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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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Grateful and Thankful IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT WE ARE COMING TO THE END OF ANOTHER YEAR! Looking back over the past 10 months, I determined 2021 to be a stepping stone year. It was definitely a lesson in patience, training and getting back into shape (physically and mentally) after the events of 2020. Here at Minneapolis Lakes, one thing does remain consistent. We are grateful and thankful - for our readers, our community, our local businesses, family, friends, pets, and for the positivity that con-

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tinues to shine through in many different ways every day. In this issue, we visited Grand Hand Gallery in St. Paul, and learned how owners Mary and Cathy were destined to partner in making their store and gallery a unique and beautiful space for local artists. With rotating art shows throughout the year and a spacious gift shop filled with pottery, jewelry, cards, books and special gift ideas, Grand Hand Gallery can add a bit of beauty to your life. We spoke with local certified strength and conditioning specialist John Oliver, on the importance of human connection, taking care of yourself mentally and physically, and some tips on small steps you can take to achieve bigger goals and dreams. You may remember Ben Higgins from Season 20 of The Bachelor? Ben has since taken his television attention to new heights with his entrepreneurial endeavors and partnership in founding Generous Coffee, a Denver based coffee roasting company, which gives back to non-profits and global organizations in need.

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Year-end can oftentimes be a good time to re-evaluate and plan for the future, so we

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

talked to Lyle Gerhardson and Ben Buening of RGW Wealth Management on how

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one can position themselves for financial stability and success for 2022 and beyond.

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Finally, in prep for the holidays, we’ve included a gift guide with some ideas to

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YEARS

INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021

FEATURES 20 Local Gifts for the Holiday Season 26 Be Tax Smart Plan now for your financial future

32 Local Arts, Crafts, and Gifts Add some beauty to your life

32 26

36 Guidelines for Wellness Change your lifestyle for a happier and healthier you

DEPARTMENTS 8

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

20 Local’s Choice 36 Local Limelight 38 Inspired By 43 Realty Report 44 Lifestyle Calendar 46 Healthy Lifestyle

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Meta Moda - Les Sól's One Year Anniversary Celebration In September, Les Sól celebrated their one year anniversary outside Sebastian Joe's and 44 Commons in Linden Hills. Equipped with a DJ, runway fashion show, friends, family, treats and a whole lot of smiles! To check out their hip and sustainable lifestyle fashion boutique, visit shoplessol.com or in person 4353 Upton Ave S UNIT 104 (entrance on 44th and Upton).

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FAZENDIN FOOD DRIVE The season of giving is upon us, and Fazendin Realtors Community Cares is conducting their annual holiday food drive. They are collecting non-perishable food, toiletries, and household supplies now through Friday, December 10th. This year’s proceeds benefit the NorthPoint Community Food Shelf. Most needed items include CONTINUED >

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A FRIEND LIKE YOU - ST. PAUL ILLUSTRATOR, KAYLA HARREN It takes courage to make new friends. For some people, it’s not something that you ever need to think about. But to be a friend, a really good friend, is not an easy thing to do! A Friend Like You tackles the seemingly simple question of “What does it mean to be a friend?” and teaches readers that while some friendships are life-long, and others are brief, the world will always need A Friend Like You. Published with beautiful artwork from local St. Paul illustrator, Kayla Harren. www.kaylaharren.com

GREAT GIFT IDEAS AT SUNNYSIDE GARDENS Trill, True & Real, at Sunnyside Gardens is stocked full of great gift 16

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ideas for this holiday season. Swing through the Sunnyside garden center to get your outdoor decorating goodies and make time to shop for the perfect stocking stuffers and hostess gifts. Trill specializes in curated self care items, cook books, women’s clothing, home goods and more. www.sunnyside-gardens.com

