This Is Happiness by Niall Williams is set in the imagined village of Faha on the rainy western coast of Ireland. Elderly Noel Crowe, known as Noe,...
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Raise a Glass With Victory Vintage
Vintage connoisseurs offer their expertise on how to assemble the perfect bar for chic New Year’s cocktails. Lisa Clark Balke and Susan Blankenship...
Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary
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...
Edina Friends Host Epic Cookie Exchange Party
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...
“How To Care” Highlights Unsung Heroes
Documentary filmmaker highlights the work of unsung caregivers. Brennan Vance can’t help but pause when someone calls him a documentary filmmaker....
Caring Santa Visits Southdale Center
A quieter setting helps every child feel the joy and wonder of meeting Santa Claus. Families are invited to a heartwarming holiday tradition at...
“Saints of the Household”
Happy Indigenous Peoples Month! Celebrate by reading Saints of the Household by local Indigenous author Ari Tison. This debut young adult novel is...
Shining Bright With Erik’s Ranch & Retreats
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...
A Delicious and Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Appetizer
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...
Six Thanksgiving Recipes That Travel Well
These recipes are your answer to "What should we bring?" Whether you’re driving a couple of hours, heading across the Metro or just stepping down...
Southdale YMCA Celebrates a Groovy Golden Anniversary
The Southdale YMCA is celebrating 50 years in Edina by hosting a whole week of events that culminates with a retro-themed party called From 1975 to...
Chef Daniel Green Releases New Cookbook Inspired by Thailand
Our columnist, Daniel Green, has a new cookbook called Take Home Thailand. Eagle-eyed readers will notice that the photos were taken by our...
If These Trees Could Talk
When Victor Gruen was planning the construction of Southdale Center, he followed a habit popular among modernist architects and contacted a...
Behind the Canvas With Mary Catherine Solberg
The mixed media artist shares her experience being a part of Motherland. What does it mean to you to be part of this art exchange? It’s deeply...
Hello World, There’s a Mashup We’ve Been Singing
Beta Version is a creative family band that lovingly integrates East and West. “Somethin’ always happens whenever we’re together. We get a happy...
50th & France Hosts a Weekend Full of Diwali Events
Edina Asian American Alliance (EAAA) has been holding an annual Diwali event for several years. For this year’s Festival of Lights, EAAA has joined...
Tricks, Treats and Tasty Eats
Spook up your Halloween party with fun and flavorful recipes for all ages. There’s something extra sweet about Halloween when the treats are...
Destination Halloween
Ready to celebrate Halloween? These four destinations are worth a spot on your Halloween travel map. Anoka Known as the Halloween Capital of the...
Ethan Johnson Draws His Own Path
A natural gift turns local writer and illustrator into a social media sensation with a bestselling manga. At first glance, Ethan Johnson might seem...
Motherland Art Exchange Transcends Borders
An art exchange marks the 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to the United States. In honor of the bicentennial of the first wave of...
