January 2020

For us, winter is more than just a season. In Minnesota, it is a celebration! In this issue we celebrate the beauty of fresh starts, fresh snow and some of the most fun and fashionable ways to warm up.

Edina business owner and resident J. Allen signed copies of his first book, a business guide titled Bucket Heads: Transform Something ... Opportunity is Everywhere at Barnes and Noble in the Galleria.  

 
The morning sun shines through the trees in Edina.

Edina photographer captures the beauty of morning in Minnesota.

 
A variety of healthy foods.

If you’re really interested in getting your 2020 diet off to a better start, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services also offers some simple and helpful tips.

 
One skillet turkey enchilada quinoa, a 30-minute recipe from Taylor Ellingson's "The Easy 30-Minute Cookbook"

Local blogger and author Taylor Ellingson recently released her second cookbook, "The Easy 30-Minute Cookbook."

 
A child flies a kite at the Lake Harriet Kite Festival

Kites of all shapes and sizes, colors and themes can be seen dipping, diving and soaring during the Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival.

 
The Italian countryside

Anna Bonavita founded travel company Esperienza after visiting the dying village of Pennabilli.

 
A model shows off winter wardrobe items from shops in Edina.

Turn up the heat on your winter wardrobe with these items from Edina's Dugo and Trail Mark.

 
Jean and Kate Hoffmann, who run Edina interior design service Chester Hoffmann & Associates

The building that housed Chester Hoffmann & Associates burned down in 1993. A quarter-century later, the women behind the business are still going strong.

 
The ice skating rink at Centennial Lakes Park in Edina

Everything you want to know about the City of Edina's ice skating rinks.

 
Members of Edina High School's Model UN

Edina High School’s Model UN program promotes student engagement in global issues.

 
Sayali Amarapurkar, one of the founders of mental health advocacy program AshaUSA

Sayali Amarapurkar and Kamala Puram founded AshaUSA to raise awareness of mental health issues among people of South Asian descent.

 
Shrey Ramesh, the Edina High School student honored by the Edina Community Foundation, leans against some lockers.

Because of his community involvement and desire to benefit the lives of others, Shrey Ramesh was recognized last year by the Edina Community Foundation’s Connecting with Kids program

 
A woman in a kayak looks at some mountains ahead.

Demand for active travel destinations has reached critical mass, and it's easier than ever to bring active experiences into your itinerary.

 
Illustrated images of common bathroom beauty items.

The professionals at Style and Dwell offer tips for organizing your beauty products.

 
An example of home staging.

Home staging is the process of adding and removing furniture and decor to show a home at its highest potential.

 
"The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett

Ann Patchett's latest novel tells the story of how a boy and his older sister came to live in the wondrous Dutch House, and how they lost everything, including their home, to their stepmother.

 
A bottle of pear brandy from Dampfwerk Distillery.

The Dampfwerk Distillery, owned by local residents and located in St. Louis Park, hosted a grand opening just before Thanksgiving, for its brand-new cocktail room.

 
Butternut squash minestrone soup made in an Instant Pot.

This Instant Pot soup recipe packs vegetables into a meal that is also comforting and delicious.