Interviews
Minnesota Family Magazine Interviews
Welcome to our Interviews page, where families share their real stories, traditions, challenges, and joys. Discover inspiring voices from across Minnesota, offering wisdom, connection, and encouragement for your own journey.
Tom and Vicky
Tell us about your family.Vicky: We live on a 5th generation dairy farm near St. Rosa MN. We in many ways are a normal typical family, but in other ways are atypical and much different. My husband Tom is the solid rock and foundation of our farm. Tom, providing solid leadership and...
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Crystal and Alan
Crystal and Alan share their story of marriage, parenting three kids, and building lasting family traditions. From vacations to the Black Hills to reading joke books at the dinner table, discover their wisdom on parenting, marriage, and community life in Annandale, Minnesota.
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A Minnesota Story That Crossed an Ocean
A Minnesota-raised mother, an English father, and two children growing up between two places. Caroline and Chris Wigmore share their family’s story of love, community, and raising children across an ocean while keeping Minnesota close to home.
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The Irelands
The Irelands live near Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Kaelin and Paul have been married for 17 years. They have nine children from 15 to 2 years old. They are regularly asked, “are they all yours?” They say “yes, we have nine biological children together”. The Irelands share that having a large...
Read MoreWe hope these interviews spark ideas and bring encouragement to your family. New stories are added regularly—check back often to meet more Minnesota families and be inspired by their journeys.
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Mission
Entertain and inspire families in Minnesota
Vision
Allow passionate contributors to convey meaningful communication to families in Minnesota
Values
Optimism, quality of life, loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage, and commitment