by Feroza Mehta | May 1, 2024 | Featured
May has always had a vibrant essence. It’s the month when we are almost guaranteed sunshine and beautiful weather. (I say almost because there have been a few years when we get a freak snowstorm.) Our outdoor living and art issue unfolds with tales of transformation...
by Daniel Huss | May 1, 2024 | Arts
Utility boxes get a facelift. The end game for Edina’s Utility Box Art Competition was simple—beautify five big unattractive metal boxes. Mission accomplished. The city-sponsored contest was run through Edina’s Arts and Culture Commission and modeled after a similar...
by Maureen Millea Smith | May 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Decades ago, I met Alice McDermott after a talk that she gave about being an Irish American writer. She was delightful and pragmatic. That Night had been published to great acclaim. The National Book Award-winning Charming Billy was yet to come. Reading Absolution,...
by Alison Perrier Briggs | May 1, 2024 | Drinks, Noteworthy
Over the last few years, tequila has experienced an elevated evolution in the culinary world. In the past, mainstream America may have associated tequila with headaches and sugar-heavy margaritas. Today, top Michelin restaurants and craft cocktail enthusiasts are...
by Jennifer Pitterle | May 1, 2024 | Drinks, Entertain, Featured, Recipes
Elevate Mother’s Day brunch with crowd-pleasing Mimosas and Bellinis. Mother’s Day is when many families gather for brunch, that quintessential springtime meal we all know and love. And nothing goes better with eggs benedict, French toast and omelets than a fizzy,...
by Mollee Francisco and Feroza Mehta | May 1, 2024 | Arts, Featured, People
Artist’s life mission is turning visions into reality. The light gracefully pours through the floor-to-ceiling windows that encase Kamlika Chandla’s art studio. Nestled in the heart of her home, the studio is a treasure trove of sculptures, elegant portraits and...
by Feroza Mehta | May 1, 2024 | Education, Featured, People
Beloved elementary school principal retires. Kari Dahlquist’s journey into the realm of education began when she was a little girl. “When I visited my grandma in this small town, there was this little red schoolhouse right across the street. It was always unlocked, so...
by Laura Westlund | May 1, 2024 | Garden, Noteworthy
For 70 years, the Edina Garden Council (EGC) has been making our community beautiful by planting, pruning, weeding and caring for the many parks and public spaces that we all enjoy. Composed of five garden clubs, the EGC oversees seeding through planting at sites...
by Maire Katyal | May 1, 2024 | Garden, Landscape
Most of us are looking forward to relaxing in the yard with friends and family. But with the beauty comes the beast—viral plant invasive species. Here are ways you can take an active approach to keeping trespassing plants out. Identification The first step is finding...
by Feroza Mehta | May 1, 2024 | Arts
A colorful tapestry of inspiration, creativity and connection is coming back to 50th & France. It isn’t officially summer until the Edina Art Fair takes over the streets of 50th & France. The annual celebration of creativity is a vibrant art gallery that...
by Feroza Mehta | May 1, 2024 | Build, Featured, Landscape, Shops, Style
Backyard renovation brings Beverly Hills to Edina. Oasis: Something provides refuge, relief or pleasant contrast. That Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines the very essence of Jamie and Casey Carl’s backyard. Once you pass through the horizontal-slatted fence of this...
by Heidi Bausch-Ryan | May 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Wellness
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Our editor sat down with Heidi Bausch-Ryan, PsyD, LP of CARE Counseling to talk about pre- and postpartum depression, recognizing the signs and removing the stigma of therapy. Feroza Mehta: Sometimes people experience...
by Feroza Mehta | May 1, 2024 | Shops, Style
Body-positive swimwear brand rides the tide of sustainability. have you ever bought a bikini, packed it among several one-pieces for a beach holiday only to never wear it at all? Have you opened your suitcase and pondered, “Why did I purchase this?” Do you believe the...
by Rachel Schuehle | May 1, 2024 | Wellness
Siena Pradhan and Taara Verma create an innovative mental health app. We often talk about the importance of being able to regulate our emotions—keeping everything in check and staying calm throughout life’s emotional ebbs and flows. But healthy regulation requires a...
by Editorial Staff | May 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
How do you (and your camera) view local life? Each May and June, Edina Magazine and the City of Edina invite readers to submit their favorite photos to our Images of Edina photo contest. From the novice to the hobbyist to the professional, photographers of all...
