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166 live artfully
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23 what to
127 show rooms
eat, collect, buy, drink, discover, primp, visit, try, read and explore
Textile legend Jack Lenor Larsen visits KDR Showrooms
130 build
collage
A Norwegian home developer transforms the family business
54 auction
The thriving Leslie Hindman auction house expands.
56 design
Jonathan Adler’s travel-inspired wares
58 spa
Cosmetic procedures for men to rejuvenate and refresh
62 guide
Clever choices for both in and outside the home
68 resort
Madden’s on Gull Lake is a go-to golf destination.
134 IMS discoveries
The latest in home technology from International Market Square
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140 real estate
An expansive porch lets in Minnesota’s sweetest season.
spotlight
142 design
162 my favorite things
An architect and interior designer team up for an artful creation.
146 dwelling
Home remodeling priorities from Destiny Homes
The golf edition
166 cars
Autos for the fast and the fashionable
172 pro cycling
Minnesota’s team goes for the gold.
70 design driven
176 fashion
75 travel
185 expert
79 insider’s guide
191 back page
This season’s brag-worthy beachwear
The executive man cave kicks it up a notch.
Talking with the man behind Sotheby’s Special Projects
The Breakers Palm Beach oozes with sunshine.
Tips and tricks for navigating the Mall of America
83 tour
The very best Chicago, New York and Los Angeles have to offer
recurring
107 Property Gallery
50 152 Marketplace
An exploration of our love affair with autos
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contributors writing: Billy Beson, Carolyn Crooke, Don Davidson, Hayley Dulin, Stephen Dupont, Alyssa Ford, Ivy Gracie, Marguerite Happe, Joe Hart, Brooke Helmer, Megan Kaplan, David Mahoney, Rudy Maxa, Michael Nagrant, Tamara Nordby, Mike Roeder, Alecia Stevens, Micki Sievwright, Wendy Lubovich. photography: Brian Doben. style + product coordination: Jill Roffers With over 30 years of combined experience, resulting in over one billion dollars in mortgage originations, we have the knowledge to analyze your unique situation and create a customized mortgage that will have your dream come true. We can also help with a mortgage for your second home, investment property, construction loan or a refinance.
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Contributors Billy Beson is a daring, dynamic
and dapper interior designer known for his risk-taking style and extraordinary creativity in both work and life.
Carolyn Crooke is a freelance writer based in Minneapolis.
Megan Kaplan is a freelance lifestyle writer and editor based in Minneapolis. Her work has appeared in Martha Stewart Living, Real Simple, Town & Country, and Travel + Leisure, among others.
Heidi Libera is a publication features producer, artist, designer, and marketing director working with local and national clients in the arts, home and design industries.
Alyssa Ford has been covering the architecture and design scene since 2004. She has written for Midwest Home, Minnesota Monthly, the Star Tribune and many other publications.
Wendy Lubovich is a freelance writer
Ivy Gracie writes for publications in
David Mahoney writes about travel,
the Twin Cities and Chicago. Her work has appeared in Minneapolis/St.Paul, Today’s Chicago Woman, Twin Cities Business, Twin Cities Statement and other publications. Gracie also has a blog at SkinnyPlus.blogspot.com.
Marguerite Happe is an intern at
Artful Living. She has also written for USA Today, the Star Tribune and other publications.
living in New York City. Formerly a news anchor at KSTP TV, she is a museum educator at the Frick Collection and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan.
wine and the environment for a variety of national and regional magazines. He is a former senior editor at Sunset and the former editor of Minnesota Monthly.
Rudy Maxa is host and executive producer of Rudy Maxa’s World on public television (maxa.tv) and a contributing editor with National Geographic Traveler.
Michael Nagrant is a Chicago-based Joe Hart is a freelance writer and editor based in western Wisconsin.
Brooke Helmer is an intern at Artful Living,
working also as a contributing writer, blogger and fashion commentator.
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freelance food writer who contributes regularly to Newcity, CS and the Chicago Sun Times. He’s also the founder/editor of Hungry magazine (hungrymag.com) and a contributing author to the awardwinning Alinea cookbook.
Alecia Stevens is a freelance writer and interior designer dividing her time between Minneapolis and New York. Her blog is at aleciastevens.blogspot.com.
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A RecordBreaking Scream An Edvard Munch original sells for a staggering amount at Sotheby’s. |
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dvard Munch screamed past numerous world records on May 2. His iconic image, “The Scream,” sold for just under $120 million in New York City, surpassing several previous auction records and establishing new benchmarks for the value of Munch’s art. Businessman Peter Olsen sold the 1895 drawing at Sotheby’s, setting the record for most expensive piece of artwork ever sold at auction. Munch painted four versions of “The Scream.” This iteration is a pastel crayon drawing on a board and is reported to be the most colorful and intense of the collection. This version is also the only to have a frame hand painted by the artist to include the poem inspiring his art. The other three versions are currently held at the Edvard Munch Museum in Oslo and at the National Gallery of Norway in Oslo. Bidding began at $40 million, with seven buyers vying for the legendary existentialist representation of human anxiety and horror. After an intense 12-minute contest, the battle narrowed to two phone bidders. Conjectures before the auction as to potential interested parties varied from a Russian businessman to the Qatari royal family. The name of the buyer has not been released. Pablo Picasso’s 1932 “Nude, Green Leaves and Bust” sold in 2010 for $106.5 million and held the previous record for most expensive piece of artwork sold at auction. The recent sale of “The Scream” also achieved the accolade of most expensive drawing publicly sold and swiftly surpassed the previous auction record for Munch artwork at $35 million for his 1894 painting “Vampire.” Olsen announced after the sale that proceeds will be used to create a new museum and art center in Hvisten, Norway, where his father, Thomas, lived and acted as a mentee to Munch.
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Minnesota’s Lakemaid Beer inspires fishing tales and timeless memories at the cabin up north. | by Stephen Dupont
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n Lake Country, legend has it that “lake maids,” the freshwater cousins of mermaids, mysteriously appear in Minnesota’s waters each summer. If you aren’t among the lucky few who have spotted one, the next best thing is an ice-cold bottle of Minnesota-brewed Lakemaid Beer. Celebrating its fifth season, Lakemaid Beer is a smooth-tasting American lager that’s perfect after a long day of fishing on one of Minnesota’s 10,000-plus lakes or relaxing next to the fire pit at the cabin. Lakemaid six-packs and 12-packs are available only during Minnesota’s open-water fishing season, from May through September. It’s brewed in New Ulm by Schell’s Brewery on behalf of the Lakemaid Beer Company, which is owned by Pocket Hercules. The best part? The stories Lakemaid Beer naturally inspires. For starters, each bottle features a beautiful lake maid (think Miss Walleye, Miss Muskie, Miss Largemouth Bass). And under each Lakemaid bottle cap is your “catch” — a 56-lb. muskie, a 7-lb. largemouth, a boot or weeds. The beer was launched by Minneapolis creative firm Pocket Hercules, which provides advertising, public relations and digital marketing for a number of well-known businesses, including Rapala, Shimano, G. Loomis, Zeiss, FindLaw.com and Gorilla Glue. The company also created Tiny Footprint Coffee, the world’s first carbon-negative coffee. “We created Lakemaid Beer as the new beer for the land of sky-blue waters,” says Jack Supple, a partner with Pocket Hercules. “Summers in Minnesota are sacred. And there’s no better place to be than fishing or hanging out with friends and family at your cabin or a Minnesota resort. We set out to create a beer that is a part of those memories.”
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Artful Waiting Sears Imported Autos redefines the oft-irking aspect of auto appointments. | by Don Davidson and Mike Roeder
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Sears Imported Autos reinvented the waiting room experience to include private business areas, plush couches, total interactivity, and limitless pleasures for the eyes, including original art, HDTV and a view of your vehicle being serviced.
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hen you ask customers of nearly any business what they like least, you get the same answer: the waiting. They hate it. So when we remodeled our dealership last year, we listened to ideas and suggestions, even dreams for the perfect waiting environment. Of course the ideal situation is no wait at all, which is why we offer more than 50 current models of Mercedes-Benz to anyone with an appointment as well as optional valet service for those needing it. But for those who choose to wait, we set out to create the Taj Mahal of dealership waiting rooms. We started with the interior feel of the area. It needed to be bright, even cheerful — exactly the opposite of the dreary “back room” feel so common to waiting areas. It needed to be spacious, roomy enough that a full waiting room still allows sufficient distance between customers to ensure privacy and comfort. For those needing a full-fledged office, we designed and built private offices, complete with telephone, fax, copier and Wi-Fi so you can be as productive as you chose to be. Or not. For those wanting just to relax, we installed a fabulous HDTV and even a closed-circuit system so you can watch your car being serviced. We stock the racks with contemporary magazines and newspapers, brew gourmet coffee, and serve fresh baked goods all day long. When it comes to comfort, the rule of thumb is simple: Don’t skimp. The result is rich leather couches and chairs, modern lighting, plush carpeting and accessories. Of course no artful waiting area would be complete without — you guessed it — original artwork adorning the walls, all of it available for purchase. Finally, we added a cozy, working fireplace to shield against the cold, damp air of Minnesota winters. And when that wait is over, you will once again experience the joy of artful driving with the beauty, precision, performance and safety of your own Mercedes-Benz. We invite you to drop by to discover for yourself the joys of Sears Imported Autos — now artfully serving our fourth generation of customers.
