, and more. Friday–Sunday Nov. 29–Dec. 22, 240 Kellogg Blvd. E., St. Paul

THE DAYTON’S HOLIDAY MARKET

One of our Cities’ most distinctive holiday shopping experiences takes place in one of our most distinctive (and iconic!) retail spaces, featuring more than 100 local vendors. Open daily (hours vary) Nov. 14–Dec. 28, 700 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.

TINSEL TREE TOWN AND HOLIDAY MARKET AT MALCOLM YARDS

The Market at Malcolm Yards is partnering with local ﬂorist and workshop host Sip ‘n Bloom to curate an outdoor tree and wreath market (Dec. 1–15), plus its annual makers’ market (Dec. 14–15). 501 30th Ave. SE, Mpls.

JULMARKNAD

The American Swedish Institute’s mansion packs full with more than 60 local artists during its Scandiinspired winter fest. Dec. 6–8, 2600 Park Ave., Mpls.

Want more? Find the full list on mspmag.com’s The Holiday Edit landing page.

Alison Reitsma

Founder of AlisonWendy Designs (studio 428, alisonwendy.com) and queen of the soldering iron, Reitsma has been creating everyday pieces with edge (think wire earrings, hammered bracelets, stacked rings, and artistic hairpins) for more than a decade. Wanna try your hand? Design your own metal cuﬀ (words and all) in her studio during Art Attack.

Anna Palmquist

Palmquist, AKA Stargirl Art (studio 371, stargirlart.com), doesn’t want custom art to be reserved for the elite. The personalized versions of her popular moon drawings can pull from important days, favorite colors and places, and inside jokes with those you love.

Heidi Mueller

The owner of Excelsior Candle Co. (studio 206, excelsiorcandleco.com) recently added beeswax brand Worker B (studio 260, worker-b.com) to her repertoire and now slings handcrafted candles in dozens of scents and beauty products like coﬀee scrubs and local-fave solid lotion bars out of Northrup King.

SHOP FOR ART

Gift yourself, your home, or someone dear with something truly original—the more than 300 artists in the Northrup King Building have you covered with the annual Art Attack November 8–10. It’s a festive two-day party of open studios, demonstrations, food trucks, and art! Pregame by browsing the artist directory (you can also sort by medium), plus meet a few here who are on our radar. 1500 NE Jackson St., Mpls., northrupkingbuilding.com

Louisa Podlich

Sprinkle-adorned catchalls, bubble planters, confetti-painted bowls, stained-glass nightlights, and more all make for great giftables— and are all designed and handmade by Podlich, owner of A Mano (studio 252, weshopamano.com).

Sarah Butala

To Butala, the force behind leather brand Strey Designs (studio 157, streydesigns.com), a great handbag is more than a catchall—it’s wearable art. Shop her collection of totes, wallets, crossbodies, and belt bags in person or online.

HELP PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE FOR OTHERS

Loaves and Fishes

In 2023, this local group rescued 12.5 million pounds of food headed toward waste— that’s equivalent to 347.2 school buses—and used it to provide free community meals all over the metro. If you’re having a corporate gathering this year or have booked a restaurant for your holiday party, you can prearrange a pickup of leftover food with L&F, and it will help feed others in the Twin Cities. 721 Kasota Ave. SE, Mpls., 612-377-9810

Appetite for Change

Giving the gift of an Appetite for Change cookbook not only passes along aﬀordable, healthy, innovative soul food recipes; it also helps support the eﬀorts of this north Minneapolis kitchen building change in its community. 2520 N. 2nd St., Mpls., 612-588-7611

Sharing and Caring Hands

Buy someone a drink!

Count us solid supporters of the latest trend to deck out local bars with baubles and bangles in the holiday tradition. If you want to throw in specialty cocktails in festive mugs, all the better. Travail’s Basement Bar in Robbinsdale feels like your best escape from the family function; an upscale drinks list with cheeky names and glassware helps keep you

sane among the hubbub. If you’re gathering for a festive brunch, ﬁnd Hell’s Kitchen in downtown Minneapolis tied up with bows. And if you’re making a whole night of it, check out the Down the Chimney bar at Hotel Emery , also downtown. If you have enough tinsel in your life but seek a barstool for other reasons, check out the spots below. —Stephanie March

This North Loop nonproﬁt provides thousands of locals experiencing poverty with warm clothing, hygiene items, and meals every year. 525 N. 7th St., Mpls., 612-338-4640

DEXTER’S

Grab the perfect martini after your list with 50th & France shops. You don’t even have to miss a playoﬀ game with all the screens around.

3717 W. 50th St., Edina

MERITAGE

After a show at the Ordway or a game at the X, ﬁnd yourself tucked into a glass of bubbles and the perfect rack of oysters at this zinc bar.

410 St. Peter St., St. Paul

MANNY’S

The dark and clubby bar is great for a date night. Treat yourself to a giant crab leg, share a rib eye, and stay out until the kids are in bed.

825 Marquette Ave. S., Mpls.

Travail’s Basement Bar

VALUES-DRIVEN LIVIN’

From socialites to bookworms, there’s a local community to suit any personality type.

By Lindsey Scharold

Whatever core values are important to you or a loved one—be it creativity, social connections, spiritual growth, or intellectual pursuits—ﬁnding a new home that supports these areas of life is essential. An ideal home for this next stage in life should not

only make residents’ lives easier but also support those passions that make them thrive. These vibrant Twin Cities senior living communities offer amenities and facilities that center the most important things in life, beyond basic accommodations.

Live the high life at Abiitan in downtown Minneapolis’s buzzing Mill District.

EXTROVERTS REJOICE

For the Chatty Cathies who want to keep up their social lives, Sonida in Maple Grove or White Bear Lake could be the right spot, with tons of friendly programming like bridge, bingo, and game nights, as well as book clubs, themed parties, happy hours, and coffee clubs. Sonida’s socialites also take plenty of ﬁeld trips out on the town, from dinner dates to shopping sprees. sonidaseniorliving.com

Sentimental empty nesters will get a kick out of The Pillars of Prospect Park in Minneapolis. This unique complex near the University of Minnesota is an intergenerational living community with student housing and a day care onsite. For those who miss their grandkids, Pillars residents can enjoy quality time with the tots, minus the tantrums and diaper changing! pillarsseniorliving.com

Arbor Glen’s Lake Elmo campus is a shining example of how aging in place can look. First, settle in and ﬁnd your community at The Fields, an exclusive complex of apartments and townhomes for the 55-plussers, where social amenities like pickleball and bocce ball courts, bonﬁre pits, and picnic pavilions abound. Then, settle down at the main Arbor Glen facil-

ity, which offers both assisted living and memory care. Community and continuity throughout all of life’s ages and stages can be found here. arborsenior.com

LIVING THE MINDFUL LIFE

While the summer of ’69 is long gone, the free-spirited will appreciate the unique offerings at Sterling Pointe in Princeton— whose programming pillars center around seven “dimensions of wellness.” Its integrative health program includes peaceful New Age offerings, such as aromatherapy, Reiki and energy healing, guided meditation, and massage. sterlingpointeseniorliving.com

Green thumbs to the front! The Orchards of Minnetonka boasts ample amenities, including raised garden beds and (as you might guess from its name) fruit trees. Tons of outdoor offerings are what make The Orchards unique. The on-site putting green is perfect for soaking up rays and working on your short game. It also has an outdoor ﬁreplace and grills for plenty of ways to enjoy time outside the apartment. orchardsofminnetonka.com

Movement is an essential component of any mindfulness practice, and Trillium Woods in Plymouth has health and ﬁtness programming to support the mind-body connection. Alongside typical strength and cardio, there are additional movement practices, such as tai chi and yoga and classes to improve posture and balance. BONUS: Its campus is expanding to accommodate more residents in late 2025. Trillium Woods has noticed an uptick in individuals planning to age in place (and who are looking further in advance!)—so curious minds might want to sneak a peek at its new facilities. trilliumwoodslcs.com

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Most senior living communities have opportunities to practice arts and crafts—but not all of them invite visiting artists to teach classes or have a woodshop on-site! These extra-special offerings are what make Friendship Village of Bloomington appealing for aging artists and part-time Picassos. (Attention all whittlers: Arbor Glen has a woodworking facility on-site, too.) friendshipvillagemn.com

The Fountains at Hosanna in Lakeville has an art education program that is a cut above the rest. A weekly two-hour art class is on the docket, with programming tailormade for its residents. Painting, drawing, and pottery are taught—and ambitious residents have even shown their work at the local county fair. thefountainsathosanna.com

Arts and culture outings are the specialty of Ecumen—which runs independent and assisted living facilities across the Cities and the state. Its roster of activities highlights performances, galleries, and museum tours. Who doesn’t ﬁnd a rainy day at the museum or a special evening at a play a great way to pass the time? Multiple locations, ecumen.org

A multigenerational mix, The Pillars of Prospect Park near the U of M includes student housing and a day care.

LEARNERS

At Nine Mile Creek in Bloomington, keeping residents’ wits sharp is top priority. Educational programs are a cornerstone of its services—so even things like music classes are a part of its regularly scheduled programming. Maybe writing a symphony is more exciting than writing a memoir. ninemilesenior.com

Documentary screenings, book clubs, lectures, travelogs, painting, and pottery are all on the roster of educational activities at Riley Crossing. The Chanhassen community makes a well-rounded life easy on and off campus, with easy access to nearby parks, bike paths, and trails. rileycrossing. com

Lakeville’s Highview Hills has an exhibition-style kitchen designed with cooking classes and demos in mind. How swanky is that? Why not grab an afternoon coffee and pastry to eat out on the terrace patio or, better yet, the pergola rooftop, complete with a garden and an epic view? Living the good life is easy at Highview Hills, which also offers a salon for not only trims but also mani-pedis, facials, and massages. walkermethodist.org

CITY SLICKERS VS. RURAL RELAXERS

CO-OP COMMUNITIES

Location, location, location!

For that cosmopolitan lifestyle, Abiitan is in the heart of it all in downtown Minneapolis’s buzzy Mill District, steps from the Guthrie Theater. Ideal for those who want to take advantage of everything the city has to offer alongside the amenities of an independent and assisted living facility, Abiitan even partners with the University of Minnesota’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Très chic! abiitan.org

Meanwhile, just over 30 minutes outside the Cities is Point Pleasant Heights. Its idyllic Chisago City campus is a haven with plenty of nature and scenery to enjoy right outside its front doors. In town, there are many quaint attractions you’d expect from small-town life—such as antiques shops and boutiques. This charming getaway is also a touchpoint of Scandinavian culture in Minnesota. ecumenchisagocity.org ■

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TOP SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES + CARE

When it’s time to pass your loved one’s care into the hands of trained, trusted professionals, turn to Mpls.St.Paul’s annual list of premier retirement communities and care resources in the Twin Cities. To compile the lists that follow, we worked with DataJoe, a national quantitative research firm that conducts local research and verifies every listing. The care communities and resources considered for this list are evaluated on availability, federal government ratings, frequency of negative reports to the state regulatory agency, and community perception. Inclusion in the list is based on information gathered in independent research. Efforts were made to ensure a fair, multifaceted research process. The facilities included meet our thresholds with the highest ratings and the smallest proportion of negative reports/press. While many good and effective facilities may not be shown in this representative list, which is a sampling of the huge array of options found within the region, this is a good place to begin your search. Those noted in this list did not pay to be included.

ASSISTED LIVING

Abiitan Mill City

428 S. 2nd St., Mpls., 612-378-0020, abiitan.org

Annandale Care Center

500 E. Park St., Annandale, 320-274-3737, annandalecarecenter.org

Auburn Courts Assisted Living 501 N. Oak St., Chaska, 952-361-0324, auburnhomes.org

Augustana Minneapolis 1509 10th Ave. S., Mpls., 612-238-5555, augustanaminneapolis.org

Aurora on France

6500 France Ave. S., Edina, 763-392-0805, auroraonfrance.com

Brookdale Plymouth 15855 22nd Ave. N., Plymouth, 763-742-1551, brookdale.com

Chapel View Senior Health & Living 615 Minnetonka Mills Rd., Hopkins, 952-938-2761, chapelviewcampus.org

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4200 40th Ave. N., Robbinsdale, FRSSHUÀHOGKLOO FRP

Cornerstone Assisted Living and Memory Care

3750 Lawndale Ln. N., Plymouth, 763-550-0333, cornerstoneal.org

Crest View Senior Community at Blaine 12016 NE Ulysses St., Blaine, 763-762-8430, crestviewcares.org

Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley 15359 Founders Ln., Apple Valley, 952-698-5300, seasonsapplevalley.org

Epiphany Senior Housing 10955 Hanson Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, 763-755-0320, epiphanyseniorhousing.com Friendship Village of Bloomington 8100 Highwood Dr., Bloomington, 952-831-7500, friendshipvillagemn.com

Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights 1260 County Rd E E., Vadnais Heights, 651538-1466, gablepines.com

Global Pointe Senior Living 5200 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, 763235-3468, globalpointeseniorliving.com Haven Homes

4848 Gateway Blvd., Maple Plain, 763-292-2300, havenhomesseniorliving.org

Heritage of Edina 3434 Heritage Dr., Edina, 952-920-9145, heritageofedina.com

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Waverly Gardens

5919 Centerville Rd., North Oaks, 651-765-4000, preshomes.org

Rose Arbor 16500 92nd Ave. N., Maple Grove, 763-575-7228 , sonidaseniorliving.com

The Sanctuary at West St. Paul 1746 Oakdale Ave., West St. Paul, 952-679-8725, thesanctuary-weststpaul.com

Select Senior Living 11350 NW Martin St., Coon Rapids, 763767-1127, selectseniorliving.net/contact-us

SilverCreek on Main 8200 Main St., Maple Grove, 763-955-1750, silvercreekonmain.com

Sterling Pointe Senior Living 1250 Northland Dr., Princeton, 763-299-8318, sterlingpointeseniorliving.com

Sunlight Senior Living 400 Western Ave., St. Paul, 651-714-5056, sunlightseniorliving.com

Sunrise of Edina 7128 France Ave. S, Edina, 952-927-8000, sunriseseniorliving.com

Baywood Home Care

6465 Wayzata Blvd., Ste. 150, Mpls., 763-546-8899, baywoodhomecare.com

CareAparent 2042 Wooddale Dr., Ste. 200, Woodbury, 651-702-4663, careaparent.com

Good Samaritan - Home Care (Robbinsdale) 4080 W. Broadway, Ste. 132, Robbinsdale, 651-349-6845, good-sam.com

Guardian Angels + Triniti Home Health and Hospice

403 Main St., Elk River, 763-241-0654, guardianangelsmn.org

Hennepin Home Health Care

8590 Edinburgh Center Dr., Brooklyn Park, 763-425-5959, hhhc232.wpengine.com

Intrepid USA Healthcare - Edina 7300 Metro Blvd., Ste. 625, Edina, 952-513-5400, intrepidusa.com

Intrepid USA Healthcare - Minneapolis 3433 NE Broadway St., Ste. 240, Mpls., 651-638-7800, intrepidusa.com

Legacy Home Care

800 Boone Ave. N., Ste. 195, Golden Valley, 763-593-1000, legacyhc.net

The Kenwood

825 Summit Ave., Mpls., 612-374-8100, thekenwood.net

MainStreet Lodge 909 NE Main St., Mpls., 612-362-2450, catholiceldercare.org

Meadows on Fairview 25565 Fairview Ave., Wyoming, 651-982-6228, meadowsonfairview.org

The Moments of Lakeville 16258 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville, 952-915-1515, themoments.com

New Perspective - Columbia Heights 3801 Hart Blvd. NE, Columbia Heights, 763-571-1117, npseniorliving.com

New Perspective - Eagan 3810 Alder Ln., Eagan, 651-379-2410, npseniorliving.com

New Perspective - Highland Park 750 Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul, 651-698-1111, npseniorliving.com

New Perspective - Prior Lake 4685 Park Nicollet Ave. SE, Prior Lake, 952226-9200, npseniorliving.com

New Perspective - Waconia 500 Cherry St., Waconia, 952-856-4700, npseniorliving.com

New Perspective - Woodbury 2195 Century Ave. S., Woodbury, 651-459-1400, npseniorliving.com

Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

1128 Bahls Dr., Hastings, 651-438-0418, oakridgeassistedliving.com

Oak Terrace Le Sueur 811 S. 4th St., Le Sueur, 507-593-8500, oakterraceliving.com

Parmly on the Lake 28210 Old Towne Rd., Chisago City, 651-257-7334, monarchmn.com

Prairie Bluffs Senior Living 10300 Hennepin Town Rd., Eden Prairie, 952-444-5000, prairiebluffsseniorliving.com

Prelude Homes and Services - Woodbury North Cottages 10018 Raleigh Rd., Woodbury, 651-501-6506, preludecares.com

Presbyterian Homes & ServicesGracePointe Crossing 1545 River Hills Pkwy. NW, Cambridge, 763-689-1474, preshomes.org

Sunrise of Golden Valley

4950 Olson Memorial Hwy., Golden Valley, 763-522-4000, sunriseseniorliving.com

Sunrise of Minnetonka 18605 Old Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, 952-474-9155, sunriseseniorliving.com

Tradition

8500 Tessman Farm Rd., Brooklyn Park, 612-662-0017, transformingage.org

Walker Methodist - Care Suites of Edina 7400 York Ave. S., Edina, 952-835-8351, walkermethodist.org

Walker Methodist - Highview Hills 20150 Highview Ave., Lakeville, 952-985-9000, walkermethodist.org

Walker Methodist - Walker Place 3701 Bryant Ave. S., Mpls., 612-827-8508, walkermethodist.org

Walker Methodist - Plaza Gardens 100 Monroe St., Anoka, 763-453-7125, walkermethodist.org

Walker Methodist - Westwood Ridge I 1 Thompson Ave. W., West St. Paul, 651-259-2474, walkermethodist.org

The Waters of Excelsior 723 Water St., Excelsior, 952-207-7220, thewaters.com

The Waters of Highland Park 678 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-363-3040, thewaters.com

The Waters of Plymouth 11305 Hwy. 55, Plymouth, 763-270-5220, thewaters.com

Wealshire of Medina 4555 Mohawk Dr., Medina, 763-475-1900, wealshiremn.com

Willows Landing Senior Living 9872 Hart Blvd., Monticello, 320-268-6528, jaybirdseniorliving.com

HOME HEALTH

Advanced Medical Home Care 206 Little Canada Rd. E., St. Paul, 612-267-6154, amhcmn.com

Allina Health at Home 2925 Chicago Ave., Mpls., 651-635-9173

Amada Senior Care Twin Cities 1405 Lilac Dr. N., Ste. 121, Golden Valley, 763-307-9138, amadaseniorcare.com

Aveanna Twin Cities Home Health 7900 W. 78th St., Ste. 215, Edina, 952-926-9808, aveanna.com

Senior Helpers of South Minneapolis 5275 Edina Industrial Blvd., Ste. 130, Edina, 612-428-4415, seniorhelpers.com

Senior Home Health Care - Bloomington 7800 Metro Pkwy., Ste. 100, Bloomington, 952-855-7786, seniorhhc.com

Shaller Family Sholom East Campus 740 Kay Ave., St. Paul, 651-328-2000, sholom.com

Summit Home Health Care

800 Boone Ave. N., Ste. 175, Golden Valley, 763-334-7990, summithhc.net

INDEPENDENT LIVING

Amira Choice Roseville at Lexington 2680 Lexington Ave. N., Roseville, 651-766-2266, amirachoice.com

Aurora on France

6500 France Ave. S., Edina, 763-392-0805, auroraonfrance.com

Bel Rae Senior Living

2330 Mounds View Blvd., Mounds View, 763-784-7633, belraeseniorliving.com

Broadwell Plymouth 3025 Harbor Ln. N., Plymouth, 763-762-3610, broadwellplymouth.com

