I remember as a college student in Canada, November marked a busy period for us with assignments, essays and final exams. There was a young man in...
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Welcome to the October 2023 Issue
October is my favorite month of the year because I absolutely adore Halloween. We are the house on the street with the insane Halloween decorations....
Welcome to the September 2023 Issue
Greetings, Edina. My name is Feroza Mehta, and I am delighted to introduce myself as your new editor. You may recognize my name because I’ve lived...
Welcome to the August 2023 Issue
Every August, we focus on education throughout the pages of our magazine. Our annual Senior Spotlight feature is a big part of this—but we also look...
Welcome to the June 2023 Issue
I recently attended a photo shoot for this issue for an article I wrote about an adult group home here in Edina. While there, I enjoyed seeing the...
Welcome to the May 2023 Issue
Ah, May. It’s my favorite month of the year. It’s the month of my wedding anniversary. (May 1!) But it’s also when spring fully blooms, and all the...
Welcome to the April 2023 Issue
As I’m writing this, it’s still decidedly winter outside; but by the time you read this issue of Edina Magazine, I’m hoping spring weather will be...
Welcome to the March 2023 Issue
As a kid, I wasn’t a very adventurous eater. Like many children, I loved the simple things, like macaroni and cheese and peanut butter sandwiches....
Welcome to the February 2023 Issue
It’s about this time of year, every year, when I’m ready for a vacation. The magic and excitement of early winter has worn off, and the bleak...
Welcome to the January 2023 Issue
I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions—mostly because I tend to go too big and within weeks I give up. So, I simply no longer want to set myself up...
Welcome to the December 2022 Issue
December can be quite the fun and festive month, with its flurry of holiday parties, decorated and glittering trees, gift-giving and gathering...
Welcome to the November 2022 Issue
It’s hard to believe the holiday season is already upon us. How is it that Halloween costumes and candy are already being clearanced out, and store...
Welcome to the October 2022 Issue
The best rooms have something to say about the people who live in them.” So said English interior designer David Hicks. Designer Nate Berkus has...
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No matter how many years it’s been since being in school, September continues to be “back to school” season in my mind. Even in my 30s, it’s hard to...
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Everyone likes getting love letters, right? Hand-written notes full of things that someone else finds wonderful about you … who wouldn’t want one?...
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I have this piece of art hanging above my fireplace by an artist I love, Whitney Schlander. It’s a print of her original painting, Winter Wrestles...
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In the past two years, we’ve lost a lot of what was once “normal.” We’ve had to change our routines, adjust our expectations, question our...
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We’re entering the month that signals the official end of winter, with the spring equinox taking place on March 20. But that certainly doesn’t mean...
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February is a time to celebrate the people and things we love. Of course, we can (and should) do that all year round—but it’s nice to have a...
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Hello, readers! May I introduce myself? My name is Amy Overgaard. I’m a writer and editor living in St. Paul with my husband (and hopefully a dog,...
