Growing the Fair Favorites
How Kelly Miller and John Gotz expanded Strawberries & Cream into Loon Lake Iced Tea—and built a business where culture matters as much as the menu.
Features
Todd Benz: Writing the Next Chapter for The Free Press
As the new publisher of The Mankato Free Press, Todd Benz inherits a 144-year legacy at a pivotal moment for local journalism. His challenge isn’t simply preserving a newspaper. It’s reinventing the business while protecting the mission that has served Southern Minnesota for generations.
Jennifer Spaude: Bringing Clarity to Complexity
For nearly 30 years, Jennifer Spaude has helped organizations navigate their most important moments. Now she’s bringing that executive perspective to Connect Business Magazine as a contributing writer focused on leadership and communication.
Inside Volk Transfer’s New Headquarters, Built for the Company’s Next Chapter
Volk Transfer’s new 325,000-square-foot corporate headquarters and distribution center marks the latest chapter in a family business story that began with a single truck. The feature goes inside the company’s major Mankato expansion, with a photo tour of the renovated former True Value facility and a closer look at the growth, employee focus, and legacy behind the move.
The Power of Closed Caption with Access ResourceÂ
“It was unbelievably draining. The emotional story after emotional story. When I got done, I was in tears. It’s hard
United Health District Steps Up to Close the Rural Healthcare GapÂ
In the heart of southern Minnesota, the United Hospital District (UHD) and Clinics are taking significant strides to provide crucial
Grandview Valley Winery expands, adding cocktail lounge, bottling facility
Belview, Minnesota isn’t likely at the top of anyone’s destination list. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone,
NextGen RF Design Provides Custom Wireless Solutions Around the GlobeÂ
An engineering design business in North Mankato has made quite the name for itself, not only in Southcentral Minnesota but
Growing Minnesota Roots
For the Guentzel family, farming isn’t just a way of life; it’s a legacy they are proud to carry forward.