by Feroza Mehta | Dec 1, 2024 | Featured
As the year draws to a close and we enter the season of giving, our December issue is dedicated to celebrating the spirit of generosity that thrives within our community. In this edition, we highlight the remarkable efforts of two Edina residents whose philanthropic...
by Megan Maynor | Dec 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
On first reading, this picture book is the story of Minnesota twins, making sweet potato pie with mama. They shop at the farmers market—and they peel, mix, taste and try to guess mama’s secret ingredient. But like a sweet potato pie itself, this story is more than it...
by Twila Singh | Dec 1, 2024 | Arts, Gift Guides
Many of us have memories of Christmas mornings and bulging trash bags of wrapping paper. While wrapping paper is beautiful, it’s mostly nonrecyclable, single-use, full of harmful microplastics and easily replaceable. My favorite reusable wrapping is fabric. Scarves,...
by Meredith Heneghan | Dec 1, 2024 | Featured, Giving Back, People
Blaine Caton and Jeff Dykstra share motivation to give generously. Whether it’s a person’s skills, time, resources or attitude, there are many different ways to show up. For some people, the act of showing up generously and giving back comes naturally. It’s these...
by Daniel Huss | Dec 1, 2024 | Giving Back
Nonprofit helps veterans connect to programs. “I think it’s the perfect name, and I wished I would have thought of it,” says Paul Davis, executive director of Project Got Your Back. “It’s descriptive and matches what we do.” The nonprofit, based in Bloomington,...
by Sarah Davis | Dec 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Travel
My job at Sunnyside Gardens provides ample opportunities for winter travel and adventure. Recently, I had an experience that truly stood out. During a winter trip, I had the pleasure of meeting a distinguished gentleman from Sweden. He and his teenage daughter were...
by Mollee Francisco | Dec 1, 2024 | Featured, Giving Back, History
Edina landmark church is celebrating 75 years of faith and fellowship. As Pastor Paul Pettersen readied for retirement last summer, he couldn’t help but reflect on what he would miss most from his 14 years at the helm of Edina’s Normandale Lutheran Church, and it all...
by Editorial Staff | Dec 1, 2024 | Giving Back
Amplify Mission Network, an Edina-based nonprofit, raised $106,200 at its annual fundraising gala. With keynote speaker Bob Goff, author and life coach, the event successfully leveraged matching funds to reach this impressive total. Founded in 2018, Amplify Mission...
by Feroza Mehta | Dec 1, 2024 | Arts, Giving Back
The Piano Brothers have music in their blood. Tim O’Neill, an Edina resident, and his brother, Ryan O’Neill, perform a charity concert every year at the Edina Performing Arts Center. This year’s show features the O’Neill Sisters from Ireland. All revenue from the...
by Feroza Mehta | Dec 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
The snowy boardwalk of Nine Mile Creek is picture perfect. A favorite walking spot for Edina’s Judy Fulk is the stretch of Nine Mile Creek Trail near Heights Park. “I walk there frequently, and it’s particularly peaceful after a recent snowfall,” Fulk says. “I am...
by Kelly Smith | Dec 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Wellness
As a meditation teacher, one of the most common requests I get for topics this time of year is anxiety. A few minutes of meditation each day might be the perfect micro habit to add to your day for living with less anxiety and more freedom. Meditation is such a...
by Tia Benson | Dec 1, 2024 | Entertain, Featured, Recipes
Area experts share delicious recipes for a joyful and flavorful celebration. With the holiday season in full swing, figuring out what to cook can be a daunting task. Sometimes, the best recipes are those that can’t be found in a cookbook. Edina Magazine is supported...
by Rachel Schuehle | Dec 1, 2024 | Drinks, Featured, Restaurants
A delicious new French dining experience brings sweet surprises. There are 4,039 miles between Edina and Brittany, France. The region is best known as the birthplace of crêpes. But you won’t need to hop on a plane to get an authentic crêpe because Edina has welcomed...
by Tia Benson | Dec 1, 2024 | Gift Guides, Local Makers
Discover how to shop local for delectable last-minute holiday gifts. The holiday season gets so hectic that sometimes we might forget someone on our list. With teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, hostess gifts and more, we sometimes end up needing more than what we...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Dec 1, 2024 | Gift Guides, Shops
Shop in the City brings back a beloved piece of Dayton’s history for a new generation of holiday shoppers. At Shop in the City, near 50th and France in Edina, holiday traditions are alive and well, thanks to the return of a beloved Minnesota icon: Dayton’s Santa Bear,...
