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Slideshow--HOME ECONOMICS: See the befores and afters of local remodeling projects


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Photo by Unsie Zuege

The Matsons of Chanhassen worked with Destiny Homes of Chanhassen to remodel their kitchen. The challenge of their six-sided home made the remodel challenging but they love the results. A point of local trivia--their home was once owned by Kevin Sorbo who starred in the popular 1990s TV series "Hercules."

Click here to see more home remodeling before and after photos.



HOME ECONOMICS: Be smart about your remodel


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   SDI of Eden Prairie did the extensive remodeling of Jenny Emery-Bock's Dell neighborhood home. The 1980s boxy 2-story got architechtural details and a modern open plan design.

PHOTO by Unsie Zuege

 
 All Minnesota homeowners can benefit from NARI MN at every stage of the remodeling process, says Michelle Byers of Structural Dimensions, Inc. (SDI).



HOME ECONOMICS: A remodeler's perspective


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Butch and Liz Sprenger and their company Destiny Homes, Chanhassen, were recently named 2010 Remodelers of the Year. Below, they share their thoughts on the remodeling process.


   Butch Sprenger doesn’t pull punches.


   He’s pretty honest about what a home remodel comes down to.


   “You have to cater to the women,” he said. “For us, 80 percent of the sale is driven by the women and the men pay for it.



HOME ECONOMICS: Staying put is their choice


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Carolyn Luehmann and family pet Ruby in the expansive updated kitchen and dining room of her Eden Prairie home.

 

BY Unsie Zuege

All three homeowners came to the same conclusion.


Why go through the headache of buying a different house, only to inherit similar space and function issues? Why build new, only to discover that you’ve simply got new space and function issues?



Learning more than just their ABCs; a lesson in compassion


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Linda McNulty    

In the early 90s, I was employed at a school for learning and emotionally disabled children. It was a special place for children with disabilities to learn in a nurturing, therapeutic, and educational environment. We worked to maintain a protective atmosphere, while preparing children who could mainstream to regular school to do so.



Getting to know: Robin Robey


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   Job: Nail technician and co-owner Salon SPAtoria


   Background: I followed in my Mom's footsteps to work in the salon industry. With my family’s encouragement and support, I launched my career right out of high school. At 28, I pursued my dream of owning a salon with my two fabulous business partners.


   Family: Husband Matt, son Caleb and daughter Addyson.


   Motto: Do what you love, love what you do and don't ever compromise your true self.



Getting to know: Melissa Hanson


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   Job: Hair stylist, co-owner Salon SPAtoria


   Background: Small town girl from large family.  Hair stylist for 25 years; before that cashier in grocery store.  Enjoy doing hair and makeup. I am a product junkie and like to have as much fun as possible.


   Family:
Husband Patrick and a very spoiled cat Spaz.  One of 7 children; love and respect all of my siblings.  Auntie of 24, great aunt of 16 and godmother of four wonderful children.



Getting to know: Kathryn Paradise


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   Job: Stylist and co-owner of Salon SPAtoria 


   Background: I grew up in Northeast Minneapolis, attended DeLaSalle High School, studied cosmetology at Minneapolis Vocational, interned under Bob Cummings at Scissor Circus in Uptown. Married my high school sweetheart. Moved my business from Uptown to a salon in Excelsior where I met my business partners, Melissa Hanson and Robin Robey. Opened Salon SPAtoria in September 2004. Now we’re expanding Salon SPatoria!



Eat. Talk. Connect! Bluff Creek students revisit family meal-time campaign with gusto


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By day they’re known as Alexis Hanson, Carson Halloway, and Jeremiah Pierson. But at dinner time, they’re the Super Heroes of the Dinner Table. These Bluff Creek third graders are on board to encourage families to eat more meals together.

By Unsie Zuege

It was such a good idea the first time around, the kids at Bluff Creek Elementary Schools decided to do it again, this time as their school-wide service project.