Brookdale Edina

3330 Edinborough Way, Edina, 612-915-0134, brookdale.com

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4200 40th Ave. N., Robbinsdale, FRSSHUÀHOGKLOO FRP

Crest View Senior Community at Blaine 12016 NE Ulysses St., Blaine, 763-762-8430, crestviewcares.org

Ebenezer Ridges Campus 13820 Community Dr., Burnsville, 952-898-8400, ebenezerridges.org

Elk River Senior Living 11124 183rd Circle NW, Elk River, 7 63-276-7076, elkriverseniorliving.com

Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights 1260 County Rd. E E., Vadnais Heights, 651-829-3171, gablepines.com

Guardian Angels Riverview Landing 9200 Quantrelle Ave. NE, Albertville, 763746-3400, guardianangelsmn.org

Haven Homes

4848 Gateway Blvd., Maple Plain, 763-292-2300, havenhomesseniorliving.org

Havenwood of Buffalo

150 E. Division St., Buffalo, 612-482-9525, havenwoodofbuffalo.com

Havenwood of Maple Grove 18695 73rd Ave., Maple Grove, 763-265-7257, havenwoodofmaplegrove.com

Havenwood of Minnetonka

17710 Old Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, 952-529-3542, havenwoodofminnetonka.com

Hayden Grove Senior LivingBloomington 8715 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington, 952-243-5222, haydengroveseniorliving.com

The Kenwood

825 W. Summit Ave., Mpls., 612-374-8100, thekenwood.net

Legacy of St. Michael Senior Living 4400 Lange Ave. NE, St. Michael, 763-314-4355, legacyofstmichael.com

The Lodge at White Bear 3666 E. County Line N., White Bear Lake, 651-413-2846, sonidaseniorliving.com

New Perspective - Carlson Parkway 500 Carlson Pkwy., Minnetonka, 952-473-3330, npseniorliving.com

New Perspective - Prior Lake 4685 Park Nicollet Ave. SE, Prior Lake, 952-226-9200, npseniorliving.com

New Perspective - Waconia

500 S. Cherry St., Waconia, 952-260-2055, npseniorliving.com

New Perspective - Woodbury 2195 Century Ave. S., Woodbury, 651-459-1400, npseniorliving.com

Orchards of Minnetonka 10955 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka, 763-417-1077, orchardsofminnetonka.com

The Pillars of Prospect Park 22 Malcolm Ave. SE, Mpls., 612-623-7000, pillarsseniorliving.com

Polar Ridge Senior Living

2365 N. Helen St., St. Paul, 651-770-4028, polarridgeseniorliving.com

Presbyterian Homes & ServicesBoutwells Landing

5600 Norwich Pkwy., Oak Park Heights, 651-275-5000, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes & ServicesFolkestone 100 Promenade Ave., Wayzata, 952-249-2400, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes & ServicesGracepointe Crossing 1545 River Hills Pkwy. NW, Cambridge, 763-689-1474, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes & ServicesHighland Path 1925 Norfolk Ave., St. Paul, 651-294-6500, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Lake Minnetonka Shores

4515 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park, 952-471-4000, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Timber Hills

6307 Burnham Circle, Inver Grove Heights, 651-552-2800, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Waverly Gardens

5919 Centerville Rd., North Oaks, 651-765-4000, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington 9889 Penn Ave. S., Bloomington, 952-948-3000, preshomes.org

Rose Arbor

16500 92nd Ave. N., Maple Grove, 763-493-5910, sonidaseniorliving.com

Round Lake Senior Living 1740 Parkshore Dr., Arden Hills, 651-571-8475, roundlakeseniorliving.com

Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake 5200 Oak Grove Pkwy., Brooklyn Park, 763-493-7000, sainttherese.org

Talamore Woodbury 289 Karen Dr., Woodbury, 651-764-7295, talamoreseniorliving.com

Walker Methodist - Highview Hills 20150 Highview Ave., Lakeville, 952-985-9000, walkermethodist.org

The Waters of Plymouth 11305 Hwy. 55, Plymouth, 763-270-5220, thewaters.com

The Waters of White Bear Lake 3820 Hoffman Rd., White Bear Lake, 651-313-6440, thewaters.com

The Waters on 50th 3500 50th St. , Mpls., 612-200-9552, thewaters.com

The Wellstead of Rogers & Diamondcrest 20600 Diamond Lake Rd. S., Rogers, 763ÀYHVWDUVHQLRUOLYLQJ FRP

Willows Landing Senior Living 9872 Hart Blvd., Monticello, 320-268-6528, jaybirdseniorliving.com

NURSING FACILITIES

Allina Health Restorative Suites 2775 Campus Dr., Plymouth, 763-577-3400

Auburn Home in Waconia 594 Cherry Dr., Waconia, 952-442-6702, auburnhomes.org

Benedictine Living Community - Regina 1175 Nininger Rd., Hastings, 651-371-4736, benedictineliving.org

Benedictine Living Community - Shakopee 1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee, 952-233-4400, benedictineliving.org

Carondelet Village 525 Fairview Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-695-5000, carondeletvillage.org

Cerenity Marian 225 Frank St., St. Paul, 651-793-2100, cerenityseniorcare.org

Cerenity White Bear Lake 1900 Webber St., White Bear Lake, 651-232-1818, cerenityseniorcare.org

Chapel View Senior Health and Living 615 Minnetonka Mills Rd., Hopkins, 952-938-2761, chapelviewcampus.org

Cokato Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 182 Sunset Ave. NW, Cokato, 320-286-2158, cokatoseniorcare.com

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation InstitutesGolden Valley 3915 Golden Valley Rd., Mpls., 612-775-2499

Covenant Living of Golden Valley 5800 St. Croix Ave. N., Golden Valley, 877-825-9763, covlivinggoldenvalley.org

Cura of Le Sueur

621 S. 4th St., Le Sueur, 507-665-2262, curamn.org

Ebenezer Ridges Campus 13820 Community Dr., Burnsville, 952-898-8400, ebenezerridges.org

The Emeralds at St. Paul 420 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, 651-224-2368, monarchmn.com

The Estates at Greeley 313 S. Greeley St., Stillwater, 651-439-5775, monarchmn.com

The Estates at Linden 105 W. Linden St., Stillwater, 651-439-5004, monarchmn.com

The Estates at Rush City 650 Bremer Ave. S. , Rush City, 320-358-4765, monarchmn.com

The Estates at St. Louis Park 3201 Virginia Ave. S., St. Louis Park, 952-935-0333, monarchmn.com

Friendship Manor Health Care Center 1340 3rd Ave. W., Shakopee, 952-445-4155, shakopeefriendshipmanor.com

Friendship Village of Bloomington 8100 Highwood Dr., Bloomington, 952-831-7500, friendshipvillagemn.com

The Gardens at Episcopal Homes 1860 University Ave. W., St. Paul, 651-632-8800, episcopalhomes.org

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake 413 13th Ave., Howard Lake, 320-526-5927, good-sam.com

Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights 1301 E. 50th St., Inver Grove Heights, 763-852-9582, good-sam.com

Good Samaritan Society - Maplewood 550 Roselawn Ave. E., St. Paul, 763-852-9954, good-sam.com

Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community 3815 W Broadway Ave., Robbinsdale, 763852-9259, good-sam.com

Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater 1119 N. Owens St., Stillwater, 763-951-0824, good-sam.com

Harmony Gardens 1438 County Rd. C E., Maplewood, 612-895-7200, harmonygardenssenior.org

Hastings Senior Health and Living 930 W. 16th St., Hastings, 651-437-6176, hastingsseniorliving.org

Haven Homes

4848 Gateway Blvd., Maple Plain, 763-292-2300, havenhomesseniorliving.org

Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Center 2319 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-698-0793, highlandchateau.com

Lake Ridge Senior Health and Living 310 Lake Blvd. S., Buffalo, 763-404-4600, lakeridgesenior.org

Little Sisters of the Poor Holy Family Residence 330 S. Exchange St., St. Paul, 651-227-0336, littlesistersofthepoor.org

The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine 611 W. Main St., Belle Plaine, 952-873-2100, tlha.org

Milaca Elim Meadows 730 SE 2nd St., Milaca, 320-983-2185, milacaelimmeadows.org

Park River Estates Care Center 9899 NW Avocet St., Coon Rapids, 763-757-2320, parkriverestatescarecenter.com

Presbyterian Homes and ServicesFlagstone 8350 Commonwealth Dr., Eden Prairie, 952-829-6400, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes and ServicesFolkestone

100 Promenade Ave., Wayzata, 952-249-2400, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes and ServicesGracepointe Crossing

1545 River Hills Pkwy. NW, Cambridge, 763-689-1474, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes and ServicesJohanna Shores

3220 Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills, 651-631-6000, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes and Services - Lake Minnetonka Shores

4515 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park, 952-471-4000, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes and ServicesLangton Shores

1900 County Rd. D W., Roseville, 651-635-5300, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes and ServicesMaranatha

5409 69th Ave. N., Brooklyn Center, 763-549-9600, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes and Services - Norris Square

6995 S. 80th St., Cottage Grove, 651-769-6600, preshomes.org

Presbyterian Homes and ServicesWaverly Gardens

5919 Centerville Rd., North Oaks, 651-765-4000, preshomes.org

Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake 5200 Oak Grove Pkwy., Brooklyn Park, 763-493-7000, sainttherese.org

Saint Therese of New Hope 8000 Bass Lake Rd., New Hope, 763-531-5000, sainttherese.org

Saint Therese of Woodbury 7555 Bailey Rd., Woodbury, 651-209-9100, sainttherese.org

Shaller Family Sholom East Campus 740 Kay Ave., St. Paul, 651-328-2000, sholom.com

St. Anthony Park Home 2237 Commonwealth Ave., St. Paul, 651-646-7486, stanthonyparkhome.com

Trillium Woods

5855 Cheshire Pkwy. N., Plymouth, 763-519-1350, trilliumwoodslcs.com

Trinity Care Center and TCU 905 Elm St., Farmington, 651-463-7818, fhs.sfhs.org

The Villas at St. Paul 445 Galtier St., St. Paul, 651-224-1848, monarchmn.com

The Villas at The Cedars 7900 W. 28th St., St. Louis Park, 763-277-9600, monarchmn.com

Woodlyn Heights Senior Living 2060 E. Upper 55th St., Inver Grove Heights, 651-451-1881, accura.healthcare

DataJoe architected and implemented a research campaign to identify the top retirement facilities and providers in the area. We consulted various public sources, including state and federal government sources, to collect our initial information. As applicable, we eliminated facilities that did not meet our minimum capacity threshold, to increase the likelihood that the winner set would have openings for readers interested in contacting these facilities (reader relevance). We then factored in federal government ratings (where applicable) and frequency of negative reports to the state regulatory agency (complaints, disciplinary actions, enforcement actions, as available to the public) to isolate the top candidates for our list. Finally, we also conducted Internet research to check various local media outlets to conﬁrm a positive community perception, as well as factoring in online ratings. We were looking for facilities meeting our minimum thresholds with the highest ratings and smallest proportion of negative reports/press.

We recognize that many facilities/providers may not be shown in this representative list. This is a sampling of the huge array of service providers within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on information that we were able to gather in our independent research. We take time and energy to ensure a fair, multifaceted research process. We certainly do not discount the fact that many, many good and eﬀective providers and facilities may not appear on the list. DataJoe uses best practices and exercises great care in assembling content for this list. DataJoe does not warrant that the data contained within the list are complete or accurate. DataJoe does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. All rights reserved. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without written permission from DataJoe. For research/methodology questions, contact our research team at surveys@datajoe.com

Best Care

We add more independence to senior living!

Best Care is a home care agency that offers CFSS (Community First Services and Supports)/Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Financial Management (FMS), and 245D services for in-home care. These services are for older adults and individuals living with a disability that would like to remain at home and in their community. With a strongly built reputation, Best Care is known for being the most trusted and respected home care agency in Minnesota.

Established in 2005, Best Care has sought to provide individuals with the resources they need to find the best home care services possible. The goal of these services is to allow individuals the option of living independently, as opposed to a clinic or facility. When choosing these services for home care, you receive help with daily tasks and activities, assistance with performing health-related functions, and aid in performing redirection and intervention for behavior.

In the state of Minnesota, individuals have the option of choosing their own PCA, which could be a niece, grandson, daughter, or neighbor—getting paid to be the caregiver of the individual needing services. Clients can choose a caregiver and then work with an agency, like Best Care, that hires, trains, and pays the hours for care.

A key piece to note about these services is that they allow loved ones to live more independently in their own home. It provides them with personalized, non-medical care for their daily needs, so they can continue to perform everyday tasks and live life to its fullest potential.

With an extensive staff of experts and numerous other resources, Best Care can provide answers to questions about how CFSS/PCA, 245D, and financial management services are used, plus the steps required to obtain them.

New Perspective Senior Living

Vibrant Senior Living with the Friendliest Team in the Metro

Annandale Care Center

New Perspective Senior Living provides vibrant, welcoming communities that help older adults Live Life on Purpose®. With over 20 years of experience and 10 Twin Cities locations, New Perspective offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services tailored to a variety of budgets. Known for having the friendliest team members in the metro, we foster connections and deliver exceptional care. We’re proud to be named to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Top Senior Living Communities + Care list.

Care from the Heart at Annandale Care Center

Annandale Care Center is a trusted provider of senior care, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults. With a focus on compassionate, person-centered care, they offer a range of services. As an independent, community-owned and operated senior living community, decisions are made locally by people with a deep understanding of the community’s needs and values which has fostered a close-knit, family-like environment where residents receive individualized attention and feel more connected.

Amenities

Long-Term Care

Short-Term Rehab

Assisted Living Memory Care

Outpatient Physical/ Occupational/Speech Therapy

Wellness Center with therapeutic pool & spa

500 Park St. E, Annandale 320-274-3737

annandalecarecenter.org

Trillium Woods

Ebenezer

Like the unique state of Minnesota, Trillium Woods is unlike other retirement communities.

We’re Plymouth, MN’s only Life Plan Community with LifeCare®, and we offer a wide variety of activities and amenities for you to enjoy and helpful services to ensure you have more time to enjoy them. Plus LifeCare® gives you the confidence to fully embrace what you love to do, knowing there’s a smart, practical plan in place to deal with whatever the future holds.

One of the happiest moments I’ve ever had was when my mother told me that moving to Trillium Woods was the best decision she and my dad ever made. It was about a year after they moved in, and she said that they had not looked back for a second since they got there.

ROSS, SON OF RESIDENT

We add life to senior living!

Ebenezer is Minnesota’s largest senior housing provider and offers care, services, special activities, and programs. With over a century of experience, we spread joy to those we serve. Let Ebenezer add life to your living situation!

Amenities

Lifelong Learning

Dimensions® Memory Care

Crafted Culinary

Faith Foundations

Person Centered Care

Intergenerational Connections

Services

Independent Living

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Short- and LongTerm Care

Adult Day

HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH

By Suzy Frisch and Jamie Korf

There are two paths to maximizing your health and wellness—both equally important. Diet, exercise, and sleep are one vital route, while recommended screenings are another channel for prevention. Learn how to navigate your health at every stage of your adult life. »

Building Blocks to Health

THINK OF YOUR 20S as a time to lay the foundation for your future good health. Your older self will thank you for getting regular checkups and establishing a relationship with a primary care provider. It might not seem like a must-do at this age, but it’s actually quite important. The effects of YOLO behavior from our teens and early 20s can start to reveal themselves—and it’s key to know what to expect going forward.

IN YOUR 20s

YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN, KID

A big part of adulting is being fully in charge of your health. Make sure to learn your family history and share it with your provider, says Dr. Magdalena Kappelman, an internal medicine physician at M Health Fairview. It helps doctors keep tabs on potential challenge areas and provide personalized advice.

Change and uncertainty can turn your 20s into a stressful era, making anxiety a common companion. Dr. Michael Stiffman, a family physician at HealthPartners, brings up anxiety and supports like medication or therapy when needed. He recommends lifestyle choices that promote mental well-being, including decreasing both social media use and the consumption of alcohol or cannabis.

SEXUALLY HEALTHY

Preventing sexually transmitted infections is especially essential because the younger set tends to be more sexually active. Stiffman aims to provide people with the tools to stay healthy, including contraception for pregnancy prevention and vaccines to guard against HIV, hepatitis B, and the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is known to cause seven kinds of cancer, including mouth, throat, cervical, and penile.

If you haven’t received these vaccines yet, it’s not too late. They are still highly effective in your 20s. Primary care providers also can prescribe preventive antibiotics like DoxyPEP after unprotected sex to ward off sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Ask the Dentist

DON’T-SKIP SCREENINGS

Cervical cancer check every three years starting at age 21, then every three years to ﬁve years starting at age 25, plus a test for the human papillomavirus (HPV) every ﬁve years starting at 25

Breast exam every one to three years

Baseline blood pressure screening, then every two to ﬁve years if it’s normal

Eye exam once in 20s for those with healthy eyes

Cholesterol test every ﬁve years

STD screening every year, regardless of condom use

VITAL VACCINATIONS

,QÁXHQ]D (IIV4, RIV4, or LAIV4) every year

Human papillomavirus (HPV) two or three doses, depending on age at initial vaccination or condition

Meningococcal B (MenB) two to three doses, depending on risk

Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) one dose, then booster every 10 years and during each pregnancy

Chicken pox (varicella) two doses, if born in 1980 or later and not previously administered Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) twice, if not previously administered

COVID-19 (Pﬁzer, Moderna, Novavax) one booster shot at least two months after your last dose or booster

Ask the Doctor

WHAT ARE THE BEST WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY DURING COLD AND FLU SEASON?

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What the GI Doctor Wants You to Know

A local gastroenterologist helps us better understand how to trust our gut.

Gut health is big business these days, and boy do we have an appetite for it—the global digestive health market is projected to reach $90 billion by 2031. And while there is no shortage of anecdotal info out there about good bacteria, microbiomes, and probiotics, it takes a specialist to help us digest it all. Lucky for us, Dr. Paul Dambowy from MNGI Digestive Health was up for the task.

What are five little things you do each day for better gut health?

Eat a high-ﬁber diet—adequate ﬁber intake positively impacts fecal microbiota biodiversity.

Avoid or signiﬁcantly limit processed food and sugar consumption. Processed foods and sugar can negatively impact gut microbiota, leading to dysbiosis (an imbalance in fecal bacterial composition and changes in bacterial metabolic activities within the gut), which has been associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, diabetes, obesity, and many inﬂammatory conditions.

Limit red meat and saturated fat consumption. The American Gastroenterological Association has linked dietary factors such as consumption of red meat and animal and saturated fat to colorectal cancer development.

Consume a Mediterranean diet. This is an easy way to increase fiber intake and add healthy fats (olive oil) and natural probiotics (yogurt). Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and nuts also help reduce chronic inflammation.

Make daily exercise a priority.

What’s one of the most underrated things we can do to avoid bloating?

A low-FODMAP diet can be associated with a significant reduction in gas formation. FODMAP, which stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols, are short-chain carbs (sugars) that the small intestine absorbs poorly. This diet helps with the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and should not be used to lose weight or for someone who is already underweight.

How long does it generally take for your microbiome to reset through good diet and healthy habits?

Changing an individual’s gut microbiome is a complex process involving modification of diet and other environmental factors. Temporary changes occur within 24–48 hours of alterations in diet alone. Other factors that impact intestinal microbiota include stress levels, sleep patterns, obesity, activity levels, and smoking. Long-standing changes in gut microbiome biodiversity take weeks to months depending on baseline microbiota, adherence to new dietary changes, and lifestyle modifications. —Jamie Korf

THE GUT MICROBIOME CAN START A RESET IN AS LITTLE AS 24 HOURS THROUGH DIET ALONE.