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The Manscaping Manual Sanctuary Salonspa helps men stay primped and proper even as they age. |
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ette Davis espoused, “Old age ain’t for sissies.” This is as true as ever, especially for aging men trying to stay dapper and dashing (think Mad Men’s silver fox, John Slattery). There are four key components to the manscaping process: a modern haircut, naturallooking color, removal of renegade hairs and skin that puts your best face forward. A modern cut reflects a modern man, and this year’s top trends are tapered cuts with strong lines and defined parts, says Sanctuary master stylist Brie Sook. Looking to conceal some gray? Sanctuary’s experts carefully comb color through hair for natural-looking coverage. Follow up with a farewell to an unwelcome unibrow as well as any rebellious nose and ear hair. The real secret to retaining that youthful glow? A fresh face. A monthly man’s facial will keep skin looking refreshed. Insider tip: In between facials, use a shave cream rather than foam to reduce razor bumps, and follow with an aftershave to firm and tighten skin. Aveda Men Pure-Formance Dual Action Aftershave helps relieve razor burn, minimize ingrown hairs, and improve skin tone and texture.
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Sanctuary Salonspa specializes in tending to men’s hair and skin needs. PHOTOGRAPHY BY Russell Heeter Hair by Brie Sook, Sanctuary Salonspa Wardrobe Provided by Brightwater Clothing, Excelsior
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Motor Madness Car connoisseurs are creating unique spaces to store their collections. | By Carolyn Crooke
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e’ve long been curious about the AutoMotorPlex in Chanhassen, a condo complex built for the cars of passionate collectors. The units are secure, temperaturecontrolled spaces, many of them tricked out with bars, gyms, entertainment areas and more. At the center of each unit: the cars. One unit is owned by a collector who specializes in American muscle cars, with a focus on Mustangs — particularly the rare Shelby model. “For most car collectors, space is a big issue,” he explains. “But this is more than just storage. There’s a social culture built around cars here, and it’s also a fun place for my whole family to hang out. Instead of driving way out to a cabin, we come here. The kids play basketball and video games or do homework, I can work on the cars, my wife and I entertain. It’s a way to spend time together.” The collector worked with architectural designer Jeff Tritch and contractor Konen Homes on structural elements then tapped Sandy LaMendola, ASID, of Twist Interior Design to deliver on the details. LaMendola and the collector came up with the idea of creating an homage to classic service stations and the heritage of Detroit. (The collector and his wife both hail from Michigan.) “Once the seed was planted for vintage appeal, the project quickly evolved,” she notes. LaMendola went to work infusing the space with a fun, vintage personality. The result? A space with pitch-perfect details, from the vintage brick walls to the metal-wrapped doors, the diamond-plated steel stair treads to the concrete floors, which LaMendola had polished down to the stone for a classic appeal. “This was a blast to work on,” she adds. “It’s also a brilliant concept — a space created to invite the whole family into what could’ve easily been a solitary passion.”
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hometown homage TOP Design details such as the
distressed custom sign and two-level façade pay tribute to classic Detroit and family filling stations. BOTTOM At the forefront, the perfect place for kids to do homework or visit with dad while he works on his cars.
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The Liquid Face-lift is an hour-long, no-knife procedure that takes years off your appearance. | By Ivy Gracie
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t’s not uncommon — one day we look in the mirror and the person looking back is much older than we feel on the inside. We toy with the idea of going under the knife, but horror stories and cautionary tales of plastic surgery gone wrong keep us from taking action. But aside from drastic surgery, what are your options? How about a non-surgical, minimally invasive treatment that takes less than an hour and can take 10 to 15 years off your appearance? “The Liquid Face-lift is a combination of non- and minimally invasive techniques that have been perfected over the past several years to rejuvenate the face,” says Charles E. Crutchfield, III, M.D., medical director of Crutchfield Dermatology in Eagan. “I use Botox, fillers, platelet-rich plasma injections and facial peels to make the face look a lot younger. You can have the look of a face-lift without any surgery, in less than an hour and without any downtime at all.” Platelet-rich plasma is the fulcrum of the Liquid Face-lift and is created by drawing a small amount of the patient’s blood and centrifuging it to create natural growth factors that can be injected into the treatment area. “In one to two weeks, it starts producing collagen and hyaluronic acid, and filling in lines and wrinkles,” Crutchfield explains. “It’s all natural. It’s you helping you. You can see results immediately, and its filling effect maximizes in about three months.” Marketed as Selphyl, the platelet-rich plasma technique is FDA-approved. Using Botox and fillers in conjunction with Selphyl enhances the result. “Botox will relax muscles to stop lines from forming, and Restylane or Juvederm will fill in the lines that have come over time,” he adds. “I use them in combination, but my base-line procedure is the platelet-rich plasma.” And the results are durable: “The Botox lasts up to 12 months, and the plasma lasts up to two years,” says Crutchfield. He follows the face-lift with a laser peel to attack brown spots and smooth out wrinkles; an ongoing skin-care program is also prescribed. Simple, safe and speedy, the Liquid Face-lift might be the perfect alternative to a standard surgical face-lift. “It’s for someone who doesn’t want to go under the knife and have funny scars behind their ears,” Crutchfield notes. “It’s for anyone who wants to restore a more youthful, fresh look. And it’s for the person who wants things done in less than an hour.”
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t’s too bad self-deprecation isn’t a definitive masculine trait. If it were, Joel Stein could have saved himself the trouble and humiliation of camping with a bunch of adolescent boy scouts, tearing the roof off a house with his father-in-law and getting his face punched repeatedly by a mixed martial arts expert. On the other hand, we wouldn’t have this often hilarious account of his quixotic quest to man up, and male readers would be deprived of the satisfaction of knowing they’re at least more macho than Stein. Best known as a humor columnist for Time magazine, Stein was prompted to undertake his testosterone-fueled forays into man-land by his fear that he would be an inadequate role model for his newly born son. Though he may approach his travails with trepidation (he faints on his first day of Army basic training), his willingness to suffer the slings and arrows of his own comic assault on his manhood shows he has more courage than he gives himself credit for.
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Paddle Power The Wai Nani tribe stands up for its sport. | By David Mahoney
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n a sheltered bay of Lake Minnetonka, they emerge out of the morning mist as if miraculously standing on the water, 20 or more people strong. Holding long paddles, they glide across the cattail-ringed cove, their surfboard-like supports slowly coming into view. This otherworldly apparition turns out to be just a typical Sunday morning outing of the Wai Nani “tribe” of stand-up paddleboard enthusiasts. “We get a lot of stares,” says Holly Evans, who started the group a couple years ago with two other recent converts to the rapidly growing sport. The tribe concept is a cornerstone of Wai Nani, which means “beautiful water” in Hawaiian. “We liked the whole Hawaiian origin of the sport, and the concept of the tribe as a community of like-minded people who are passionate about the sport just sort of evolved from that,” says Evans, adding that you don’t need to be a fitness buff to get involved. “It’s extremely welcoming and open to all ages and abilities.” Taking part in the Sunday morning “eco-excursions” that explore the hidden waters of Lake Minnetonka and other nearby lakes is one of the primary benefits of joining the tribe. Another is being able to
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share information with fellow paddlers, such as how to license your paddleboard (a state requirement). Wai Nani has grown into a full-service paddleboard company, offering packages for just under $1,000 that include a 12-foot board and an adjustable paddle. And this summer, Wai Nani will begin offering hourly paddleboard rentals at Wayzata Beach as well as beginner clinics and core fitness classes. “The cool thing about this sport is that you can pretty much make it whatever you want it to be,” says Evans, whether that’s an intense cardio workout or a peaceful sunset paddle. Wai Nani offers paddleboard rentals at Lake Minnetonka’s Wayzata Beach for $30 an hour from noon to 6 p.m. weekdays, noon to 4 p.m. weekends. For more information, go to wainanisup.com.
