A good mystery is a great read any time of year. Most mysteries are written as a series, and it is helpful to begin at the beginning. North Carolina...
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Your Community, Your Vote
Let’s start the year with some exciting news. Best of Edina is moving—to February! We think it’s a perfect fit. After all, February is the month of...
A Century of Healing
The Cadillac, reformer, trapeze table, tower … Pilates equipment may seem complex, but this movement philosophy has encouraged good health for 100...
All Eyes on the Dots
January 22 is National Polka Dot Day. It’s the perfect excuse to bring some playful charm into your home. Whether you’re drawn to bold, oversized...
“This Is Happiness”
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,...
Heritage Meets Holiday
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...
Cook Less, Celebrate More With This Recipe
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...
“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...
Skål for Norge!
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the first Norwegian immigration to the United States. When the ship Restauration left Stavanger, Norway, in...
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...
Chef Daniel Green’s Pumpkin Curry for Fall
The first time I had this classic Thai curry was back in the early 1990s when I traveled first class on Thai Airways. I was immediately captivated...
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...
Stockwell Homes Showcases the Bold Design
This striking interior by Stockwell Homes showcases the bold design sensibility behind this woman-owned, women-led design-build company. Owner and...
Edina’s First Schools
Red Rover at recess, Chicken à la King at lunch and lessons of elementary school quickly become memories as we move forward, but for two of Edina’s...
“Nellie’s Big Splash”
Minnesotan author and illustrator Cori Doerrfeld is back again with a picture book that is bound to make a splash in your homes. When Nellie, the...
Travel Is a Powerful Teacher
Some of the most lasting lessons happen outside the classroom. During my family’s recent trip to Belize, we experienced firsthand how travel deepens...
Art as Evolution, Not Imitation
Art is unique by definition, but does it need to be completely original to have value? Some argue that all art is either plagiarism or revolution—if...
Fakeout Takeout
I love takeout as much as anyone, but I do enjoy creating something a little healthier (and more affordable!) at home. My kids ask for my Honey...
“Song in the City”
This beautiful story follows a young blind girl Emmalene and her Grandma Jean. When they stroll through their city, Emmalene discovers a symphony of...