IN

YOUR 30s

Three Don’t-Miss Health Moves

MANY PEOPLE IN THEIR 30S are thinking about starting a family—or putting those plans in action. Yet it’s still a vital time to stay attentive to your overall health to prepare you for everything you want to do personally, professionally, and perhaps parentally.

MIGHTY MUSCLES

THE EYES HAVE IT

Say it ain’t so: In your 30s, your muscle mass starts to decline. Incorporating twice-weekly weight training into your exercise routine will help maintain muscle mass and build healthy bone density for decades to come, Kappelman says. Don’t forget cardio to combat our sedentary lifestyles. Two choices: 2.5 hours minimum of moderate aerobic activity each week, such as brisk walking or biking, or 75 minutes minimum of vigorous weekly activity, like running, swimming laps, or aerobic dancing.

RELEASE THE STRESS

Thirtysomethings tend to have a lot of balls in the air. Pick first-time homeownership, career advancement, new pets or people in your life, or all of the above! Finding ways to achieve balance is key, Stiffman says.

• Take time for yourself—even 15 minutes a day— doing whatever brings you joy.

• Use your vacation days, and then set boundaries to protect your time away.

• Clear your mind with deep breathing, stretching, or spending time in nature.

Many people in their 30s are lucky to maintain 20/20 vision. But you should still visit the eye doctor twice in your 30s. On top of vision checks, clinicians look for early signs of diseases like glaucoma and can identify medical conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Ask the Doctor

WHEN SHOULD I WORRY ABOUT SKIN CANCER?

Talk to your provider about adding a skin cancer check to your annual screenings if you are fairskinned, have a large number of moles, or have a family history of skin cancer. In between visits, it’s important to do monthly self-checks for new or changing moles—early detection is key.

Ask the Dentist

WHAT DO WE THINK ABOUT WHITENING?

Everyone’s favorite beverages— coffee, tea, wine, and sports drinks— start to leave their marks on your teeth. Whitening will clear up much of it. Over-the-counter strips, custom whitenLQJ WUD\V RU LQ RIÀFH ODVHU WUHDWPHQWV work equally well, just with different price tags.

DON’T-SKIP SCREENINGS

Cervical cancer check every three to ﬁve years, with testing for HPV every ﬁve years

Breast exam every three years; start mammograms at 30 if high risk for breast cancer

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes screening every three years starting at age 35

Baseline blood pressure screening, then every two to ﬁve years if it’s normal

Cholesterol test every ﬁve years

Eye exam twice in 30s for those with healthy eyes

VITAL VACCINATIONS

,QÁXHQ]D (IIV4, RIV4, or LAIV4) every year

Tdap one dose, then booster every 10 years and during each pregnancy

Chicken pox (varicella) two doses, if born in 1980 or later and not previously administered

Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) once or twice, if not previously administered

COVID-19 (Pﬁzer, Moderna, Novavax) one booster shot at least two months after your last dose or booster

This year, North Memorial Health received not one, not two, but six Star Tribune Minnesota’s Best awards. We are deeply grateful for the support and want to thank those within our community who allow us to serve them every day.

3X GOLD WINNER

• Best Hospital | North – Robbinsdale Hospital

• Best Place to Have a Baby | North – Maple Grove Hospital

• Men’s Health

3X SILVER WINNER

• Best Hospital | North – Maple Grove Hospital

• Cancer Treatment Center

• Urgent Care/Walk-In

IN YOUR 40s

Taking-Time-for-Me Time

YOUR 40S CAN BE A WHIRLWIND. From making strides in your career to the chaos of raising kids and managing so many activities, there’s little time for self-care. But unlocking ways to find balance and carve out time for your own health is indispensable. That investment in yourself will pay off today and in the long run.

STRENGTH IN MOVEMENT

Exercise packs a powerful punch—it’s positive for both mind and body. Stiffman regularly talks to patients about fitting in movement whenever they can. Walk the perimeter of the soccer field during practice, or wake up a little earlier to do body-weight exercises or yoga. Give yourself breaks from sitting at work to stretch or do a quick jaunt around the office. It all contributes to boosted energy and a clearer mind.

ANTI-CANCER

DIET

Your chances of developing cancer start to rise in your 40s. That’s why screenings for breast and colon cancers kick in now. Being proactive with nutrition is one way to lower your risk. Kappelman suggests eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, whole grains, lean protein, low saturated fats, and low added sugar. Avoiding nicotine and tobacco use and limiting alcohol intake also are important anti-cancer steps.

MONITORING MENTAL HEALTH

Having trouble sleeping or concentrating? Feeling sad, irritable, or anxious? Welcome to mental health in your 40s. Men and women in this decade experience more depression, thanks to hormonal changes, alwayson lives, or underlying medical issues like thyroid disorders. Check in with your primary care provider for an assessment. Many avenues can help, including medication and/or therapy. Consider practices that promote mental wellness and calm a stressed mind, such as mindfulness, meditation, or gratitude journaling. Sleep makes everything better, and so does connecting with a friend for fun and commiseration.

Ask the Doctor

HOW CAN I KEEP FROM PUTTING ON WEIGHT?

For every decade after 40, you need 1 percent fewer calories. Cut out 100 calories a day, then rev your metabolism by eating a snack or small meal every three to four hours.

DON’T-SKIP SCREENINGS

Cervical cancer check every three to ﬁve years, with testing for HPV every ﬁve years

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes screening every three years

Colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 45

Mammogram every year starting at age 40

Blood pressure screening every year

Cholesterol test every ﬁve years, then every one to two years for men starting at age 45

Eye exam at 40, then every two to four years

VITAL VACCINATIONS

,QÁXHQ]D (IIV4, RIV4, or LAIV4) every year

Tdap one dose, then booster every 10 years and during each pregnancy

Chicken pox (varicella) two doses, if born in 1980 or later and not previously administered Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) once or twice, if not previously administered

COVID-19 (Pﬁzer, Moderna, Novavax) one booster shot at least two months after your last dose or booster

HORMONES

Ask the Dentist

WHY AREN’T MY TEETH STRAIGHT ANYMORE?

It’s common for teeth to shift, thanks to jaw changes, grinding, or ditching the retainer. A short session of aligner-based braces can do the trick.

The Late Bloomer's Guide to (Menopausal) Acne

One of the most surprising midlife manifestations? The resurgence of teenage-like breakouts.

We all can agree that some things should be left in the past— like stirrup leggings, TV dinners, and bright blue eyeshadow. Unfortunately, your skin's tendency to produce a pimple or two (or twenty!) never got the memo. Acne can make an unwelcome comeback during menopause, fueled by ﬂuctuating hormones. Ahead, a local expert provides triggers and solutions that can help you navigate this life stage with radiant skin.

How Does Menopause Affect the Skin?

During menopause—and in the years leading up to it—a drop in estrogen and rise in androgens can lead to an increase in oil production, clogged pores, and acne, says Dr. Holly Hanson of Associated Skin Care Specialists. "Skin exfoliation also slows down during menopause, which can cause pore clogging.... Defective barrier function of the skin followed by an increase in transepidermal water loss may also be responsible for initiating the inﬂammatory cascade in acne."

Not Your Teenage Daughter's Skin Care Routine

Treating acne in midlife is a bit more complicated—before you reach for any type of topical treatment, you need to consider your skin type and the severity of your acne. "Topical therapies should be chosen with care, as they can cause dryness and irritation in menopausal women who already have dry, sensitive skin," says Hanson. "The aim of therapy is

to improve acne and its complications, like hyperpigmentation and scarring, without causing irritation to mature skin."

How to Keep Breakouts at Bay

Hanson recommends Differin (0.1% adapalene gel), a retinoid that can be used to combat acne, and low-potency benzoyl peroxide, which can be used to kill acne bacteria. "Azelaic acid can be used to prevent acne and treat pigmentation left behind from acne. It's important to use a moisturizer with acne treatment products because they can be drying to the skin," she adds.

Noninvasive Texture Tune-Ups

There's comedone extraction, the gentle removal of blackheads and whiteheads; chemical peels, which have antiinflammatory properties targeting several pathogenetic features of acne; and chemical peeling agents, which are useful in active acne and include salicylic acid, mandelic acid, glycolic acid, and retinol peels. And then there are laser and light procedures, which can, says Hanson, reduce "inflammatory acne lesions, decrease sebaceous gland activity, and inhibit acne bacteria.... Various lasers that use intense pulsed light and radio frequency devices have the advantage of improving post-acne scars."

—Jamie Korf

IN YOUR

50s

Oh, the Times, They Are A-changin’

IT’S NO SECRET THAT THE 50S are a decade of big transitions. While the needs of older relatives often ramp up, the kids are leaving or have left the nest. It’s a fine time for reconnecting with friends, hobbies, and your health.

LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR SHARP BRAINS

Ask the Dentist

WHY DOES MY MOUTH FEEL DRY?

People in their 50s often experience dry mouth from medications or hormone changes. Drink more water and try chewing sugarless gum to produce more saliva and prevent tooth decay.

You’re not crazy. Your brain really is changing in your 40s and 50s. Keep that noggin in peak condition with these steps:

• Adopt a Mediterranean diet with whole grains, olive oil, beans, fish, fruits, and vegetables—it’s associated with healthier brains.

• Make sure your ears and eyes are in good condition because hearing and vision loss are dementia risk factors.

• Maintain regular social contact and develop new interests. “My mantra for people over all age spans is if there is something you envision yourself being able to physically do in 10 to 20 years, make sure you can do it now,” Kappelman says.

GETTING A HANDLE ON PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE

Menopause is having its moment as a hot topic of conversation, even though women have always needed to navigate myriad symptoms like night sweats, dry skin, migraines, insomnia, and sexual health concerns. Relief comes in many forms, including low-dose antidepressants or hormone replacement therapy. Your doctor can help you evaluate symptoms and how they are affecting your life, weighing together the best options for you, Stiffman says.

IN CONTROL

Many men and women experience new bladder concerns, like urinary tract infections or stress incontinence (leaking from sneezing, laughing, or exercise). Check in with your doctor, urologist, or urogynecologist about medications, devices, pelvic floor physical therapy, or surgical interventions.

Ask the Doctor

HOW CAN I MAINTAIN BONE HEALTH?

Women are four times more likely than men to have osteoporosis, which causes weak and brittle bones. Consider having a baseline bone density test and building bone strength with weight-bearing exercise. Keep an eye on your calcium and vitamin D intake, too: 1,200 milligrams a day of calcium for 50-plus women and 70-plus men, and 600 IU of vitamin D.

DON’T-SKIP SCREENINGS

Cervical cancer check every three to ﬁve years, with testing for HPV every ﬁve years

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes screening every three years

Colonoscopy every 10 years

Mammogram every year until age 75

Blood pressure screening every year

Cholesterol test every ﬁve years for women, then every one to two years starting at age 55; every one to two years for men, or more frequently if high risk for heart disease

Eye exam every two to four years until age 54, then every one to three years

At 50, those at average risk of prostate cancer should talk with their doctor about whether to get a prostate cancer screening.

VITAL VACCINATIONS

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Tdap every 10 years

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Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) once or twice, if not previously administered

COVID-19 (Pﬁzer, Moderna, Novavax) one booster shot at least two months after your last dose or booster

Four Signs Your Joints Are Begging for Backup

When it comes to our ﬂeshy tissue and bones, it can be hard to tell the difference between a serious issue and plain ol' aging. Dr. David Hartigan of Twin Cities Orthopedics and Dr. Dane Hansen of Summit Orthopedics share four indications that you should see an orthopedist.

CHRONIC, DAILY PAIN

Pay attention to chronic and consistent pain in a speciﬁ c area, like your hand, shoulder, hip, or knee. It’s often paired with other symptoms, like swelling in the joint. This is typically more than just aging—it’s a signal that you’re experiencing a degenerative process like arthritis, Hansen says. “People think there’s nothing you can do and they have to live with it. But there are medications and injections and surgery to replace joints.”

ACUTE INJURY

When you hurt yourself from a fall, playing sports, or a random accident, it will save you time to see an ortho-

pedist ﬁrst, Hansen says. This is their wheelhouse. The largest specialty practices in the Twin Cities off er urgent care where you can get evaluated by someone who lives and breathes orthopedics.

FEEL THAT POP?

It’s concerning if you hear a popping sound when you injure a muscle or tendon. The sound often pairs with bruising, deformity, and swelling around the joint. Hartigan recommends seeing an orthopedist for a fast diagnosis and treatment plan because early intervention generally is more effective.

BACK PAIN

Orthopedic doctors are here to help when back pain leaves you unable to stand or breathe easily. They offer relief through anti-inﬂammatory meds, physical therapy, or even epidural injections to speed up recovery.

—Suzy Frisch

IN YOUR 60s

Staying Physically Fit

RETIRING—

or moving toward retirement—means finding ways to enjoy your new abundant leisure time. Travel, volunteering, and staying active top the list. But, with evolving aches and pains, your body doesn’t always cooperate. Still, it’s important to keep moving to stay vital throughout this decade and beyond.

OPT IN TO EXERCISE

Ask the Doctor

IS MY SEX LIFE OVER?

Absolutely not! Sixty percent of men in their 60s experience erectile dysfunction. And about half of postmenopausal women experience vaginal dryness. All of this can be overcome with lubricants, medications, or assistive devices—if you just ask the doctor.

It might sound counterintuitive when your body hurts, but it’s essential to get active or stay active—and even increase your activity, Stiffman says. Totally fine if you’re moving slower or doing lower-impact exercises. Staying active keeps bones strong and helps you maintain muscle mass.

• Try a new activity—it’s good for your brain, too.

• Schedule your workouts or classes—it will keep you prioritizing exercise.

• Find a friend—exercise is always more fun with a buddy.

IMPROVE YOUR FALL RISK

People in their 60s and older start becoming more susceptible to falls. More than one in four people 65-plus fall each year. It can be the result of medical conditions like diabetes and heart disease, medications that cause dizziness, or balance issues. Try balance and strength-training methods like tai chi or Pilates, plus building strength with resistance bands or weight lifting. And choose the right footwear: nonskid, rubbersoled, low-heeled shoes.

NUTS FOR NUTRITION

Your body needs fuel to power all of this activity while keeping your bones and muscles strong. Add more calcium-rich items to your diet, like yogurt, milk, cheese, and dark leafy greens. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and support brain health, including fish, brussels sprouts, edamame, walnuts, flaxseed, and chia seeds.

Ask the Dentist

I LOST A TOOTH. WHAT DO I DO?

Dental implants—prosthetic teeth that replace infected, broken, or missing teeth—look incredibly natural. Not only do WKH\ ÀOO LQ D VPLOH JDS WKH\ DOVR help maintain your jaw health.

DON’T-SKIP SCREENINGS

Cervical cancer screening every three years until 65, with HPV testing every ﬁve years until 65

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes screening every three years

Colonoscopy every 10 years

Lung cancer screening every year, if you are/were a smoker

Mammogram every year until age 75

Blood pressure screening every year

Cholesterol test every year starting at age 65

Eye exam every one to three years until age 64, then every two years starting at age 65

Osteoporosis screening starting at age 65 for women

Fall-prevention screening every year, starting at age 65

Prostate cancer test every two to three years depending on risk

Full-body skin cancer screening every year

VITAL VACCINATIONS

,QÁXHQ]D (IIV4, RIV4, or LAIV4) every year

Tdap every 10 years

+HUSHV ]RVWHU (Shingrix) for shingles, two doses over a two-to-six-month period

Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) once or twice, if not previously administered

Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV20, PPSV23) depending on previous dosage and doctor recommendation

COVID-19 one booster shot at least two months after your last dose or booster

Here’s how the top hospitals in the Bold North stack up, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. Nationally, the top 50 hospitals are ranked by specialties and conditions, best for people with complex, high-risk conditions that require advanced specialized care. But those hospitals that don’t fall in the top 50 in a specialty but are in the top 10 percent of hospitals are labeled high performing. Because of the volume and requirements of U.S. News and World Report’s list, even being listed marks a hospital as outstanding. Not surprisingly, Mayo Clinic is the number one hospital in the state and country.

Mayo Clinic | Rochester

Nationally ranked in 13 adult and 8 children’s specialties, high performing in 2 adult specialties and 20 procedures/ conditions

Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis

Nationally ranked in 1 adult specialty, high performing in 5 adult specialties and 16 procedures/conditions

(tie) CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital | St. Cloud

High performing in 2 adult specialties and 15 procedures/conditions

(tie) M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center | Minneapolis Nationally ranked in 2 children’s specialties, high performing in 6 adult specialties and 9 procedures/conditions

(tie) Mercy Hospital | Coon Rapids

High performing in 1 adult specialty and 11 procedures/conditions

(tie) United Hospital | St. Paul

High performing in 12 procedures/ conditions

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital | Edina

High performing in 11 procedures/ conditions

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital | St. Louis Park

High performing in 9 procedures/conditions

Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center | Duluth

High performing in 10 procedures/ conditions

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Optimize Yourself IN YOUR 70s

YOUR 70S ARE ALL ABOUT TAKING YOUR LIFE EXPERIENCE, wisdom, and knowledge and activating them for your own enjoyment. On top of having more time for friends and family, it can be a fulfilling time of giving back and discovery.

BRAIN BOOSTERS

Your brain can learn and grow throughout your life, and it needs exercise just like your body. Challenge yourself with trying a new hobby, taking a class, learning a language, or joining a game or card club.

SLEEP HYGIENE

Ask the Doctor WHAT DID I FORGET?

How can you tell the difference between age-related forgetfulness and concerning memory loss? It’s common to forget things occasionally—someone’s name or a few facts. Talk to your physician if you’re noticing things like getting ORVW GLIÀFXOW\ ZLWK IROORZLQJ a recipe, or asking the same questions repeatedly.

Getting good sleep is as important as ever: seven to nine hours is optimal. That can be tough because of medication side effects and frequent bathroom visits. Imp rove your shut-eye by going to sleep and waking up at the same time each day. Also, avoid late-afternoon or evening naps and eating large meals close to bedtime.

MENTAL OUTLOOK

Whether due to depression or isolation, some older people struggle to stay mentally healthy. On top of getting good sleep, exercising, and eating well, you can get a mental boost in many ways.

• Volunteer: It makes people feel more connected to their community and provides a sense of purpose.

• Get creative, on your own or in a group.

• Maintain an active social life with neighbors, friends, or family.

• Seek support when needed from a therapist, clergy member, or medical provider.

STAY ON TOP OF SCREENINGS

Especially important screenings include skin cancer checks, because your risk of melanoma increases with age, as well as colonoscopies and yearly mammograms until age 75.

Ask the Dentist

DO I STILL NEED TO GO TO THE DENTIST?

Absolutely! Oral care is as important as ever, including cleanings and checkups two times a year to remove harmful bacteria and maintain healthy gums. Some people struggle ZLWK WKHLU GH[WHULW\ &RQVLGHU XVLQJ D ZDWHU ÁRVVHU HOHFWULF WRRWKEUXVK RU ÁRVVLQJ SLFNV WR FOHDQ WKRVH KDUG WR UHDFK areas.

DON’T-SKIP SCREENINGS

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes screening every three years

Colonoscopy every 10 years until age 75

Lung cancer screening every year, if you are/were a smoker

Blood pressure screening every year

Cholesterol test every year starting at age 65

Eye exam every two years starting at age 65

Osteoporosis screening starting at age 65 for women

Fall-prevention screening every year

Prostate cancer test every two years until age 75

Full-body skin cancer screening every year

VITAL VACCINATIONS

,QÁXHQ]D (IIV4, RIV4, or LAIV4) every year

Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) once or twice, if not previously administered

Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV20, PPSV23) depending on previous dosage and doctor recommendation

COVID-19 one booster shot at least two months after your last dose or booster

Minnesota Health Care Systems

ALLINA HEALTH allinahealth.org

Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Mpls.