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eems like the perfect storm has blustered through the Midwest’s auction world, taking its biggest player, Chicagobased Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, on a whirlwind ride. Long grounded in its Windy City roots, the highly regarded auction house has proliferated in the past two years, opening offices in Milwaukee, Denver, Naples, Fla., and Palm Beach, Fla. And with the help of LHLive, the company’s online real-time worldwide bidding service, bidders anywhere can get in on the action. “Seventy percent of what we sell sells to people outside of Chicago,” says Leslie Hindman, CEO and president of the company. “We’re not limited by wherever the auction is held, because people participate on the Internet. It’s a very global market — people from all over the world participate in our auctions.” In addition to the auction house’s strong Internet presence, Hindman saw the need for additional brick-and-mortar operations. “There are a lot of auction houses in New York and a couple of houses in the West — but in between, a lot of cities in the Midwest are underserved,” she explains. “So we decided we should open [there].” And while a lagging economy is usually a deterrent to growth, it’s had the opposite effect on Hindman’s business. “This is a very good art market,” she states. “In fact, there’s never been a better market. We’re getting a lot of business because people need money.” With the auction house’s vast and ever-changing selection of fine art, furniture, jewelry, timepieces, books, manuscripts, and vintage couture and accessories, business is bustling. And Hindman has some advice for those looking to participate: “If you have things you’re interested in valuing, you can send us photographs or call us, and we can arrange to have someone come and take a look at what you have. If you want to buy something, you can get online or give us a call.” Her thoughts about opening an office in the Gopher State? “The Twin Cities are fabulous — it would be really smart to open there,” she says coyly. Stay tuned.
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Chicago-based Leslie Hindman Auctioneers expands to Florida, Colorado, Wisconsin — and the world at large. | By Ivy Gracie
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Escape Artist Design mogul Jonathan Adler takes inspiration from his favorite travel destinations. | By Ivy Gracie
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olorful, chic, clever and sometimes comical, design icon Jonathan Adler’s extensive collection of home furnishings and accessories cheerfully blends fashion, folly and fun. His namesake emporium in Uptown Minneapolis offers an escape from the ordinary into a world where timeless class meets cutting-edge sass, a place where elegance unbuttons its collar, kicks off its shoes and digs its toes into the sand. From fine furniture to pottery, pillows, lighting and linens, Adler’s bold patterns and vibrant colors epitomize high design on holiday. That’s probably because Adler himself is all about escape. His favorite pastime? Travel. His creative muse? The same.
How does travel influence your work? So much of my work is inspired by my favorite destinations: Palm Beach, Capri, Big Sur. They’re all singular, eccentric, memorable and bold. Palm Beach is about color and eccentric glamour — that’s exactly what I want my work to be about. Capri? If blue and I are ever having a tiff, I go there and our love gets reignited. Big Sur is about nature and scale. Travel is my lifeblood and my primary source of inspiration.
I hate hotels that feel like nightclubs, and I hate going into a hotel and not feeling cool enough. If there’s one thing I’m snobby about, it’s snobbism — I really turn up my nose at snobs.
What about hotel design makes us want to emulate it in our homes? Hotels are about fantasy, and they’re really pulled together, which is what people’s homes should be. Hotel designers dare to be bolder than most people allow themselves to be in their homes. People often play it too safe in their residential designs; hotels tend not to be so safe.
If people are afraid to make a bold statement in their homes, what’s your advice for giving it a try? Wallpaper your powder room. It’s a good gateway. If you start with a small space and make it over-the-top, you’ll get the fever.
What’s inspiring you right now? I’ve never been more obsessed with orange in my life — it’s the color of sunshine. I’ve always been obsessed with it, but it’s starting to become unhealthy. And, of course, I’m looking forward to summer travel!
As a traveler, what do you want in a hotel? Comfort, comfort, comfort! I think hotels should be comfortable and friendly and residential. My two favorite hotels in the world are small hotels: the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur and the La Scalinatella in Capri.
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K guys, man up: You’re as concerned with looking good as the ladies are. Maybe you don’t primp and preen as much, but chances are you’re paying attention if your skin tone changes or when those little lines begin to creep out from your eyes and mouth. And those of you carrying a little extra around the middle can’t ignore that paunch draping over your beltline. But take heart, then take a seat in the waiting room. You won’t be alone: A million other guys will be right there with you, seeking the same cosmetic procedures women have been using for decades to take off years — and pounds. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than one million American men had cosmetic procedures in 2010, both minimally invasive and surgical procedures. “There’s been a rise in the number of men who come in for treatments,” says Dr. Mark Hagberg, owner of Skin Rejuvenation Clinic in Edina. “They look at themselves in the mirror, and what looks back at them doesn’t match how they see themselves in their minds. They want to look better for job interviews; they want to look better for their girlfriends or wives.” And it’s not limited to a particular age group. “We have younger guys who come in for facial
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microdermabrasion, laser peels and spider-vein treatments,” Hagberg notes. “We have men who come in for lip fillers. We do laser liposuction for the abdomen or love handles on men from the ages of 20 to 60. And we do Botox on younger and older men.” Hagberg says the opportunities for improvement are vast, thanks to an extensive menu of non-surgical procedures with minimal downtime. “We reduce double chins with laser liposuction,” he says. “We do injectable chin implants and non-surgical nose jobs. We can use filler for under-eye circles and bags. And we do laser liposuction, a breakthrough technology that removes unwanted fat areas with no general anesthesia. More than 95 percent of people can be back to work in two days.” For those considering taking the plunge, Hagberg offers some sound advice: “If you’re considering a treatment, get a consultation to learn the pros and cons,” he suggests, noting consultations are free at Skin Rejuvenation Clinic. “People who have never done anything before are cautious, but they’ll try something — maybe one area of Botox. If they like that, they’ll come back and do two or three areas. You don’t have to jump in with both feet. Take little steps, and gradually you’ll begin to trust the procedures more.”
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Synergy Aspect Fireplace
Contemporary and environmentally friendly, EcoSmart Fire fireplaces make it safe and easy to bring an open flame to any space. Because each vent-less fireplace uses bio ethanol, a renewable liquid fuel that burns cleanly and efficiently, you get cozy warmth without smoke, sparks or mess. Room & Board, $4,995
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Casa Dragones
Handcrafted in small batches in Tequila, Mexico, Casa Dragones is a rare style of 100-percent blue agave joven tequila with an exceptionally smooth taste that is best savored slowly, one sip at a time. casadragones.com, $275
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Udesign by Callaway
Callaway takes adjustability to a whole new level, allowing you to design your own driver. Choose the shaft, grip, club head and club-head accent color. With thousands of options, you easily can create the driver of your dreams. callawaygolf.com, $449
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Lineaus Athletic Company Medicine Ball Each custom-made and numbered product is designed for durability using the finest chrome-tanned leather. lineausathletic.com, $575
The Isabella by Brunswick
Designed by Paul Maitland-Smith and produced in conjunction with Theodore Alexander, the Isabella by Brunswick brings history, royalty and high society to mind. Its exquisite design elements echo grand palaces and elaborate furniture, incorporating exotic materials from around the world. Peters Billiards, $30,000
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In a League of Its Own Madden’s on Gull Lake offers world-class golf. | by Micki Sievwright
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o resort embodies Minnesota’s long love affair with golf and lake life more than Madden’s on Gull Lake. Spanning 63 holes and 86 years of sporting tradition, the Brainerd resort feels as if you’ve stepped into a bygone era. With pristine views, the inclusive 9,947 acres hold 287 guest rooms, six restaurants, a lakeside spa, a water-ski school, four golf courses, and endless activities resembling a reel from Dirty Dancing (think pontoon rides, lawn bowling, croquet and badminton). Minnesota’s go-to golf destination also boasts esteemed accolades. Golf Digest has given The Classic at Madden’s five stars annually since 2007 and has ranked it one of the top 100 public courses in the United States since 2003 (it’s currently listed as 53rd). “Our commitment to quality means that the course conditions, manicure, turf are of utmost priority,” says Kathy Reichenbach of Madden’s. “Our guests who play around the state often tell us that the condition of Pine Beach East, Pine Beach West and The Classic are among the best that they have played all year.” The greatest challenge on Madden’s links, Reichenbach says, is
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Minnesota’s only par-6. The Pine Beach East straightaway used to be an airport runway and measures 618 yards, guarded by fairway bunkers, tall fescue grass and water around the green — plus often you’re playing into the wind. “Golfers just roll their eyes when we talk about it,” Reichenbach says. The resort embodies the best of Minnesota’s golf and family vacations, and returning guests agree there’s nothing else like it. Insider tip: Summer is perfect for soaking up the sun, but if you go in the fall for views of Minnesota’s Technicolor trees, you’re likely to have free rein of the world-class courses and pick any tee time you desire. Madden’s on Gull Lake, 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula, Brainerd, 218-829-2811, maddens.com
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Golf greats like Walter Hagen, Nancy Lopez and Patty Berg have graced the fairways of the historic Pine Beach East course at Madden’s.
