by Renée Stewart-Hester | Oct 1, 2021 | Renovate
Paint expert provides tips for homeowners. A fair amount of homeowners have given the interiors of their homes a glow-up, a redo, a transformation—call it what you will. But all that effort begs the question—now what? Head outside, take a few steps back, and give a...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Oct 1, 2021 | Arts, People
Rheumatologist discovers her creative side after head injury. While en route to a conference in 2016, Umbreen Hasan, M.D., saw her life take an unexpected turn after a being involved in a serious car accident. “After the accident, I had a concussion and short-term...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Oct 1, 2021 | Arts
Artists use common threads to weave together art and friendship. While their artistic journeys may look markedly different, Plymouth artists May Ling Kopecky and Skip Sturtz share some common threads that wonderfully weave their ways throughout their work and lives....
by Kevin Castellano | Oct 1, 2021 | Drinks, Entertain, Noteworthy
Shake or stir your way to a great cocktail. It’s time to prep for Halloween and Day of the Dead. This hearty cocktail pairs with colder weather, and it’s also great for entertaining. Shaken or stirred, here we go: Blood and Sand Cocktail ¾ oz. Scotch (Use a blended...
by Editorial Staff | Sep 1, 2021 | Photo Contest
Competition was stiff this year for the annual Picture Plymouth photo contest, but after the dust settled, the judges picked the winning images in five categories: Activities & Events, City Landmarks, Wildlife & Nature, Pets, People & Families. Winners and...
by Kevin Castellano | Aug 1, 2021 | Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes
I’ve chosen another novice-level cocktail for the Dog Days of Summer, and I thought it’d be good to hang onto the last bit of the season with a rum-based cocktail. El Presidente 1.5 oz. light rum (I like Don Q, Puerto Rican rum) ¾ oz. orange curacao ¾ oz. dry...
by Ava Diaz | Aug 1, 2021 | Drinks, Entertain
Customizable tap trailer, The Fab Tap serves of bubbly, flowers and fun. Do what you love. This expression has been key to many people’s success, and Lindsey Pattee of Plymouth took it to heart when creating The Fab Tap. With a desire to share her favorite things with...
by Ava Diaz | Aug 1, 2021 | Drinks, Local Makers, Wellness
Give your health a shot in the arm. “We wanted to create something that made an impact in the world, more than what we could do as individuals,” says Golden Valley’s Rita Katona of the motivation behind So Good So You. “We are passionate about helping people be...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Aug 1, 2021 | Photo Contest
“We don’t see lightning like this very often …” “It was a Friday afternoon, and I was working remotely from home when notifications of approaching storms started appearing on my phone …” Troy Brantner says. “My goal was to capture some dramatic storm shots from the...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Aug 1, 2021 | Local Makers, Restaurants
Lucky Street chefs bring a fresh twist to traditional Thai cuisine. After 16 prosperous years in the Mall of America’s (MOA) restaurant scene, Tiger Sushi was due for a change. “Starting about 2016, we saw the shopping traffic at MOA begin to drop dramatically,” says...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Aug 1, 2021 | Giving Back
Local nonprofit turns stumbling blocks into stepping stones. While Sara Swan has over two decades of experience in special education, she initially didn’t have plans to turn a one-off mentorship into a full-fledged organization. But, she ended up developing Looking...
by Hollie Gaines | Aug 1, 2021 | Arts, Noteworthy
“I used to dream about opening a floral shop with vintage curated clothing,” says Art Girls co-founder Hollie Gaines. “For me, it was a recipe crafted with aromatic scents and a sweet nod to creating a signature style. This oil painting stopped me in my tracks. I love...
by Angela Johnson | Aug 1, 2021 | Senior Living
Adult children between the ages of 30 and 50 can find it daunting to navigate the conversation minefield that is aging and end-of-life care with their parents. Jae-Woo Kim M.D., a Twin Cities hospitalist, says it’s not uncommon for people to avoid discussions about...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Aug 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
We’re well on our way through summer with fall in our sights. Typically, this issue, which features themes of education, family and seniors, would include our annual Prep Elite article. Each year, we ask area high schools to nominate incoming seniors, who exemplify...
by Kira Vanderlan | Aug 1, 2021 | Senior Living
There comes a time when we may need to help our parents downsize and move from their homes. Being organized can ease the process. Ideally start six to 12 months in advance to limit stress and ensure a smooth transition to a new home. Find a reputable real estate agent...
