Blogs
So, I’ve completely been putting this off, because I, like the majority of folks, hate goodbyes. But let me just throw it out there (it’s completely sugar coated in bittersweet, mind you): This week was my last as editor of Edina Magazine. I’m...
Fri, 2012-02-03 14:15 in Arizona Bride, Metro Magazine Fashion, Minnesota Bride, Sarah Baumann, Wisconsin Bride
As a former athlete, I hold few professions in higher esteem than a good coach. Sure, doctors, scientists, humanitarians and countless others are vital to society, but a good coach often stands behind those professionals.Art Downey, Edina’s boys...
Fri, 2012-01-27 14:51 in Art Downey, Edina High School Swimming, Edina Swimming
There are a myriad of types of massages available these days. I’ve had the pleasure of trying most of them, mostly because I’m adventurous, but also because I need a lot of outside help to focus and relax. To be honest, it just feels good to...
Mon, 2012-01-23 15:52 in Edina Massages, Edina Spas, Edina Wellness
I write this note with a heavy heart. Jim Ogg, whose story of a Guinness World Record attempt we featured in our current issue, passed away last week of cardiac arrest. We are incredibly saddened by this news, and our most sincere condolences are...
Fri, 2012-01-20 16:18 in Guinness World Record, Jim Ogg, Planking World Record
I’ve never felt honored to write something until this story on four Edina servicemen: Sean Anderson, Josh Krieter, Dave Westgard and Robb Bauleke. They are remarkable men who are willing to give up a normal life to put themselves in peril for our...
Thu, 2011-12-29 13:24 in Edina Military, Edina Service Men, Edina War Veterans
In a lovely twist of fate, Wooj Byun recently bumped into the people who were responsible for giving him a $23,800 Ambassadorial Scholarship two decades ago…he bumped into them at a Rotary event, as Rotary Club of Edina president! They had dinner....
Tue, 2011-12-27 14:52 in Edina Organizations, Edina Rotary Club, Edina Scholarships
Tim Moodie (a.k.a. Dr. Mop) practically grew up in the kitchen with a grandfather who was a baker, a grandmother who catered, an amateur gourmet chef for a father and a mother who was a professional cook. When he moved away from a 30-year career in...
Thu, 2011-12-22 12:59 in Dr. Mop, Edina Food, Edina Recipes
From the tallest man to the fastest time to enter a suitcase or most weight held by nipples, the Guinness Book of World Records seemingly has it all. And that includes an Edina man who is making a run for the record for longest time supporting his...
Tue, 2011-12-20 13:09 in Guinness Book of World Records, Plank Position World Record
You don’t need to be the next Larry Bird to compete in TreeHouse’s second annual Hoopin It Up For Hope free throw tournament series. Even if your shot isn’t on target, the cause is. TreeHouse, an Edina-based non-profit organization aiming to support...
Tue, 2011-12-13 13:06 in Bloomington events, Brooklyn Park events, Edina Events, Hopkins events, Minnetonka events, Plymouth events
Beatles fans rejoice! The Galleria will host a display and sale of John Lennon’s artwork December 9-11. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to view and purchase collector’s items that include a limited edition of serigraphs, lithographs, copper etching...
Fri, 2011-12-02 14:42 in Edina Art, Edina Art Exhibit, Edina Galleria, John Lennon