Abbott Northwestern–WestHealth, Plymouth

Allina Health Cancer Institute, Hastings Buffalo Hospital, Buffalo

Cambridge Medical Center, Cambridge Faribault Medical Center, Faribault Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids

Mercy Hospital–Unity Campus, Fridley New Ulm Medical Center, New Ulm

Owatonna Hospital, Owatonna St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee

United Hospital, St. Paul United Hospital–Hastings Regina Campus, Hastings

CHILDREN’S MINNESOTA childrensmn.org

Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., St. Paul

FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES fairview.org

Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Grand Rapids

HEALTHPARTNERS/PARK NICOLLET healthpartners.com

Hutchinson Health, Hutchinson Lakeview Hospital, Stillwater

Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park

Olivia Hospital and Clinic, Olivia Regions Hospital, St. Paul

St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee

HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE

hennepinhealthcare.org

Hennepin County Medical Center, Mpls.

NORTH IS MN’S

M HEALTH FAIRVIEW mhealthfairview.org

Bethesda Hospital, St. Paul Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming

Masonic Children’s Hospital, Mpls. Northland Medical Center, Princeton Ridges Hospital, Burnsville Southdale Hospital, Edina St. John’s Hospital, Maplewood Woodwinds Hospital, Woodbury UMN Minnesota Medical Center, Mpls.

MAYO CLINIC mayoclinic.org

Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Mpls.

Mayo Eugenio Litta Children’s Hospital, Rochester

MINNESOTA VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSPITALS va.gov

VA Health Care System, Mpls., St. Cloud

NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH northmemorial.com

Maple Grove Hospital, Maple Grove Robbinsdale Hospital, Robbinsdale

RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL ridgeviewmedical.org Ridgeview Le Sueur Medical Center, Le Sueur Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center, Arlington

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BEFORE & AFTER

“I have always had small teeth which I’m very conscious of.”

A TRANSFORMATIVE SMILE MAKEOVER

Ashley’s concerns were noted, and a makeover was envisioned.

She opted to have a smile test drive first to verify our vision. Her teeth were mocked up right in the chair with some white composite material to show her what would be possible. A bit of length was added here and there. Gum tissue was covered to simulate a minor gum lift. A little polishing and about fifteen minutes later we handed her our mirror. She confirmed that was how she wanted her teeth to look. Awesome! The mockup was removed and her next appointments were scheduled to do it for real.

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Amy Hughes, DDS, AAACD

Owner Hughes Dental

Former President of MN Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

952-936-2206

@hughes_dental

BEFORE: Some tooth wear and excessive gum tissue making teeth look too small.

AFTER: Mission accomplished!

ABOUT DR. HUGHES:

• Former President of the MN Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

• One of only 10 accredited cosmetic dentists in all of Minnesota

• Graduate status from the Kois Center in Seattle

• Has attained post graduate training at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

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• Over 20 years of experience

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BEFORE & AFTER

WHOLE SMILE REHABILITATION

“I’m so glad I made the call.”

– Serene Oaks Patient

Full mouth rehabilitation is used to describe the process of rebuilding or restoring all of your teeth. With Dr. Horn as an Accredited Fellow of the AACD, her commitment to providing you a successful smile is imminent. Smile rehabilitation leads to a bounty of oral beneﬁts, including bite restoration, teeth replacement, pain alleviation, comfortable chewing, and stronger teeth. Designing a smile takes careful planning and includes looking at the whole person to match not only their face, but personality. Never feel embarrassed to smile again. Let us be your guide to a handcrafted smile that changes your life! Top Dentists

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400 Village Center Drive

Suite #100 North Oaks

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651-288-3111

Before: Embarking in a new business venture, this patient wanted to feel more confident and her smile was holding her back.

After: Now she is her comfortable, confident self interacting with customers and in front of the camera daily.

ABOUT: Gesica Horn, DDS is an Accredited Fellow of the AACD. As a graduate of the prestigious Kois Center, Dawson Academy and a Spear Education Faculty Club member, she makes life long learning a core value to best serve her patients.

RESTORING AND IMPROVING A SMILE

Hamoudi came to our oﬃce wanting a prettier smile. He felt his teeth were discolored, and did not have a harmonious look. He felt they did not reﬂect the real him.

Together Hamoudi and I made a plan to give him the smile he desired. We took photos, made digital scans, developed a plan. Hamoudi got to choose what he wanted his teeth to look like. He always wanted a bright smile that showed oﬀ his personality, and that is what he got.

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Cherrywood Dental Care

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GIVING GUIDE

By Natalie Larsen

As you give back, we’ve got your back with our ﬁrst-ever guide to local charities, foundations, and nonproﬁts, categorized by area of need, to inspire your search as you give for good this holiday season.

HUNGER AND FOOD

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

All together now: “Chicken, veggies, soy, rice!” Built on Christian faith, Feed My Starving Children strives to feed children globally and minimize food waste. Coon Rapids, fmsc.org

HUNGER SOLUTIONS MINNESOTA

On the coattails of a new partnership with The Food Group, Hunger

Solutions Minnesota is increasing its food shelf service, training for emerging farmers, and local connectivity to fresh food. New Hope, hungersolutions.org

SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND

Through its expansive network of food banks, meal programs, and community partnerships, Second Harvest Heartland is committed to ending hunger across the Midwest. Brooklyn Park, 2harvest.org

HOUSING

AEON

Since its inception nearly 40 years ago, Aeon has built, purchased, or renovated more than 5,900 apartments and townhomes to provide stable housing for Twin Citians in need. Mpls., aeon.org

AVIVO

Serving nearly 10,000 people annually, Avivo furthers its mission to end home-

lessness, support recovery and mental health, and educate and train individuals for employment. Mpls., avivomn.org

GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY

Each year, Greater Twin Cities United Way supports more than half a million people locally through housing, food, education, and employment. To support the huge need in housing, the org provides grants to local nonproﬁts and household supply bins for families transitioning out of homelessness, while also tackling root causes via advocacy. Mpls., gtcuw.org

HOUSING FIRST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

The Housing First Minnesota Foundation builds and renovates dignified housing for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The org recently dug into its Veteran Village Project, which will house 51 individuals and is expected to be completed by Christmas of 2025. Roseville, housingﬁrstmnfoundation.org

TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE

Known for the more than 100,000 hammer-wielding volunteers that tackle home construction projects each year, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is the largest affordable housing builder in the metro. St. Paul, tchabitat.org

HEALTH CARE

ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION

As the charitable arm of the Allina Health system, Allina Health Foundation supports initiatives such as pet therapy, adaptive sports, clinical trials, and the new Center for Mental Health and Addiction, which opened in July. Mpls., allinahealth.org

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Driven by the bold vision of a cancerfree future, the American Cancer Society funds pioneering research, fueling advancements in treatments and cures, and offers resources and support to patients and families. Eagan, cancer.org

Dedicated to guiding individuals and families through grief and loss, Brighter Days Family Grief Center provides counseling, resources, and community programs to foster healing and resilience. Eden Prairie, brighterdaysgriefcenter.org

CARINGBRIDGE

By building social support and improving emotional health, CaringBridge strives to improve the lives of family caregivers by solving the overwhelm that comes with 30-plus unpaid caregiving hours— typically on top of a 40-hour work week. Bloomington, caringbridge.org

CHILDREN’S MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

Supported by the foundation, Children’s Minnesota promises every child access to the best physicians, treatments, and family support, regardless of financial circumstances. Edina, childrensmn.org

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota provides resources and support, such as seizure trainings, for patients and families; funds research to drive advancements in treatment and understanding of the condition; and advocates to improve care. Bloomington, epilepsyfoundationmn.org

In 2025, the Hennepin Healthcare Foundation will focus on elevating conversation and support for addiction care through its Addiction Medicine Clinic. Mpls., hennepinhealthcare.org

MAYO CLINIC

Philanthropy turns promising research into medical breakthroughs and brings hope to patients and their families as Mayo Clinic solves the world’s most serious and complex medical challenges. Rochester, mayoclinic.org

NMDP (FORMERLY BE THE MATCH)

A crucial network, NMDP pairs patients facing life-threatening conditions with suitable marrow and umbilical cord blood donors. Mpls., nmdp.org

NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

North Memorial Health Foundation funds modernized technology and facilities and expanded health care access and education. Robbinsdale, Maple Grove, northmemorial.com

PARK NICOLLET FOUNDATION

Celebrating 50 years, Park Nicollet Foundation supports research to strengthen the future of health care and addresses unmet health care needs. St. Louis Park, healthpartners.com

PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION

The Pinky Swear Foundation provides financial support to families battling childhood cancer to help alleviate their daily expenses. Edina, pinkyswear.org

PLANNED PARENTHOOD

NORTH CENTRAL STATES

Next year, Planned Parenthood will highlight care and health equity, advocating for people who have historically been underserved by health care systems. To meet growing demand, the org is renovating its health centers, adjusting hours, expanding virtual services, and more. St. Paul, plannedparenthood.org

DISABILITY SERVICES

THE ARC MINNESOTA

For more than 75 years, The Arc Minnesota has been protecting and promoting the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

through community events, housing services, public policy advocacy, and three metro area Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores. St. Paul, arcminnesota.org

DOWN SYNDROME

ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota supports and celebrates affected individuals and their families through a robust network of education resources, community groups, events, and advocacy efforts. St. Paul, dsamn.org

GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE

Since 2013, national org GiGi’s Playhouse has offered free therapeutic and educational programming to individuals with Down syndrome. Next year, it looks to expand adult education, which enhances life skills and workplace readiness to foster independence. St. Louis Park, gigisplayhouse.org/twincities

LIFEWORKS

Lifeworks advances disability inclusion

through community conversations, education sessions, and navigation support—with the long-term goal of establishing Minnesota as a disabilityfriendly state. Richﬁeld, lifeworks.org

ADDICTION

HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION

Nationally acclaimed, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has been fostering healing for alcohol and substance abuse since 1949. Center City, hazeldenbettyford.org

MINNESOTA ADULT AND TEEN CHALLENGE

With addiction aid including outpatient services, residential treatment, transition planning, and aftercare, Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge battles addiction through its faith-based approach and an emphasis on removing barriers to care. Mpls., mntc.org

AttheMinnesotaJewishCommunityFoundation(MNJCF),we bringtogetherindividuals,families,andnon-profitswhoare committedtobuildingabetterworldthroughgenerosityand actsoflovingkindness.

With50yearsofJewishphilanthropicexperience,we partnerwithyouandprovideadviceoncharitablegiving, whileconnectingyouwithcausesthatreflectyourvalues.

In2023,MNJCFproudlysent$11.5millionto464Jewish andsecularcharitiesaroundtheworld.

VAIL COMMUNITIES

After four decades, Vail Place has become Vail Communities and continues to meet the needs of nearly 3,000 people annually through supportive housing, behavioral health services, and targeted case management for people with mental illness and co-occurring conditions. Hopkins, vailcommunities.org

ANIMALS, PETS, AND NATURE

ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY

Each year, Animal Humane Society provides care and services to nearly 100,000 animals across the state. Throughout 2025, AHS is expanding family assistance services, such as affordable veterinary care, pet food assistance, and temporary pet housing. Coon Rapids, Golden Valley, Woodbury, animalhumanesociety.org

BITTY KITTY BRIGADE

Caring for orphaned neonatal kittens, Bitty Kitty Brigade works with local rescues and impound facilities to improve survival rates of these bitty babies. Little Canada, bittykittybrigade.org

THE BOND BETWEEN

Formerly known as Secondhand Hounds, The Bond Between hopes to rescue more than 3,000 dogs and cats next year while bolstering its social services programming, such as respite foster care for domestic violence survivors and unhoused veterans and the largest pet food shelf in the state. Minnetonka, thebondbetween.org

HEALING HEARTS RESCUE

On a mission to ensure every dog knows love, Healing Hearts Rescue focuses on holistic “whole dog” care, including high-quality nutrition, physical and mental exercise, reduced environmental chemicals, and more. Maplewood, healingheartsrescue.org

MINNESOTA

LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM

Next year, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum expects to make signiﬁcant strides on a capital project to imp rove visitor accessibility and experience

at the Arb. At the project’s core—pun intended!—the new Betty’s Apple House will break ground in 2025. Chaska, arb.umn.edu

MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION

Minnesota Zoo Foundation expands the zoo’s initiatives and impact through environmental education programs; visitor accessibility; worldwide wildlife conservation work; and elevated standards in animal care, zoo operations, and professional training. Psst , sponsor a furry favorite in a friend or family member’s name for the holidays. Apple Valley, mnzoofoundation.org

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

As the largest environmental nonproﬁt in the world, The Nature Conservancy aims to scale up its local and regional efforts to increase impact in 2025, including planting more than 2 million trees in northern Minnesota, restoring 75 wetlands in the Mississippi headwaters, and sharing the latest science on helping nature adapt to climate change. Mpls., nature.org

RUFF START RESCUE

Devoted to rescuing stray, neglected, abandoned, and surrendered animals, Ruff Start Rescue saves pets in Minnesota and southern states struggling with overpopulation. Princeton, ruffstartrescue.org

UPSTREAM

Leveraging a shared love of Minnesota’s natural places, Upstream strives to unite residents to steward nature, create practical environment solutions, and bring the climate conversation out of political debate. North Oaks, mnupstream.org

CUSTOMIZABLE GIVING

CHARITIES REVIEW COUNCIL

The fascia of the nonprofit world, Charities Review Council informs donors, builds donor-nonprofit relationships, and connects with grant makers to strengthen the philanthropic fabric of Minnesota. Roseville, smartgivers.org

MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION

Locally based family foundation the McKnight Foundation promotes justice, arts and culture, environmental stewardship, and more through diverse programming: Neuroscience initiatives advance research about brain and behavior diseases, climate programs urge a clean energy transition, and global food activations create resilient food supply and advance agroecological research. Mpls., mcknight.org

SAINT PAUL AND MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

The largest community foundation in the state, Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation gives grants in support of equity and diverse communities and connects donors with meaningful projects to address essential needs, from education to health care. St. Paul, spmcf.org

THE SALVATION ARMY NORTHERN DIVISION

The Salvation Army shelters nearly 1,000 people every night (!!) in Minnesota and provides emergency funding to keep people in their homes; emergency response teams are among the first feet on the ground in disaster areas, providing food, hydration, and support to those affected; a recently renovated free residential treatment center now aids more people battling substance dependence; and a mentoring program helps families break free from generational poverty. To tackle the multifaceted needs in Minnesota, it really does take an army. St. Paul, centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern

SERVEMINNESOTA

ServeMinnesota champions education, environment, and community connection through programs that work to bridge gaps in educational achievement, economic opportunity, and housing stability and support recovery from substance use, positive climate impact, and more. Mpls., serveminnesota.org

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

Supporting our hometown hub, the University of Minnesota Foundation tackles some of the world’s largest challenges and causes, from childhood can-

cer research at M Health Fairview and student scholarships to food insecurity and community health outreach. Mpls., give.umn.edu

WOMEN AND FAMILY ALIGHT

Thanks to 2,300-plus humanitarians worldwide, Alight works with refugee communities—especially women and girls—displaced by conflict, climate change, and social and economic exclusion. The org addresses health care, clean water, shelter, and protection, while also promoting long-term stability through programming and education for more than four million people every year.

Mpls., wearealight.org

WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA

Bolstering equal opportunity and economic success for local girls and women

for more than 40 years, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota will continue to focus on reproductive health care in 2025 through its new Reproductive Freedom Fund, a pioneering trust that protects reproductive health care for people across the state. Mpls., wfmn.org

YWCA MINNEAPOLIS AND YWCA ST. PAUL

YCWA Minneapolis and YWCA St. Paul work to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote human dignity through antibias education and leadership skills programs for children and broader education to combat racial inequality. Mpls., ywcampls.org; St. Paul, ywcastpaul.org

YOUTH

ACHIEVE TWIN CITIES

More than a study buddy, Achieve Twin Cities is a local leader in career and college readiness, from exploration to advising and planning, serving more than 90,000 students since its inception in 2002. Mpls., achievetwincities.org

AIM HIGHER FOUNDATION

Providing tuition assistance throughout the greater metro area, Aim Higher Foundation’s scholarships enable students in kindergarten through eighth grade to attend Catholic schools. St. Paul, aimhigherfoundation.org

GIRL SCOUTS RIVER VALLEYS

From cookies to camping, Girl Scouts River Valleys fosters new friendships and empowers young girls to be their best selves through leadership development, community service, and skillbuilding activities. St. Paul, Brooklyn Center, girlscoutsrv.org

MINNESOTA

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

For more than 40,000 visitors each year, Minnesota Children’s Museum provides hands-on learning experiences and supports child-centered play. St. Paul, mcm.org

SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA

Providing college scholarships and financial aid for more than 40 years, Scholarship America aids in the creation and management of scholarship programs, facilitates its own scholarships, and gives emergency grants for students in need. Mpls., scholarshipamerica.org

SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA

Our hometown STEM studio, Science Museum of Minnesota’s dynamic exhibits and education programs celebrate science on parade. St. Paul, new.smm.org

WASHBURN CENTER FOR CHILDREN

Specializing in mental health services

for children under 18, Washburn Center for Children supports families in case management, outpatient therapy, crisis stabilization, psychological and developmental testing, and more. Brooklyn Park, Edina, Mpls., washburn.org

THE WORKS MUSEUM

Using real tools and everyday materials, kids become designers, builders, and engineers at The Works Museum through interactive exhibits, from building gadgets to unraveling the mysteries of technology. Bloomington, theworks.org

YMCA OF THE NORTH

Neighborhood health helper YMCA of the North promotes family fun, enables kids to push their potential, and ensures everyone has the access and ability to become healthier, more conﬁdent, and more connected. Mpls., ymcanorth.org

ARTS AND COMMUNITY

AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM

Working to end racial injustice in Minnesota, African American Leadership Forum converts researchbased thought into action-based steps and solutions on issues such as economic prosperity, generational wealth building, public safety, education, health care, and environmental justice. Mpls., aalftc.org

AIRPORT FOUNDATION MSP

Airport Foundation MSP coordinates volunteers assisting travelers throughout the airport and campus beautiﬁcation projects—including showcasing local art—among its varied endeavors. Bloomington, airportfoundation.org

ARTS MIDWEST

Through stories of Midwestern creativity, grants, and community programming, Arts Midwest supports arts organizations and communities throughout the region. It is currently developing a database to connect artists with opportunities such as funding, residencies, and other support. Mpls., artsmidwest.org

ARTSPACE

As the leading national nonproﬁ t real estate developer for the arts, Artspace develops infrastructure for creatives, such as affordable artist housing, workforce housing, artist studios, arts centers, and commercial space for artsfriendly businesses. Mpls., artspace.org

GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Preserving the records and artifacts of its namesake railroad, among other local tracks, Great Northern Railway Historical Society operates publicly available archives of annual reports, employee records, equipment drawings, maps, and more and is now generating a searchable internet database. St. Paul, gnrhs.org

NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Neighborhood Development Center provides tools and resources for entre-

preneurs to fuel their ventures, in turn revitalizing their surrounding neighborhoods. St. Paul, ndc-mn.org

TWIN CITIES

PUBLIC TELEVISION

Touting a lineup of wholesome shows, Twin Cities Public Television leverages quality, accessible programming to connect communities, enrich lives, and inform audiences. St. Paul, tpt.org

RELIGIOUS

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

TWIN CITIES

Each year, Catholic Charities provides shelter, warm meals, permanent homes, and more for 25,000 people locally. Mpls., cctwincities.org

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA

Partnering with individuals and

organizations, Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota invests and grows their assets in alignment with Catholic values and gives grants to meet community needs from education to social services. St. Paul, ccf-mn.org

MINNEAPOLIS

JEWISH FEDERATION

For almost a century, Minneapolis Jewish Federation has nurtured and promoted Jewish community in the Twin Cities through fundraising, partnering with like-minded organizations, and engaging with new generations. Mpls., jewishminneapolis.org

Is your favorite charity missing? Email edit@mspmag.com with details, and we’ll update this list online and annually in print.

Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Chapter

1101 West River Parkway, Suite 200

Minneapolis

(612) 331-0700

nature.org/tristate

About Us

Number of Employees: 133

Established: 1958

The Nature Conservancy works to protect nature, tackle climate change and build sustainable food systems. Our vision is a world where people and nature thrive.

Our Impact

Global Sources of Funding FY2023

Dues & private contributions: 57%

Investment returns: 20%

Government contributions: 9%

Other income: 9%

Land sales & gifts: 5%

Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Chapter Director:

Ann Mulholland

From planting trees along the North Shore to protecting vital wildlife habitat in the Driftless Area to partnering with farmers to improve water quality—we work to conserve the land and water on which all life depends.

TNC is the world’s leading conservation organization, employing 400 scientists and impacting more than 75 countries. We work with conservation partners, Native Nations, government agencies and private landowners to conserve habitat, mitigate and adapt to climate change, improve soil health and water quality, and protect biodiversity.

TNC’s impact in Minnesota includes:

• Protecting 700,000+ acres

• Planting 10.7 million trees

• Using prescribed fire – a practice developed by Indigenous Peoples and backed by science – to maintain forest health and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire

• Restoring wetlands in the Mississippi headwaters

Give:

You have the power to protect and restore nature for future generations. Make a gift at nature.org/mndonate

Advocate:

We work across borders, aisles and sectors to advance policy solutions for people and nature. Learn how you can use your outside voice at nature.org/mnadvocacy

Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Board of Trustees:

Jay Kim Chair

Mary Brainerd

Vice Chair

Hema Nealon

Treasurer

Steve Christenson

Judson Dayton

Claire Dempsey

Kristin Weeks

Duncanson

Catherine Gunsbury

Jessica Hellmann

George Hicks

Michael Hoffman

Tadd Johnson

Rick Kupchella

Craig Larson

Sean McCauley

Leni Moore

David Mortenson

Tim Mulcahy

Amanda Norman

Willie Rahr

David L. Reinschmidt

Kathy Schmidlkofer

Peg Skold

Randy Turner

Mary Sue Vorbich

Lucia Watson

Christina Woods

404 South 8th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55404

612.340.7400 • gtcuw.org

QDECM

About Us

Number of Employees: 175 Established: 1915

Sources of Funding 2023

Individuals Corporations

Foundations

Investment Income Government Grants

Executive Leadership Team

John Wilgers President & CEO

Juli Durda

VP Human Resources & Administrative Services

Athena Mihas CFO

Kristina Salkowski SVP Advancement

Sherry Sanchez Tibbetts VPDEI

Shannon Smith Jones

SVP Community Impact

Mala Thao VP Advancement Services & Donor Diversification

We unite changemakers, advocate for social good and develop solutions to address

A community where all people thrive regardless of income, race or place.

Approach: Greater Twin Cities United Way is unique because we meet urgent needs today while addressing the root causes of disparity. Together with local nonprofits, businesses, donors, volunteers and advocates, we’re transforming lives by meeting immediate needs while making lasting change in the areas of housing, food, education and jobs. Coupling strategy and data with compassion and inclusion, and with equity at the center of our work, we’re building toward a future where everyone can thrive.

Our Impact: In 2023, we touched the lives of over half a million people by:

• Responding to over 342,000 requests to our 211 resource helpline from families struggling to pay for housing, parents seeking child care and more.

• Answering over 24,000 calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, providing hope for a brighter tomorrow.

• Supporting 158 local nonprofits in direct service, innovation and advocacy, so that everyone in our region has access to healthy food, stable homes, a quality education and good-paying jobs.

• Successfully advocating for unprecedented state investments in affordable housing, early childhood education and more.

Volunteer With Us: We make it easy for individuals and groups of all sizes to volunteer. Looking for workplace volunteer opportunities? United Way is the go-to volunteer engagement partner in the region.

Giving Opportunities: Your gift has magnified impact because we address the root causes of disparity while meeting the urgent needs of today. Please consider contributions of cash, a planned gift, tribute and honor donation or gift of stock.

Executive Committee Board Members At-Large Members

Al McFarlane Chair

McFarlane Media Interests

Jim Zappa

Immediate Past Chair

Community Leader

Erin Dady

Secretary Bremer Bank

Diego Arias Garcia

Treasurer and Finance & Human Capital Committee Chair

Cheryl Hadaway Advancement Committee Chair

Hadaway Partners

Matt Marsh

Audit Committee Chair

Deloitte

Chris Dolan

Community Impact

Committee Chair

Faegre Drinker

Biddle & Reath LLP

Ray Joncas Data & Digital Transformation Committee Chair General Mills

Miquel McMoore

Governance Committee Chair kpCompanies

Lamar Anderson

Justin Butler

Derek Cunz

Amy Dahl

Shannon Kennedy

Vickers

Kelli Williams

13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley (952) 431-9237

mnzoofoundation.org

EC

About Us

Number of Employees: 19

Established: 1975

FY2023 Grantmaking

Annual Fund: 45%

Capital: 40%

Fundraising Events: 8%

Other: 7%

The Minnesota Zoo Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Minnesota Zoo’s mission to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife.

About us

We provide critical funding and resources to support and scale the impact of important Zoo initiatives, including:

•Immersive nature experiences and innovative environmental education programs.

•Reducing barriers to visiting the Zoo and increasing access to nature.

•Industry-leading conservation work in Minnesota and across the globe.

•Raising the bar for excellence in animal care, Zoo operations, exhibits, and professional training.

Giving Opportunities:

It all starts with you—donors who care about the well-being of humans, animals, and the planet, and who want to make a lasting difference in Minnesota and beyond. There are several ways to make an impact! Make a one-time gift of any amount to support the Zoo’s mission, set up monthly giving starting at just $10 for steady support, or include the Foundation in your estate plan through planned giving. Additionally, check if your employer offers a corporate match to amplify your donation at no extra cost.

Volunteer:

If you have a passion for animals, the environment, conservation, and enjoy being around people, donating your time through volunteering at the Minnesota Zoo is an important way you can make an impact.

Executive and Board Leadership Foundation Board 0f Directors

Jamie Flaws

E xecu tive Direc EtiDittor

John Frawley

Zoo Director, Foundation President

Blake Grams

Chair

Suzanne Gappa

Vice Chair

Mark Larsen

Treasurer

Chet Ellingson

Secretary

Peggy Burnet

Jane Cady Pirtle

Eleanor R. Crosby

Jessica Davis

Aimee D. Dayhoff

Louis Doth

Phil Gaarder

Charlene Jundt

Dale Kivimaki

Julie Kunkel

Nancy Nordmeyer

Joe Ravens

Jennifer Shomenta Maki

Jean Taylor

John Frawley

Ex-officio

Zoo Director, Foundation President

250 Third Avenue North, Suite 400

Minneapolis, MN 55401

612.333.9012 • artspace.org

About Us

Number of Employees: 79

Established: 1989

Sources of Funding 2023

About Artspace:

Artspace: Creating, Fostering, and Preserving Affordable Housing and Workspaces for Artists, Entrepreneurs, and the Creative Workforce.

Since 1979, Artspace has been committed to providing affordable and sustainable housing and workspaces for artists and the creative workforce. This year marks a pivotal moment as we expand to meet rising demands for affordable housing, which has never been more urgent.

Rental Income: 60.68%

Government Grants: 12.97%

Foundations: 10.58%

Individuals: 5.17%

Project Fees: 4.81%

Developer Fees: 2.49%

Debt Forgiveness: 1.50%

Consulting Fees: 1.23%

Interest Income: 0.46%

Corporations: 0.11%

As the first nonprofit developer to combine affordable housing with the arts, Artspace has developed 8 single-family homes in the Twin Cities, operates 16 spaces in Minnesota, and 51 projects nationwide. We currently have 10 properties under development, including Artspace NKB Lofts, which broke ground on the Northrup King Campus in October 2024, furthering our commitment to affordable live/workspaces.

Artspace Consulting partners with organizations and municipalities, offering technical assistance to plan spaces for communities across the country. Services include community engagement, budget analysis, and sustainable facilities planning to ensure impactful, practical projects.

We also support changemakers through two core programs—Immersion and Pathways—helping arts and cultural organizations achieve space-related goals with site-specific curricula.

Support us in our mission to continue building, maintaining, and preserving vibrant, sustainable spaces and affordable housing where creativity can thrive

Donate today at artspace.org/donate.

Artspace’s esteemed Board of Directors, along with our honored Directors Emeriti, showcase unwavering dedication to our mission of supporting artists, entrepreneurs, and the creative workforce through affordable housing and workspaces.

Hennepin Healthcare

About Us: Hennepin Healthcare Foundation champions those in the community who wish to support the mission of Hennepin Healthcare to respond to community trauma, educate our future healthcare workforce, advance clinical research, and ensure equitable access to healthcare.

Why We Matter: Proud to be the healthcare safety-net for the Twin Cities and beyond, our expertise in trauma care, addiction medicine, mental health, and maternal healthcare is available to you and those you love without exception. In 2025, Hennepin Healthcare Foundation will focus on elevating the conversation and support for addiction care. As the state’s largest safety-net healthcare provider we see the intersections between mental health, trauma incidents, and addiction every day. Our clinicians have the experience and solutions; we look to our generous community to help us build the capacity to serve the ever-present crisis that is affecting all levels of society.

Corporate Engagement: Doing good is good for business and we are here to create opportunities that connect with your corporate mission, engage your employees, and uplift our staff and patient population. Visit: hennepinhealthcare.org/doingood.

701 Park Avenue, S8, Minneapolis hennepinhealthcare.org/foundation • 612.873.6090

Geraghty Fights ALS

In January of 2022, Kevin Geraghty was diagnosed with ALS. Kevin and his wife, Tessa, had minimal knowledge of this disease. At 38 and 40 years old, they were six days shy of undergoing the second egg retrieval for In Vitro Fertilization. Kevin had been experiencing some muscle loss in his right shoulder and muscle twitches at that time. He was having a tough time holding his right arm above his head. They were shocked by the ALS diagnosis.

Close to 3 years into diagnosis, Kevin is paralyzed from the neck down. He drives his wheelchair and sends text messages with his eyes. He is on a non-permanent ventilator 24/7. He can still talk and swallow liquids, but he has a feeding tube for meals. He no longer qualifies for any investigational clinical studies. ALS currently has no cure, but it is not an incurable disease. It is simply underfunded.

We want to save others from the heartbreak of ALS. That is why we established Geraghty Fights ALS. All events and funds raised go entirely to ALS research and organizations. To date, through our fund and events, we have helped raise over $ million for ALS research. Please visit GeraghtyFightsALS.com and read more about how we’re throwing punches at ALS.

Mendota Heights, Minnesota 720.289.9445 • geraghtyfightsals.com

Kevin and his wife Tessa at the Pearl Jam concert last year; Kevin’s family.

740 E. 24th St. Minneapolis, MN 55404

612.FREEDOM • MnTC.org mntc.org/volunteer • mntc.org/msp

QDEB

About Us

Number of Employees: 650 Established: 1983

Sources of Funding 2023

Program Revenue: 70%

Management & General: 20% Donations: 10%

Leadership Executive Team

Tom Truszinski, CEO

Eric Vagle, President

Mary L. Brown, SVP, Marketing

Twila Jensen, SVP, Finance and Administration

JJ (Jonathan) Slag, SVP, Development

Saul Selby, SVP, Clinical and Transitional Services

Dave Irvin, SVP, Administration

Anne Johnson, VP, Human Resources

Jen Brink, VP, Marketing Communications

Lora Clem, VP, Clinical Services

Willie Ramos, VP, Long Term Programming

Mission: For over 35 years, Mn Adult & Teen Challenge has been helping people break free from alcohol, drug, and other life-controlling addictions by addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Key Services Provided:

• Residential Treatment- Up to 90 days, faith-based track available upon request

• Telehealth Services: Assessments and outpatient counseling available

• Long-Term Recovery: 12-month, faith-based residential program

• Mental health services that address co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc.

• Alumni services, transitional housing, and leadership training

• Multiple Locations: Minneapolis, Brainerd, Alexandria, Duluth, Rochester, Buffalo (teen boys center)

Volunteer Opportunities: Make a difference by volunteering at MnTC by mentoring, serving at an event, working with clients, or using skills from your trade.

Giving Opportunities:

Gifts —There are many ways to give through memorials, donating your car, real estate, and by donating stocks and bonds

Foundations —Give personally through your family or private foundation. Or, if you are connected to a corporate or community foundation, invite MnTC to submit a grant proposal.

Beneficiaries —Designate MnTC as a beneficiary in your retirement plans, investments, bank accounts, life insurance policies, and real estate.

Sponsorships —Become an event sponsor and be recognized as an MnTC partner among our attendees and greater online community. Cash and gift-in-kind sponsorship packages available.

Foundation Board Members

Christopher Dietzen Chairman of the Board

Tom Truszinski

CEO MnTC

Eric Vagle

President MnTC Inc.

Brad Stevens Treasurer

Chuck Beske Board Member

Bill Bojan Board Member

Laurel Bunker Board Member

Mark Dean Board Member

Paul Flower Board Member

Tony Hallada Board Member

Dr. Ronald Hardrict Board Member

Connie Menne Board Member

Salim Omari Board Member

Christy Poppen Board Member

Paul Post Board Member

Chuck Shreffler Board Member

Mike Smith Emeritus

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Mimi Ryerse Edina Realty 612-280-8284

Katheryn Sawicki R10 Coldwell Banker Realty 612-270-1001

Brian Scates R10 Scates Real Estate 612-877-2100

Mark Schill Coldwell Banker Realty 612-859-4507

Candice Stabeck Coldwell Banker Realty 952-473-3000

Scott Stabeck Coldwell Banker Realty 612-747-5863

Beth Ulrich R6 Compass 612-964-7184

Peggy Watson R15 Coldwell Banker Realty 612-720-7511

Rhonda Wilson Coldwell Banker Realty 612-860-0189

WHITE BEAR LAKE

Richard Bell Counselor Realty 651-470-6100

Kathleen Doucette Keller Williams Premier Realty 612-716-5910

Joy Erickson Edina Realty 612-802-7150

Sandy Espe Sorenson

Coldwell Banker Realty 612-812-9792

Patrick Kinney

Keller Williams Premier Realty 651-379-1500

Kim Koniar Coldwell Banker Realty 651-895-5857

Patrick Markfort Real Estate Masters 651-428-8871

Patrick McGrath Coldwell Banker Realty 651-485-4850

Ben Stewart Edina Realty 651-271-0877

Cathy Storey

Coldwell Banker Realty 612-270-3427

Jennifer Tillges

Crush Real Estate Group - brokered by LaBelle Real Estate 651-442-5662

Shawn Wilson POP Realty 651-283-0446

WINSTED

Jeff Campbell CENTURY 21 Atwood 320-209-9003 WOODBURY

Lynn Ault eXp Realty 651-470-0190

Mathias Baden Edina Realty 612-327-1748

Tina Bednar RE/MAX Results 612-812-8462

Darin Bjerknes Real Broker 612-702-5126

Pahola Clysdale R4 RE/MAX Advantage Plus 651-398-6250

Chuck Eckberg R8 RE/MAX Results 651-246-6639

Casey Gores Casey Gores Realty 612-597-6162

Shelly Holz

Keller Williams Select Realty 651-337-9124

Matthew Johnson Keller Williams Premier Realty 651-209-3767

Todd Kruse eXp Realty 651-485-4825

Hyounsoo Lathrop Coldwell Banker R ealty 651-233-8527

John Lockner RE/MAX Results 651-230-4900

Tina Lockner R9 RE/MAX Results 651-398-6904

Chad Pederson Pederson Realty 612-325-8745

Danielle Pelton Cardinal Realty 651-270-7773

Brad Peterson R14

Edina Realty 612-220-4061

Wendy Peterson R14

Edina Realty 651-246-5752

Angela Sadat

Keller Williams Premier Realty 651-246-2739

David Saint Germain R5 MetroHomes Market.com 952-210-6962

Cheryl Schopf Schopf Realty 651-324-8910

Kevin Sutton The Home Solutions Team

651-303-1750

Deanna Wiener Cardinal Realty 651-739-8033

Kim Ziton

Keller Williams Premier Realty 612-987-6835 ZIMMERMAN

5\DQ .RUÀDWLV eHouse Realty 763-286-6760

Lisa Janisch

“I sell real estate but also moments of happiness.”

Lisa (LJ) founded Janisch Realty in 2012 to create a real estate experience that was customer centric and data-driven. A community of clients who feel extremely valued and treated with consideration.

Lisa became a Realtor as an evolution of her construction career. A fifthgeneration carpenter, she was the first female carpenter in the Iron Range Union and advanced to Superintendent, leading a $500M international project before becoming a Realtor. Now with nearly two dozen years in real estate, she is a member of Realm, an international organization of agents working in the top 1% of the market. She is a Guild member at the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, and appointee to the MNAR Professional Standards Committee.

Lisa is also a pilot, which allows her to serve a large area. She is an honest, straight-forward communicator. Her attention to detail, knowledge of market trends and real estate negotiations create extreme value for her community of clients in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Q&A: YOU’VE BEEN A WATERFRONT MARKET LEADER FOR A DOZEN YEARS, BUT YOU ARE HUMBLE. TELL ME WHY.

I don’t consider myself to be better than anyone else. I grew up below the poverty line in the north woods near Ely, with no electricity or running water, a wood cookstove for heat and sled dogs for transportation. Whether it is land, a small cabin, large home, resort or business, I am grateful for the honor of being chosen each time by each client to help them achieve their goals and dreams.

(218)780-6644

Lisa@JanischRealty.com janischrealty.com

David Brandner

Competent | Credible | Connected

The opportunity to buy and/or sell a home is an amazing accomplishment and should be an exciting and fun endeavor. Nonetheless, it can also be stressful, and who you partner with matters. Should you choose to work with me, I can assure you the process will be fun, successful and financially beneficial. Take it from Patrick, a recent client: “I’ve bought and sold multiple properties over the past 20 years and never had what I would call a Best-in-class realtor - until David. He was attentive, communicable, understanding, and super timely. He understood what we wanted, found the home, and negotiated a complex deal with us closing today. Thrilled to have found him and happy to recommend him to anyone looking for their next home. Thank you, David - you are a star!”

Leo Merman

No Broken Promises!

As one of the best Realtors in Minnesota, Leo takes great pride in being available around the clock. His ultimate goal is to ensure his clients’ happiness, as their satisfaction is his top priority. He is committed to making the buying or selling process enjoyable, fun, and stress-free. It’s as simple as that.

Client’s testimony: “I have high expectations for the professionals I work with. I seek 100% reliable people with answers to ALL of my questions or the willingness to figure it out in a timely manner. And did I mention great communication skills, too? Leo met all of my expectations, made us feel at ease, and successfully completed a very challenging transaction. Huge thanks to Leo and his team!” Anna P.

Thea Velic

Dedicated to an exceptional client experience.

Listening to my clients and providing them with solutions for their unique situation is what I pride myself on. A holistic, “hands on” approach to guide them step by step throughout the buying and selling process to minimize THEIR stress and the workload that comes with selling or buying a home. Real Estate with Integrity.

VirginiaAntonyRealEstate.com O: (763) 258-9999

virginia.antony@compass.com

When partnering with Thea as your real estate agent you are sure to find a knowledgeable, dedicated, and extremely responsive professional who will go above and beyond to achieve your home buying and selling goals. With over 125 Five-Star Reviews on Google, her impressive track record of exceeding her client’s expectations speaks for itself in the type of service she provides to her clients! A common theme Thea’s clients agree upon is how stress-free, seamless, and positive their experience is with her by their side! With a background in marketing, design, photography, as well as many years in customer service, she truly feels like she has found her passion and dream job in Real Estate!