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Secrets of the Executive Man Cave |
By Interior Designer Billy Beson, ASID, CID
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hen most people think of a “man cave,” they picture a barrage of barcaloungers with a TV as big as a Buick and the stench of last weekend’s beer. Let me introduce you to the executive man cave. After a long day of board meetings, videoconferencing and strategic planning, today’s executive needs a haven to unwind. I’ve always said that the most important piece of furniture for the family is the dining table, the place where family gathers as often as possible to share a meal and talk about their day. In the executive man cave, the most important piece is obviously the desk — and a wonderfully comfortable chair. Desks for the home office have made an evolution from the double-pedestal desks of yore to the writing tables of today. With the innovation of technology, there is no longer a great need for storage space for files and miscellaneous paperwork. The modern desk is a lighter, more artistic place to plop your laptop or tablet, make private phone calls, and even enjoy a glass of bourbon and a fine cigar. The privacy of the executive man cave also prevents family members from overhearing conversations and feeling like they’re at the office. These spaces should be calming, a tonal interplay between beautiful textures: leather (man’s best friend), linen, lacquer and wood. To reinforce the soothing effect, limit the amount of pattern and busyness. By the way, I strongly encourage my female clients to have the same fabulous space of their own, with all the bells and whistles.
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This ideal executive man cave boasts a custom desk designed by Billy Beson. The desk legs are hand-turned lacquered wood and support a stone top. The pair of tufted cream leather lounge chairs feature built-in humidors in the front of the seats.
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offers the best way to see the world. Nothing compares to the river. Where else, but on the river, can you journey into the heart of the world’s greatest cities and towns, and discover the true nature of the land? Comfortable and convenient, it offers a greater variety of destinations than you could encounter any other way. Spend less time getting there and more time being there. Little wonder that river cruising is the fastest-growing segment of the travel industry.
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The fully refurbished Viking Rurik will debut with all-new Suites, Jr. Suites and Veranda staterooms, joining sister ships Viking Helgi, Viking Ingvar and Viking Truvor—the best fleet in Russia.
Sail aboard the newest ship in China, Viking Emerald — a state-of-the-art vessel with the largest suites in river cruising and all-veranda staterooms with sliding glass doors for the best views.
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Palm Beach Perfection The Breakers offers rich history coupled with a revitalized luxury experience. | by Marguerite Happe
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n 1926, entrepreneur Henry Morrison Flagler transformed South Florida into a vacation destination, creating a luxury hot spot with as much character and warmth as the surrounding subtropical area. Flagler opened the Palm Beach Inn (later renamed The Breakers) in 1896 by converting a winter home into a more private, luxury alternative to his other sizeable Palm Beach properties. Prominent American families flocked to the hotel, not only because of the gorgeous grounds overlooking the Atlantic Ocean but also for the extraordinary customer service and family-run feel that characterizes the luxurious resort. Rebuilt after a 1926 fire, The Breakers continues to be run by Flagler’s heirs, who ensure the classic, timeless hotel feels fresh and revitalized.
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Built in the style of the Italian Renaissance, The Breakers oozes with inspiration from Florentine and Roman villas of the 1400s for its palatial and breathtaking entryways and fountains. With ceilings hand painted by Florentine artists, the resort continues to be an architectural marvel. The Mediterranean feel extends to the Beach Club, which features magnificent views of the blue Atlantic waters, rooftop terraces, and spacious pool decks around the five pools and four whirlpool spas. For those who can’t bear to part with the crystal-blue sea, rooms with spectacular ocean views are available. Guests can expect the latest amenities, such as wireless Internet and flat-screen televisions, in the elegant and restful spaces. The Flagler Club on the sixth and seventh floors offers a heightened level of exclusivity and privacy for any guests desiring a residential-style experience along with stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway and West Palm Beach.
The Mediterranean feel extends to the Beach Club, which features magnificent views of the blue Atlantic waters, rooftop terraces, and spacious pool decks around the five pools and four whirlpool spas.
The Breakers Palm Beach, One S. County Rd., Palm Beach, 888-273-2537, thebreakers.com
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The Breakers continues to be run by the Flagler family, who ensure the classic, timeless hotel feels fresh and revitalized.
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Named “best family vacation,” by the Wall Street Journal, the grandeur of The Breakers does not deter from the memorable family experience. Opportunities for family outings range from the offerings of the Family Entertainment Center to a Coconut Crew activity camp designed to engage younger guests with memorable outdoor activities. What truly characterizes this grand resort is the personality and dedication of the gracious staff. From the complimentary tours by the hotel’s 93-year-old historian to the offers of bottled water at your departure, The Breakers goes above and beyond to ensure visitors receive the exceptional customer service its guests have come to expect for more than a century.
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America’s Mall The Mall of America plans a major renovation. | By Brooke Helmer and Marguerite Happe
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ugust 11 marks the Mall of America’s 20-year anniversary. Over the years, it has become a Minnesota landmark, putting Bloomington on the map. The mall generates more than 42 million visitors a year, with an estimated 60 percent of patrons being Minnesota natives. The 500+ shops (totaling roughly 4.3 miles of storefront footage) make navigating the mass of day-tripper crowds and parking ramp bedlam well worth it. To elevate the once-upon-a-time tourist amusement park attraction into a more desirable, upscale destination — for locals and beyond — the Mall of America is receiving a rejuvenating face-lift. Visitors can expect a slew of new and fabulous high-end retailers, additional fine-dining establishments, a Radisson Blu four-star hotel (expected to open in March 2013), and state-ofthe-art movie theaters. Another possible addition is a Mayo Clinic health care facility, though plans have not been finalized.
Now Open and Coming Soon Carhartt – a U.S. heritage brand with updated work wear, opening fall 2012 Cotton On – the singular Midwestern outpost of the rapidly expanding Australian line, now open Dr. Martens – the ’90s mainstay is making an updated comeback, now open Henri Bendel – the Soho NYC icon heads to the Midwest to introduce the latest and greatest women’s fashions, opening in October 2012 Intelligent Nutrients – organic and sustainable lifestyle products, opening in 2013 Juicy Couture – a refreshed and glamorous version of the designer brand, opening fall 2012 Lincoln Road Travel Wear – high-end luggage fit for any vacation, opening late summer 2012 Typo – a stationery store with panache, taking the latest fashion trends and applying them to organizational supplies, now open Victorinox – the upscale Swiss Army brand, opening fall 2013
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collage || insider’s guide Shop BOSS Hugo Boss – a broad mix of Hugo and BOSS, featuring menswear, women’s wear, kids’ wear, eye wear, wrist wear and fragrance Burberry – the only freestanding Burberry boutique in the region Club Monaco – clean, modern designs for today’s sophisticated professional Desigual – a Barcelona retailer featuring colorful mix-and-match prints for men and women Janie and Jack – the chicest children’s apparel on the block Kiehl’s – a highly trained team of experts dedicated to all-natural products Lululemon Athletica – supremely outfitted for the yogi, athlete, dancer or cyclist Marbles: The Brain Store – critical thinking, memory, coordination and perception activities Michael Kors – recognized and acclaimed for American luxury sportswear Soma Intimates – a luxurious lingerie boutique with comfortable and sensual undergarments Stuart Weitzman – trademark women’s footwear known for its quality and design The Art of Shaving – an indulgent grooming service for men known for the 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave
Nosh Chatime – whether pronounced “cha-time” or “chat-time,” it’s the Starbucks of Asia Crave – a local favorite, offering fresh nouveau American cuisine Masu Sushi & Robata – the second location of the famed Northeast Minneapolis eatery, opening July 2012 Paciugo Gelato & Caffé – quality Italian gelato and artisanal beverages Pardon My French – authentic and fresh French pastries, breads and sandwiches Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill – an upscale Asian concept restaurant with ambiance and theatrics Tiger Sushi – take your fusion sushi to go or at the exposed sushi bar
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Insider info Try a favorite Mall of America employee snack: Doc Popcorn (90 percent prefer to munch on the white Cheddar and jalapeño combination). To avoid the weekend rush, arrive no later than 12 p.m. or any time after 4 p.m. Need valet parking? Drive up to Nordstrom’s second-floor west entrance. During holiday high times and weekends, follow @MallofAmerica on Twitter for up-to-the-minute parking information. For a quick shoeshine, head to the Nordstrom men’s section (on the first floor). Grab a free truffle at Lindt. For same-day altering, visit Perfect Fit by Clinton Kelly and have your clothing tailored while you shop. For a watery adventure, try scuba diving with the sharks at Sea Life Aquarium or sleeping overnight underneath the aquarium. Check out the Mall of America website (mallofamerica.com) and blog (blog.mallofamerica.com) for daily updates about new store openings, events, guests of honor and much more.
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Eat. Shop. Sleep. Experience New York, Chicago and Los Angeles the Artful Living way.
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NEW YORK EAT
Neighborly Noshes A Brooklyn eatery features a Minnesota friendly twist.
