August 2020

Locals are doing some pretty cool things and we’re here to tell you all about it. From fundraising to business building and lots in between, this issue shares their stories.

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A dish from Pajarito Edina.

The chefs at Edina’s Pajarito take risks—and they pay off.

 
Fairy houses from The Faerie House

The Edina Art Fair was cancelled, but you can still support local artists like Frank and Bell Barr of The Faerie House.

 
A purple and white spring flower.

Britny Aklik tells us about her Images of Edina submission "Twin Beards."

 
Kayak the Creek owner Tamara Nugteren stands with a paddle and kayak.

Take an urban paddle adventure along Minnehaha Creek.

 
A house designed by Jeanne Anselmo of JJ Designs.

Jeanne Anselmo of JJ Designs was honored and surprised by her two awards from the Minnesota chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers.

 
The putting course at Centennial Lakes Park

As a family friendly recreational area, Centennial Lakes Park is a wonderful spot for visitors from near and far.

 
Andrew Zimmern prepares food for Taste Fore the Tour

This year, due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, the 3M Open was played without spectators and Taste Fore the Tour took its fundraising efforts online.

 
Angelina Lawton, founder of Sportsdigita

Sportsdigita founder Angelina Lawton has entrepreneurship in her blood.

 
Everything you need to start a home office.

Here are a few tips for setting up a space saving home office in any room of your house.

 
A couple bakes Greek Yogurt Chocolate Banana Muffins

These chocolate banana muffins easy to whip up and kids love them.

 
A woman reads a copy of Of Bears and Ballots at a cabin.

Heather Lende’s latest memoir, Of Bears and Ballots: An Alaskan Adventure in Small-Town Politics, is her fourth book about life in Haines, Alaska.

 
Edina High School head football coach Jason Potts

New Edina head football coach Jason Potts motivates his players through passion and determination.

 
A ring from custom jewelry business Shimmering Carbon

Artist Emily Thelemann is the mastermind behind Shimmering Carbon, a jewelry business showcased around the Twin Cities.