Perhaps the foremost advantage and justification for the formation of a business entity such as a corporation or limited liability company (“LLC”) is the fact that the personal liability of the entity’s owner(s) is limited to the amount invested in the entity. In other words, a creditor of a corporation or LLC generally cannot reach […]
Creative Easter Candy Alternatives
Easter Candy in the basket was a tradition from the Easter bunny in my house. I love traditions, but as a personal trainer and nutrition coach who studies nutrigenomics (how food affects our body), I have to believe there are better options than candy full of artificial colors and sugars for my children (and me!!). […]
Spring into Diamond Strength
Do you know what makes diamonds so strong? PRESSURE. How does pressure relate to your health and fitness this season as the weather warms up? Two things: 1. Consistency. Exercise even when you don’t feel like it. Consistency makes you stronger and more likely to achieve your fitness goals. Spring is the perfect time to […]
Piercing the Corporate Veil
“Piercing the Corporate Veil” was the topic du jour on March 26, 2014 edition of The Business Forum Show. Click here to listen to the discussion. Veil piercing refers to a creditor’s ability to penetrate the personal liability shield which is the hallmark of liability limiting entities such as corporations and limited liability companies. It […]
Warrior III by the sea
As we know, like personal growth, self acceptance is a process. A recent quote by Jillian Michaels reminded me that we so often define ourselves by how we look and not by how we feel, or the true nature of our being. She said, “You are not fat. You have fat. You have fingernails but you […]
North Wright County, Welcome to Health!
What does health mean to you? Are you healthy? Could you be more healthy? As a speaker, fitness club owner, and personal trainer, my goal is to make Albertville, St. Michael and the surrounding areas the healthiest communities in the nation. Over the next several months, we are going to explore what it means to […]
Rain Will Change to Snow, Messing Up Evening Commute in St. Michael
The National Weather Service in Chanhassen has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts Wright County and parts of Central Minnesota as a slow-moving system makes its way through the area Thursday afternoon and evening. According to the NWS, the St. Michael area could see about 3 inches of heavy, wet snow Thursday night, with […]
Power Knocked Out for Thousands in Albertville
UPDATE: Xcel had restored power to most Albertville customers by about 8:45 a.m., well ahead of original schedule. A temporary fix had been put in place while crews survey and repair the line on Labeuax Avenue Northeast, near Willy McCoy’s restaurant and bar. * * * * Albertville Fire and Xcel Energy were dispatched to […]
Wright County K9 Receives Life-Saving Vest
Editor’s note: The following information was supplied by the Wright County Sheriff’s Department K9 Vader with the Wright County Sheriff’s Office has received a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to the efforts of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a Massachusetts based nonprofit organization and “Beware of Trees Creations” artist, Lauren Heimbaugh. Heimbaugh’s hand-drawn colored […]
VIDEO: St. Michael Woman’s Sister, Kat Perkins, Earns Spot on ‘The Voice’
It’s official, Kelly Perkins Robinson is a television star. Oh, yeah. Her sister fared pretty well, too. Robinson accompanied her sister, Kat Perkins, to the blind auditions of “The Voice” in Los Angeles late last fall. Perkins, a well-known musician in the Twin Cities and beyond, impressed producers and got a shot at a spot […]