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Community, Real Estate

Clothing Drive- Epilepsy Foundation of Minneosta

This month Team Lucky Duck was able to do a clothing drive for the Epilepsy foundation of Minnesota. Over 60,000 Minnesotans are diagnosed with epilepsy and approximately, 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their life. This foundation helps raise awareness about epilepsy, along with providing resources and services to families and people with epilepsy.   Thank you to everyone who helped … Continue reading Clothing Drive- Epilepsy Foundation of Minneosta

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Community, Real Estate

Spring Cleaning 101

Spring is right around the corner! Before you know it, we’ll be listening to the sweet sound of birds chirping outside of our windows, feeling the warm sun beating down upon us, and breathing in the aroma of fresh flowers in bloom. But in the meantime, you may have been listening to the sweet sound of your children telling you none of their clothes fit, … Continue reading Spring Cleaning 101

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Community, Real Estate

Feed My Starving Children

Team Lucky Duck was thrilled to participate in Feed My Starving Children’s South Metro MobilePack this past week. Along with several hundred other volunteers we labeled packaging, boxed meals and prepared them to be shipped to countries in need. According to Feed My Starving Children, on average each volunteer will pack a box of food, which equals 216 meals! That’s enough food to feed a child for 7 … Continue reading Feed My Starving Children

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Community, Giving Back

An Evening With Cornerstone

In the fall of 1983, a small group of passionate women and men dedicated to serving victims of domestic violence established Cornerstone in South Hennepin County. Since then, they have provided space, education and resources for thousands of adults and children needing to leave domestic abuse, sexual violence and human trafficking. The statistics on the value of Cornerstone are impressive. Last year alone, Cornerstone provided services for … Continue reading An Evening With Cornerstone

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Workout Options In the Twin Cities

Maybe it’s your New Year’s resolution to get in shape. Or maybe it’s so cold that your outdoor gym is no longer an option. The Twin Cities has several options to help you get your sweat on, no matter what type of workout you prefer. Orange Theory This heart rate-based workout is all about making your hour the most efficient calorie burn possible. Locations can … Continue reading Workout Options In the Twin Cities

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The Best Dog Parks in Minnesota

Minnesota is ranked as one of the most active states in America, so it’s only natural to need great dog parks to keep your furry friends active as well. All of these parks are off-leash and are free*, fenced, and have plenty of acreage to let your dogs run and socialize. Elm Creek Reserve in Maple Grove Ferguson Dog Park in Bloomington Staring Lake Dog Park in … Continue reading The Best Dog Parks in Minnesota

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Top 5 Historic Sites to Visit in Minnesota

Minnesota is full of historic landmarks that have shaped our state and parts of our country. Whether you’re a history buff or could use a history lesson, here are the top 5 historic sites in Minnesota. 1. Historic Fort Snelling Built in the 1820’s, the US Department of War built a chain of forts to protect the northwestern territories from Canadian and British encroachment. 2. … Continue reading Top 5 Historic Sites to Visit in Minnesota

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Community, Education, Featured Vendors

Featured Vendor Friday – Tom Gillund of Morgan Stanley

With the new year comes resolutions to get your finances in order. This week we are featuring Tom Gillund, a financial planner with Morgan Stanley. Team Lucky Duck: How did you get started as a financial planner? Tom Gillund: Being a business owner myself, I saw the values of strong financial planning. So three years ago I made a career out of it. TLD: Why … Continue reading Featured Vendor Friday – Tom Gillund of Morgan Stanley

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Employment In Minnesota

While we may get overlooked as a fly-over state, Minnesota has one of the lowest employment rates and is considered one of the best places to work in the country. If you’ve considered finding a new job, you might consider moving to the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Not only is Minnesota’s unemployment rate well below national average at 3.7%, we also hosts the second most Fortune 500 … Continue reading Employment In Minnesota

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Community, Events, Giving Back

Bell Ringing For The Salvation Army

It’s that time of year where bell ringers raise funds for the Salvation Army. You’ve probably already seen them outside of popular stores. Team Lucky Duck kicked off the holiday season by joining the ranks of bell ringers. We had a blast playing Christmas music, ringing our bells, and putting on quite the show outside of the Walmart in Lakeville. We appreciate all the shoppers … Continue reading Bell Ringing For The Salvation Army

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