Over a decade of experience helping clients navigate this dynamic housing market. Conscientiousness and commitment to quality combined with tenacity makes us stand out. You’ll feel right at home with the Charlsen Collective by your side to guide you through the buying or selling process.

theavelic.com / thea@theavelic.com O: (763) 276-3973

charlsencollective.kw.com O: (907) 382-6740 / C: (907) 947-9399

mjcharlsen@kw.com

I commit to my client’s needs through results and satisfaction managing details for transactions with success. “SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 20+ YEARS AND COUNTING! I am thankful to all my clients and partners for your trust and all the referrals coming from you. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Multi-Year Winner.

paholahomes.com

O: (651) 398-6250

paholaclysdale@msn.com

As a former Membership Director for a singles company, Jeﬀ understands life transitions. After 20 years as a Realtor, his clients appreciate his knowledge and humor. He jokes, “I’ll treat you like family...only better.” Jeﬀ is a sponsor of Children’s Miracle Network-Gillette Children’s Hospital.

JeﬀFeldman.com

C: (612) 558-5333

Jeﬀ@JeﬀFeldman.com

Life changes lead to changing real estate needs. I strive to be your Realtor for life, with all of them. 20 years experience in all facets of real estate, a genuine concern for my clients, unparalleled focus, and a licensed real estate broker & brokerage owner in MN & WI.

gerretyrealestategroup.com

O: (763) 443-0181

stacygerretyrealestate@gmail.com

Scott has more than 20 years of experience in real estate! He prides himself on using his in-depth community and market knowledge, and eﬀective negotiation skills to put clients’ goals first. Scott and his team of agents are here to help guide you home! Give him a call today and check out his website at BuyRentSell.com!

buyrentsell.com

O: (612) 298-5400

scott@buyrentsell.com

Born & raised in the Twin Cities with longstanding (5th gen!) roots in Northeast- I am here to guide you to the best of my ability! Establishing a curated, step by step plan for your life’s needs is what I aim for- with simplification for you being paramount. Whether buying, selling, or both- I’ve got you covered!

jeniversrealtor.sites.cbmoxi.com

O: (763) 232-0978

jenivers.realtor@gmail.com

Super Real Estate Agent 2011-2024. I have the experience, market knowledge, marketing and negotiation skills to deliver the highest level of service and results to my clients. I would be honored to partner with you to achieve your real estate needs and goals. How can I help?

compass.com/agents/christian-klempp

C: (612) 669-1358

christian.klempp@compass.com

With over 38 years of real estate experience and nearly 1800 transactions under his belt, Kary is an expert in the resale of fine homes…like yours. Kary is known for his hard work and enthusiasm for his clients, and he understands the balance between the art of, and science of, real estate marketing and sales.

Kary.com

C: (612) 325-8787

KaryMarpe@EdinaRealty.com

David Saint Germain

Whether it’s buying or selling real estate, David has keen understanding of the real estate marketplace, state of the art search technology, astute negotiation skills, knowledge of consumer behavior and ability to execute innovative marketing. More importantly, David has an unyielding commitment to put his client needs first.

davidsaintgermain.com

O: (952) 210-6962

david@davidsaintgermain.com

A third-generation Realtor, Brian also serves as a Pastor. He consistently delivers results with attention to detail, clientfocused care, and skilled negotiation. His clients often say they feel heard and understood and have fun along the way. Let Brian help you buy with confidence and sell with success.

brianschulenburgrealestate.com

O: (952) 240-7975

brians@tc-pf.com

Tim’s passion for perfection shows in his attention detail in every listing. From staging to marketing, Tim’s trusted process enables sellers to maximize value while minimizing market time. His honest, straightforward approach, paired with his around-theclock availability are why Tim is a 10-time recipient of this award.

SheetzSells.com

O: (651) 578-2277

tim.sheetz@results.net

Homebuyers love working with Beth because of her market knowledge and expertise, her reputation within the community of realtors, and her ability to get the sale closed no matter what it takes. She truly loves what she does and it shows through how hard she works and how highly she prioritizes her clients.

ulrichrealestategroup.com

O: (612) 964-7184

beth.ulrich@compass.com

With positive energy and a collaborative approach, clients are central to Erik’s work. Your stress will be reduced as he navigates you through the challenges of real estate listings and purchases. As a Twin Cities resident & expert, Erik is proactive and communicative, helping his clients succeed in any market.

erik-wood.com

C: (612) 708-6743

erik.wood@compass.com

JOE ALLEN

Office: (952) 884-8404

joe@elevateteam.com

ElevateTeam.com

• New Construction, Land and Development.

• Investment Properties.

• Residential purchases and sales.

I’m a high-touch broker with 18 years of experience known for my extensive market knowledge and unmatched devotion to clients with the larges t transactions of their lives based almost exclusively on utilizing proven analytical skills an d trained negotiation techniques. I am passionate about all facets of real estate and would love an opportunity to work with you!

FOCUS CITIES: MINNETONKA | MINNEAPOLIS | ST. PAUL

SHAWN BASSETT

Office: (952) 884-8975

Mobile: (952) 239-9081

shawn@genebassettrealty.com shawnbassett.com

• Independence- flexibility in contracts & pricing.

• Over 15 years providing real estate solutions.

• Marketing Savvy- the best staging & photography.

Shawn’s success is rooted from his hard work & passion for serving his clients. What separates him from the rest is his execution, independence, & experience-traits that stem from a combination of industry seasoning, excellent negotiation skills and a learned but innate feel for the psychology of buyers and sellers.

BETH ANDREWS

Office: (612) 801-2041

bandrews@cbburnet.com bethandrews.com

• 40+ years of experience in the Real Estate industry

• Prepping homes for sale with a keen eye for staging

• New construction

Continuously staying updated on the latest industry developments and adapting to changing market conditions for over 30 years will benefit my clients greatly from my seasoned perspective and comprehensive understanding of the real estate landscape. New construction, lakeshore, townhomes, single family, I have done it all.

FOCUS CITIES: EDEN PRAIRIE | MINNETONKA | EDINA

STEVE CASALENDA

Office: (651) 251-4820

steve.casalenda@results.net stevecasalenda.com

• Providing Real Estate Expertise For 20 Years.

FOCUS CITIES: BLOOMINGTON | MINNEAPOLIS | SW METRO

CHRIS DEMING

Mobile: (612) 414-2785

demingrealestate@gmail.com christopherdeming.com

• First Time Homebuyers

• Residential Buyers and Sellers

• Helping Relocate To or From the Twin Cities

I’ve been a Realtor for 17 years & have lived in the Twin Cities all my life. I love it here & am a reflection of the hard work ethic that runs deep in MN. I can happily advise on the ins & outs of the buying & selling process. I’m diligent, honest, candid, & ready to negotiate the best result on your behalf. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, multi-property owner, or seasoned seller, I’m your experienced resource.

• Single Family, Multi Family, Luxury Homes.

• Unparalleled Reliability And Customer Service.

Steve has consistently provided a personalized real estate experience to his clients for the past 20 years & has been named Super Real Estate Agent consecutively for the past 13 years. He is a lifelong resident of the Twin Cities & his honest approach to real estate along with his integrity, attention to detail, & strong work ethic has served his clients well & has resulted in a high percentage of referral business.

FOCUS CITIES: SEVEN COUNTY METRO AREA | TWIN CITIES | WESTERN WISCONSIN

JEFFREY DEWING

Office: (952) 471-2279

JDewing@CBRealty.com JeffreyDewing.com

• Luxury Properties

• Relocation

• Buyers and Sellers

As a Realtor with Coldwell Banker for 26+ years, I pride myself on finding properties that will be great investments for my clients. I have extensive experience working with relocation Buyers and Sellers, Fortune 500 companies & Minnesota professional sports organizations. Additional areas of focus: Minnetonka Beach, Excelsior, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, downtown Minneapolis, Sunfish Lake, Inver Grove Heights and Eagan.

FOCUS CITIES: LAKE MINNETONKA | MINNETONKA | EDINA

FOCUS CITIES: ST. PAUL AREA | MINNEAPOLIS AREA | ST. ANTHONY PARK

CHUCK ECKBERG

Cell: (651) 246-6639

chuck@chuckeckberg.com chuckeckberg.com

• Superior assistance in home sale preparation

• Client-centric service to maximize your results

• No pressure approach as your trusted counselor

As a nineteen-time recipient of the “Super Real Estate Agent” award, as well as a 2023 recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics, Chuck has proven that his unwavering commitment to put the client at the center of everything he does clearly leads to the highest level of customer satisfaction. Chuck is an engaged, thoughtful and honest communicator who takes a long-term view for his clients.

FOCUS CITIES: WOODBURY | WASHINGTON COUNTY | SEVEN COUNTY METRO AREA

PETER EVANS

Mobile: (612) 384-0728

TheEvansEdge@CBRealty.com

TheEvansEdge.com

• Residential homes Luxury to starter

• Commercial and investment sales and Leasing

• Green homes and energy efficiency improvements

Choose Peter and his team for an unmatched homebuying experience! With a proven track record of success, personalized service and an extensive inventory of homes in the Twin Cities, we’ll ensure you find the perfect match. Growing up in the business, and working in the industry since 2002, we give a great perspective and market knowledge. Let our over 40+ years of combined industry expertise seal the deal for your new home!

JESSICA EDWARDS-SMITH

Office: (952) 844-6000

Mobile: (612) 799-4695

jes@jesedwards.com jesedwards.com

• Families in transition

• First Time Home Sellers

• Solutions for Busy People

After 30 years, each buyer is still a special story with unique needs. Careful listening, lifelong learning, cutting edge technology & extensive networking are among the tools I bring. You are the focus of my team of professionals in lending, inspection, title (& more). We weigh both the practical & the fanciful, creating the best available solution. I am honored to assist your investment in our community & you!

FOCUS CITIES: MINNEAPOLIS | EDINA | WESTERN TWIN CITIES

BETSY FERGUSON

Office: (612) 947-0311

Mobile: (612) 327-9292

Betsyferguson@edinarealty.com

BetsyFerguson.EdinaRealty.com

FOCUS CITIES: MINNEAPOLIS | ST. PAUL | WESTERN SUBURBS

BRETTE HERMANN

Office: (612) 221-7561

brettehermann@edinarealty.com

TheHermannGroup.com

• Honest, Trustworthy & Knowledgeable.

• Representing both Sellers & Buyers.

• Enjoy working all Price Points.

When you choose The Hermann Group you’re engaging not just a team of skilled agents, you’re hiring caring people who want you to have a positive experience from first contact to closing & beyond. Our team will take the time to get to know you, your goals & your priorities. We listen. We ask questions. We then tailor our services to meet your needs. All of which translates to a seamless, stress-free experience for you.

• Traditional Buyers & Sellers

• Investment Properties

• Exceptional Properties Member

My involvement in real estate is life-long. As a member of Exceptional Properties it is a privilege and an honor to help people find their next home. With that comes responsibility. I will partner with you to obtain your optimal sale price while making it as easy as possible for you. I am honest, ethical, and focus your needs. I am diligent, value integrity and an excellent negotiator. I sincerely look forward to working with you as you transition with your home.

FOCUS CITIES: TWIN CITIES METRO & BEYOND

JOSÉ HILARIO

Mobile: (952) 465-2275

JoseHilario@kw.com

JoseHilario.kw.com

• Hablo Español

FOCUS CITIES: LAKE MINNETONKA AREA | WEST & SW SUBURBS

• Listing Specialist

• First Time Home Buyer Specialist

Jose Hilario is the owner of The Jose Hilario Team. Client satisfaction has always been Jose’s top priority. That is why our team prides itself in the honesty we provide our clients, always keeping their best interest in mind. Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest decisions our clients will make, this is why it is our ultimate goal to provide a stress-free experience while educating the client throughout the process.

FOCUS CITIES: 7 COUNTY METRO

SUSAN (SUE) JUNEAU

Office: (763) 746-4900

Mobile: (763) 242-5082

sue.juneau@gmail.com kw.com

• First Time Buyers to “Right Sizing” Empty Nesters

• 20+ Years New Construction & Renovation Design

• Top Notch Industry Relationships Protect You

First Time Home Buyers & Sellers-Move Up Buyers & Sellers-New Construction Buyers-Right Sizing Empty Nesters-I enjoy all areas of Real Estate! Working on Buyers and Sellers behalf is My Mission and my Joy. I continue to grow and learn through education and experience to provide the Fiduciary Duties owed each client at the highest level. From urban high density to rural acreage, at your service in the Twin Cities metro!

FOCUS CITIES: ANDOVER | BLAINE | NORTHERN SUBURBS

SCOTT LINDQUIST

Office: (612) 940-6886

scottl@imaginerealty.net imaginerealty.net

• New Home Construction Expert

STACY KELLY

Mobile: (763) 227-9816

stacy@stacykellyteam.com

stacykellyteam.com

• Superior Service.

• Exceptional Results.

• Relocation Specialist.

• Real Estate Investing: Rental Property & Flipping

• No Bull - Just Straight Talk

Scott has helped hundreds of clients build their dream homes with various Twin Cities home builders. He takes the headache out of building with expertise in design, negotiation, and structuring your finances to avoid moving twice. Scott also has hands on experience with rental property, flipping homes, & 1031 exchanges. He has completed hundreds of traditional homes sales by going above and beyond for his clients.

I’m deeply honored to have been selected as a Super Real Estate Agent again this year. My “job” is also my favorite thing to do, and that others believe I have done it well means the world to me. Every dream I help make come true for a client is as precious as the first one I was fortunate to be part of, and I cherish both those memories and the wonderful people I’ve had the privilege to represent.

FOCUS CITIES: ANDOVER | BLAINE | TWIN CITIES

JON LIU

Office: (952) 239-9999

jon@jleliterealty.com jleliterealty.com/

• Strong Negotiator

FOCUS CITIES: MAPLE GROVE | TWIN CITIES AREA | WESTERN WISCONSIN

TINA LOCKNER

Cell: (651) 398-6904

tina.lockner@results.net tinalockner.com

• Buyers and Sellers in Residential Transactions

• Investors

• Relocation

My vast experience (20+ years) sets me apart while my earned designations show my commitment to continuing education and keeping up to date. Averaging over 110 transactions annually, with a 99% referral rate from past clients, I provide top-notch service in every facet of the business. By using the “Team” concept and strategies, I, (and The Home Team), offer both service and results that can’t be beat.

• Trustworthy / Reliable

• Bi-lingual (English & Chinese)

Jon, Broker/Owner of JL Elite Realty stands out as a multi-year “Super Real Estate Agent” award winner. With a proven track record of successful deals, he is a trusted advisor in the community. Clients appreciate his honest, straightforward approach & his dedication to being available when needed. Jon’s passion for real estate shines through in every transaction, making him the ideal choice for buyers & sellers.

FOCUS CITIES: LAKEVILLE | DAKOTA COUNTY | SOUTH METRO

JOHN LYNDEN

Mobile: (651) 246-5646

john@lyndenrealty.com lyndenrealty.com

• Coffee connoisseur

FOCUS CITIES: WOODBURY | COTTAGE GROVE | EAST METRO

• VW fanatic

• Taco lover

If you’re looking for a realtor who can not only appreciate the distinctions between a mission, prairie and craftsman, but can also help you navigate the jumble of appointments and paperwork that come with buying or selling a house, all in a friendly, low-pressure way, John Lynden is the agent for you. John is passionate about old houses; each one is unique, in the way your own particular buying or selling needs are unique.

FOCUS CITIES: ST. PAUL | MINNEAPOLIS

MELISSA MOUND

Mobile: (612) 462-9552

melissamound@edinarealty.com edinarealty.com/melissa-mound-realtor

• Individualized Client Services

• Local Market Expert

• Collaborative & Responsive Communication

Working with me will feel like an individualized experience from beginning to end. Starting with understanding how to navigate the current market with a focus on educating you about the process each step of the way. We will work together to create a personalized strategic plan so you can move forward with confidence and achieve your goals. I love my job, but love helping my clients achieve their dreams even more!

FOCUS CITIES: MINNEAPOLIS | ST. PAUL | TWIN CITIES METRO AREA

AMY PETERSON Office: (763) 242-6741

amy@realtoramy.com RealtorAmy.com

• ABR, AHWD, CRS, GRI, GRN, PSA, RELO, SFR, SRES

• 2022 Minnesota REALTOR of the Year

• Your real estate resource since 2004

As a trusted real estate advisor and lifelong Twin Cities resident, Amy will guide you through every detail from current market strategies to op tions for reaching your objectives in a comfortable, organized fashion. Her extensive industr y training, energetic networking and proactive problem solving ensure an unparalleled experience to make your real estate dreams a reality. Put her expertise to work for you today!

FOCUS CITIES: TWIN CITIES

KATHERYN SAWICKI Office: (612) 270-1001 ksawicki@cbrealty.com KathySawicki.com

• Seller Representation

• Buyer Representation

• Lake Minnetonka Waterfront Properties

CAROLYN OLSON

Office: (952) 270-5784

cholson@cbrealty.com

carolynolsonhomes.com

• Urban and suburban expertise

• SF homes, townhouses, condos, lake homes

• Discerning eye for great interiors & architecture

Whether it’s finding a pristine turn-key property or a home with good bones in need of remodeling, Carolyn is known for superior service and not leaving a stone un-turned. Over 30 years as a top listing agent, buyer representative and effective marketer, Carolyn has earned numerous sales & client service awards and, most importantly, valued referrals and repeat customers.

FOCUS CITIES: MINNEAPOLIS AND WESTERN & SOUTHERN SUBURBS

JUSTIN RHODES

Office:(952) 844-6000

Mobile: (612) 296-7719

Justin.Rhodes@cbrealty.com

RhodesHomeFinder.com

• Traditional Buyers & Sellers.

• First Time Homebuyers.

• Licensed in Minnesota & Wisconsin.

When asked what she loves most about Real Estate, Kathy will tell you “It’s all about serving people!” She genuinely enjoys helping Sellers and Buyers using a collaborative approach to achieve their specific, personal priorities and goals. Clients appreciate her calm demeanor, unique engineering background, extraordinary real estate knowledge and effective negotiating strategies. Experience matters!

Everyone has a different opinion of how a Real Estate Agent should represent their client, but honesty and integrity should go without saying. With 20+ years of experience, I firmly believe in exceeding my client’s expectations as they are my #1 priority. To me, being a REALTOR means more than selling homes. It’s about you, your hopes and your dreams. It’s about a relationship based on trust, knowledge and expertise.

FOCUS CITIES: BLOOMINGTON | APPLE VALLEY | RICHFIELD

BRIAN SCATES

Office: (612) 877-2100

sold@scatesrealestate.com scatesrealestate.com

• 900+ Closed Transactions In The Twin Cities.

FOCUS CITIES: LAKE MINNETONKA | WESTERN SUBURBS | MINNEAPOLIS

• Works Nights, Weekends and Picks Up The Phone

• Transparent Negotiations & Honest Feedback

Boasting an array of 5-star reviews across online platforms, Brian and his team are distinguished by their unwavering commitment to communication, market expertise and client availability. By choosing us, you tap into over two decades of real estate negotiations and experience. Whether you are buying, selling, building or inve sting our bespoke approach guarantees a 5-star experience.

FOCUS CITIES: PLYMOUTH | WAYZATA | MINNETONKA

KARL SCHERMAN

Mobile: (763) 232-6932

karl@homesbytsg.com theschermangroup.kw.com

• The Best in Market Knowledge and Driven By Data

• Backed By the Latest Tech and Has Proven Results

• In My 20th Year of Client Focused Service!

Moving sucks! Partnering with me, buying or selling in the Twin Cities, I make the process simple and more enjoyable. With 20 years in real estate, I offer expert guidance and a personalized approach. My commitment is to a smooth, profitable transaction and getting you the best deal possible. Over 90% of my business comes from referrals and repeat clients, find out why- I’ll show you real service and real results!

