December 2017 Edina Magazine

There’s a little something for everyone in each issue of Edina Magazine. This month bakers, pet lovers, art lovers and holiday shoppers are going to love what’s in store.

Our cover art features edible architecture from Sweet Retreat Bakery, photo by Tate Carlson

[Community]
Leadership Awards Breakfast 2017

 

 
[Arts & Culture]
Read, Drink, Listen: December 2017
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[Shops & Business]
Christmas Corner Opens at Southdale Center

 
[Wellness]
Seasonal Safety Tips for Pets

This month, Ann Platt, owner of Pets Are Inn, shares some seasonal safety tips for your pets.

 

 
[Shops & Business]
Local Fiber Shop Inspires

 
[Shops & Business]
Dugo Keeps Women of Edina on Trend
The holiday season provides an endless stream of reasons to dress up—black tie galas, fundraisers, cocktail parties, office events and more.
 
[Around Town]
Galleria Decor Goes Classic
Imagine you’re strolling through Chelsea Market in New York City. The twinkling lights, the towering Christmas trees, the hustle and bustle of holiday shoppers.
 
[Around Town]
City Clerk Receives Mayoral Commendation for Election Fairness
When Edina city clerk Deb Mangen first started working in city government 39 years ago, everyone in her office still used typewriters.
 
[Around Town]
Pet Photographer Captures Holiday Cheer

 
[Around Town]
Gingerbread Wonderland on Display at Norway House
Rachel Peterson, former director of Norway House in Minneapolis, lived in Norway for almost 10 years.
 
[Around Town]
Edina Holiday Gift List 2018

 
[Homes]
Home Decor With Heart
Sometimes your favorite home décor items are those made especially for you. Things with a terrific backstory can provide the most lasting interest and joy.
 
[Community]
Edina Vets and Their Pets
Think back to your childhood. What did you want to be when you grew up? Brek Perry wanted to be an engineer.
 
[Community]
Beacon Outreach Helps Homeless Youth
The years between 18 and 24 are filled with challenges and hard choices. A lot of people struggle as they take steps into adulthood.
 
[Then & Now]
Retro Board Games Make a Comeback for Holidays
I was close to five when I got my first board game.
 
[Arts & Culture]
Edina Filmmaker Finds National Success
“At my core I am a storyteller,” says writer, producer and director Maribeth Romslo. This storyteller and Edina resident has created an impressive body of work.
 
[Arts & Culture]
Penmanship and Cursive Writing In Computer Age
A recent online article highlighted the renewed popularity of cursive writing.
 
[Food & Drink]
Vintage Norwegian Krumkake Recipe
The holiday season is a time for tradition. Some traditions are adapted from those fun things we see others do that we want to include in our own festivities.
 
[Sports]
Edina to celebrate 49th Annual Hockey Invitational
The players are ready. The stands are packed. And Braemar Arena pulses with excitement.
 
[Dining Out]
CoV Restaurant Brings Beachy Vibe to Edina
Since 2014, CoV has been serving the Lake Minnetonka crowd delicious eats from a charming, coastal-inspired wharf in Wayzata.