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Normandale Elementary School Is Recognized for Excellence
We have many opportunities to experience a little taste of France in Edina, from delicious croissants and macarons at Patisserie Margo to...
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...
Craft a Soothing Cup of Chai Tea
January is one of my favorite months of the year because it celebrates National Hot Tea Month. Tea has long been a cherished beverage of mine—I’ve...
Elevate Your Morning With Gourmet Avocado Toast
Cauliflower Avocado Toast With Salmon and Poached Egg is a fantastic dish—full of healthy fats, protein and low in carbs. It’s become a signature...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
League of Women Voters Creates Informed Citizens
Elections result in new government officials and revised legislation, but one constant through political change is the League of Women Voters (LWV),...
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...
“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...
Don’t be a Garbage Ghoul or Waste Witch
I love Halloween. It’s fang-tastically fun and fosters neighborhood bonding. But this holiday also creates a frightening amount of waste. Here are a...
Finding Your Aura
With the spooky season upon us, I love to lean into the energy of this mysterious and atmospheric time by exploring one of my favorite topics—auras....
Edina Icon Turns 90
It’s the Edina Theatre’s 90th anniversary. After surviving multiple renovations, a tornado, COVID-19 and Barbenheimer, this iconic local landmark...
The Secret to Amazing Tomato Soup
The satisfaction of growing your own produce is second to none. To then be able to cook with those ingredients makes it even more special. By now,...
Embrace the Transition
The back-to-school season can bring many different feelings, including stress and anxiety from parents and kids alike. Add these mindfulness tools...