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

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7. TAHITIAN PEARL STERLING BRACELETS Deeply colored with an inky luster, Tahitian pearls have been dazzling the people of French Polynesia and beyond for decades. At New Gild Jewelers, we’ve paired these treasures with gleaming Sterling Silver for a beautiful, polished, and timeless look that anyone on your list is sure to love: from $275, www.newgild.com | 8. GREENPAN PADOVA RESERVE 5-PIECE SET More than good looks: the duo forged hard anodized aluminum construction makes it extra tough and scratch-resistant while also promoting even heat distributio: $199, www.cooksofcrocushill.com | 9. COLITA GIFT CARD Colita is an Oaxacan Mexicaninfluenced menu of carefully crafted barbequed meats and creative tacos, www.colitampls.com | 10. EDVARD GRIEG’S VED RONDANE BLANKET Ingebretsen’s Nordic Marketplace: $195, www.ingebretsens.com | 11. HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX™ in concert with the Minnesota Orchestra, Thur Jan 27 — Sat Jan 29, 2022: From $31, www.minnesotaorchestra.org | 22

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12. BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE LOTION P50 This is the hero product of Biologique Recherche! It can drastically change the skin within a few weeks. Price range (depending on size): $35-$120, Visit the Anda Spa Boutique, 201 S 11th St 2nd floor, Minneapolis, MN 55403 | 13. AKLEMISTA INFUSION VESSEL An all-in-one infusion vessel that enables anyone to create and serve fresh custom crafted spirits at home: $70, Available at Serge + Jane www.sergeandjane.com. | 14. SHOPLESSOL Preserve and protect water bottle $32 Romi Apothecary Queen of Winter Oil $40 , Honey Dew You Candle $27, Nelie G Mae Beaded Earring $275, Sun Faces Bandana $27, Terry Socks $16, Larissa Loden Nicole Earring $45, Dream a little dream necklace $119, www.shoplessol.com | 15. GIVE THE GIFT OF ORIENTAL RUGS THIS SEASON! Keljik’s has a great selection of new and old rugs with sizes including 2 x 3 to 12 x 15 to meet all of your decorating needs! www.keljiks.com

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BE TAX SMART PLAN NOW FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

WITH THE END OF THE YEAR LOOMING, PEOPLE ARE FOCUSED ON GETTING THEIR FINANCES IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR THE UPCOMING TAX SEASON. After all, they want to maximize their refunds and/ or lessen their tax liabilities. Some donate money, others look into reallocating their investments, while many others aren’t sure what to do. This is where financial advisors come into play. They have the knowledge and experience to help develop a sound plan for people’s individual needs, which can vary greatly depending on their financial goals, future plans, and risk tolerances. These experts can determine the best strategies to increase after-tax wealth and assist with ongoing tax and retirement planning throughout the year. So, don’t wait until the year is over - take a proactive approach now. Find an experienced financial advisor with whom you can work well with and trust. RGW Wealth Management, with offices in Plymouth, Spicer, and Lake Elmo, has a team of tax-smart financial advisors who have been assisting their clients with making the most of their money since 1995. They look closely at each personal situation to formulate the right strategies.

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RGW specializes in comprehensive financial planning with an emphasis on being tax-smart. It has CPAs and financial professionals with extensive tax and financial planning experience, helping to ensure your financial plan is truly tax-smart. It also offers a full range of services including investment management, retirement planning, insurance planning (including life and disability), long term care strategies, tax planning, estate planning, debt and cash flow planning, business planning, education, and other special situations. It’s never too early to begin devising a financial plan. “You should start planning from day one,” says Lyle Gerhardson, CPA, owner and founder of RGW. “That helps individuals understand what they are trying to achieve, their risk tolerance, and guides investment decisions, which ultimately helps you obtain your future goals. Your plan provides the framework for your eventual retirement. For example, look at how much risk you are willing to take. If you go too conservative and take less risk, your plan may not work, or if you go aggressive and take more risk, your plan may not work either.” Everybody, regardless of income, should have a financial planner. RGW has different philosophies and strategies for each client and each one will get their portfolios reviewed regularly. “We help determine their risk and make sure they’re investments have the proper asset allocation, and then if there’s some other tax efficient or investment solutions needed, we’ll bring those up as well,” says Lyle. One of the trends observed this past year and a half is people retiring earlier than planned. “Some of our clients don’t want to travel for work as much anymore so they decided they’re not going to continue with their company, and then decided to retire,” says Lyle. “Some people in the health care industry are concerned about their work environment, so they have changed careers or retired.” Other clients, he adds, are leaving full-time careers to do consulting work part time and from home. The main thing, he stresses once again, is to have a plan. “Many people will go into retirement without a plan in place and will realize they should have been doing some things differently or working longer. If they don’t have a plan, they need to find an advisor to help them put a plan together. Many times, it is too late to make changes to your plan at a later date.” “If you retired early and your income dropped, you should be reviewing Roth conversions and other tax strategies with your tax professional,” adds Ben Beuning, CFP®, a financial advisor with RGW. Towards the end of year, tax planning is especially critical. “We work with our clients with tax-planning strategies,” says Lyle. 28

