by Feroza Mehta | Dec 1, 2025 | Shops
Many families in Edina make it an annual tradition to take a family photo in front of the Galleria’s beautifully decorated holiday tree. It’s one of the many indoor exploits that await this festive season. The mall has complimentary valet parking, dazzling décor,...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Dec 1, 2025 | Entertain, Interior Design, Shops
Vintage connoisseurs offer their expertise on how to assemble the perfect bar for chic New Year’s cocktails. Lisa Clark Balke and Susan Blankenship have been curating unique vintage and new home decor treasures at Victory Vintage, their 44th Street shop in...
by Avery Vrieze | Dec 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
Finding magic in the snow. On a clear winter day at Arneson Acres Park, Brenda Riner stopped to snap a picture of the snowy hill in front of her. “This scene gave me the feeling of a vast expanse of land beckoning me down the hill, through the dark woods [and] toward...
by Emily Gedde | Dec 1, 2025 | Arts, Education
If a 12-year-old Edina boy’s enthusiasm for a Twin Cities choir is any indication of its success, then Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs (ACYC) is hitting all the right notes. Louie Salmen’s passion reflects the heart of the organization that’s been transforming...
by Feroza Mehta | Dec 1, 2025 | Interior Design, Noteworthy, Shops
Faribault Mill, the Minnesotan textile brand known for its distinctive woolen goods, has opened a pop-up shop in the Galleria. The brand is known for its iconic frontier blanket with its navy blue, yellow and red stripes, and its Kelly Green Edina blanket. Learn more...
by Daniel Green | Dec 1, 2025 | Noteworthy, Recipes
Growing up in England one of the staple meals in our home was shepherd’s pie. It was the ultimate comfort food because it was home cooked, hearty and always made with love. My mother would make big batches, enough to last us through the week or to freeze for another...
by Mollee Francisco | Dec 1, 2025 | Entertain, Local Makers
Dynamic duo gives the traditional cookie exchange party a festive edge. It’s one of the most coveted invites of the holiday season for friends of Edina’s Jasmine Brett Stringer and Kim Sundy: the annual cookie exchange party. Each December, they welcome more than 60...
by Mollee Francisco | Dec 1, 2025 | Arts, People, Wellness
Documentary filmmaker highlights the work of unsung caregivers. Brennan Vance can’t help but pause when someone calls him a documentary filmmaker. Even though he has a couple of documentaries under his belt, the whole experience feels relatively new. “I still don’t...
by Feroza Mehta | Dec 1, 2025 | Entertain
A quieter setting helps every child feel the joy and wonder of meeting Santa Claus. Families are invited to a heartwarming holiday tradition at Southdale Center with Caring Santa, a sensory-friendly experience designed for children with visible and invisible...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Nov 5, 2025 | Drinks, Local Makers, Shops
The Merry Marc Heu Christmas Pop-up patisserie offers specialty treats and more. Ever since opening the initial Marc Heu Pâtisserie Paris in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood in 2019, Marc Heu says people have asked him to bring his pastries west of the Mississippi...
by Feroza Mehta | Nov 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Growing up in our 1980s twin home, our country-style kitchen was decked out in wallpaper with gold metallic accents. A square, 1-foot-wide golden Seiko wall clock held court. That clock became a fixture in my life. It was the one I checked each morning while eating...
by Jess Fuentes | Nov 1, 2025 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Happy Indigenous Peoples Month! Celebrate by reading Saints of the Household by local Indigenous author Ari Tison. This debut young adult novel is one of my favorite books to come out in the past few years, and I definitely shed a tear or two while reading it, so be...
by Mollee Francisco | Nov 1, 2025 | Giving Back, Travel, Wellness
Local retreat gives young adults with autism a place and a purpose. From taking guests on hikes and trail rides to conducting roping tours and housekeeping, Brian Conroy has met people from around the world and greatly expanded his skill set during his eight seasons...
by Feroza Mehta | Nov 1, 2025 | Education, Local Makers
An annual Thanksgiving feast gives French interns a delicious taste of American culture. Every November, the smell of roasting turkey fills Anne Jennen’s Edina home as 28 French interns roll up their sleeves for a uniquely American rite of passage: preparing and...
by Feroza Mehta | Nov 1, 2025 | Entertain, Recipes
My son has celiac disease, and it’s been a culinary adventure to find gluten-free recipes that taste like their wheat-filled counterparts. After trial and error, this is his favorite meatball recipe. If you can find certified gluten-free barbecue sauce, feel free to...
