by Zoe Baden | Apr 25, 2024 | Giving Back, History, Outdoors
This park has plenty of fun things in store, from swan-shaped paddle boats to a flower planting extravaganza. Centennial Lakes Park has new experiences and programming to get residents more involved at the park this spring and summer. We spoke with Tiffany Bushland,...
by Zoe Baden | Apr 1, 2024 | Local Makers, Shops, Style
Visit a seasonal marketplace featuring handmade goods from local vendors. Candleberry on the Lakes Boutique has been around for over 40 years, but 2023 marked its newest chapter. “It started as a collection of friends who were talented crafters in a basement and just...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2024 | Featured
It’s that time of year again where we indulge you, dear readers, in our semiannual homes edition. This issue explores the concepts of tradition and modernity. We highlight tradition with a look at a new commendable city initiative, the Century Homes project,...
by Meredith Heneghan | Apr 1, 2024 | Education, History, Home
New program recognizes century-old homes. Edina’s Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) introduced a new project aimed at historic appreciation, environmental awareness and celebration. It’s called Century Homes, and it’s the city’s first official acknowledgement of...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Apr 1, 2024 | Education, Featured, Giving Back
Programs and resources help children and adults with autism find belonging, build skills and pursue their interests. If you visit a Unified class in an Edina school, you’ll see friends chatting or working on homework. Maybe you’ll catch a basketball game in the gym or...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2024 | Featured, Shops, Style
New menswear shop blends two beloved stores. There’s a famous saying: The suit makes the man. But what about the rest of his wardrobe? For more than 100 years, famed haberdashery Hubert White was the place in the Twin Cities for businessmen to fill their closets. When...
by Taylor Ellingson | Apr 1, 2024 | Noteworthy, Recipes
I love a good breakfast casserole that can be prepped ahead of time. This Brioche French Toast Casserole is absolutely perfect for an occasion like Easter morning, but it’s also simple and easy enough for a random Saturday morning. Buttery brioche bread is perfect for...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2024 | Photo Contest
Unveiling sublime beauty of nature’s purple majesty. Judy Fulk cherishes Arneson Acres as her go-to haven for capturing the ideal photograph. Fulk, who lives in west Edina, will stop and take photos of flowers, birds, pollinators and the gorgeous fountain that is the...
by Josie Smith | Apr 1, 2024 | Build, Featured, Interior Design
Bring nature’s charm into the home. Nestled inside the historical Country Club neighborhood is a wonderfully warm and inviting home with Minnehaha Creek as its backdrop. This idyllic setting was the inspiration behind a design that revels in nature’s beauty by...
by Megan Maynor | Apr 1, 2024 | Book Club, Noteworthy
In this bouncy read aloud picture book from Minneapolis author Sarah Warren, a happy toddler makes everything in his home into a drum. “Ta-tum! Tum! Tum!” Our hero drums his way through the day from room to room and page to page, experimenting with objects and...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2024 | Sports
Mesmerizing moves on ice will captivate and dazzle at local figure skating show. Forget Stars on Ice. We have amazing figure skaters right here in Edina. Feast your eyes on local talent at the annual Braemar City of Lakes Figure Skating Club’s annual spring ice show,...
by Sarah Davis | Apr 1, 2024 | Garden, Landscape, Noteworthy
Making a house a home takes as much of an effort as making a yard a garden. The end product of your efforts is the pride of sharing an ideal place to spend time with your neighbors, friends and family. Identify what you like to be surrounded by to feel relaxed and at...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2024 | Interior Design
Edina Innovation Lab helps woodworking business grow to new heights. There is an endearing beauty to handcrafted woodwork. Each piece of wood tells a story. The way it is cut, shaped and carved reveals its inner soul. But what happens when a craftsman masters a skill...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2024 | Education, Noteworthy, Outdoors
The Kitchen Pantry Scientist shares her tips on how to view the solar eclipse. Sky gazers are eagerly anticipating the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. Edina’s Kitchen Pantry Scientist, Liz Lee Heinecke, sat down with our editor, Feroza Mehta, to share her expert...
by Rachel Schuehle | Apr 1, 2024 | Drinks, Featured, Local Makers, Restaurants
Edina entrepreneur unleashes a spirited venture in St. Paul. Built in 1918, the Vandalia Tower in St. Paul has been home to many businesses over the years. The Hamline-Midway neighborhood staple, recently renovated in 2020, continues to embody elegance and class while...
