Holiday Wine | Trimming the Holiday Home
In November 1941, Edina women wrapped packages, but not to put under the Christmas tree for their children. As the United States tried to remain neutral in “Europe’s war,” Edina’s wealthiest women sent “Bundles to Britain” to help war-torn Great Britain.
Where can yogis go to practice their “downward dog,” buy rock-climbing apparel and look chic in an urban setting that welcomes both Spandex and water bottles?
During his junior season at Rice Lake High School in 2000, standout pitcher Justin Musil threw a no-hitter against one of Wisconsin’s top-ranked high school teams.
Praise was reaped, news stories were published, his ego inflated.
This past August 31, Tom Jenson retired his full-time post as Edina fire marshal after nearly 31 years of public service. Jenson recalls having a passion, even as a teenager, to be a firefighter. “But I didn’t think I could because I don’t have a large build,” says Jenson.
The idea of cutting down a Christmas tree can conflict with ideals about living a green, uncluttered life. Melissa Anderson wanted a natural tree for her home but is uncomfortable with the idea of cutting down a perfectly good evergreen only to dispose of it after the holiday season.
Marmi shoes, which opened in the Galleria in August, is drawing gasps from shoe lovers everywhere. With a variety of styles, shoes of all widths and sizes up to 13, fashion footwear is now available for everyone, no matter if you’re a Bigfoot or a small foot.
Andrew Martin, a brand with showrooms in Mumbai, Cairo, London and New York, has arrived in Edina. Located in Rue de France, this is Andrew Martin’s first showroom in the Midwest.
Earlier this year, Bruce Locklear’s colleagues selected the Edina High School principal to serve on the board of directors for the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Growing up in Iran, jewelry designer Mitra Vahhaji was often influenced by the intricate gold jewelry worn by the women there. A U.S. resident since 1978, she pursued her passion in 2001 by starting her own jewelry business here in Edina.
You might not be an expert on the global, or even local, economy, but if you ever need a quick lesson, visit Bill Neuendorf, the city of Edina’s new economic development manager. Neuendorf’s background in engineering and urban planning led him to this role in late August.
With just less than a thousand students enrolled, Minnesota State University Mankato at Edina has made huge strides this fall semester to increase enrollment and provide exceptional degree programs and learning environments.
Edina City Council is expected to vote on neighborhood maps early next year as part of its initiative to establish neighborhood associations within the community.
Tom Rob Smith's debut novel, Child 44, remains to this day one of the best thrillers I have ever read. Exciting, adventuresome, at times disturbing and extraordinarily original, Child 44 is one of those rare debuts that seems impossible to top.
Stacy O’Reilly recalls her first workout with CrossFit more than two years ago; she found herself unable to do a single pull-up. “It kicked my butt,” she says with a chuckle.
One of the best things about the holidays is the food. Not just any food, but food specific to the occasion at hand—the Thanksgiving turkey, the Easter ham, the Christmas roast.
Most Americans can trace their heritage to distant lands. Their ancestors came to Minnesota with different cultures and faiths. They settled here, worked here, raised families here and contributed to the dynamic success of this country. This story continues today.
Oh, what a year it was! Our humble city experienced 12 months full of anniversaries, awards, achievements and accolades that are worthy of another look. We’ve culled a month-by-month reckoning of highlights—which means that we’ve barely scratched the surface of our collective awesomeness.
The holidays might be the most wonderful time of the year, but they are also one of the busiest, meaning that decorating often becomes a frenzied chore left until the last minute.
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