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JULY 2021 PUBLISHER

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Turning Lemons into Lemonade THIS SUMMER I REALIZED THAT I HAVE CARRIED SOME POST PANDEMIC HABITS WITH ME INTO 2021. One of those habits is walking our city lakes several times a week. This isn’t a bad thing! My “Happy Hours” aka "Healthy Hours" have turned into walks and catch ups with friends and family around our gorgeous Minneapolis lakes. A second habit is working in my yard, and taking time to make it beautiful. It got me thinking about how we can take the negative things life throws at

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us and turn them into some very positive actions and events. The July issue, is our focus on summer. The Minneapolis Lakes team met with Sam Sand of State Farm, and learned what people should be looking for when it comes to protecting assets and family. Sam’s agency is a neighborhood place where you can actually stop in and have an old-fashioned, face-to-face conversation. We caught up with Paradise Charter Cruises and found ways you can plan your 2021 and 2022 special events. Whether it be for a birthday, anniversary, wedding, company outing, or just for fun – Paradise Charter has options to get you outside and on the water this season. Since 2020 brought a lot of changes and challenges for everyone, including seniors, we spoke with Annette Greely at Jones-Harrison Residence on how things have changed, improved, and what they can offer those ready to make a move into a different kind of supportive community.

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We scouted some local experiences to enjoy this summer including water activities to stay cool, great picnic spots, and events that are fun for the whole family.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021

FEATURES 18 A Home Away From Home Senior Living At Its Best

24 Paradise Charter Cruises Scenic Boat Tours on Lake Minnetonka and the Mississippi River

30 Customized Coverage Protect Yourself and Your Family

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36 Explore National Parks Across the U.S. 8 Top National Parks to Visit Now

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30 Locally Owned 36 Travel Destination 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Culinary Creations

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SUMMER ADVENTURE SUMMERTIME IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVENTURE! School is out, the weather is warm and we have vacation time to spend with our families. Make the most of this summer by exploring all our community has to offer. From the best spots to have a picnic to the perfect places to cool off in the water, there’s plenty of fun summertime activities to do as a family. Seize this season of adventure and make some memories!

WATERY WAYS TO STAY COOL + A favorite to many locals, Lake Harriet’s Southeast Beach is the perfect place to take the family on a hot summer’s day. + The kids will love the Edina Aquatic Center - featuring an open-air water park with an Olympic-sized pool, pirate-themed slide & splash pad & a playground. + The Oak Hill Park Splash Pad is perfect for your youngest family members! Get ready to activate bubbling hoses, water nozzles, sprinkler arches & more! + Take a dip in the refreshing non-chlorinated Webber Natural Swimming Pool this summer! This free public pool is sure to delight the entire family. + East Bush Lake Beach has it all - swimming, volleyball, trails, and canoeing. Enjoy a full day of family fun!

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BEST PICNIC SPOTS + Theodore Wirth Park, the largest park in the Minneapolis Parks system. + Father Hennepin Bluff Park by the Mississippi is close to many kidfriendly attractions. + The Wabun Picnic Area within the sprawling Minnehaha Falls Regional Park has large covered pavilions if you’re in the market for a reservable picnic space. + Boom Island Park allows for a large open area to picnic and play lawn games. + Lake Nokomis Park has it all, great picnic areas, activities for the kids, and swimming!

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES + Hike the trails at Minnehaha Regional Park. One of Minneapolis’ oldest and most popular parks features a majestic 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs, and river overlooks. + Take the family for some climate controlled golfing at Topgolf and enjoy fun, great food and drinks! + Take in a baseball game at Target Field and cheer on the Twins this summer! + Get creative! The Minneapolis Institute of Arts offers Family activities like creating your very own work of art without leaving your home! + Take the family on a scenic bike ride through Loring Park.

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SENIOR LIVING AT ITS BEST

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a home away from home

We’re i n a beaut i f u l resident ia l a rea. We’re nea r the M i n nesota

pa rks a nd Ceda r La ke is r ig ht beh i nd us. A nd si nce the ca mpus is con nected, assisted l iv i ng residents ca n easi ly go v isit a f r iend or a spouse i n the nu rsi ng home.