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Brooklyn Heights begins with the leafy streets, the stately brownstones and the cinematic Manhattan skyline in the distance. Tucked into this impossibly elegant pocket sits what might be the quintessential neighborhood restaurant. Jack the Horse Tavern is the kind of place you hope to stumble upon, the sort of eatery a dear friend would suggest. One subway stop across the water from Wall Street, this upscale American tavern manages to feel chic and homey at the same time. “We’re going for simple, robust flavors,” says owner Tim Oltmans, a former Minnesotan who named the restaurant after a favorite childhood fishing spot, Jack the Horse Lake near Grand Rapids. There’s a casual elegance here. It’s the kind of place where you can have a beer and a burger at the bar or open a bottle of wine and sit down for a romantic dinner. Try the salad of smoked trout, warm fingerling potatoes and crème fraîche– horseradish vinaigrette, or the favorite grilled pork rib chop with maple-glazed bacon and apple-cider sauce. “We know half the people who come in the door by name,” Oltmans says. “People say it feels like a European restaurant tucked away.” Candles twinkle while floor-to-ceiling windows frame lush trees and church steeples nearby. You may never want to leave. “Turns out being off the beaten path works to our advantage,” Oltmans says. Indeed it does — in more ways than one.
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Jack the Horse Tavern, 66 Hicks St., Brooklyn 718-852-5084 // jackthehorse.com
SHOP
Storied Shopping A New York City boutique features carefully curated collections.
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Fivestory, 18 E. 69th St., New York 212-288-1338 // fivestoryny.com
Twenty-six-year-old New York purebred Claire Distenfeld left her gallerista days to give birth to the Upper East Side’s newest concept, Fivestory. Rivaling Paris’ Colette, London’s Browns and Milan’s 10 Corso Como, Fivestory offers shoppers a more personal shopping experience. The pristine East 69th Street two-story (yes, two-story) townhouse hosts an exquisite selection of women’s and men’s apparel, jewelry, accessories, shoes, children’s wear, and homewares. Distenfeld looked to designer Ryan Korban to create the beautifully curated black and white space set with art deco furnishings. The boutique primarily offers a cool-girl mix of underground designers and contemporary labels by the likes of Peter Pilotto, Thakoon, Vika Gazinskaya, Roberta Furlanetto (who worked with Christian Lacroix Couture), Chicago’s Creatures of the Wind and the new Paris label Heimstone — leaving customers in a thrilling tailspin of international surprise.
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NEW YORK SLEEP
The King and I A hip, hospitable hotel lands in Williamsburg.
| by WENDY LUBOVICH King & Grove Williamsburg, 160 N. 12th St., Brooklyn 718-218-7500 // kingandgrove.com
Until now, guests of the hipsters who reside in Williamsburg have had no place to stay. A cool new hotel has opened in the Brooklyn neighborhood that will become the destination of the summer. King & Grove aims to create lifestyle lodging that is chic and friendly. “We are going for approachable with intriguing and exciting twists,” says founder Ben Pundole, who was behind the very successful Ruschmeyer’s hotel that opened in Montauk, N.Y., last summer. Rooms feature modern beds and bathrooms with vintage touches: Eames rockers, grass cloth walls, succulent plantings. With views of the Manhattan skyline, the penthouse is painted a rich, Vandyke brown and has a cocktail party– worthy balcony with faux grass turf, perfect for barefoot lounging. A large outdoor pool on the ground level feels both lavish and perfectly private. The rooftop bar, with its curtain of New York skyscrapers in the distance, takes on the tongue-and-cheek air of a posh tennis and country club, a nod to the city tennis courts below. “We’ll serve Pimm’s and Prosecco,” says Pundole. “We’re going to have fun with it. We don’t want to take ourselves too seriously.”
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Peruvian Perfection Picca chef Ricardo Zarate serves up dramatically delicious dishes.
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Picca, 9575 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 310-277-0133 // piccaperu.com
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Back to the Stone Age A kitschy gift shop features one-of-a-kind finds.
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New Stone Age, 8407 W. Third St., Los Angeles 323-658-5969 // newstoneagela.com Vintage, quirky and unique are a few adjectives regulars use to describe the best-kept Los Angeles secret: New Stone Age, a tiny and eclectic store on Third Street. As the store is not particularly well marked, it has remained a hot spot only for those in the know. And those who know it, love it. Owner Fran Ayres opened the shop more than 30 years ago as a high-end ceramic and folk-art gallery. New Stone Age has gradually evolved into a carefully curated collection of jewelry, clothing, home goods and other distinctive items. Glittery beetles, vintage-inspired office supplies, funky light fixtures, fancy rings and antique wall fixtures are sprinkled throughout the store amongst other kitschy items. Loyal customers guarantee you won’t be able to leave without purchasing the perfect treasure for yourself or a random-butlovely gift for somebody waiting back home.
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Two years ago, Ricardo Zarate was running a Peruvian food stand in Los Angeles. Today he’s helming the glass-enclosed kitchen at Picca, one of the hottest restaurants in West Los Angeles. He’s one of America’s best new chefs according to Food & Wine Magazine, and GQ dubbed Picca one of the 10 best new restaurants in the country. The music is Latin jazz, the surroundings casual and warm. The menu is part Japanese, part Peruvian, which means the plates are packed with dramatic flavor combinations you’ve probably never heard of: shrimp with pickled cucumbers and yuzu kosho guacamole, for example. (What? You don’t know what yuzu kosho is? It’s a spicy paste made from the extremely tart citrus fruit yuzu.) Other creative dishes include the Peruvian-style beef fillet with sea-urchin butter and garlic chips, and the roasted black cod with Peruvian sun-dried potato stew with peanuts and chimichurri. “Picca” means “to nibble,” and the eatery certainly lives up to its name: There are dozens of family-style dishes to nibble on that just might convince you to check ticket prices to Lima.
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An Ode to Imagination The SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills is equal parts sleek and chic.
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HSLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, 465 S. La Cienaga Blvd., Los Angeles 310-247-0400 // slsbeverlyhills.com
Who cares if the pools are too shallow for swimming? They look great. As does everything else at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, the West Coast’s major monument to designer Philippe Starck’s imagination. You’ll be fine as long as you share Starck’s vision of a hotel: a sleek, simple place with a restaurant and adjoining bar (both serve food) that are a mash-up of French chandeliers, silver chairs, orange walls, bookshelves and lamps your grandmother would recognize. The cuisine is as much a feast for your taste buds as the setting
is for your eyes. That’s because the kitchen is helmed by chef José Andrés, whose inventive cooking matches Starck’s unusual décor. Wow your guests with the duck-liver cotton candy (trust me on this), a spin on Spanish über-chef Ferran Adriá’s flash-frozen foie gras — a bowl of what looks like brown sugar until it melts oh so sinfully in your mouth. Other not-to-be-missed dishes? The Ibérico ham. Plus the king crab with raspberries. And of course the braised Wagyu beef cheeks. And, well, lots more.
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Shift Change A new chef at Trump’s Sixteen kicks a very fine restaurant into another gear.
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Sixteen, 401 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago 312-588-8030 // sixteenchicago.com
The over-the-top carnival barker/entrepreneur that is Donald Trump may be a lightning rod for controversy, but it turns out he’s also an incredible judge of culinary talent. When Sixteen, a super-fine dining restaurant opened on the 16th floor of the Trump International Hotel & Tower in 2008, it was immediately one of the best restaurants in the city, if not the country. Part of the reason was Trump’s hiring of chef Frank Brunacci, an Australian expat with a gift for spinning black truffle and lobster into culinary gold. When Brunacci left last summer, the whole place could’ve crumpled into a mess like that confusing bramble atop The Donald’s head. But in came Thomas Lents (once hired as Joel Robuchon’s first-ever American chef de cuisine), rarely missing a beat and slinging velvety risotto larded with a ragout of clams, frog legs and morels plus a cloud of garlic foam. His spring lamb coddled in a landscape of spring onion, tender favas, coils of fiddlehead firm and coriander–lemon foam looks like a spring forest, a scene almost as breathtaking as the downtown vistas afforded by the restaurant’s plate-glass windows that overlook glinting skyscrapers and the Chicago River. Lents’ food is so good it’s a pretty safe bet he’ll never hear that famous Trump catch phrase, “You’re fired.”
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CHICAGO SHOP
Suiting Up Syd Jerome is a haven of the power suit and those who love it.
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Syd Jerome, 2 N. La Salle St., Chicago 312-346-0333 // sydjerome.com Quality is the name of the game at Syd Jerome, one of the last and finest independent menswear retailers in Chicago. Since the store’s origin in 1958, founder Sid Shapiro has passionately stood behind the high-quality, Italianmade suits the shop carries within its 4,000-square-foot space. Starting out as a 10-year-old stock boy, Shapiro has spent nearly his entire life building a business based on providing a luxury experience and first-rate suits. Wise Chicagoans have flocked to the shop for years to find everything from power suits to socks. Syd Jerome carries only complete designer collections, including Armani Collezioni, Ermenegildo Zegna and Italian-made suits from Ralph Lauren. Shapiro’s love affair with Italy is apparent: 97 percent of the store’s merchandise is produced there. The true value in a visit to Syd Jerome, however, lies in the knowledgeable and candid staff. For an honest opinion and top-notch expertise on cut and fit, the sales associates at Syd Jerome are simply the best.
