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Where's the Beef?
Explore three local meat markets that are a cut above the rest Article by Emily McKeever Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. We meet three passionate and committed meat providers in our community, each with a dedication to quality that sets them apart. Once you hear their storied histories and plans for the future, you’ll know the answer to the age-old question, Where’s the Beef? It’s in our community. And it’s really, really good. Gongoll Beef Father and son team Fred and Dave Gongoll not...
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Winter's Coming. Got Your Vitamin D?
We ask the experts at Ridgeview how to keep your Vitamin D levels up as the days get shorter Article by Lutie Ronglien Ah, fall. The days are shorter than a month ago, the kids have somewhat settled back into their school routines, and the Halloween decor is up. We've swapped out our shorts and Birkenstocks for cozy sweaters and boots. These crisp fall mornings are beautiful, especially if you're up early enough to watch the sun come up, showing the beautiful shades of pink and orange. This...
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What’s New in Waconia
Wickedly good Halloween treats from Bakery on Main Article by Emily McKeever | Photography by Jamie Joos Photography This month, you might think the most excited humans live in your house, planning costumes and cobwebbing up the front yard, but perhaps you haven’t met Courtney Blount, pastry chef at Bakery on Main. Over the years, Halloween has gone from homemade costumes (white sheet ghost, anyone?) and the trusty pillowcase-turned-candy-bag to high-tech decorations and themed parties...
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Feast Your Way to Winter
Fall’s best cookbooks for perfect cold season prep Article by Emily McKeever Crisper air and shorter days call for cozy nights, whipping up a homemade meal in soft slippers and your favorite robe. Staying home on a Friday night in the fall doesn’t mean you’re giving up — quite the opposite! Think of it as carb loading before the championship game or a prep session before that major test. You’re practicing your winter hibernation skills, stretching those lounging muscles, and getting ready to...
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