LOCATED ON THE BANKS OF CEDAR LAKE IN THE BEAU-

Assisted living, memory care, and a short term stay unit are all

TIFUL MINNEAPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD OF CALHOUN-

connected on its campus, and its focus is on seniors aged 62 and

ISLES, THE JONES-HARRISON SENIOR LIVING RESI-

older who want to feel like they’re in a true home. “We’re in a beautiful

DENCE HAS BEEN HOUSING AND CARING FOR SENIORS

residential area. We’re near the Minnesota parks and Cedar Lake is

FOR OVER 130 YEARS.

right behind us. And since the campus is connected, assisted living

“One of the reasons it’s been successful for so long is the com-

residents can easily go visit a friend or a spouse in the nursing home.”

mitment of the neighborhood we’re in,” says President and CEO,

The Jones-Harrison Senior Living residence is also close to

Annette Greely. “It’s been a pillar for us in terms of support and

downtown Minneapolis, so there are many places for seniors and

volunteering. Also, the board has always had a very progressive

their families to venture out to shop, eat, and have fun. In addition,

attitude about building towards the future. Jones-Harrison was

it’s conveniently located on a bus line and has access to both

founded by women and had an all-female board up until 2000.

Uber and Lyft. Of course, there are plenty of offerings inside the

And, the CEOs have mostly been women.”

residence as well to keep seniors happy, healthy and engaged.

A nonprofit facility, residency is not based on income. “It’s for

“Since we’re a smaller campus and we’re individually owned,

people who feel our neighborhood is a good fit, or it’s close to

we don’t have any larger entity above us telling us what to do, so

their families, or it’s that we provide a service that they want,” says

we can really tailor what we do for our residents and work with

Annette. “We have private pay and also work with people who

them and our families,” says Annette. “Our boutique size allows us

need financial assistance.”

to meet individual needs.”

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Some of the th i ngs that we wa nt to prov ide ou r sen iors a re not a lways covered, so donat ions

a re ver y i mpor ta nt si nce they ena ble us to get those ex t ras to a l low

ou r residents to feel l i ke they’re st i l l pa r t of the com mu n it y a nd rema i n v ita l a nd th r iv i ng.

Before COVID-19, the facility had a very strong relationship with the Minnesota Arts Council, which enabled

patios and gardens.

staff to bring in dance, theatre and music to entertain the

The safety of its residents and staff is, of course, always a top

residents. Teachers would also often come in to provide

priority. As of mid-May of this year, the residence had reached

painting and pottery lessons. Annette says that once

an 80% vaccination rate with its staff, which exceeds state and

regulations lessen, these opportunities will once again be

national levels. “And we have been testing our residents and

available, and they can’t wait!

staff on an ongoing basis,” says Annette. They’ve also worked

In addition to focusing on mentally stimulating activities,

with residents’ families to get them vaccinated and tested.

Jones-Harrison also helps seniors keep their bodies healthy

“We provide really great care,” she says. “And Jones-

and fit. There are wellness programs where seniors can

Harrison is very blessed. Up until COVID, which changed

take advantage of a therapeutic heated pool and exercise

it a little, we had an 86% retention rate with our staff. We

equipment, and get advice from dedicated wellness staff.

have some great nurses and some great aides, which is

Other popular amenities include a restaurant-style dining room, a home theater, a full-service salon, a 20

library and reading lounge, and beautiful outdoor

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the one thing that impressed me when I came here a year ago. They are very kind and giving.”

Staff is treated well, thus the high retention rate. “We

seniors are not always covered, so donations are very

promote their dreams and if they want to become nurses,

important since they enable us to get those extras to allow

we have career paths for them and can offer some finan-

our residents to feel like they’re still part of the community

cial support,” she says. “We can also connect them with

and remain vital and thriving,” says Annette.

organizations that can help support them too.”

“For example, they want a rickshaw bike so they can

Even with such a great staff, the facility is always

go out for bike rides. The residents can sit in the front

looking for volunteers to bring even more joy to the

and it’s an electric assist bike. We’ve been working hard

seniors. “The biggest requirement is that they need

on getting that. Donations will also enable us to obtain

to love working with seniors. They can bring whatever

a much-needed new kiln, and to have musicians, bands,

their skills are – whether it’s gardening or art, or just

and entertainers come in. Our residents deserve the best.”

reading, talking or sitting with someone.”

For more information on the facility or on becoming

Although Jones-Harrison receives federal and state

a resident, or to donate or volunteer, go to https://

funding, donations are always greatly needed and appre-

www.jones-harrison.org/. 3700 Cedar Lake Ave.

