May has always had a vibrant essence. It’s the month when we are almost guaranteed sunshine and beautiful weather. (I say almost because there have...
May 2024
Winning Designs From Edina’s Utility Box Art Competition
Utility boxes get a facelift. The end game for Edina’s Utility Box Art Competition was simple—beautify five big unattractive metal boxes. Mission...
Forgiveness, Grace and Sacrifice in Novel “Absolution”
Decades ago, I met Alice McDermott after a talk that she gave about being an Irish American writer. She was delightful and pragmatic. That Night had...
A Primer on Tequila
Over the last few years, tequila has experienced an elevated evolution in the culinary world. In the past, mainstream America may have associated...
Raise a Glass to Mother’s Day With Brunch Cocktails
Elevate Mother’s Day brunch with crowd-pleasing Mimosas and Bellinis. Mother’s Day is when many families gather for brunch, that quintessential...
Painter Kamlika Chandla Shares Her Inner Light
Artist’s life mission is turning visions into reality. The light gracefully pours through the floor-to-ceiling windows that encase Kamlika Chandla’s...
Kari Dahlquist Leaves Behind a Legacy at Creek Valley Elementary
Beloved elementary school principal retires. Kari Dahlquist’s journey into the realm of education began when she was a little girl. “When I visited...
The Edina Garden Council Keeps Growing
For 70 years, the Edina Garden Council (EGC) has been making our community beautiful by planting, pruning, weeding and caring for the many parks and...
How To Fight Back Against Buckthorn
Most of us are looking forward to relaxing in the yard with friends and family. But with the beauty comes the beast—viral plant invasive species....
The Edina Art Fair Returns for 2024
A colorful tapestry of inspiration, creativity and connection is coming back to 50th & France. It isn’t officially summer until the Edina Art...
Owners of Serge + Jane Live the California Dream in Edina
Backyard renovation brings Beverly Hills to Edina. Oasis: Something provides refuge, relief or pleasant contrast. That Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary...
Breaking the Stigma of Pre- and Postpartum Depression
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Our editor sat down with Heidi Bausch-Ryan, PsyD, LP of CARE Counseling to talk about pre- and...
Bikini Blend Embraces the Goddess Within
Body-positive swimwear brand rides the tide of sustainability. have you ever bought a bikini, packed it among several one-pieces for a beach holiday...
Teens Create Mental Health App Feel Now
Siena Pradhan and Taara Verma create an innovative mental health app. We often talk about the importance of being able to regulate our...
Participate in Our 2024 Images of Edina Photo Contest
How do you (and your camera) view local life? Each May and June, Edina Magazine and the City of Edina invite readers to submit their favorite photos...
Celebrating Local Businesses
It’s not often you see Edina’s movers and shakers decked out in all things plaid. Flannel and comfort were the themes of this year’s Up North...
