I’ll admit, when I heard Louis Vuitton was closing its Galleria store to move to Southdale Center, I couldn’t help but remember how I felt when its...
August 2026
Dancing in the Plaza Returns to Nolan Mains
Free lessons at 50th & France make for an ideal date night. Swish and swing at Dancing in the Plaza, which offers a free dance lesson from...
Back to School, Back to Better Lunches
Go beyond the basic sandwich with midday meals worth making. Chef Daniel Green is on a mission to rethink the school lunch. “After a long summer of...
Shannon Pond in Spring
Barbara Lund is able to witness nature’s “evanescent beauty” from almost every window in her home on Shannon Pond. The view inspires her to capture...
Edina’s Class of 2027 Is Full of Care, Courage and Leadership
Every August, our Senior Spotlight shines a light on the remarkable students preparing to enter their final year of high school. Nominated by...
Cue the Debut for Julia Wissink
Edina High School senior Julia Wissink made her Children’s Theatre debut as part of the ensemble in The Wizard of Oz, which ran through June....
No, Your 8-Year-Old Can’t Paint That
On my podcast, Drink in the Style LIVE, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing dozens of artists. One question I often ask is, “Does an artist need...
A Taste of Yesteryear
These iced oatmeal cookies are a nostalgic classic made irresistible with soft centers, warm spice and a smooth vanilla glaze. With hearty oats and...
The Golden Images of the Small Screen
In Patricia Finn’s debut novel, The Golden Boy, Stafford Hopkins lives with his wife, Agnes, on Maui, Hawaii, in a secure, gated community. Their...
Teaching With Intention at Normandale Elementary
Molly Swiderski knows student success is built on connection. In a colorful classroom at Normandale Elementary, students were singing songs, doing...
Express Yourself With the North Star Art Club
North Star Art Club helps children find confidence through creativity and belonging. Eight-year-old Henley McLain indulges her artistic side at...
noma hi-fi Brings a Japanese Listening Lounge to Edina
DDP Restaurant Group turns a basement vacancy into an atmospheric listening lounge. Through an unsuspecting entrance on 50th & France lies a...
Vivid Home Opens Its Doors at the Galleria
Arnie Gregory has worked with interior designer Danielle Loven across multiple homes—a lake house in Crosslake, Minnesota, a residence in Edina and...
