William Webb's photo won in the Plants and Animals category of the 2018 Images of Edina photo contest. We regularly feature winning photos from...
October 2019
Ceramic Artist Blake Stolpestad Credits Edina Art Center with His Professional Development
Blake Stolpestad says learning and working at the Edina Art Center has helped him gain confidence as an art professional. With classes for young...
‘It’s Magical’: Fiber Artist Leslie Granbeck Honed ‘Ancient’ Technique at Edina Art Center
Leslie Granbeck is a teaching artist and felt maker in her own right, leading many classes year-round in the metro area including at the Edina Art...
Turkish Family Opens Coccinella Boutique at 50th and France
Coccinella offers Turkish towels, exclusive olive oils and vinegars and much more. Coccinella is a Latin term for ladybug. Ladybugs are not only...
This Autumnal Red Wine is Made with the ‘King’ of Grapes
Because of its light skin, high acid and juicy fruit flavors, Gamay is bound to taste amazingly good with all of your fall favorites. My fall flavor...
This Edina High School Grad is an Opera Wunderkind
Edina alumnus Thomas Glass was a Metropolitan Opera finalist. Edina resident and Edina High School alumnus Thomas Glass represented one of five...
‘Our Mission is to Bring Happiness’: Local Nonprofit Recycles Flowers for Memory Care Patients
Bluebirds & Blooms brightens the days of seniors in our community. Bluebirds & Blooms is a nonprofit organization that, for the past year...
‘It’s Beautiful’: Heather’s Pies are a People-pleasing Local Treat
Local baker picks pies as the focus of her small business. “Oh my god! It’s beautiful,” a customer exclaims as she picks up her homemade banana...
‘App Dancing’: Local Photographer Dee Kotaska Explains Her Unique Technique
Dee Kotaska was a speech therapist for 30 years before realizing photography, her 40-year-long hobby, has always been her passion. With classes for...
Dampfwerk Distillery’s Latest Creation is a Sweet and Spicy Spirit Perfect for Fall
Substitute this in your next bloody Mary, old fashioned, or other classic cocktails to add a Northern twist worthy of any Minnesotan. One...
Edina High School Student Travels to Carnegie Hall for National Writing Competition
Sophomore Dedeepya Guthikonda won a gold medal in the National Scholastic Art and Writing Competition this past year. Sophomore Dedeepya Guthikonda...
These Winter Gear Storage Tips Will Keep Your Coats Organized and Dry
Get prepared to keep all of those coats, mittens, hats, boots and snow pants organized and dry. It may be October, but Minnesotans know snow can...
Winter Home Prep Tips from Fox Homes
It’s time to tackle your fall to-do list before we settle in for a long season of the white stuff. Exterior water maintenance If your home has a...
Recipes: Mummy Pumpkin Bars and Other Fun, Easy Halloween Treats
Easy recipes to get into the Halloween spirit! Mummy Pumpkin Bars Make your favorite pumpkin bar recipe with cream cheese frosting. Cut bars into...
Edina Art Center Offers New Classes for Curious Creatives
The Edina Art Center offers new courses like photography, felting and meditative art. Since 1977, the Edina Art Center has been quite a discovery...
Shoulder Season Travel Offers More Bang for Your Buck
Shoulder seasons are a better way to travel. The dramatic increase in peak season crowds and costs for ideal accommodations have been pushed to the...
Edina Community Foundation Honors ‘Fierce Advocate for Those in Need’
Edina resident is recognized for her volunteer efforts. Caroline Correia’s involvement with the community led to her being nominated for and awarded...
Edina Art Center Teacher Holly Stone Combines Meditation and Art for ‘More Peaceful’ Process
Holly Stone has taught at the Edina Art Center for the past 15 years, but just recently she started incorporating meditation into her classes. With...
Edina’s Most Musical Couple Finds Success with Carpenters Tribute Show
Aimee and Boyd Lee's Rainy Days & Mondays–Music of the Carpenters is performed during a three-show weekend twice a year at the Chanhassen Dinner...
