Travel

A Woodland Escape

Plan a Local Getaway to Relax and Reconnect Article by Sarah Knieff Cuyuna Cabin Along the edge of Historic Main Street in Crosby, Minnesota, the custom-built Cuyuna Cove cabins have direct trail access to the globally ranked Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. Cuyuna Cove is an incredibly refreshing and healing experience and is the perfect getaway for solo travelers, couples, friends and even your four-legged friend. cuyunacove.com . Getaway Kettle River Nestled in Willow River, an...

Life + Culture

Living Local

Edina Community Members Share Love Article by Sarah Knieff Jamie and Casey Carl, owners of Serge + Jane What do you love about living and/or working in Edina?   We have lived in Edina for close to 18 years and knew we wanted to build and run our business here. We love being able to run home or to school events quickly and being within walking or biking distance from all of the things we enjoy doing, such as hitting the restaurants, sitting on patios, grabbing coffee, walking the lakes, and...

Arts + Culture

Oddities, Treasures and Trinkets

Explore a Vintage Amusement Store Like No Other Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Lucy Hawthorne When the owner of Hunt & Gather, a vintage amusement store, was a little girl she loved being surrounded by all things antique.   “My great-grandfather came over from Norway and started a general store in southwest Minnesota,” Kristi Stratton explains. “Besides selling the day-to-day essentials, the store was filled with unique, old items that my grandparents collected. What didn’t fit in...

Beauty

Winter Skin Care Tips to Stay Moisturized

Owner of Edina Skin Care Shares What Works for her Clients Article by Sarah Knieff Let’s face it: winter can be really hard on your skin. As the temperature drops and freezing winds become stronger, your skin barrier loses a lot of its natural lipids and ceramides that help keep you moisturized. This can cause dry skin and even lead to an increase in fine lines and wrinkles – which no one wants. That is why it’s very important in the colder months to keep your skin looking and feeling...

Beauty

Expert Advice on Facial Enhancements

Get Tailored Treatments That Fit Your Beauty Goals Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Lucy Hawthorne While fillers and injectables such as Botox can produce beautiful results, many people don’t fully understand what they can and cannot do. Even with all the information available online, it’s difficult to know what may be right for their individual goals and needs. With treatments ranging from injectables to office procedures and surgery, it is important to learn the benefits and...

Fitness

Discover Your Full Potential

Strength Training Benefits Beyond Big Muscles Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Andrew Vick As a college athlete, Maddie Ehrich of St. Louis Park suffered multiple knee injuries and afterward started looking for a great place to gain her strength back in the safest way possible. That place was Discover Strength in Chanhassen. After she recuperated, she became one of the studio’s exercise physiologists and then added on the role of general manager. Today, she is the owner of the Discover...

Home Services

Ask an Expert

Furnace Winterizing Tips with Nate Stoll from Standard Heating Article and Photography by Should I get maintenance for my new system? Manufacturers recommend annual maintenance even if your system is under warranty. Parts are typically covered under warranty. However, regular maintenance often identifies issues early on. If a maintenance issue leads to a more significant problem not covered under warranty, such as a clogged condensate trap causing component failure, you may not receive...

Finance + Legal Services

This Community Bank is Focused on Feeding Children

A Partnership That’s Personal and Full of Passion Article by Sue Baldani As a community bank, Crown Bank’s mission is to serve the people in the communities in which its branches are located. One way it accomplishes this goal is by offering quality, personalized financial services. Another way it does this at its Edina and Minneapolis locations is by its involvement with Every Meal. After learning about this nonprofit when it was featured on KARE 11 last December, CFO Paul Moen felt a strong...

Arts + Culture

All That Jazz

Experience Great Seafood, Cocktails and World-Class Music all in one Place Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Lucy Hawthorne While the Smack Shack has always been known for its casual coastal cuisine, great cocktails and tap beers, its Bloomington location is now also a destination for world-class live music. Performances take place in what it calls its Funky Little Shack.  “The Funky Little Shack was originally designed as a small lounge area and has now evolved into our live music...

Home + Design

Celebrating 150 Years of Innovation

Kohler Launches Collection with Studio McGee Article and Photography by Kohler Co., celebrating 150 years of innovation, quality, and craftsmanship, builds on its legacy of design leadership through an exciting new collaboration with Shea McGee and her firm, Studio McGee. The KOHLER x Studio McGee Collection blends classic and modern design influences providing timeless expressions for the home. It includes six distinct product lines – Edalyn Kitchen Faucets, Castia Bathroom Faucets and...