By Kristie Gaalswyk
Annmarie Carlson Drake has traveled the globe as an accomplished dancer. From Franchetti’s Studio in a narrow street behind the famed Moulin Rouge in Paris, to the beautiful mountainous city of Graz, Austria, to historic St. Petersburg, Russia. It wasn’t until she came to Mankato, Minnesota, however, that she found a new calling [...]
Elizabeth “Ducky” McLean Kearney is admired as a woman of elegance. At 95, she has lived a life believing and demonstrating that women can do anything. As Elizabeth reminisces on her life, she is thankful for the values her family instilled, the education she was fortunate to receive, the love story that spanned nearly 60 [...]
Achieving and maintaining balance means many different things to many different women. As a daughter, wife, mother, and working woman, Shannon Vaske’s life was a constant balancing act. Losing her balance physically shifted Shannon into unfamiliar territory and challenged her to redefine what it meant to have a “normal” life. When confronted with a serious [...]
Amy Etzell is known for stretching her limits, both physically and emotionally. She has spent her days fostering peace and tranquility in the lives of 300 of her yoga clients at HeartWork Yoga Studio, and has also fostered love in the lives of foster children for an astounding 11 years.
Parenting and Foster Parenting
At the time [...]
If you saw Katie McMahon at a Minneapolis park with her son, Michael, you’d probably assume she grew up in Minnesota. Like most hardy Minnesotans she’s dressed for the weather, be it a winter afternoon or a hot summer day. However, if you happen to hear Katie chat with another mom or sing a little [...]
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