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# of Bldgs 162 224 104 47 178 239 99 1,053

Inventory 36,706,238 22,748,320 8,098,037 10,460,374 14,141,079 25,458,723 11,871,137 129,483,908

Total Available (SF) 7,438,632 2,040,182 728,899 1,252,131 2,590,271 4,370,361 2,349,489 20,769,965

Total Vacant (SF) 6,680,457 1,760,379 561,527 1,474,030 1,887,841 3,545,340 1,965,269 17,874,843

Total Absorption (SF) (230,826) (52,929) (64,897) 30,595 (93,290) (424,016) (128,230) (963,593)

YTD total Absorption (SF) (230,826) (52,929) (64,897) (3,532) (93,290) (424,016) (128,230) (963,593)

Vacancy Rate 18.2% 7.7% 6.9% 14.1% 13.4% 13.9% 16.6% 13.8%

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Lawrence, who founded Paradise Charter Cruises in 1985. “And when

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“There are four of us in the office and we all

expensive piece of artwork is damaged, you

work in the same way and want to meet with

may only have about $2000 in coverage on

everyone. I’m from a really small town, so we

your homeowners policy for that. It would

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also be subject to your higher homeowners

in a large city. That’s our goal; to make it one

deductible. However, with a personal article

big family. We’re local and the four of us are

policy, clients can choose no deductible,

always working towards that same goal.”

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Of all the insurance companies out there,

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Sam chose State Farm. “They are the best,”

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insurance since World War II. I wrestled in

connect by a secure State Farm video chat

college and my wrestling coach quit coach-

or by phone. “During this time, we have ques-

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tions we go through to find out what the client

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needs instead of offering a general plan,” he

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says. “We get information about them and put

with State Farm or don’t do it at all.’”

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In addition to auto insurance, the Sam Sand State Farm Insurance agency offers

choice if they want to go with our recommendation or choose another option.”

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are a lot of other companies out there, he

about is their clients’ debts. “We can make sure

says, promising a quote and the ability to

that’s covered, because would you ever want

save 15% in 15 minutes. But, they don’t really

to leave that to your family when you pass

check and figure out what you need. You can

on? Or, if you have kids, do you want to leave

be on the hook for a $750,000 claim and all

money so they don’t have to pay for college?”

you would have had to do is take 30 minutes

This is the type of information that can make a

to sit down with someone like myself and pay

major difference in customizing the right plan.

an extra $5.00 a month for a better policy. Then, you would have been covered.”

Sam encourages prospective clients to Google Sam Sand State Farm. “We have

“One of the biggest mistakes people

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make when choosing insurance on their

ple to look at those if they have any concerns.”

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Explore National Parks Across the U.S. 8 TOP NATIONAL PARKS TO VISIT NOW

THE UNITED STATES’ NATIONAL PARKS, WHICH ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR NATURAL WONDERS

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ENCOMPASS LANDS THAT HELPED SHAPE THE HISTORY OF THIS COUNTRY AND HOLD CULTURAL VALUE AND SIGNIFICANCE. The national parks invite us to stretch our imaginations—and our legs—and explore the great outdoors. This list of national parks just scratches the surface of the natural wonders to wonderlands to discover, but it includes eight of the most stunning national parks in the United States.

1. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Rocky Mountain National Park includes majestic mountains, abundant wildlife, incredible hiking trails and so much more. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, riding horses and bikes and enjoying the spectacular views. Wintertime brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. Watching wildlife, such as bighorn sheep, elk, moose and mule deer, is a popular activity as well.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Located in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park boasts giant sequoia trees, breathtaking waterfalls, vast meadows and more. The park is home to unique rock formations like El Capitan, Half Dome and Glacier Point. Gaze in awe at Yosemite’s thousands of waterfalls, including Yosemite Falls, Ribbon Fall and Wapama Falls.

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3. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres include colorful hot springs, awe-inspiring waterfalls, fascinating mudpots, explosive geysers, diverse wildlife and more. It is home to more hot springs and geysers than anywhere else on Earth. The oldest and largest herd of bison in the country lives at Yellowstone, as well as elk, wolves and grizzly bears.

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is home to the world’s largest concentration of hoodoos on Earth. With its fascinating landscape composed of hoodoos, horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters and whimsical limestone rock formations, a visit to Bryce Canyon is often likened to a visit to another planet. This stunning landscape, formed by wind, water and snow, draws hikers, rock climbers, photographers, stargazers and cross-country skiers.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Glacier National Park is located on the border of Canada and the United States and is often referred to as the “Crown of the Continent.” Visitors will find more than 700 glacial lakes and many hiking trails, ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Going-to-the-Sun Road, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the country, is a paved, two-lane highway that divides the park into east and west regions.