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“We might do tax-loss harvesting. For example, if people are in a higher tax bracket, we need to take some losses to offset other gains or income. Or it could be tax-gain harvesting, if they’re in a lower tax bracket. They may be able to take gains on their tax returns and not pay any federal taxes at all, that’s a tax smart strategy also.” He explains that many people don’t understand tax brackets and once you educate them, they are better able to grasp the tax strategies they’re being given. “There’s Medicare planning too, so once people hit a certain age, they have to watch their income - otherwise they might be in a higher Medicare premium bracket once they hit 65 and start paying Medicare premiums. So, it’s not just investment vehicles you’re looking at, but other ways to save money.” Lyle and Ben both agree that they get a lot of personal satisfaction and enjoyment from helping clients. “When you’re working with people’s futures, livelihood and retirement, we get very in-depth,” says Lyle. “When they follow our tax smart advice it really makes an impact on both them and us.” He says RGW hasn’t changed its investment philosophy due to COVID-19 or market fluctuations of the past. “There is always a new fear or scare being talked about, but you have to keep faith in the market and know that everything is going to be fine.” To find out more about how RGW Wealth Management can help you put a financial plan in place, go to https://www. rgwwealth.com. Securities offered through Avantax Investment ServicesSM, Member FINRA, SIPC Investment advisory services offered through Avantax Advisory ServicesSM. Insurance services offered through an Avantax affiliated insurance agency. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

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WHEN

MARY

connection and put in a second connection, so sud-

WHITNEY MET OVER 25 YEARS AGO THROUGH

CATHY

WEYERHAEUSER

AND

denly you now have circular movement and people are

THEIR CHILDREN AND HUSBANDS, THEY HAD NO

immersed in the gallery,” says Mary.

IDEA THE CONNECTION THEIR FAMILIES SHARED

The artwork itself is located on one side of the gallery,

GOING BACK GENERATIONS. Their great, great

which is a light, bright and stylish space. This is where

grandfathers were in business together, and their grand-

their rotating art shows with works in various mediums

mothers worked together as well. It was almost as if their

including clay, wood, glass, metal, fiber and jewelry are

friendship was predestined.

held. Each show usually lasts four to six weeks. Currently,

Fate would have it that their partnership in business was also meant to be. “When we were in our 40s, we

visitors can view and purchase woodblock prints and paintings from Jim Meyer.

talked about doing some sort of business together, but

Interspersed with Meyer’s art will be pottery made by

then Mary ended up moving away from the Twin Cities

Guillermo and Alana Cuellar, a talented potters, who are

for about eight years,” says Cathy, an artist who has

also father and daughter, “The father produces functional

written and illustrated children’s books. “We kind of gave

pieces that bring beauty into daily life,” says Mary. “Alana

up talking about it and then an opportunity came along

also uses some of her father’s influences but also does her

three years ago.”

own thing. It’s interesting to see the evolution from father

The Grand Hand Gallery, established in 2004 and

to daughter and how style and trends have changed.”

located on the corner of Dale and Grand Ave in St.