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The People’s House A hotel light on frills has no shortage of thrills.
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PUBLIC Chicago, 1301 N. State Pkwy., Chicago 312-787-3700 // publichotels.com This was hotelier Ian Schrager’s vision in turning the venerable Ambassador East Hotel into PUBLIC: marry the service of a five-star hotel with the value of a Hilton Garden Inn or Courtyard by Marriott. “You get what you need and get rid of what’s unnecessary,” Schrager, the inventor of the “boutique hotel” concept, told Travel + Leisure. “I don’t think luxury is based on what you pay for something — it’s about an experience.” And while he kept the famous name of the hotel’s eatery, the Pump Room, he changed everything else, making the public area a hangout spot, adorning the walls with stylish photographs and encouraging staff to keep prices down. Rooms are usually less than $200 a night, room service is delivered in a paper bag, Wi-Fi is free and you have to request a robe if you want one. Schrager didn’t, however, skimp on the talent. Über-chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten created a menu with reasonable prices (the sweet-pea soup is $8). The 285 spacious rooms are a cool gray, white and black with the surprising infusion of color provided by a spray of fresh flowers. And while you won’t find Frette on the beds at a Marriott, you will at PUBLIC.
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The Glensheen Mystique Inside Minnesota’s most gruesome – and intriguing – murder mystery | by ALYSSA FORD
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n June 1977, Star Wars was racking up box-office records in theaters across the nation. A start-up company in northern California fired the first salvo in the personal-computer revolution with the release of the Apple II. And after a concert at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Elvis Presley left the building, never to return to a stage. In Duluth, 150 local runners raced to little fanfare in the first Grandma’s Marathon, held on June 25. But just two days later, attention of the entire state turned to the port city after news broke that mining heiress Elisabeth Congdon and a personal attendant were found murdered at Glensheen, the Congdon family’s opulent estate on the shore of Lake Superior. Roger Caldwell, the second husband of Elisabeth’s adopted daughter Marjorie, was eventually convicted of the crimes. Marjorie, who had led a troubled life, was subsequently tried for conspiring with Caldwell in the murders, but was acquitted. New evidence that came to light in her trial led to the Minnesota Supreme Court overturning Caldwell’s conviction. Before a new trial could begin, Caldwell pled guilty to lesser charges of second-degree murder and was released from prison after serving five years behind bars. However, his demons continued to pursue him, and he committed suicide in 1988. In the 35 years since the Glensheen killings, the public’s fascination with the place and the
characters associated with it has continued unabated. Meanwhile, Marjorie Congdon has continued to make headlines for her misadventures, including two prison terms for arson.
In the ensuing 35 years since the Glensheen killings, the public’s fascination with the place and the characters associated with it has continued unabated. More than two million visitors have toured the mansion since it was opened to the public by its current owner, the University of Minnesota Duluth, in 1979. Meanwhile, Marjorie Congdon has continued to make headlines for her misadventures, including two prison terms for arson. Though three books about the Congdon murders have been published, the final chapters of the story of Glensheen and its infamous inhabitants are still being written.
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the prosecuting attorneys for donations to a horse sanctuary. (This last move brought on a stern warning from the judge that she was in court to stand trial for murder, not to solicit donations for pet causes.) But then, on July 20, 1979, Marjorie was acquitted of conspiring to kill her mother, the fabulously wealthy Duluth mining heiress Elisabeth Congdon. Marjorie refused all questions at the courthouse and slipped into her lawyer’s gray Cadillac Seville. A few days after the trial, a reporter asked her how she celebrated her legal victory. She revealed that she bought a bag of White Castle hamburgers and enjoyed them at Como Park in St. Paul. It would be the last time she would directly answer a reporter’s question.
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arjorie Congdon is a chatterbox. Or at least she was, 33 years ago. During her murder trial in Hastings in 1979, Congdon held a kind of court of her own. During breaks in the criminal proceedings, clusters of reporters formed half-moons around her as she spun stories about her mother, about growing up in Duluth’s famous mansion, even about her favorite serialized cartoon, Hägar the Horrible. She accused the Duluth police of heartlessly pulling hairs out of her husband’s armpits for evidence. She railed against his jailers for not allowing him to have a pair of Hanes underwear on which she had written “I Love You.” She also blasted the Chester Congdon estate managers for leaving her penniless and on the cliff’s edge of public assistance. All of this ended up in print, which drove her lawyer, Ron Meshbesher, up the wall. He told her again and again not to talk to the press, but Marjorie seemed unable to help herself. She was even chatty with the prosecution, the very people trying to put her away for murder. She brought a homemade chocolate cake to court. She amiably hit up
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oe Kimball, the former Star Tribune reporter and current MinnPost writer, holds the title for most Marjorie Congdon interview attempts. After years of making phone calls and sending certified letters to her home and to prison, he flew to Arizona in February 2001 to see her stand for parole. By then, Marjorie had served eight years in prison for attempting to burn down a house with a person inside. (Marjorie’s various biographers, including Kimball and Sharon Darby Hendry, believe she has committed dozens of arsons in her life, but she’s only been convicted of two.) At the hearing, Kimball watched her rant to the parole board about the children of her third husband, Wally Hagen. She said her ungrateful stepchildren refused to pay for her husband’s desperately needed medical care. This unforgivable neglect, in turn, forced her to commit arson and insurance fraud. Kimball watched all this in a cement-block parole room, but he didn’t get his interview. Then, in 2005, when Marjorie was out of prison, he got a call from her lawyer that she wanted, finally, to do a tell-all book because she needed money. Kimball felt compelled to tell the truth: that there probably wouldn’t be some big payday from a book, even if she revealed all kinds of titillating information about the famous murders at Glensheen and the arsons that followed. “I told him, ‘Marjorie isn’t O.J. Simpson,’” remembers Kimball. With that, Kimball says, Marjorie shut the door on the book idea and hasn’t opened it since. Author Sharon Darby Hendry, who wrote Glensheen’s Daughter: The Marjorie Congdon Story, made one attempt to talk
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to the heroine of her true-crime tale. She went to the prison in Goodyear, Ariz., where she asked the warden to ask Marjorie for an interview. “The warden told me I was crazy for wanting to talk to her,” says Hendry. “And when she came back, she said that Marjorie had gone ape over me being at the prison.” Gail Feichtinger, the ex-Duluth News Tribune reporter and author of Will to Murder, has the best interview-attempt story, full of the kind of theatrics that make Marjorie so darkly irresistible to reporters. Feichtinger was there in 2004 when Marjorie emerged from the prison gates with a cardboard banker’s box of possessions. Feichtinger’s photographer fired off a few shots of the 71-year-old before Marjorie climbed into a hired Crown Victoria and laid down in the backseat. Feverish with excitement, reporters and TV crews tried to pursue the car, but the driver — going faster than 100 mph — zipped past a slew of vehicles on the shoulder and blurred out of sight.
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_arrived in Phoenix on a bone-dry Friday evening, and considered, not for the first time, why older people choose to live in such hot climates. Are they really that cold? The air outside the airport felt like a smelting furnace and smelled of baked asphalt and singed leaves. I had had so much swagger a week earlier at the Black Water Lounge in Duluth. There had been a buoyant private party at Glensheen, the same mansion where Elisabeth was asphyxiated in her bed, and her nurse, Velma Pietila, beaten to death on the stairs. Even the youthful Duluth mayor was there, munching on fruit kebabs and little cherry tomatoes stuffed with mozzarella. Later, at the Black Water, Artful Living’s up-for-anything publisher, Frank Roffers, yelled over the din to challenge me to go to Tucson, to find Marjorie. I hoisted my martini like a royal mace and proclaimed — loudly — that I would go anywhere for the chance to meet face-toface with the infamous Marjorie Congdon. I was flushed and bold, the one kid at the slumber party who actually gets naked and races to the mailbox and back. Sure, I would go to Arizona to find Marjorie Congdon, the woman who many people believe is a coldhearted killer and a real-life psychopath. Double-dog dare me. But in the charred Arizona heat — and without my martini — the whole thing didn’t seem like quite such a good idea.
For one thing, Marjorie had been diagnosed a psychopath, and at the world-renowned Menninger Clinic no less. Her second husband had slit his wrists with a steak knife. Her third husband had died suddenly of gas poisoning. And now I had flown to Tucson to throw rocks at the hornets’ nest. Which is maybe why I started chattering excitedly to just about every person I ran into: the retired couple at the baggage carousel, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car lot attendant, even the highway patrolman who pulled me over halfway between Phoenix and Tucson on I-10 for driving at night with my headlights off and my sunglasses on. “She’s in prison, right?” the cop said, ripping my warning off his pad and handing it back with my driver’s license. “No,” I said. “I think that’s why I’m telling you.”
