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The halls of the Shoreview Mall may be quiet, but behind the doors of Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping, the gym is action-packed. Farrell’s fires up members with 45-minute group fitness classes, as well as offering nutrition plans and personal training. Cindi Nikituk opened the Shoreview Farrell’s in 2013, bringing expertise as a registered nurse and nutrition coach to the community that her husband, Dustin, grew up in. With over 350 members, the Shoreview Farrell’s has become a vibrant community of its own. “We like to create a community of sense of worth, belonging, a place they can call home,” said Tina McNamara, general...

MSS , formerly known as Midwest Special Services, is a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with disabilities here in Shoreview. While they have evolved significantly as an organization since their founding in 1949, MSS has maintained the same ultimate mission of empowering and supporting people with disabilities. They work towards their vision of a future where everyone is supported in living the life that they choose and deserve. In this long-term goal, MSS takes a holistic approach; blending the wants, needs, interests and connections of the people they support, staff and the wider community.With over 32 years of operations at...

KLOE Salon is an esthetics and skin care clinic located in Shoreview, owned and operated by Krista Leigh Olson. The clinic provides the community with a place to leave their stresses at the door and focus on their skin care goals. With over 18 years of experience in the beauty industry, Krista prioritizes building and maintaining client relationships while also delivering results. Over the last five years Krista has become a valued member and contributor to the Shoreview business community.Krista initially began her professional career as an opera singer with a degree in music. Though she continues to enjoy music...

If you didn’t know what it was, it would be easy to mistake Shoreview’s Cafesjian Art Trust Museum (the CAT) for a high-end office building. But behind the geometric patterns of the exterior walls, the building is home not to cubicles and computer screens but to ambitious exhibitions of contemporary art with several new exhibitions each year. It’s a hidden gem that the museum’s leaders hope to make more visible in the years to come.Established in 2022 by the family of Gerard Cafesjian, a prominent St. Paul businessman and art collector, the CAT was conceived as a gift to the...

At PAR Systems, the impossible happens on a regular basis. For 65 years, the company has been working across industries from life science to automotive to nuclear and building everything from equipment that automates the manufacture of miniscule medical devices to tools that allowed the safe dismantling of Chernobyl. “Our clients come to us looking for a machine that’s never been built before, and it’s our job to figure out how to do it,” said Pete Dankwerth, PAR’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Quality and Risk Officer. “Some of them will come to us after they’ve gone to five other companies...

Rest Massage Therapy is a Shoreview business that places its focus on providing friendly and holistic healing. The owner, Zang Xiong, believes that authentic massage therapy can help relieve many of the stresses of daily life. Whether it’s stiff shoulders, built up tension, or mental health challenges, Zang is dedicated to making a positive difference in the Shoreview community.Before opening his business and after he graduated from Bethel University,  Zang lived in Falcon Heights. During that time he became very familiar and felt very connected with the Shoreview area. He often shopped locally and spent time enjoying the nearby parks...

Located on Highway 96, LearningRx Shoreview is a brain training center that supports children and adults with a variety of learning challenges. While the learning center has been in Shoreview since 2017, it recently has changed ownership. Eight months ago Julie Keller and her family acquired the business. Continuing the emphasis on quality and personalized care, Julie and her son Evan hope to make a difference in the lives of the Shoreview community.Before LearningRx, Julie’s family had considered many types of small businesses. Given her background in education, she and her family found the center a great opportunity. With Julie...

The past year marked a period of record construction activity and investment in the City of Shoreview, with significant commercial, housing, and business development bringing additional retail services, housing choices, and jobs to the community.Business & Employment GrowthOne of the most transformative areas of development continued to be Seven Lakes, the redevelopment of the former Deluxe corporate campus. Nearly 450,000 square feet of med-tech, high-tech, and manufacturing space has now been constructed, with major tenants including Binks, Fairview Pharmacy Services, and Shoreview-based PAR Systems. Together, these employers now support more than 1,000 jobs, reinforcing Shoreview’s position as a regional employment center.At the Shoreview Corporate...

Shoreview, MN, boasts a diverse lineup of top industries with major operations in the region, such as healthcare, professional services, and technology. But manufacturing has long occupied a key space in the city, part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Today, close to 40 manufacturing businesses employ about 1,200 people, with companies enjoying the benefits of a talented workforce, optimal transportation access and low utility rates. The City of Shoreview celebrates its role as a robust manufacturing hub, but major advantages await prospective new arrivals into the industry’s landscape.Meet Shoreview’s Major ManufacturersThere’s a long list of manufacturers who operate in...

Located at 1021 Red Fox Rd in Shoreview, Livewell Animal Urgent Care is here to support your pet’s needs when you least expect it. Positioned between general veterinary practices and full-scale emergency hospitals, Livewell fills the gap, providing urgent, after-hours care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.Whether your regular vet is closed or you’re trying to aid a weekend worry, Livewell ensures that your pet can still receive timely, professional care. While it operates under a corporate umbrella, Livewell is proud to feel like a true neighborhood clinic by offering walk-ins, same-day appointments, and a locally-based team that includes head veterinarian...

Although summer is winding down, the Shoreview Farmers Market remains in full swing! Open every Tuesday through mid-October at the Shoreview Community Center’s lower parking lot, the market is an enjoyable way to support community health through fresh, locally grown produce and plants in a welcoming outdoor setting.Far more than a weekly shopping destination, the market is a vital engine for community and small business development. With over 30 vendors offering local produce, crafts, baked goods, foods, and more, the market is a powerful incubator for entrepreneurship and a sustained investor in the local economy. The City of Shoreview invites...