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Noteworthy
Now Is Not the Time to Panic
Four years ago, I attended Library Journal’s Day of Dialog and Book Expo in New York. For me, it was like attending the Academy Awards. I heard a...
A Brief History of Salt
If the historical significance of a food can be measured, then the significance of salt is virtually unrivaled. Ancient civilization evolved around...
Let’s Get Outside, Edina
It’s finally time to take the wool coats out of the front closet, move the Sorels from the mudroom and run outside to play—and in Edina, that’s...
Builder Builds Nonprofit
Citizen of Edina: Jim Bizal Jim Bizal is a builder by trade, forming his own residential building company, Bizal Built Inc., 20 years ago. But what...
A Delicious Brunch Staple
Every year when winter starts to let up and we get the slightest taste of spring, I start craving bright and cheery flavors in my food. Lemon and...
Finding the Perfect Houseplant for Your Home
When it comes to our indoor spaces, we paint walls, select furniture, hang art and add blankets and throw pillows to create the perfect environment....
Finding Beauty in a Midwest Spring
Is there anything beautiful in this early part of spring, when everything is gray and pale and mucky and melty? In Molly Beth Griffin’s 2021 picture...
Head to Arizona for a Dreamy Spa Getaway
My girlfriends and I love a spa getaway, and since we’re scattered across the country, we typically choose to visit a destination spa. We often...
Quick Tips for Pairing Wine with Food
Selecting a wine that complements a particular dish can be intimidating. Here’s a cheat sheet if you need a little help. Location: Cuisine styles...
Love Marriage Book Review
The novel Love Marriage by Booker Award–finalist Monica Ali opens in the London bedroom of 26-year-old Dr. Yasmin Ghorami. The delicious scents of...
Meet the Man Behind Good Grocer
Citizen of Edina: Kurt Vickman Kurt Vickman is an innovative social entrepreneur who is compelled to make a difference in the lives of others. He...
A Buzz-Worthy Picture Book
We are out for honey with a hungry bear! Warm, woodsy illustrations of a sneaky bear and an industrious bee fill the pages of A Bear, a Bee, and a...
Houseplants As Fashion
The 2021 film House of Gucci, starring Adam Driver and Lady Gaga, takes place in some of the most breathtaking locations in Italy. Dripping with...
Curry Chicken Rice Bowls
Rice bowls are one of my go-to dinners for our family; my kids love assembling their own bowls. These curry chicken bowls are so full of flavor and...
The Therapeutic Benefits of Art
Iridescent diamonds shimmer in shades of lavender, green and blue. Complex kaleidoscopic patterns burst in bright colors. Thick black lines divide...
Biology of the Lymphatic System
Exploring the home of the immune system. The lymphatic system is an under-appreciated body system that does a lot of important work. It intersects...
A Better Chance Board Member Advocates for Human Rights
Citizen of Edina: Kelly Streit For the 12 years Kelly Streit has lived in Edina, she has focused her volunteer and advocacy work on human rights....
Enjoy an Après Ski Experience in Edina
Embrace the winter season with Westin Edina Galleria’s Winter Village. Feeling a bit bummed now that the holidays are over? The Westin Edina...
Father-Daughter Cruise: ‘The Unsinkable Greta James’ Book Review
Jennifer E. Smith is a beloved teen author. If you haven’t read her, you may well know a young woman who has. Like Gabrielle Zevin and...
