Brothers Dan, left, and Terry Furlong are looking forward to celebrating 30 yeas of owning Furlong’s Liquor in Oakdale next year.
For nearly three decades, Furlong’s Liquor has been a staple in the east metro, offering one of the largest selections of wine, beer and spirits in the region at competitive prices.
In 1970, the Carol Matheys Center for Children and Families opened its doors as part of the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Then in 1989, the center became an independent, nonprofit childcare center.
The latest addition to the Bru House is the Bru Thru at the opposite side of the shopping center, which opens at 6 a.m. on weekdays. “People are excited about it,” Bru House owner Lynn Barton says. “And it’s been so useful.”
It wasn’t only New Brighton’s need for a small coffee shop that led Lynn Barton to open the Bru House in 1996. It was also her passion for coffee itself.
Applewood Pointe Co-op is an active community with different activities like morning coffee where members can bring different pastries and breakfast items.
Applewood Pointe Cooperative of New Brighton opened its doors a decade ago, and some of its current residents were on the waiting list before the senior housing complex was even completed.
Volunteers from five clubs packaged 3,000 meals in 90 minutes on behalf of the Nourish 282 program this February.
The word “Kiwanis” comes from an Indian word meaning “we build,” and considering all of St. Anthony Kiwanis Club’s community-building activities, the term certainly fits.
Therapy at BHCI is key to wellness, whether to return short-term patients or outpatient clients back to independence or keep long-term residents moving and active.
Benedictine Health Center at Innsbruck is a valued neighbor, resource and employer in New Brighton.
Kathleen Fuery owns Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio in HarMar Mall, which offers a wide variety of cosmetics, wigs and hats. (Rebecca Lynn Anderson photo)
Kathleen Fuery knows what it’s like to face adversity and persevere.
She is on her third career and loving it, despite the challenges she has faced along the way.