by Editorial Staff | Feb 1, 2019 | Education, Style
Ride the wave of braids. Edina beautician Rachael Joy had a “hairbrained” idea last year to pursue a sort of business partnership with her 3 ½-year-old daughter. “I thought a hair braiding class would be fun to do together,” Joy says. “To get other moms and daughters...
by Editorial Staff | Feb 1, 2019 | Pets
A New Leash Dog Training launched in January 2018. Like many young entrepreneurs in the 21st century Hannah Halvorson and Mary Penny found each other on social media. Both are dog lovers, dog walkers and professional dog trainers who decided to meet at a dog park and...
by Janna Northrup | Feb 1, 2019 | Education, Sports
Spotlight on our state’s new favorite sport. For a state known for hockey, a steady rise in another sport has garnered Minnesota a reputation as one of the best. That sport? Volleyball. While this might be a surprise to rink rats, for another loyal and enthusiastic...
by Graham Luterbach | Feb 1, 2019 | Drinks, Noteworthy
Head distiller Phil Steger wouldn’t sell a whiskey he wouldn’t drink himself. Brother Justus Whiskey Company is the first local distillery to produce a single malt whiskey. Made from 100 percent Minn. malted barley, there were no shortcuts taken on the path to...
by Ann Platt | Feb 1, 2019 | Noteworthy, Pets, Recipes
Show your dogs just how much you love them by whipping up some homemade dog treats. Pretty in Pink Take everyday dog treats to the next level with a coat of pink icing. No baking required (win!). All you need is: Cornstarch Water Honey Natural food coloring, like beet...
by Editorial Staff | Feb 1, 2019 | Local Makers, Recipes
Edina resident Sandra Wakefield is a terrific example of a wife and mother who knows how to express love through good home cooking. Valentine’s Day isn’t always about candy, roses and date nights with one’s sweetheart. Many times, love is centered on hearth, home and...
by Editorial Staff | Feb 1, 2019 | Giving Back, Pets, Wellness
Raising puppies to become assistance dogs. Katelyn Nichols of Edina was first introduced to Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) in 2000 when her sister received her first service dog. Her sister was born with a form of muscular dystrophy that results in spinal...
by Zoe Gelvick | Jan 1, 2019 | Shops, Style
A new boutique option for the fashion conscious. Since the Edina location of Mainstream Boutique opened at Centennial Lakes Plaza last April, it’s been a place where generations of women have found common ground. “I’ve had teenagers and women who are in their 80s come...
by Catherine Guden | Jan 1, 2019 | People, Sports
Edina figure skater wins a state championship. Ava Roy, a sixth grade figure skater has already surpassed most kids her age by winning the Minnesota State Championship for figure skating. If she continues at this rate, there is no doubt we will be seeing her at the...
by Feroza Mehta | Jan 1, 2019 | Giving Back
Childhood friends honor Edina alum’s memory. “The bond between friends cannot be broken by chance; no interval of time or space can destroy it,” St. John Cassian writes. “Not even death itself can part true friends.” And not even death itself can erase the memory and...
by Feroza Mehta | Jan 1, 2019 | Arts, People
Edina filmmaker creates documentaries to preserve family histories. Helen Abdo sits on a couch in a wood-paneled room, her white hair is elegantly curled. With a determined look, she turns to her interviewer. It’s clear that what she is about to say is of great...
by Angela Johnson | Jan 1, 2019 | Interior Design
Discover beautifully styled home organization. Mom’s groups offer terrific opportunities for women to build relationships and explore common interests. In the case of Edina moms Ashley McCarthy and Lindsay Cisewski, a local mom’s group would be the fertile soil where...
by Zoe Gelvick | Jan 1, 2019 | People, Sports
Edina Basketball Association shoots for increased female participation. Giovanna Ingram discovered her love for the game of basketball in her hometown of Hollywood, Calif. with a group of neighborhood kids and a cheaply made hoop. “Growing up in Hollywood, we did not...
by Amanda Wagner | Jan 1, 2019 | Wellness
Community is key to creating healthy habits. How are you kicking off the New Year? For many, this is a time for new goals and beginnings. A time to break bad habits and start fresh. One of the most common resolutions is some variation of starting a regular exercise...
by Catherine Guden | Jan 1, 2019 | Arts, Education, People
Meet the Edina Art Center’s new general manager Susan Tarnowski. A new general manager has been hired for the Edina Art Center, our place to see the city’s best exhibitions, participate in different cultural events and develop artistic skills. Edina native,...
