I’m Katie Elstad—a passionate connector, proud Minnesota native, new mom, and your trusted local source for everything in the Twin Cities Metro. My professional journey spans education, corporate leadership with Enterprise Holdings Inc., and a dynamic career in the music industry—from handling advertising sales at Nashville’s iconic Lightning 100 to launching my own music venture and owning an entertainment consulting agency. Having lived all across the country—from the sunny shores of California and the mountain trails of Montana to Tennessee, Chicago, and Michigan—I bring a rich, well-traveled perspective and strong business savvy back home to the Midwest.

When I’m not sharing my insider knowledge of our community, you can find me soaking up lake life, swimming, skiing, or going on neighborhood walks with my husband, our new baby, and our two dogs. I love starting my day with a warm cup of coffee (especially a good spicy mocha), experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen with my husband, or grabbing sushi, oysters and pizza at favorite local spots like Birch’s on the Lake and Tavern 4 & 5. Warm, adventurous, and deeply devoted to my community, I’m all about making lasting memories, sharing good food, and helping people feel connected.