FOCUS CITIES: MOUNDS VIEW | NEW BRIGHTON | MINNEAPOLIS

KAREN STANG

Cell: (651) 253-1689

Karen@CarriageRealty.com CarriageRealty.com

• COFFEE addict!

• Dog (& cat) lover!

• Frequently walks “The Stairs of Stillwater”!

Want creative marketing & your home to stand out OR work with an agent that has unique ways to find homes? Karen’s 30+ years of experience & exceptional service will MOVE you! Independent, family owned, team approach & always partnering with clients for success! MN Realtors BOD, Professional Standards Chair, MN Realtors Executive Committee member & MORE! Fresh roasted coffee beans with every listing appointment!

FOCUS CITIES: LAKE ELMO | ST. PAUL | EAST METRO

KRISTI WEINSTOCK

Office: (612) 309-8332

kdweinstock@cbrealty.com weinstockgroup.com

GRAHAM SMITH

Office: (612) 414-5614

Mobile: (612) 414-5614

Grahamsmith@kw.com

Thegrahamsmithteam.com

• Exceptional customer service paired with 20 years of experience.

• A Team structure which offers specialized experts in each department.

• Strategic negotiation and marketing skills that are second to none.

As the owner/operator of The Graham Smith Team, Graham brings 20+ years of experience as a top producing agent in the Twin Cities. His team offers an exceptional customer service experience, and the best negotiation and strategic marketing plans available. Comprised of Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists and a full time Operations Department, Graham and his team are a great choice for your residential real estate needs.

FOCUS CITIES: SW MINNEAPOLIS | TWIN CITIES METRO | LAKEFRONT HOMES

TRACY STUTE

Office: (651) 686-2023

Mobile: (651) 331-6439

tracystute@edinarealty.com edinarealty.com/tracy-stute-realtor

• Professional Experience & Client Education.

• Price Guidance, Current Market Knowledge.

• Confidentiality & Easy to work with.

Your Dream...My Goal! Says it all. When you work with me, it’s all about you. Representing both buyers and sellers, I follow the ever changing market closely. Plan to be well market educated while making your next move. Whether it’s your first home purchase, looking for a new view or it’s time to downsize, I can help. Know that you, your family and friends will be taken care of with confidence and confidentiality

FOCUS CITIES: TWIN CITIES METRO | WESTERN WISCONSIN | NORTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA

KRISTA WOLTER

Office: (612) 247-5106

Krista@KristaWolter.com KristaWolterRealEstateGroup.com

• Top 1% Nationally within Coldwell Banker Realty.

• Serving Clients in all price points.

• Top performing Realtor in Minnetonka School Dist.

I believe in a hardworking, honest, and sincere approach to real estate. My desire is not just to meet my client’s needs but to exceed their expectations. From first time home buyers to seasoned buyers and sellers. you can count on me for expert knowledge, superior negotiating skills, attention to detail and follow through. Knowledge, Integrity, & Experience.

• Comprehensive Listing Agent

• Relocation/Buyer Specialist

• Real Estate Advisor

across real estate markets throughout the Twin Cities and beyond, along with her outstanding and detailed service given to clients. “My goal is to deliver the best and most complete home buying and selling experience possible. It is about helping you get where you want to be with the least amount of disruptions to your life” -

FOCUS CITIES: SAINT PAUL | MINNEAPOLIS | NORTH OAKS

FOCUS CITIES: LAKE MINNETONKA AREA | PLYMOUTH | MAPLE GROVE

Krista Wolter has become known for setting records

Krista Wolter

Mobile: (612) 701-7376 Curt-Adams.com

CURT ADAMS

Coldwell Banker Realty

FOCUS CITY: GREATER TWIN CITIES

ERIN BAILEY-FALK

Wexford Realty

Mobile: (651) 497-5958 reedaronow@edinarealty.com

Mobile: (651) 398-4760 erin@wexfordrealty.com

Mobile: (612) 804-4759 suebrown@cbrealty.com

FOCUS CITY: EDINA

BROWN

Coldwell Banker Realty

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES

CJ CASHMAN

Edina Realty

Mobile: (612) 716-2523 cjcashman@edinarealty.com

FOCUS CITY: EDINA

AMY COHEN

Mobile: (952) 484-7577 AmyBCohen.com

Mobile: (612) 850-1909 jessicadavisrealestate.com

Mobile: (612) 703-1031 dan.belfry@compass.com

Mobile: (612) 750-7535 mark.burke@results.net

Coldwell Banker Realty

FOCUS CITY: GREATER MINNEAPOLIS

JESSICA DAVIS

FOCUS CITY: WEST METRO Engel & Völkers

REED & DAVID ARONOW

Edina Realty

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES

DAN BELFRY

FOCUS CITY: MINNETONKA Compass MARK BURKE

RE/MAX Results

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES

Mobile: (612) 701-8368 Lisa@HomesByAsh.com FOCUS CITY: BLAINE Keller Williams Integrity NW

Mobile: (651) 734-5385 ablakerealty@gmail.com FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES & SURROUNDING AREAS RE/MAX

STEPHANIE CHANDLER

FOCUS CITY: EDINA Stephanie Chandler Group

Mobile: (612) 599-7107 stephanie.chandler@compass.com

STEVE CONLIN

Mobile: (612) 581-6732 steveconlin@edinarealty.com

Mobile: (612) 840-0414 sarah@sarahdeziel.com

Mobile: (612) 750-1488 lancao@edinarealty.com

FOCUS CITY: DAKOTA COUNTY Edina Realty

SARAH DEZIEL

Mobile: (651) 373-3000 SELLSMN.com

FOCUS CITY: ST. CROIX VALLEY MN/WI BRIX Real Estate

Mobile: (612) 386-7203 tncrouch@aol.com

FOCUS CITY: WEST METRO Edina Realty

CITY: TWIN CITIES Edina Realty, Inc

CITY:

Mobile: (612) 547-8089 dannyrealestate.com FOCUS CITY: MINNEAPOLIS Brix Real

Office: (651) 452-3047 pldorngroup.com

Mobile: (952) 210-3683 adam.funk@exprealty.com

Mobile: (612) 799-8412 jhansen@cbburnet.com

Office: (763) 694-1073 shensrud@homesmsp.com

LISA DORN & ADAM DORN

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES AREA RE/MAX Results

ADAM FUNK

FOCUS CITY: WESTERN SUBURBS eXp Realty

Mobile: (612) 578-1631 drivergrp.com

Coldwell Banker Realty

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES METRO AREA

SHARLENE HENSRUD

JEREMY DRIVER

FOCUS CITY: WESTERN SUBURBS CØMPASS

BRIAN HALLBLADE

Hallblade Realty, Inc.

FOCUS CITY: EXCELSIOR

Mobile: (612) 619-2165 brian@HallbladeRealty.com

CHRISTA HARTIG

FOCUS CITY: MINNEAPOLIS RE/MAX Results

SPENCER HUTTON

CHELSEA ERICKSON

FOCUS CITY: FOREST LAKE & SURROUNDING AREAS LaBelle Real Estate Group

Mobile: (763) 221-2524 ForestLakeHomesForSale.com

ANGIE HAMMOND

Hartig Real Estate Group

FOCUS CITY: APPLE VALLEY

Mobile: (952) 393-4384 christahartig.com

Engel & Völkers Minneapolis Downtown

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES

Mobile: (612) 868-4738 spencer.hutton@evrealestate.com

COLLEEN JOHNSON

Mobile: (612) 275-9734 cjsoldremax.com

FOCUS CITY: ST. PAUL RE/MAX Results

Mobile: (651) 270-1718 angiehammond.com

BRIAN HELMS

Edina Realty

MICHELLE HOAGLAND

Keller Williams Preferred Realty

FOCUS CITY: ROSEMOUNT

Mobile: (651) 253-1985 MichelleHoaglandGroup.com

TONY JOHANNES

REMAX Results

Remax Advantage Plus

FOCUS CITY: LAKE MINNETONKA

Mobile: (612) 386-7349 homes@tonyjohannes.com

Office: (952) 356-4295 priscilla@elevateteam.com

Mobile: (612) 913-6400 Brianhelms.com

Mobile: (612) 227-0863 brian@brianhouts.com

FOCUS CITY: PLYMOUTH

BRIAN D. HOUTS

JPW Realty

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES AREA

ROCHELLE JOHNSON BROWN

Edina Realty

FOCUS CITY: MINNEAPOLIS

PRISCILLA JOHNSON

The Elevate Team at RE/Max Results

FOCUS CITY: CHANHASSEN

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES

Mobile: (612) 845-8858 rochellejohnson@edinarealty.com

KAREN KELJIK

Coldwell Banker Realty

Mobile: (612) 414-3245 karenkeljik@cbburnet.com

FOCUS CITY: SAINT PAUL

Mobile: (612) 695-3136 franandbarbdavis.com

JONNA KOSALKO

Coldwell Banker Realty

FOCUS CITY: MINNEAPOLIS METRO

CORRIE LINE

Realty ONE Group Choice

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES METRO

Mobile: 952-451-3457 Cline@HomesandDesignMN.com

BELLA MAISEL

Mobile: (612) 386-4057 bvmaisel@cbburnet.com

Mobile: (651) 338-9468 annamariemcdonald.com

BRAD LACHER

FOCUS CITY: SOUTH OF THE RIVER REAL Broker, LLC

Mobile: (952) 200-1994 greatmnhomes.com

Coldwell Banker Realty

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES

ANNAMARIE MCDONALD

Mobile: (612) 414-4336 jmachacek@cbburnet.com

JEFF MACHACEK

Coldwell Banker Realty

FOCUS CITY: MINNEAPOLIS & SUBURBS

JOSEPH MASELTER

eXp Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

FOCUS CITY: SOUTH METRO

BRAD PIHLSTROM

FOCUS CITY: SAINT PAUL Edina Realty

Mobile: (612) 747-5071 bradpihlstrom@edinarealty.com

Mobile: (651) 303-0555 marielanglie.com

Mobile: (651) 592-4444, (651) 216-1335 TheMadores@edinarealty.com

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES

Mobile: (612) 867-0001 joe@themnexperts.com

Mobile: (612) 414-3954 MovingWithMarilee.com

MARILEE MOERKE

Keller Williams Classic Realty

FOCUS CITY: NORTH WEST METRO

Mobile: (612) 314-6550 nenesellsrealestate.com

CATHERINE SECK

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES Edina Realty

Mobile: (612) 599-3028 catherineandkericseck.edinarealty.net

ELENA QUINBY

Quinby Partners

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES

Mobile: (952) 797-2534 quinbypartners.com/elena-quinby

Mobile: (651) 246-5752 wendyandbradpeterson@edinarealty.com

Mobile: (651) 336-1902 triciaryan@edinarealty.com

Mobile: (612) 207-4318 erinsjoquist@KW.com

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES Keller Williams Integrity Lakes

Mobile: (651) 246-9442 billsmitten@cbrealty.com

Williams - Integrity Lakes

Mobile: (651) 955-8440 margaretsolberg@kw.com

Mobile: (612) 499-3462 durban@cbburnet.com

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES METRO

FOCUS CITY: MINNEAPOLIS Coldwell Banker Realty

Office: (612) 961-7511 MikeStrand@edinarealty.com FOCUS CITY: MINNETONKA

Mobile: (612) 720-7511 Pwatson@cbburnet.com FOCUS CITY: WAYZATA

Mobile: (651) 592-5821 john.thompson@results.net

Mobile: (612) 747-4079 morgan@brixtwincities.com

Mobile: (651) 224-8900 dwickiser@gmail.com

FOCUS CITY: ST. PAUL Wickiser Real Estate Group, Inc.

Mobile: (651) 208-3580 tomyangrealestate.com

LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH

FOCUS CITY: TWIN CITIES METRO Realty Executives Associates

BANK ON THEM

In a survey of recent home buyers, these local mortgage pros were a cut above the rest.

With today’s unpredictable interest rates, it’s more important than ever to work with a lender or broker who can successfully guide you through the complex process of ﬁnancing a home. Super Mortgage Professionals, like Super Real Estate Agents, receive top marks from the clients they serve based on a study of recent home buyers by our partner, Crescendo Business Services. The Super Mortgage Pros represent the

Aaron Abed CrossCountry Mortgage 612-386-6575

Ashland Alitz Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation 612-505-7663

Brady Allen Bell Bank Mortgage 651-783-5286

Kimberly Allen Bell Bank Mortgage 651-600-5498

Jeffery Anderson Supreme Lending 651-717-4040

Lynn Anderson Movement Mortgage 612-232-5743

Mike Arvold 5HÀQHG /HQGLQJ 763-639-9171

Wes Atkinson Bell Bank Mortgage 651-485-9648

George Awada loanDepot 612-214-3052

Paul Basil M2 CrossCountry Mortgage 612-599-8334

Ryan Beardsley Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation 612-991-2630

CONTENTS ACCURATE AS OF 9/1/24.

Brenda Bednar

CrossCountry Mortgage 507-455-1858

Tracy Belanger

PMR Premier Mortgage Resources 952-240-7044

Denny Bennett M2

*XDUDQWHHG 5DWH $IÀQLW\ 612-804-0488

Joel Benson Cardinal Financial 612-327-9092

Matthew Bjorgum

Edge Home Finance

952-261-5422

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Tradition Mortgage 612-940-6757

Connie Bloom M2

Bell Bank Mortgage 612-518-7027

Ted Bougie Best Advantage Mortgage 612-865-4742

Anthony Breede loanDepot 612-414-7966

Ellie Breitbach Guild Mortgage 319-242-2226

Andrew Burton Waterstone Mortgage 612-562-6456

Joe Bydzovsky M2 Lake Area Mortgage 651-303-8765

Joe Bye Sentry Bank 320-363-7721

Luke Carrier

MegaStar Financial 651-503-3746

Laura Carroll

Bell Bank Mortgage 651-431-1637

Jeff Chrast Granite Mortgage 763-482-9369

Bradley Christensen Luminate Home Loans 952-403-6611

Ryan Colbert M2 Lake Area Mortgage 651-329-5835

Alan Coleman SWBC Mortgage 612-558-1217

Steve Conklin Satori Mortgage 952-544-1709

Brian Conners Bell Bank Mortgage 651-983-5751

Pat Conroy Bell Bank Mortgage 612-701-4959

Bryan Crepeau Upstream Mortgage 612-308-6099

Nicholas Crichton

Edina Realty Mortgage 651-270-4893

Jackson Cussons

MegaStar Financial 612-619-0608

Jay Dacey

Jay Dacey Mortgage Team 651-315-7681

Charles Dailey iLoan 612-234-72783

Steve Dickie

Axia Home Loans 612-396-4743

Michael Dietrich iLoan

651-206-3377

Chris Dueffert

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation 612-801-4033

Aaron Eide U.S. Bank 612-615-3525

Randy Emerson CrossCountry Mortgage 612-801-1300

Steve Erb Bell Bank Mortgage 612-963-5602

Mark Erickson

Royal Credit Union 952-465-0913

Sarah Erickson Edina Realty Mortgage 612-434-3836

Tim Erickson Luminate Home Loans 952-451-2273

Adam Farrell M2 Alerus Mortgage 612-227-1485

Les Ferris Propel Home Loans 612-430-7000

Ed Francis Wells Fargo 612-819-1692

Vanessa Frisch Guaranteed Rate 612-423-9486

Angie Gerhardson Luminate Home Loans 763-245-6150

Shawn Gerhardson Luminate Home Loans 763-691-0202

Kent Gerloff CrossCountry Mortgage 612-799-4276

Sam Giannakakis Edge Home Finance 612-816-1511

Mark Gobran M3 Lake Area Mortgage 651-338-3900

Steven Goldman CMG Home Loans 763-458-9007

Ken Graczak CFR Mortgage 612-324-8454

Justin Green Tradition Mortgage 952-252-0232

Mark Gregg Old National Bank Mortgage 763-204-7251

%ULDQ *ULIÀQ Bay Equity Home Loans 651-271-3568

Jenny Hanna Edina Realty Mortgage 651-343-3345

Nick Hanson Tradition Mortgage 952-393-6425

Kathy Harrison M3 Bell Bank Mortgage 952-905-5560

Rebecca Hawley M3 M & M Mortgage 763-607-9707

Brandon Hecke Wings Credit Union 952-997-8222

Mark Hesser CrossCountry Mortgage 763-443-9527

Liz Higgins Huntington Bank 612-701-5852

Dave Hill M3 Bell Bank Mortgage 651-485-6862

Mike Hill Bell Bank Mortgage 651-783-5244

David Hintermeister

Luminate Home Loans 612-710-3130

Brad Hlavacek Armed Forces Bank 612-396-0501

Justin Hoban M3 Alerus Mortgage 612-802-7734

Randy Hoeschen M2 Associated Bank 952-591-2897

Ryan Marie Honsey M3 Clear Mortgage 651-503-0595

Nancy Hostetler Bell Bank Mortgage 763-442-9886

Jason Huseth Bell Bank Mortgage 320-260-8992

Mitch Irwin Bell Bank Mortgage 612-210-3640

Bridget Ische Bell Bank Mortgage 952-463-8285

Jessica James Associated Bank 651-523-6449

David Jamison Rainbow Mortgage 952-405-2090

Ramona Jenkins M3 Bell Bank Mortgage 612-226-8761

Chris Jensen Axia Home Loans 651-592-1584

Tyler Jensen Cambria Mortgage 612-554-6384

Mitch Jindra Bell Bank Mortgage 612-597-0220

Alec Johnson CrossCountry Mortgage 952-200-0754

Bradley Johnson U.S. Bank 651-426-8225

Sheryl Jondahl Bell Bank Mortgage 763-286-7578

Shelby Joslyn Bell Bank Mortgage 651-783-5214

Joe Juliano M3 Lake Area Mortgage 651-245-4963

Kelvin Kaemingk loanDepot 651-231-2500

Katy Kitchin Edina Realty Mortgage 651-295-7586

Erin Kline M3

Alerus Mortgage 612-202-1459

Liz Koehler Bell Bank Mortgage 612-325-1764

Erik Kolz Guaranteed Rate 952-844-6557

Jim Krantz Tradition Mortgage 612-716-9999

Jackie LaLonde loanDepot 612-616-3069

Peter Larsen M3 First Equity Mortgage 651-341-9854

Kathleen Lawler

Mason Mac 651-276-9439

Sari Lederman Wintrust Mortgage 612-508-8259

Brad Lidtke M3 Bell Bank Mortgage 612-840-5350

Brian Lindstrom M3 Lake Area Mortgage 612-384-1646

Randi Livon M3 Alerus Mortgage 612-440-1430

Derek Lodermeier M3 Lake Area Mortgage 612-877-2773

Amy Loftus Edina Realty Mortgage 612-801-6925

David Lozinski M3 First Equity Mortgage 763-251-8000

Janet Lund Luminate Home Loans 612-220-5210

Josh Lund MSP Mortgage 612-802-3265

Nicholas Matko DHI Mortgage 952-985-7443

Tom Mattaini New American Funding 651-245-5855

Nick Mavetz M3 First Equity Mortgage 952-393-1548

Marcia May M3 Bell Bank Mortgage 612-840-9333

Brad Mayo BMO Bank 612-387-7061

Kim McLean M3 Alerus Mortgage 952-237-7966

Bryce Mead M4 Alerus Mortgage 612-916-5626

Nicole Meeker M1 CrossCountry Mortgage 612-723-2658

Jill Meents M4 Bell Bank Mortgage 612-867-1979

Brady Mergenthal M4 Newrez 651-324-5431

Brent Merritt M4 Mortgage Capital of MN 612-812-0320

Andrew Messner Edge Home Finance 612-483-1712

Joe Metzler M4 Cambria Mortgage 651-552-3681

Titus Mhiripiri AnnieMac Home Mortgage 612-805-6257

Barbara Miller Guaranteed Rate 612-670-2321

Daniel Minor AnnieMac Home Mortgage 763-614-7082

Krysia Moe Lakeview Bank 952-892-9709

Enda Moore Edina Realty Mortgage 651-690-8428

Sandy Morgan New American Funding 612-868-3516

Steve Morris Guaranteed Rate 612-889-6726

Dylan Niska Tradition Mortgage 612-396-7272

Todd Mrazek Supreme Lending 763-245-1511

Heather Mule M4 Alerus Mortgage 952-212-6280

Hudson Murphy Luminate Home Loans 651-276-2349

Kevin Murray Guaranteed Rate 952-210-1984

Bryan Nelson M4 Bell Bank Mortgage 651-783-5245

Melissa Nelson Guild Mortgage 612-599-1471

Stacy Newgaard Bell Bank Mortgage 952-975-9003

Quynh Nguyen M4 Cambria Mortgage 612-990-9520

Brad Nolan M4 Bell Bank Mortgage 651-308-7115

Michael Noone Mortgages by Noone 612-558-1522

Kevin O’Brien M & M Mortgage 651-558-9810

Anthony Olson Guaranteed Rate 763-257-5421

Craig Opitz Wintrust Mortgage 612-310-3222

Tim Oster Bell Bank Mortgage 612-849-4009

Joe Pannkuk M4 loanDepot 612-429-9000

Brian Parkinson M4 Alerus Mortgage 612-282-5863

Joe Pearson U.S. Bank 612-720-2674

Kim Pedersen M4 Alerus Mortgage 952-417-8466

Scott Perron Cambria Mortgage 612-554-1932

Tyler Peters M4 Guild Mortgage 507-837-9775

Kimberly Peterson KPT Mortgage Advisors 773-895-7340

Michael Petry M & M Mortgage 612-760-0906

Tiffany Phillips Bell Bank Mortgage 651-287-4291

Shawn Poppler US Mortgage Investments 952-239-2162

Kris Rausch CrossCountry Mortgage 612-282-0080

Steve Rice New American Funding 612-710-9173

Matt Ripley CrossCountry Mortgage 612-968-1531

Forrest Roberts Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation 612-799-0968