Many of the artists shown in the gallery are from the

Paul became available for purchase in 2018. The gallery

Twin Cities and surrounding areas. “We’re very regional

specialized in fine American art and crafts. Cathy was

heavy because of the logistics of moving the art back

already familiar with the gallery since she was one of the

and forth, but we’re always looking for great national art-

artists whose work was displayed there. She and Mary

ists, and we have some international works,” says Cathy.

knew that this was the perfect opportunity; this was a

In September, the Grand Hand W2 Gallery hosted a

chance for them to fulfill their dream.

show on textiles from India by artist Anita Gopalaswamy.

Once the deal was done, they then got busy making

“The artist has made connections with women’s groups

renovations and putting their own personal mark on

in East India and has really structured something to pro-

the rebranded The Grand Hand Gallery W2. “We took

vide work to people. So, we’re supporting things we feel

two rooms that were originally two storefronts with one

good about.”

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Post COVID, they would love to get back to having different artists, such as craftspeople, poets and musicians come in and give talks and show their various talents. “This is also our way to support the artists, makers and the creatives around us versus just having a store. We want to The other side of the space is an amazing gift store filled with unique finds such as cards,

be a space in a community that’s about gathering and supporting local people.”

apparel, jewelry and more. “When you walk into

Mary and Cathy also enjoy helping customers

the gift store, there are so many beautiful things

pick out just the right gift. They want to encourage

from every price point and all mediums, so peo-

people to think a little bit outside the box. “For a

ple feel comfortable here,” says Cathy. “We then

wedding, perhaps combine a salad bowl from one

encourage them to go over to the gallery space to

artist, salad tossers from another, and a hand-

see the really wonderful shows there. Even if they

blocked dish towel,” says Mary. “This way, when

don’t want to buy anything at that point, they can

the recipient opens it up, it will feel more intimate

sit and have the experience of a beautiful space.”

than just opening up a box from Amazon.”

“We want people coming in all the time,” agrees

For artists who are interested in submitting

Mary. “They bring energy. We have regulars who

their work to the gallery, they can do so on its

just come in for cards, but then when they need

website at https://thegrandhand.com/. “We

a gift, they know to come back for those. Having

encourage people to submit - we’re always look-

people here makes our day more pleasant, and

ing for new artists and new looks,” says Cathy.

we hope that they will tell others how enjoyable

Stop in and see what treasures you can find,

it is. It’s like being in a small museum and we all

and infuse some beauty into your day. Mary and

need a bit of beauty in our lives.”

Cathy would love to meet you.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE FOR A HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER YOU

ARTICLE SUE BALDANI

GU I D E L I N E S F O R W E LLN E S S MENTAL

HEALTH

CHALLENGES

HAVE

INCREASED DRAMATICALLY THROUGHOUT THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF. COVID-19 has introduced a level of fear and uncertainty like nothing else. So, how can people help themselves not just improve mental health, but physical health at the same time? John Oliver, a former aspiring professional athlete who suffered a career ending back injury, turned his own personal and professional challenge into a positive experience; ultimately ending up with the education, drive and passion to help others. John is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), is recognized by the National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM) and was a Personal Results Specialist (PRS) for Tony Robbins. Currently, he splits his time between Minnesota and Florida, and owns multiple healthand fitness-focused businesses such as JOLT (John Oliver’s Lifestyle Training) and BLAST (Biomechanical

Lifestyle

Adaptive

Strength

Techniques). With his master’s degree in exercise

So, let’s make sure we’re connecting with people, he says,

physiology and multiple elite training certifications

even if it’s just through phone calls. Also, focus on making your-

in wellness, personal development and nutrition,

self healthy from the inside out in order to improve your ability

he has the knowledge and experience to guide

to cope. He recommends exercising, which might be as simple

through these stressful times and help people

as getting outside and walking. And get some sun everyday too,

become even better than they were pre-COVID.

if possible. “Go out, walk your dog, talk to your neighbors. We

“We were told we were in lockdown and to stay

downplay Vitamin D, which is huge.”

away from people,” says John. “People need people,

In addition to exercising, nutrition also plays a key role in a

and we need that human connection, no matter how

healthy body and mind. Eat foods that are packed with nutrients

introverted we may be. During this time, some people

and allow our bodies to function better as a whole.

were open to working on themselves and did some

Talk about your feelings as well; don’t keep them bottled up.

personal reflection, while others started struggling

“People should not be afraid to be vulnerable,” says John. “Say

even more, and no one was able to see it.”

