“My dad always told my siblings and me that we were one-half Norwegian, one-fourth Swedish, one-fourth German and all American,” says Sonja Anderson, the owner of Nordic World. For the past 27 years this vivacious entrepreneur has combined her artistic talent with her love of all things Scandinavian in a business which operates from the [...]
By Leah Davis and Colette Drager
One of the hottest topics in human resource management today is that of how to improve and maximize success in a multi-generational workplace. With new technologies and increasing life expectancies, it is not uncommon for the average job site, from your 1,000-employee factory to a small family owned business, to [...]
Jennifer Nace never dreamed of owning a photography studio but after buying a digital camera to take pictures of her children, destiny stepped in.
Jennifer Nace Photography’s business logo and studio are artsy and cool – just like Jennifer. In addition, the images she takes reveal her creativity and a gift for capturing the perfect [...]
By Diane Penning
While growing up in the small Minnesota community of Morristown, Melanie Hopman was close to her grandmother, Ruth Hopman, as she spent many hours with her and got to know her close friends as well. But when her grandmother’s health became frail and she was unable to care for herself or her home, [...]
By Christina Endres
Upon entering The Mill, a group of stores nestled into the roadside of Minnesota CR 34 in Norwood Young America, visitors are instantly welcomed by the cozy atmosphere created by warm lighting, the smell of flowers and coffee, and a sincere greeting from a store owner or employee. The building’s historic character and [...]
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