Catherine Robin Supreme Lending 612-839-1716

Donnie Robin Supreme Lending 612-751-5653

Michelle Robinson M4 Lake Area Mortgage 612-414-5420

Mark Roe M4 Bell Bank Mortgage 612-701-7515

John Roehrich Homes Mortgage 651-748-3706

Shannon Roepke Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation 763-221-0910

Eric Roering Movement Mortgage

612-202-4028

Wendy Rogers Edge Home Finance

612-247-0924

Brett Rousseau M4

Cambria Mortgage 612-432-8559

Matt Royer M4 Homes Mortgage 651-770-0637

Peggy Ryan M4 Bell Bank Mortgage 651-900-4891

Chris Safe Bell Bank Mortgage 952-905-5550

Corey Samora Cambria Mortgage 507-363-1307

Andrew Sandkamp CMG Home Loans 612-282-4410

Stephanie Scarrella M2 Drake Bank 651-702-1200

Jim Schaefer MSP Mortgage 612-501-5113

Jeff Scherber Summit Mortgage 763-300-7765

Brad Schmidt Edge Home Finance 651-964-9670

Marc Schubbe Summit Mortgage 612-743-7918

Aaron Severson Wings Credit Union 952-997-8393

Thomas Shannon Bell Bank Mortgage 612-290-5482

Chris Shedd Huntington Bank 952-484-5866

Angie Sherer Luminate Home Loans 612-644-9948

Michael Sluis Huntington Bank 612-599-3819

Heidi Smith PrimeLending 952-334-3193

Thomas Smith Society Mortgage 612-386-7672

Kelly Sorenson Bell Bank Mortgage 651-307-0274

Cynthia Stewart Ideal Credit Union 651-773-2843

Jason Stone M1 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation 651-253-2144

Diane Strand M5 DHI Mortgage 612-280-0617

Bob Strandell Bell Bank Mortgage 952-905-5500

Cheryl Stuntebeck Bell Bank Mortgage 763-360-5114

Mark Svihel M5 Lake Area Mortgage 612-209-7922

Michael Swenson Edge Home Finance 651-330-5507

Timothy Swierczek Gold Star Mortgage 651-772-9000

Matt Swords Bell Bank Mortgage 612-619-3001

Sandy Talberg Bell Bank Mortgage 651-783-5212

Mary Taylor M5 Alerus Mortgage 612-940-7654

Sharmain Tesmer CrossCountry Mortgage 763-443-1018

Cynthia Theisen U.S. Bank 612-819-4753

Leslie Vanderwerf CrossCountry Mortgage 612-910-8875

Chao Vang M5 Lake Area Mortgage 612-296-1425

Jon Wagner Guaranteed Rate 612-201-3728

Chris Wahl

*XDUDQWHHG 5DWH $IÀQLW\ 612-209-0941

Karin Wald Bell Bank Mortgage 651-261-6111

Lisa Walker CrossCountry Mortgage 952-920-0322

Diane Wallenta First Bank & Trust 612-875-7414

Ryan Walton U.S. Bank 651-329-7894

Bradley Weappa Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation 651-285-7967

Dan Wessels M5 Luminate Home Loans 763-568-2904

Carrie White M2 Tradition Mortgage 612-306-9029

Robert Wilkerson 5HÀQHG /HQGLQJ 763-913-1760

Kala Wilson Bell Bank Mortgage 952-905-5505

David Windschitl Bell Bank Mortgage 612-237-8314

Andrew Woessner Tradition Mortgage 952-252-0244

Adam Wojtowicz Security State Bank of Marine 651-257-4141

Kara Wolf SWBC Mortgage 763-257-2750

Chris Wright Edina Realty Mortgage 651-225-3965

Ko Xiong Ideal Credit Union 651-773-2820

Kevin Yamaya Bell Bank Mortgage 612-720-4146

Ryan Yardley CFR Mortgage 612-850-7500

David Youngs CMG Home Loans 651-364-7368

Cindy Zemien M5 Bell Bank Mortgage 612-867-9071

Joe Zemien M5 Bell Bank Mortgage 651-260-5766

Bill Zimbinski M5 Bell Bank Mortgage 952-270-5489

Molly Zimmerman M5 Bell Bank Mortgage 763-587-1466

Alexis Zukanoff Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation 952-240-6179

FOR MORE ON HIGHLIGHTED AGENTS, SEE PAGE NUMBER BY THEIR NAMES.

Nicole Meeker

Confidence through Planning

By focusing on education and the details my clients know what to expect at every step. We discuss all the options so there are no surprises. Buying a home can be one of the largest investments one can make, and it isn’t one size fits all, but rather personalized advice and planning.

nicolemeeker.com O: (612) 723-2658 nicolem@ccm.com NMLS # 657392 NMLS 3029

Jason Stone

For all your Home Financing Needs

Jason & his team value their customers & pride themselves on being knowledgeable/reliable. They’re dedicated to finding you a great rate & program. As a retired firefighter, Jason is passionate about helping first-responders & Veterans. They’re committed to their customers & community. Goal: make your dream home a reality!

jasonstone-loans.com O: (651) 253-2144

jason.stone@fairwaymc.com NMLS # 1018649

PAUL BASIL

CrossCountry Mortgage Office: (612) 599-8334 basilteam.com paul.basil@ccm.com

• Using cutting-edge tech to bring you efficiency

• Adding value beyond lending as a strategic advisor

• All-encompassing residential lending expertise

Deliberate Strategy, Optimal Results. Your circumstances are unique and deserve specialized attention. One of my greatest joys is making a game plan that accounts for every nuance of your situation. My team has an unmatched reputation for excellence in the real estate community. You can count on us to get the job done correctly, efficiently, and on time. Relax — we’ve got this!

NMLS# 452480NMLS # 3029

STEPHANIE SCARRELLA

Drake Bank Office: (651) 702-1200 drake-bank.com sscarrella@drake-bank.com

• Private Portfolio Loans with Flexible Financing

• New and Single-Close Construction

• Conventional, Jumbo, FHA & VA Products

My team and I work with you from start to finish. With over 25 years of experience, we understand your mortgage is just as unique as you. We’ve worked with many clients with complex self-employment and retired income structures. We’ll guide you through the process, recommending and tailoring loan options to meet your objectives. Whether you’re looking for a first home, upgrading, downsizing, building, or refinancing – you’ll get our full attention in making your homeownership dreams possible.

NMLS# 638147

RANDY HOESCHEN

Associated Bank Office: (952) 591-2897

AssociatedBank.com/RHoeschen randy.hoeschen@associatedbank.com

• One-Time New Construction, Rehab, Renovation Loans

• 1st Time Buyer Programs w/Down Payment Assistance

• Physician Loan $0 Down, No PMI, Asset-Based Income

Top-notch service and a hands-on approach are principles for how I conduct my business. From application to closing, and beyond, I always advocate for my clients’ needs. Many years in the mortgage industry afford me the knowledge and expertise to meet those needs. A wide array of products/programs provide solutions for securing the most beneficial outcomes for my clients. My approach is different than many in our industry, but I know you will appreciate that. I look forward to working with you.

NMLS# 524058

CARRIE WHITE

Tradition Mortgage Office: (612) 306-9029

carriewhiteloans.com carrie.white@traditionllc.com

• Exceptional customer service

• First time home buyers, and move up buyers

• Educating clients with personalized advice

With over 25 years of experience, I am dedicated to educating my clients and guiding them through every step of the mortgage process. My passion for helping people is matched by my commitment to clear communication and personalized advice, ensuring you receive top-notch service. Integrity and professionalism are the hallm arks of my business, and I pride myself on a client-for-life philosophy.

NMLS# 397493

MARK GOBRAN

NMLS 695799 Lake Area Mortgage

Mobile: (651) 338-3900 Markgobran.com

KATHY HARRISON

NMLS 334069 Bell Bank Mortgage

REBECCA HAWLEY

NMLS 1729105 M&M Mortgage

Mobile: (651) 485-6862 hillnelsonteam.com

DAVE HILL

NMLS 452465 Bell Bank Mortgage

RAMONA JENKINS

Office: (952) 905-5560 financinghelp.com

JUSTIN HOBAN

NMLS 460403 Alerus

NMLS 264221 Bell Bank Mortgage

Mobile: (612) 802-7734 alerus.com/bio/justin-hoban

JOE

JULIANO

Mobile: (763) 607-9707 rhawley@themmmortgage.com

RYAN MARIE HONSEY

NMLS 675024 Clear Mortgage

NMLS 866085 Lake Area Mortgage

Mobile: (612) 226-8761 ramonajenkins.com

PETER LARSEN

Mobile: (651) 341-9854 peter@femort.com

Mobile: (651) 245-4963 jjuliano@lakeareamortgage.com

BRAD LIDTKE

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not seeing them as new. Though I suggest you could see them, in their way, particularly here, as now perfect, like a Jax steak or a Matt’s Jucy Lucy or any of our edible icons are, in their own ways, perfect. One already-iconic Vinai dish I’m thinking about in particular is the crackling-crisp, garlicky, smoky Hilltribe Grilled Chicken. Here, it’s served differently, and notably well, with a tangy pairing of a tomatococonut-ginger vinaigrette.

Vinai’s New York strip steak is also a new and excellent iteration of a UHK staple, because here it’s wood-ﬁred and a culinary explorer can sample all four of the restaurant’s complex, herbal kua txob hot sauces in order to create a full-on connoisseur’s beef tasting. The fermented shrimp chili sauce, for instance, brings out the beef’s sweet and berry-ish aspects, while a more herbal sauce brings out the meat’s dark and winey qualities. Add purple sticky rice and a plate of greens sautéed with garlic

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and ginger, and you have a table set with food that’s as good as food gets: an ideal meal, simple and complex at the same time, which, of course, is the hardest thing to accomplish in one meal.

Still, as often is the case with a new place, not everything is quite there yet. Once I ordered the Crabby Fried Rice, and the version I received was terriﬁcally dry— perhaps someone in the kitchen missed a step? I also did not understand the appeal of the MAC snack. When I tried it, the dish included rather older slices of fruit and vegetables and a dipping plate with a sort of Tajin chili variant and a watery caramel and ﬁsh sauce. The desserts are insufficiently thought through: a hotelstandard spiced chocolate lava cake with ice cream as one half of the dessert menu at a destination restaurant in 2024? And why were there giant, Styrofoam-tasting rice crackers sticking out like wings from a simple arrangement of mango and rice pudding? Later, I looked at the restaurant’s Instagram: no rice crackers with the mango dessert. So who knows.

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On the other hand, the dishes that are thought through—like the double-cut smoked pork chop that has raised the bar metro-wide for all future pork chops— are not just good; they’re transporting, exquisite, dare I say life-changing. As is the braised beef rib. When I ﬁrst ordered it, I didn’t understand why a gray, boiledlooking beef rib was sticking up in the air, Flintstones-style, in a humble, banged-up tureen. At first spoonful I thought, Too mild. But then I sat with the dish, and the different umami ﬂavors of mushroom and beef funk began to unspool, like the subtle meaty notes you pick out over time from a great northern Rhône wine. Here a piney nuance, there fermenty tang, over here a third or tenth sort of mushroom—fragrant, like a forest. The chunks of bac ha bobbing in the broth look like celery, but they’re a different petiole—that is, plant stem—from one of the taro varieties, and they take up the broth in a way that makes them appealingly chewy and, to me, novel. The pot offers so many textures: strips of crunchy bamboo, gummy-chewy bac ha,

culinary understanding of food expanded as I sat there. I thought, There is a world in this pot. It’s a touch like a French potau-feu, a bit like an Austrian tafelspitz; it’s clearly one of the world’s great onepot brothy dinners. To me, it wasn’t just a full kaleidoscope of umami; it was full-on life-changing in that I now feel I have opened a door to a world of ﬂavor I need to know more about. Need to, like when you have really good chocolate and immediately think you need more of it, often.

One of Vang’s Hmong friends had a different reaction to that braised beef, Vang told me. “He said, ‘Dude! I’m at a funeral. I’m at a wedding. I have never had this and not been at a Hmong funeral or wedding. You’re going to serve this in a restaurant? To white people?’

life out in public. It’s restoring the Hmong folk who grew up eating these dishes so they can walk proud knowing: Our food belongs in nice restaurants.”

Vinai, Vang added, isn’t just a nice restaurant. “It’s my mom and dad’s legacy, my family legacy, made tangible.”

Not just tangible, I noted. Inhabitable, edible, visible, and repeatable. Sensible with every sense, expanded through time.

“Exactly,” Vang said. “The way we cook the pork—starting it up high, so the fat hits the embers—the way we cut it so the fat in the tail keeps the lean pork moist, the way the rib is there because who doesn’t want a little baby back rib? That’s my dad’s legacy, every night, every time we serve that.”

He then told me about a customer in her mid-60s who sat at a table gnawing on her pork chop bone. “I said, ‘You eat like a farm girl! I mean that as the biggest compliment.’ She was like, ‘Yes, you have to eat it this way; it’s the best way.’ I’m like, ‘Right on, that’s what we’re trying to do here.’”

The story reminded him of a time when his mom came into his restaurant. “Whenever we go to a restaurant, since I was little,” he said, “my parents get a menu and hand it right over to the kids: They can’t read English. But one of my relatives handed it back to my mom: ‘Look, read it. It’s in Hmong.’ And my mom was like…” With that, Vang brought his hands to his heart and couldn’t say anymore.

Yes, there’s a new thing in Minneapolis. It’s a restaurant, yes, but it’s a lot more than that, too. This new Vinai is so full of stories and meaning, from the past and for the future of Hmong culture, that you can even read them in the ice. 1300 NE 2nd St., Mpls., 612-749-6051 ■

Above: A wall ﬁlled with photos and treasures that speak to Vang’s past and inspire his endeavor.

1926

The American Hockey Association begins play in December, and the Twin Cities’ teams borrow the names of their respective minorleague baseball teams, the Millers and the Saints

1993

The St. Paul Saints baseball team is reborn in the Northern League. Among the new owners are Mike Veeck, son of White Sox owner Bill Veeck, and latter-day comedic saint Bill Murray, of Caddyshack and Ghostbusters

Murray wears his Saints hat (backwards) in Space Jam

2010

Saint Minnesota

There aren’t a whole lot of saints from Minnesota, but that didn’t stop us from putting together a super saintly Timeline in honor of this month’s All Saints’ Day.

by steve marsh

1839

Bishop Mathias Loras visits Fort Snelling at the conﬂuence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. He sends Father Lucien Galtier to establish the ﬁrst church in the area. (Loras is up to “Servant of God,” but his sainthood case remains in limbo.)

1906 Tikhon of Moscow, the archbishop of the Russian Orthodox Church in North America, visits St. Mary’s in Minneapolis. Tikhon is gloriﬁed as a saint in 1981.

1841

Father Lucien Galtier establishes St. Paul’s Chapel on the bluffs above Pig’s Eye Landing. Galtier finds “Pig’s Eye” less than beatific and renames the city after his new church.

1894

Charles Comiskey buys the Sioux City Saints and moves them to St. Paul. Comiskey commissions Lexington Park, where the Saints play until Comiskey moves the team to Chicago in 1900 and eventually renames them the White Sox.

1936

Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli visits the Cathedral in St. Paul as part of his tour of the United States, three years before becoming Pope Pius XII. He was declared venerable by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009. Getting closer!

1972

St. Paul’s newest minor-league hockey team christens itself the Minnesota Fighting Saints, the coolest minorleague hockey team name ever. Then it picks Governor Wendell Anderson as a gag in its inaugural draft.

Sister Annella Zervas appears to St. Joseph resident Patrick Norton in the grotto of Saint Benedict’s Monastery. A year later, Norton sees a photo of the sister at the Church of St. Anthony of Padua in St. Cloud and realizes she’s been dead since 1926. Bona ﬁde miracle?

1850

“Blessed” Pope Pius IX creates the Diocese of St. Paul, appointing Joseph Crétin friend of Saint Peter Chanel— as its ﬁrst bishop.

1889

Father Alexis Toth arrives in Minneapolis to serve his ﬁrst Thanksgiving liturgy at St. Mary’s Church. He feuds with Archbishop John Ireland afterward and ultimately leaves the state and the Roman Catholic Church altogether. He’s gloriﬁed as a saint by the Orthodox church in 1994.

1942

After Carroll Loveday rewrites the lyrics to the Swedish song “Min Soldat” as of St. Cecilia,” Sisters record it with Vic Schoen and His Orchestra. The song reaches number three on the charts.

1960

1853

After John L. Wilson, a sawmill owner and Napoleon history buﬀ, buys a plot of land in MN, he hires two Frenchmen to paint his fence. He echoes Napoleon asking after his wife, who was staying in the French suburb: “How are things in Saint-Cloud?” The name sticks.

1957

Father Solanus Casey, who lived in Stillwater before serving soup to the hungry and speaking kind words to the troubled from Detroit to New York City, dies. He’s beatiﬁed in 1995 but, at press time, remains a miracle away from sainthood.

First Avenue and 7th St Entry post on Instagram: “Our hearts are broken. Prince was the Patron Saint of First Avenue.”

2018

Golden Valley’s Patti Kump writes a letter to Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Mother Teresa responds, and the two women exchange letters for three decades, with Mother Teresa visiting Golden Valley 10 times before her death in 1997. Mother Teresa is gloriﬁed as a saint in 2016.

2024

The Minneapolis Miracle—Stefon Diggs’s immaculate 61-yard TD reception from Case Keenum—helps the Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints on the last play of the game. Both Keenum and Diggs continue to await canonization.

With a community of Finnish Catholics rallying in support of the canonization process of Monsignor Joseph Buh, the Diocese of Duluth exhumes his remains from his century-old grave. Sainting ain’t easy!

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