‘I’m scared,’ or ‘I don’t understand this.’”

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In direct response to the pandemic, John implemented a program called Courage United through Growth-U, a behavioral conditioning company started by Rod Hairston. “Our coined phrase was six weeks to living, growing, and leading in uncertain times,” says John. “The whole idea was to learn how to identify and conquer worry, fear and the unknown and then strengthen your communication skills and improve your emotional influence such as fostering resilience during challenging times. We wanted to show people that reactive and destructive behavioral patterns can really hurt people and instead taught them to become more empathetic, poised and proactive.” One of the biggest obstacles of any self-improvement agenda is, of course, getting motivated to start. “First, sit down and figure out what you want – what is the goal?,” says John. “Second, people all want results, so they start with strategy. But no, we need to start with belief - belief in yourself, belief in your reasons for doing it.” Once we get started, one of the things we often do is self-sabotage and/or have these unrealistic goals. “You cannot change your way of thinking overnight,” says John. “You have to align with people who have the same goals and values.” He encourages people to find a support system, whether it’s one person or a group of people who are doing the same things (i.e., walking, riding a bike, or meditating). Next, verbalize your goal, write it down, and have someone hold you accountable. “Having an accountability partner is huge,” he says. “We can all say I want to lose 15 pounds, but unless you actually write it down and tell your best friend, then it’s not really real. Your partner can be someone who needs to do it themselves or not.” You also need to have something that reminds you of your goal every day, which can be simply setting up reminders on your cell phone calendar to exercise, try something new, read a book, eat a piece of fruit, or whatever it is that will move you towards your goal. Also, he says, visualize how it’s going to feel when you reach your goal. “Until you can physically put something behind it, you don’t know how it’s going to feel to get there. So what I tell people with health and/or weight loss goals is to think about what it’s going to feel like to walk up the stairs and not be out of breath.” It’s also very important to ask yourself, “If I don’t change this behavior, what are the worst things that may happen?” It can be negative consequences to your mental and physical health, your relationships, or your career. This train of thought can be difficult for most people, but it’s an important part of the journey to living your best life. Focus too on what’s good in your life and what you’re most thankful for, such as a home to live in, your partner, your children, and/or your job. John is most thankful for his daughter, Gianna, whom he calls a daddy’s girl to the fullest! To find out more about John and his wellness programs, go to https://joltnow.com/. CityLifestyle.com/MinneapolisLakes

INSPIRED BY BEN HIGGINS TALKS COFFEE, HOPE & HUMANITY, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THANKFUL

Living a Purposeful Life

PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED 38

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PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE

CL: ARE THERE THINGS YOU DO, OR MAN-

BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS

TRAS YOU LIVE BY ON A DAILY BASIS?

THAN BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEET-

BH: I don’t wake up going “today is going to be

HEARTS, SUCH AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING

a good day.” I’ve found that some of the worst

MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.”

days have taught me the most. They’ve built

Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportu-

grit, character, resolve, and a story that will not

nity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring pod-

only help me, but allow me to be more empa-

casts, publish a successful autobiography, while also elevating

thetic and loving.

awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. We sat

I did a speaking tour 4 years ago for high school

down with him (virtually) to reflect on all that he has accom-

students. At one moment during the speech I got

plished in this season of “thankfulness.”

emotional speaking about purpose; all of a sudden it was like this reeI of my life went through my

CL: WHAT DOES THE TERM ‘THANKFUL’ OR ‘GRATEFUL’

head where these little, small moments led me to

MEAN TO YOU?

that point in time to speak with this group.

BH: It may sound corny and cliche, but when I think of gratitude,

I try to sit in those moments daily and remem-

it’s an every day break to look at where my life sits and to be

ber the things that got me here, what I’ve learned

thankful for the friends and family around me and the things that

along the way that I can celebrate, and what

I am able to be a part of.

keeps me thankful.

We believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

CONTINUED >

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED) CL: TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE

When the show [The Bachelor] hap-

MOST PROUD OF OR INSPIRED BY?

pened, our fundraising increased 500%

BH: I’m proud that my podcast Hope Still

within a year and that was awesome, but

Wins and my book Alone in Plain Sight both

we also knew that it probably wasn’t going

play a part in getting resources for help to

to last. We asked ourselves how we can

those who need it. One of the ways I love to

make funding this non-profit more sustain-

connect with others is to connect them with

able, and we came up with the idea that we

stories of other people that I’ve been able to

could start a for-profit business and call

be a part of. For example, in my book I high-

ourselves “for-purpose.” The founders were

lighted a girl named Annie who was 23 and

financially-able enough to donate 100% of

had two weeks to live — she was dying from

our profits to nonprofits now that we had

cystic fibrosis when I interviewed her. I got

the platform to do it.

to talk to her about the end of life and what messages she would share. I’m often asked, ‘what is this whole thing about for you, what is your mission in all of

Plus, we believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

this?’ Selfishly, I just want to be a part of really cool stories that I believe are good and

CL: WHAT ARE YOUR

healing. And my filter on whether they are

RECOMMENDATIONS

good or not comes from my faith. I just want

FOR PEOPLE TO

to be a part of stories of loving others and

GIVE BACK IN THEIR

loving God well.

COMMUNITY? BH: At Generous we

CL: DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE LEGACY

have

YOU WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND?

investing

BH: I want to be known as someone who

human-facing injustice,

gave more than I took, as someone who

and we do that because

cared deeply for those around me and that

that was the thing that

loved others and God well. If I could choose

angered us the most.

always in

enjoyed fighting

the memories of my kids, grandkids, friends

I think everybody can

and family, it would be to remember that Ben

figure out what they can

People matter and have value. There’s a purpose for the life we are living and when people get out and care for others well the world is a better place. Stay curious; look left and right at the needs around you and use your impact to be a community maker. That’s the message I’d like to share.

lived a life where he loved others really, really

do in their local commu-

well and he sacrificed a lot to do that.

nities by asking the same question: What is it around me that makes me the angriest?

CL: HOW DID GENEROUS

Maybe it’s people without homes, maybe it’s

COFFEE BEGIN?

animals or the environment. What emotional

BH: The idea came in July of 2017 and we

pull is it? Go after that.

launched in January of 2018. When I was

There’s a purpose for the life we are living

15 years old I went to Central America; our

and when people get out and care for others

hearts were broken and eyes were opened

well the world is a better place. Stay curious;

to the lack of strategy behind mission and

look at the needs around you and use your

non-profit work.

impact to be a community maker. That’s the

My buddy who was also on that trip started a non-profit called Humanity & Hope United Foundation. The idea is that we can

message I’d like to share. Plus, you can do that sitting on your couch drinking a great cup of Generous Coffee.

ask people within these communities, how can we help? The goal was a partnership

With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben Hig-

for perpetuity — to help them increase their

gins is co-founder of @generous_coffee_, au-

education programs, their healthcare, but be

thor of #AloneinPlainSight, host of @hopestill-

led by them.

wins, and co-host of @almost_famouspodcast.

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REPORT REALTY REPORT MINNEAPOLISREALTY LAKES

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

2500 W Lake Of The Isles Parkway

$1,695,000.00

$1,665,000.00

98%

3742 W Bde Maka Ska Parkway, Minneapolis

$1,595,000.00

$1,370,000.00

86%

4029 York Avenue S, Minneapolis

$1,529,000.00

$1,350,000.00

88%

3819 Vincent Avenue S, Minneapolis

$1,525,000.00

$1,270,000.00

83%

4510 Beard Avenue S, Minneapolis

$1,399,900.00

$1,425,000.00

102%

4027 Sheridan Avenue S, Minneapolis

$1,379,500.00

$1,329,500.00

96%

4208 Beard Avenue S, Minneapolis

$1,350,000.00

$1,300,000.00

96%

4400 Thomas Avenue S, Minneapolis

$1,350,000.00

$1,100,000.00

81%

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4422 Thomas Avenue S, Minneapolis