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n Saturday morning, I woke early and drove my rented Kia Soul right into Coronado Place, the sagging, outdated condo development where Marjorie has lived for the past eight years, since getting out of prison. I found her musty rosecolored building, and then her parking spot. Under her unit number sat a tired Chevy S-10 truck, the bed loaded down with 10-gallon plastic buckets and strange valves and tubes. My first horrified reaction was that Marjorie had graduated from arson to bomb making. Just as I was at my most compromised, with my Kia nose-to-nose with the Chevy, and my body leaning way over the steering wheel to peek in the cab of the truck, Marjorie appeared from around the corner and stared hard at me, angry and angular behind her famous huge sunglasses. She was smaller than I thought she would be — almost bird-like, with violent varicose veins and dirty canvas slip-on shoes. A sharper reporter, someone like Kimball, would have jumped out of the car and said, “Marjorie?” But my heart, suddenly bound up in some
kind of cardiovascular straitjacket, wouldn’t hear of it. As if by instinct, I slammed the Kia into reverse and sped at top speed through Coronado Place and back out into the anonymous safety of Tucson. As I drove, I took deep, gulping breaths. Is it lame, I wondered, to be this scared of an 80-yearold woman?
After that bizarre encounter, I parked outside the entrance to the development, donned my binoculars and watched for the next phase: Operation Charming Card. In Minneapolis, I had express-mailed a fabulously expensive letterpress card and enclosed a snapshot of myself cuddling with one of my two cats. This had been my father’s brilliant idea, and I was willing to go with it. After all, my father is such a gifted salesman that he was able to take the near-impossible task of selling encyclopedia sets door-todoor and turn it into a six-figure career. (This despite the fact he has a near-paralyzing fear of dogs.) At noon, our plan began to unfold, right on schedule. I watched the USPS delivery man drive to Marjorie’s building, ring her bell and deliver my card to her outstretched hand. I stared at my cell phone, waiting for her breathless call. “I wasn’t going to talk to you,” I imagined her saying. “But when I got this beautiful card and saw this darling picture of you and your cat…” But my phone didn’t ring. For the next
few hours, I went around the Coronado development, randomly ringing bells and knocking on doors, and generally being a neighborhood nuisance. No one I talked to had heard of Marjorie Caldwell, or Marjorie Hagen, or Marjorie Congdon, or Maggie Wallis, which I had read somewhere was her new nom de guerre. I accosted a middleaged man in nurses’ scrubs who was throwing away a bag of cat droppings. I showed him Marjorie’s photo, from the cover of Glensheen’s Daughter, and his eyes flashed with recognition. “Geez, I think that’s the lady with the great big greyhound,” he said. “My lady friend lives right next door to her.” After that, there was nothing to do but wait and watch for the Chevy S-10 to emerge from its spot. I played through the scenarios: Marjorie would drive her truck to the grocery store, and I would strike up a conversation with her in the produce section. Marjorie would drive to Denny’s, and I would amiably ask to join her in a red pleather booth and we would eat Moons Over My
a new life ABOVE Marjorie and Wally’s home when they lived in Ajo, Ariz. where Wally was found dead when authorities came to escort Marjorie to prison. RIGHT Marjorie Congdon, recently photographed in Tucson where she currently is living since her release from prison eight years ago. Artful-LivingMag.com Artful Living
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Hammy omelets. Marjorie would stop by the flower market, and I would delight her with a hand-tied bouquet of daisies. Marjorie would emerge from her condo wearing her big sunglasses and a white scarf, and I would surprise her by wearing the same thing, and we would snap a twinsies picture that I would post on Facebook with the caption, “Me as Marjorie Congdon with the REAL Marjorie Congdon!” After nine hours of waiting, I found, the mind gets a little silly. Finally, at around 10 p.m., I drove the Kia back to the Holiday Inn, where I spent two demented hours Googling “psychopath” and “sociopath.” I learned, among other things, that the two words mean the same thing and that the general profile of a psychopath is a person who feels little or no empathy, who is highly intelligent, grandiose, manipulative and a pathological liar in addition to this killer ingredient: easily bored. One line, from a recent New York Times article, chilled me to my spine: “If they can get what they want without being cruel, that’s often easier. But at the end of the day, they’ll do whatever works best.” It occurred to me that there was sad irony
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in the fact that a mentally ill little girl — and there’s convincing evidence that Marjorie was deeply disturbed even as a young child — would be adopted by one of the few families who had the resources to get her serious psychological treatment, but in the end chose not to. If little Jacqueline Barnes — Marjorie’s birth name — had been adopted by even a middle-class family, the burden of a psychopathic child would likely have been too great, both in resources and connections. But Marjorie was adopted by Elisabeth Congdon, a single woman so unbound by social convention that she adopted two babies all by her lonesome in the early 1930s and didn’t give two hoots what the Duluth society matrons thought about it. Though having a child who set fires and tried to poison a horse was apparently too much even for the maverick Miss Congdon, the family swept Marjorie’s “eccentricities” under the rug. That is, until the whole thing blew up in their faces. It made me think of the formal dining room at the Glensheen mansion in Duluth, personally designed by Chester Congdon, the original patriarch. The table was designed with discreet buttons at each end, so the lord and lady of the house could summon servants without having to actually call out, “Yoo-hoo, Jeeves!” What the Congdon family needed with Marjorie — what they wanted — was a “discretion” button. They didn’t get it.
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he next morning, back at my stakeout post, I stumbled into a bit of luck. A middle-aged couple pulled over next to my Kia and asked if I was part of the citywide manhunt for Isabel Celis, the 6-year-old girl who disappeared from her Tucson bedroom in April. I told them I was actually waiting for Marjorie’s white truck, because I was hoping to get an interview with her. The husband suppressed a little smile and said, “Oh Maggie doesn’t drive. Doesn’t even have a car. I think the pool guy parks in her spot.” After some negotiation, I convinced them to let me interview them about Maggie, so long as I didn’t include their names. “We really don’t want her to get mad at us and burn our place down,” said the wife with a strange amount of cheer. Back at their unit, the couple painted a detailed portrait of Marjorie’s post-prison life. Up until very recently, they said, her life
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revolved around her service dog, a rescue greyhound named Raja. On most mornings, she could be found sipping coffee with Raja in tow outside the Bruegger’s Bagels on Tanque Verde Road. “The first time I went into her house, she opened a closet door and there were hundreds of dog leashes, in all different colors and patterns,” said the wife. “I thought it was strange because I never ever saw Raja on a leash. It was a problem, actually.” Marjorie had apparently euthanized Raja just a few days before my trip to Arizona. “She tried everything,” said the wife, sadly. “Alternative treatments, acupuncture. I think the only time she left was to take Raja to some vet or another.” The couple revealed that when Marjorie first moved into Coronado Place, a neighbor had slipped them a piece of notebook paper with an unfamiliar name. “Google it,” was all the neighbor had said. “That’s how the information about Marjorie gets trafficked around here,” confided the wife. “The books — Will to Murder, Glensheen’s Daughter — they get passed around.” The couple revealed that there’s a small group of Coronado Place residents, led by the homeowner’s association president, who are “petrified” of Marjorie and document her every move in the development. (I called this association president, a woman named Mary True, and indeed she said she had compiled a “four-inch-thick binder on [Marjorie].” True refused to say more, but added, “I definitely have enough information to put her back in jail, if it comes to that.”) Marjorie also has a few close friends, who take her grocery shopping and drink coffee with her at Bruegger’s Bagels. I asked the couple if Marjorie ever hinted about her past. “Oh never,” said the wife. “I don’t think I’ve ever even heard her say her last name. She’s chatty, though. She likes to talk about the news — and dogs. Anything about dogs.”
