by Jamie - Editor | Mar 8, 2022 | Upfront
ASHLEY SCHMIT, Debbie Daanen Photography by Tim Froberg Ashley Schmit grew up fascinated with the photos in “National Geographic” magazine and vowed she would be a professional photographer one day. She has achieved that childhood goal. Schmit is the owner and lead...
by Jamie - Editor | Dec 13, 2021 | Upfront
Monica Clare, St. Joseph Food Program by Tim Froberg “Fighting hunger – Sustaining hope” is the mission statement of the St. Joseph Food Program. Monica Clare works diligently to make sure those are more than just words. Clare has served 14 years with the...
by Jamie - Editor | Nov 9, 2021 | Upfront
Jocelyn Kleiber, Lawrence University Hockey Coach by Tim Froberg Jocelyn “Jocey” Kleiber grew up in hockey country, so it’s no surprise she quickly developed a fascination with the game. Her love of hockey led to a playing and coaching career on the ice. The Edina,...
by Jamie - Editor | Sep 10, 2021 | Upfront
Rachel Haffley, Cleo’s Brown Beam Tavern by Tim Froberg As general manager of Cleo’s Brown Beam Tavern, Rachel Haffley doesn’t have too many bad days at work. “No one really comes into here — the Christmas bar — in bad spirits,” said Haffley with a laugh. “We...
by Jamie - Editor | Aug 11, 2021 | Upfront
Saving a Life by Tim Froberg Saving a life is more than just the noblest of acts. It’s an actual skill and an important one that Ann Marie Koleske teaches. Koleske owns Hands to Heart LLC., a private business in which a four-person staff of professional instructors...