$1,250,000.00

$1,310,000.00

105%

1729 Morgan Avenue S, Minneapolis

$1,195,000.00

$1,200,000.00

100%

This reflects a 30 day time period prior to our print deadline. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and not a complete list of all activity. *DOM=Days on Market

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6-30 A CHRISTMAS CAROL Guthrie Theater

miserable

man,

NOVEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

Ebenezer

Scrooge greets each Christmas with “Bah! Humbug!” until he is

visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past,

Christmas

Present

and

Christmas Yet to Come. In Charles Dickens’

beloved

classic,

the

three spirits show Scrooge happy

memories from his past, difficult realities from the present and a

grim future should he continue his closed-hearted ways. More at guthrietheater.org.

9-14

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! Orpheum Theatre

This 21st century is Oklahoma! as you’ve never seen or heard it before.

Daniel

Fish’s

produc-

tion tells a story of a community circling its wagons against an outsider, and the frontier life that shaped America. Upending the sunny romance of a farmer and a cowpoke, experience Oklahoma! in a whole new light. More at hennepintheatretrust.org.

11-14 2021 AUTUMN FESTIVAL, AN ARTS AND CRAFTS AFFAIR Canterbury Park

Hundreds of the nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works. This Arts & Crafts tour of shows is consistently ranked in the Top 100 Shows in the Country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. Enjoy food, beverages, lots of family fun, and free parking! More at exploreminnesota.com. 44

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18 MASTERCHEF LIVE! State Theatre

This high-energy, interactive stage production brings the culinary hit TV shows MasterChef & MasterChef Junior directly to fans and foodies alike…LIVE on stage! The family-friendly show will feature head-tohead cooking demonstrations and fun (sometimes messy!) challenges with past MasterChef & MasterChef Junior contestants, and an overall immersive audience experience fun for all ages. More at hennepintheatretrust.org.

27-28 TOY STORY WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA Orchestra Hall

Ever wonder what toys do when people aren’t around? Toy Story answers that question with a fantastic funfilled journey, viewed mostly through the eyes of two rival toys—Woody, the lanky, likable cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear, the fearless space ranger. Enjoy this children's classic retold with the Minnesota Orchestra. Learn more at www.minnesotaorchestra.org.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Stay in Shape

TANGLETOWN CROSSFIT BRINGS HEALTHY INSPIRATION

this Season

1. Sled Pulls - work the upper body (the back, shoulders and arms) and core stabilizing muscles, with hips and legs assisting. 2. On the “rig” there are a variety of gymnastics movements. Here is the back swing to a toes to bar movement. The toes come up to the bar on the forward swing.

3. Another conditioning piece in CrossFit is jumping rope. At Tangletown, we like single unders

5. Barbell lifting- includes squatting and deadlifting. Pictured here is a front squat

and double unders, and teach how to get the rope

which helps to promote strength and power and they are a great exercise for develop-

underneath your feet twice on every jump which

ing the quads.

is great for cardio.

6. In CrossFit, the goal is to try and use a variety of movement as many different ways

4. Olympic lifting- CrossFit uses the clean & jerk

as possible. Here is a snatch but substituted with a dumbbell instead of a barbell.

and the snatch for a few of our many barbell lifts.

7. CrossFit includes three main areas of fitness: Olympic lifting, gymnastics and meta-

Pictured here is the finish to a clean and jerk move-

bolic conditioning. The image here is the assault bike. We also use rowers and when

ment. These types of lifts can be used to improve

possible, and at times, running and swimming are incorporated too.

strength, speed and power as well as enhance

8. Box jumps, jump overs, and step ups are also exercises we use in our train-

high-intensity exercise endurance, recover more

ing. Plyometrics, or jumping exercises, push your muscles to the max, helping increase

quickly and handle higher amounts of training to

your power, strength, and speed.

reach your health and fitness goals faster. 46

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