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The Transformative Power of Yoga Retreats
Every so often I have a truly pinch me moment in my life. It usually happens around the time I drag out my suitcase to pack for a yoga and...
A Wedding Primer for the Parents
Preparation is key when it comes to marking a child’s marriage milestone. The wedding. While we all know who the stars of this show are, there are...
A Firsthand Look At Cleo Skin + Laser
Efficacy, transparency and accessibility are at the forefront of Cleo Skin + Laser. Managing editor Hailey Almsted shares her experience at Cleo...
Editors Share the Unique Details Behind Their Weddings
From cityscapes to country roads, here's a look at the details behind two special days. The celebration of love, unity and the start of a new...
Finding Voice Through Art in “What Lolo Wants”
Minnesota author Cristina Oxtra’s debut picture book stars a Filipina child and her grandfather whose connection extends beyond spoken words. Maria...
Morningside After Dark Pays Tribute to a Community Legend
A Touching tribute to a community legend. Morningside After Dark is one of Edina’s best-kept open secrets. Local writers, musicians and storytellers...
A Collection of Firsts in “Neighbors and Other Stories”
Neighbors and Other Stories by Diane Oliver is populated with the people of the Jim Crow South after World War II. In Oliver’s stories, the reader...
A Mindful New Year with Meditation
As we begin a new year, I want to share my favorite micro habit for health and happiness: meditation. Studies have shown that even eight minutes of...
The Story Behind Normandale Elementary’s New Mural
Normandale Elementary’s new mural showcases the importance of collaboration and creativity. Students and staff at Normandale Elementary School were...
“Can’t Nobody Make a Sweet Potato Pie Like Our Mama!”
On first reading, this picture book is the story of Minnesota twins, making sweet potato pie with mama. They shop at the farmers market—and they...
Make Creative Reuse a Holiday Tradition
Many of us have memories of Christmas mornings and bulging trash bags of wrapping paper. While wrapping paper is beautiful, it’s mostly...
From Perfection to Adventure
My job at Sunnyside Gardens provides ample opportunities for winter travel and adventure. Recently, I had an experience that truly stood out. During...
The Piano Brothers Give Back With the Gift of Song
The Piano Brothers have music in their blood. Tim O’Neill, an Edina resident, and his brother, Ryan O’Neill, perform a charity concert every year at...
Soothing Holiday Anxiety
As a meditation teacher, one of the most common requests I get for topics this time of year is anxiety. A few minutes of meditation each day might...
Delicious Local Recipes for the Holiday Season
Area experts share delicious recipes for a joyful and flavorful celebration. With the holiday season in full swing, figuring out what to cook can be...
Stage Star Celebrates 100 Years of Betty Crocker
Did you know we have a Broadway actress living in our midst? Tiffany Cooper moved to Edina a year ago. She returns to the stage this holiday season...
How 50th & France Is Celebrating the Holidays
The annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony will feature family-friendly activities and a festive environment to kick off the holiday shopping season....
“Doorman Wanted”
When Henry Franken’s father dies from a heart attack, it tears an emotional hole into his life. His widowed father had raised him. As a boy, Henry...
Outsource Thanksgiving With Some Local Help
Take the stress out of preparing the big meal with a little help from neighborhood businesses. I believe planning a Thanksgiving meal is truly a...
