Leadership

I Have Pride In Minneapolis

If you have a kid who likes to dress up or you have been dying to wear that superhero cape, here’s your chance.

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Farm Girl Goes Underground

Joanne and her son have a new spring project: become friends with the humble earthworm.

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Going Green Somewhere Between Camping And Glamping

Joanne’s recent trip to Oregon brings an inspiring camping trend back to Minnesota.

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Taking The Madness Out Of March

People need to have faith and hope … and sometimes athletics can provide both.

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Time Capsule—Art In The Making

Andy Warhol left a living legacy of time capsules, setting a great example for the rest of us. What a great way to capture the abundance of visually dynamic things that flow through our daily lives.

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Read It To Me, Baby!

These books for kids will open up their minds for imagination, creativity and fun so only the most colorful dreams happen.

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The Music Concert Of The Year

Joanne has been to hundreds of concerts, including plenty of legendary must-see rock shows. But she declares the show she saw yesterday was the concert of the year. Maybe even of the past decade.

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Orange Has Always Been The New Black

Wait for it… the orange concept. She’s not exactly sure the moment it happened, but the color orange has become the essence of Joanne’s personal brand.

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Finding The ‘In-Between’ Inspiration

Traveling is the most efficient and effective way to accelerate inspiration. Taking yourself and your way of thinking out of context can absolutely reveal the unexpected.

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All In The Family

Joanne, the youngest of 11 kids, has contributed to plenty of awkward (and hysterical) family photos. Here she walks us through years of pain, suffering and laughs.

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