by Kelly Smith | Jul 1, 2025 | Noteworthy, Wellness
Many of us are tired but struggle to sleep. Too often we find ourselves up late and not practicing the good sleep hygiene we need. Here are five tips to help you improve your sleep this summer. Create a calming space. Think about your room as a sleep sanctuary. Keep...
by Laura Westlund | Jul 1, 2025 | Giving Back, Noteworthy, People
Frank Cardarelle has lived in Edina for 93 years. His family history here began in 1874 when his great-grandmother moved to the area. His grandfather was on Edina’s first school board, and Frank graduated in the first class of Edina High School in 1951. Frank and Lois...
by Feroza Mehta | Jul 1, 2025 | Book Club, Giving Back, Noteworthy, People, Wellness
In Act to Impact with Brandi DeVries, listeners are inspired to transform their inner drive into meaningful action. The Edina resident and current Mrs. Minnesota International has compelling conversations with changemakers, survivors and community leaders. The podcast...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
From May 1-June 21, we invited you to submit photos of your Edina. Now, we’re excited to share these images with the community for our Readers’ Choice vote. Follow the link below to scroll through our image gallery and vote for the images you like best by checking...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Best of Edina
The hottest picks of the city shine in our annual Readers’ Choice Poll. As temperatures rise, so does the excitement. We asked you, dear readers, back in January to vote for your favorite businesses, restaurants, services and hidden gems that define our city. A list...
by Feroza Mehta | Jul 1, 2025 | Arts, People
Meet members of Edina’s own backyard band. The Teardowns are parents by day and rockstars by night—and they’re also known as Edina’s beloved backyard band. They cover hit songs from the 1970s to today and have been entertaining the city for nine years. Chances...
by Feroza Mehta | Jul 1, 2025 | Best of Edina, Book Club, Outdoors, Restaurants, Shops
Eat, read and repeat during a daylong literary escapade through Edina and Linden Hills. I love adventure—both the physical thrill of exploring the world around me and the mental escape of diving into a book, letting a writer transport me to far-off places, real or...
by Feroza Mehta | Jul 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
It was just after sunset on a beautiful summer’s evening when Stephanie Thomas was walking across the street from the Edina Mann Theatre. “I thought, ‘How fun would it be to capture a reflection of the theater sign after a heavy rain that would leave puddles in the...
by Feroza Mehta | Jun 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s amazing how a single taste can bring back a flood of memories, making the past feel as vivid as the present. The first time I ever tasted baklava was at my friend Dahlia’s house. I was in college, far from my hometown, and Dahlia’s parents were always warm and...
by Emma Souza | Jun 1, 2025 | Shops, Style
Larue’s fosters connection between buyers and products with sustainability in mind. Kathy Lawrow wouldn’t describe herself as a minimalist, and neither is her store. Larue’s, located in Linden Hills, is an eclectic collection of garments, trinkets and treasures both...
by Taylor Ellingson | Jun 1, 2025 | Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes
We are big smoothie fans, as I’m constantly looking for ways to get more nutrients and protein in my kids’ diets. While I often add Greek yogurt for protein, I’ve been loving cottage cheese lately. Cottage cheese not only has 10–11 grams of protein per ½ cup, but it...
by Rachel Schuehle | Jun 1, 2025 | Local Makers
Delicate pastries and rich traditions abound at Southdale Center’s Luminous Café. Growing up in Isfahan, Iran, Ellie Danesh experienced a wildly different childhood than most. Her mother, Azar Salehi, was heavily involved with their family’s local education...
by Kelly Smith | Jun 1, 2025 | Noteworthy, Pets, Wellness
Have you noticed your pet settling down beside you or even stretching alongside you during yoga practice? As soon as I roll out my mat, my Newfoundland, Mila, loves to join me. Turns out I’m not alone—many pet owners report that their furry friends naturally gravitate...
by Feroza Mehta | Jun 1, 2025 | Arts, Pets
Have you ever wanted a portrait of your pet but never found the perfect artist? What if you embraced your inner artist and decided to pick up the paintbrush yourself? Then Gray Duck Art’s Paint Your Pet is the perfect choice. Local artists will transform your pet’s...
by Feroza Mehta | Jun 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
Brotherly love is what Rebecca Peterson calls the relationship between her dog, Gator, and her guinea pigs, Abe and Ted. “I love the interaction between dogs and guinea pigs in my home,” Peterson says. A favorite time of day includes when they bring the guinea pigs...
