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...
Lifestyle
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...
“The Find” Explores the Irony of the Iron Range
Debut novel explores an exciting discovery and the tumult that follows. Timothy Duff remembers it well. “November 2010, a couple days before...
Explore the Delectable Journey Behind Zoraida’s Kitchen
How a chef’s childhood passion evolved into a flourishing catering and home chef venture. Thanksgiving was the first holiday Zoraida Márquez...
Embracing The Season Of Gratitude
In the hustle of our daily lives during the holiday season, we often overlook the simple yet profound practice of gratitude. We are constantly...
Edina Podcasts Are Fan Favorites
Podcasters create programming gems for your listening pleasure. At a time when multitasking has become a way of life, it can feel as though any and...
Breaking the Silence Around Perimenopause
Local women raise awareness about perimenopause. Most of us are familiar with the general outlines of menopause, clinically defined as the period...
“Beneath” Explores Hidden Feelings
“Finn was in a horrible mood. Grandpa wanted to talk about it. Finn did not.” So begins this lovely, poignant picture book, which centers around a...
The Importance of Early Detection
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to talk about mammograms, the best way to find breast cancer early. Screening...