Salon's growth may set new style for downtown


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Their skills are complementary and the result is a thriving business that’s growing despite a depressed economy. From left, co-owners Kathryn Paradise, Robin Robey, and Melissa Hanson.

By Unsie Zuege


They got in on the ground floor.


Literally.



CW interview with ANTM contestant Raina


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The CW
Twin Cities recently interviewed local woman Raina Heinz who is currently in Cycle 14 of the Tyra Banks' reality show quot;America's Next Top Model" (ANTM). Click here to see her interview.

If you watch the show, who are you rooting for? Post your comments on our Web site.



It’s not a Tupperware party for men. It’s more like a Mary Kay party. Man Cave meating


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By Kristin Holtz


   When Jim Wiebusch began planning for his first Man Cave party, he admits some of his best buddies weren’t so sure about it.


   One of them texted him: “Is this like a Tupperware party, for men?”

    “No, it’s like a Mary Kay party,” Wiebusch replied.



Sheriff's Report


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   The Carver County deputies assigned to the cities of Chanhassen, Victoria, and Carver and the townships of Laketown, San Francisco and Dahlgren responded to the following calls from March 1 through March 7.

   March 1


   At 2:47 p.m., responded to Lyman Boulevard address in Chanhassen where a juvenile female was cited for underage possession and consumption of alcohol.


   March 2



Camp's rich history: A governor’s vacation getaway


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Gov. John Lind
Minnesota’s 14th governor

John
Lind, a Swedish-born immigrant, was elected as Minnesota's 14th
governor in 1899. During his lifetime John Lind was a school teacher,
superintendent of Brown County schools, a New Ulm lawyer, and land
agent. John Lind was also the first Swedish-born American to be elected
to the United States Congress, president of the University Board of
Regents, diplomatic representative to Mexico, and Minnesota Governor.
Working at the end of the nineteenth century, Lind was a part of the



Camp Tanadoona: Where kids go to be kids--Camp Fire group has rich history


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By Unsie Zuege


   Camp Fire USA has never had a problem changing with the times, and in some ways has been downright progressive. Its name has changed, from Camp Fire Girls to Camp Fire Girls and Boys, to today’s Camp Fire USA.


   Camp Fire Girls originated in 1910 as a sister organization to the Boy Scouts of America. Girls didn’t want to sit on the sidelines and watch their brothers have all the fun of camping and learning outdoor skills.



Celebrating a century: Camp Tanadoona to mark big anniversary year


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By Unsie Zuege


   It’s one of Chanhassen’s best kept secrets.


   For the average commuter, the simple, rustic “Camp Tanadoona” sign on the west side of Highway 41 might elicit fleeting curiosity; eventually, though, it just blends into the scenery.



COMMENTARY: Ode to the coyote


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By Dave Dexter


I think I saw!  I know I saw!  Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! A coyote in the back yard!  Hershel go get the Greener, our way of life is in danger.  What are we going to do about this menace?  Think of the children! Guess what? It’s an animal living and moving about in this world too.  There is nothing strange about a coyote taking a stroll. 



Needling into the mainstream Acupuncture becoming more accessible


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By Forrest Adams


An estimated 403 active licensed acupuncturists are treating patients in the state, according to the Association of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture of Minnesota.


Two of them are now practicing in Chanhassen under one roof.


Mason and Sandra McClellan, husband and wife, both licensed acupuncturists, opened Minnesota Clinic of Integrated Medicine in September after growing out of their previous Excelsior location, where they had operated since April 2009.



Three Qs: Raina Hein on America's Next Top Model


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If you caught the season premier of “America’s Next Top Model” (ANTM) last night on the CW network, you would have seen Minnetonka’s own Raina Hein, introduced as one of the new flock of contestants in Cycle 14 of Tyra Bank’s popular reality-TV show.



Chere Bork: Five Weighs to Lose Weight – No “Diet” Required


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Want an easy way to lose weight during the day? Sleep at night. The Nurses Health Study has shown that lack of sleep may increase your risk for weight gain even if you are not overeating.



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