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ZION NATIONAL PARK Zion National Park’s colorful sandstone cliffs, lush plateaus covered in pine and junipers, narrow canyons, the Virgin River, plus seeps, springs and waterfalls are just some of the scenic wonders here. One of Zion’s most popular hikes is known as the Narrows, the slimmest section of Zion Canyon. Other popular attractions include the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Angels Landing, Observation Point and Canyon Overlook Trail.

7. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park spans 310,000 acres and towers above the Jackson Hole Valley. The Teton Mountains, the youngest in the Rockies, are reflected majestically on the surfaces of six pristine lakes and the Snake River. Experienced climbers can summit the 13,770foot Grand Teton, and long-distance hikers can take the Paintbrush Canyon-Cascade Canyon Loop for impressive views of the mountain.

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK This UNESCO World Heritage Site is 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide and 1 mile deep. The South Rim is home to Grand Canyon Village and Bright Angel Trail. The West Rim is home to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass bridge that extends 70 feet over the edge of a cliff. The North Rim is the most remote access point, allowing visitors to experience the park firsthand through intense hiking and backpacking and thrilling river rafting.

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MILL CITY FARMER'S MARKET Minneapolis

They're back outside for the 2021 season! Mill City Farmer's Market is

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fresh food, cooking education and live entertainment to one beautiful place. Join dozens of local farmers, food makers and artisans – rain or shine – every Saturday for a unique outdoor shopping experience. Learn more at millcityfarmersmarket.org

1-31 THE PARADOX OF STILLNESS: ART, OBJECT, AND PERFORMANCE Walker Art Center

The Walker is presenting works from the early 20th century today in The Paradox of Stillness: Art, Object, and Performance. The exhibition will examine stillness as a performative and visual gesture, featuring a roster of artists testing the boundaries between "stillness and motion, mortality and aliveness, and the still life and the living picture." Learn more at walkerart.org

2 AQUATENNIAL

The Aquatennial returns with great events for 2021 like the Torchlight Parade, 5k, and the tennis classic. New this year: Candid Canines Film Fest which is a fan submitted doggo video to be shown on the Target Field Station screen. Plus, Target Fireworks will light up the skyline and the river for everyone to enjoy. Learn more at aquatennial.com

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15 9TH ANNUAL FINE SPIRITS CLASSIC Minneapolis Grain Exchange

Join the 2021 Fine Spirits Classic, the most exclusive, high-end spirits and craft cocktails will return along with established and up-and-coming mixologists and distillers from Minnesota and across the country. Gourmet bites from local culinarians and restaurants, interactive exhibits, and photo ops you won’t want to miss will highlight this interactive, one-night event. Learn more at finespiritsclassic.com

30-31 CIRCUS JUVENTAS

Circus Juventas Big Top in St. Paul

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CULINARY CREATIONS

CARAMELIZED LEMONY CAULIFLOWER WITH HERBED YOGURT

THE PERFECT SUMMER SIDE DISH VEGETABLES SERVED OVER YOGURT WASN’T SOMETHING I HAD DISCOVERED UNTIL I TRAVELED TO THE MIDDLE EAST, WHERE IT WAS EVERYWHERE! Um, had I been living under a food rock all these years? I fell in love with how bright and flavorful everything was, while somehow remaining effortless. Serve with a simple roasted chicken to clean up any leftover yogurt sauce.

INGREDIENTS + 3C cauliflower, chopped

+ 2tbsp lemon zest

into small florets

+ 2tbsp lemon juice

+ 2C Greek yogurt, non fat

+ 2tbsp pomegranate seeds

+ ¼C Italian parsley, chopped

+ 2tbsp pistachios, salted

+ ¼C dill, chopped

and roasted, chopped

+ ¼C green onion, chopped

+ ½tsp turmeric powder

+ 2tbsp olive oil

1tsp salt

DIRECTIONS ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY GENNA MARKS

01 In a mixing bowl combine yogurt, parsley, dill, green onion,

and ¼tsp of salt. Set aside. 02 Heat olive oil over medium heat in a sauté pan. Add in cauliflower and turmeric, sauté for 10-15 minutes. You wanted the cauliflower to get nicely brown and just cooked through, still allowing for some texture in the vegetable. 03 Deglaze the pan with lemon juice, add in lemon zest and allow to cook for 3 minutes. This will get all those beautiful brown bits off the bottom of the pan aka flavor! 04 Serve cauliflower over the herbed yogurt. Top with pomegranate, pistachios, and more herbs if desired. For more recipes like this, follow @gennamarks on Instagram

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