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hen I met Marjorie’s best friend, she was watching Chopped All Stars: Judge Remix. Chef Marcus Samuelsson had just won the $50,000 grand prize and was hopping excitedly across the screen. “Oh good,” she clapped. “I wanted him to win.” A larger, older woman in a motorized wheelchair, the friend asked that her name not be published, for fear of attracting the
kind of attention that regularly annoys her another card Marjorie could play — with infamous friend. Under those constraints, judges, with lawyers, with family — to get she agreed to chat for a bit. She revealed what she wants. But this looked like the real that before Marjorie even moved into deal: She looked very thin and small, but Coronado Place, she read all the books about unmistakably Marjorie, with her short dark her. “There were rumors that she was moving hair slicked back, like a female version of here, and I went right out and checked them all Sen. Joe McCarthy. I watched Marjorie and out from the library,” she said. Marjorie’s friend and the poodle work their That opened the door for what I thought was way around the development until it was an obvious question: “Weren’t you afraid?” too dark to see. “Oh no,” she said. “I judge people as they are, not how I heard they are. Everyone deserves a chance at redemption.” n the morning, I made my last desperate “But the murders, the arsons?” I said. attempt. I ruffled up all of my courage “She’s only ever been kind to me,” she and rang Marjorie’s bell. She came briefly responded quickly. “Though I did have to sign into view, still small and frail-looking, but the papers.” now dressed in a crisp blue-checked shirt. I gave her a puzzled look, and she “Hi, Marjorie,” I said quietly. She looked me explained that Marjorie’s probation officers square in the eye and said, “Please leave or paid her a visit and explained, in painstaking I will call the police.” Then, just as quickly as detail, that a friendship with Marjorie could she was there, she was gone. pose serious risks. “Then they had me sign a I wondered what a steel-toed journalist piece of paper that I understood,” she said. would do. Camp out on her stoop? Make I gaped at this, until the woman loudly her call the police? I briefly wondered if I summoned her frenetic white poodle. should write out a list of interview questions “Well, I have to go,” she said. “I promised Maggie we’d go out for a walk. I will ask her to talk to you, but In the morning, I made my last desperate I don’t think she will. You can follow at a attempt. I ruffled up all of my courage distance, if you want.” and rang Marjorie’s bell. I watched the woman move slowly to the center of the condo development with her white poodle wandering and tape it to her maroon-painted gate. It dangerously all around. Then, from could be my Martin Luther-esque protest Marjorie’s building, she came. This wasn’t statement for all the reporters out there who at all the woman I saw the first day, with have traveled more than 1,500 miles for an the angular face and the varicose veins. eight-word quote. I mumbled the questions This woman was hunched and shuffling to myself, like a crazy person: in a long, pink nightgown and matching “What was it like growing up in a mansion?” robe, with white socks and blue plastic “Do you have any regrets?” flip-flops. Slowly, very slowly, she pushed a “Have you ever felt really happy?” rolling walker. The couple I had interviewed “Which of your husbands was the love of earlier had told me that she wanted to move your life?” into an Emeritus Senior Living facility in “Are you really a psychopath?” Tucson because she had so many health I didn’t camp out, and I didn’t tape up a list problems. When they told me that, I had of questions. I just walked back to my rented taken it with a giant grain of salt; after all, Kia, and I turned it toward the airport. health problems have traditionally been just
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feature || glensheen The Marjorie Congdon Story: A Timeline April 22, 1894 Elisabeth Mannering Congdon is born to mining magnate Chester Congdon and wife Clara.
May 12, 1975 Marjorie’s house in Marine on St. Croix burns to the ground.
1905–1908 Chester and Clara build Glensheen mansion along the shores of Lake Superior, estimated to cost $854,000 at the time.
March 20, 1976 Marjorie marries Roger Sipe Caldwell.
July 14, 1932 Jacqueline Barnes is born in Tarboro, N.C. October 1932 Elisabeth adopts Jacqueline Barnes, renaming her Marjorie Mannering Congdon. Marjorie’s Childhood This time is troubled with many disturbing acts. Marjorie is a rebellious and mischievous little girl. 1947–1950 Marjorie attends Dana Hall School in Massachusetts and has trouble handling money. Summer 1949 Marjorie is diagnosed as a sociopath at the Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kan. June 1951 Marjorie marries Richard “Dick” Leroy at Glensheen mansion. The couple has seven children, and the money problems escalate. Leroy will eventually end the marriage in 1970. 1966 Leroy’s garage burns to the ground on Fremont Avenue in Minneapolis. 1968 Glensheen mansion is given to the University of Minnesota Duluth. Elisabeth is given a life estate allowing her to occupy the home until her death. 1972 The movie You’ll Like My Mother, starring Patty Duke and Richard Thomas, is filmed at Glensheen mansion. November 3, 1973 Elisabeth becomes very ill and almost dies from mysterious elevated levels of meprobamate, a tranquilizer. The last person to visit her was Marjorie, who fed her homemade marmalade.
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September 29–30, 1976 Fires break out on two consecutive days at the First National Bank of Englewood in Englewood, Colo., where Marjorie is living. The bank had threatened legal action against her earlier that year. June 24, 1977 Marjorie has her handwritten “will” notarized. The document promises Caldwell approximately $2.5 million of Marjorie’s inheritance upon her mother’s death. June 25–26, 1977 Elisabeth spends the weekend at Swiftwater Farm on the Brule River in Wisconsin. June 27, 1977 Elisabeth is asphyxiated in her bed at Glensheen mansion with a satin pillow. Her nurse, Velma Pietila, is beaten to death with a brass candlestick. June 30, 1977 A funeral is held for Elisabeth. July 5, 1977 Duluth police arrest Caldwell for the murders. July 8, 1978 Caldwell is found guilty of two counts of murder. July 10, 1978 Caldwell is sentenced to two consecutive life terms at Stillwater State Prison. July 11, 1978 Marjorie is arrested on charges of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of conspiracy to commit murder.
July 21, 1979 Marjorie is found not guilty on all four counts. August 6, 1982 The Minnesota Supreme Court overturns Caldwell’s convictions. March 30, 1980 Helen Hagen, the wife of Marjorie’s soon-to-be third husband, dies at the Twin Birch Nursing Home in Mound. The last person to visit her was Marjorie, who fed her from baby-food jars. August 7, 1981 Marjorie commits bigamy and marries widower Wally Hagen without first divorcing Caldwell. September 15, 1982 Marjorie’s house in Mound burns to the ground. July 5, 1983 Caldwell pleads guilty to two counts of second-degree murder, makes a full confession and is released. January 13, 1984 Marjorie is found guilty of arson of the Cranberry House in Mound. February 9, 1984 Marjorie is sentenced to 21 months at the State Women’s Prison in Shakopee. October 19, 1986 Marjorie is released from prison. She and Hagen move to Ajo, Ariz. May 18, 1988 Caldwell commits suicide. July 1990 Forty-three mysterious fires are reported in a single month in Ajo, Ariz., where Marjorie is living. March 24, 1991 Marjorie is caught in the act of trying to light a neighbor’s house on fire with kerosene-soaked rags in Ajo, Ariz. October 29, 1992 Marjorie is convicted of attempted arson and sentenced to 15 years in prison. October 30, 1992 Hagen dies of a drug overdose. January 5, 2004 Marjorie is released from prison early. March 1, 2007 Roger Sammis, a gentleman friend of Marjorie’s, dies in Tucson, Ariz. She has his body cremated before a cause of death is determined.
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View To A Kill
Prosecutor John DeSanto’s experience of the Glensheen murders On the 35th anniversary of the murders of Elisabeth Congdon and her night nurse, Velma Pietila, this spellbinding true mystery remains as vivid and compelling for me as it was between the discovery of the murders on June 27, 1977, and Roger Caldwell’s plea-bargained guilty pleas for time served on July 5, 1983. I could not have imagined that my six years’ attachment to this case would lead to such immense prosecutorial experience, emotional turmoil — from elation to heartbreak — and gratitude for being in the right place at the right time to do what I wanted to do most: try high-profile, circumstantial-evidence cases. The prosecutions of Roger and Marjorie Caldwell presented an opportunity to deal with the most varied types of evidence I would encounter in any prosecution during the next 30 years: blood (before DNA), hair, fingerprints, handwriting analysis, eyewitness identification, autopsy reconstruction testimony — all involved in unbelievable twists and turns within the murder mystery itself. This once-in-a-lifetime experience molded me into the career prosecutor I was, before my new courtroom role of trial judge. The Caldwell prosecutions were so significant in my career that my almost 40 years in the courtroom have become known as “BC” and “AC” — before Caldwell and after Caldwell — even though they occurred within the first six years of my career.
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This letter served as a key piece of evidence in John DeSanto’s prosecution of Marjorie Congdon and
Roger Caldwell.
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The Glensheen Murders: What Happened?
It depends who you ask: prosecutor John DeSanto, Roger Caldwell’s defense attorney, Doug Thomson, or Marjorie Congdon’s defense attorney, Ron Meshbesher.
Prosecutor John DeSanto’s Theory Roger Caldwell and Marjorie Congdon work out a signed and notarized agreement that she will give him at least $2.5 million of her inheritance. In exchange, Caldwell will murder Congdon’s mother, Elisabeth. A drunk Caldwell flies to Minneapolis and then takes a bus to Duluth. He uses a rock to break a hole in the window of the billiard room to create the appearance of a break-in but actually uses his wife’s key to enter the mansion. He is surprised on the main stairs by night nurse Velma Pietila. She attempts to fight him, but he finds a 12-inch brass candlestick and beats her on the head and arms, fracturing her skull and breaking her jaw on both sides. Pietila strikes out at Caldwell with her shoe, cutting him on the lip and finger, but she dies of her wounds on the staircase. Caldwell walks upstairs to Elisabeth’s bedroom and holds a pillow over the face of his motherin-law until she is dead. He washes up in the bathroom, changes his clothes, finds a wicker basket in a closet, and fills it with jewelry from the bureau and dresser. He also takes a Byzantine-era gold coin from a memorabilia case as well as a ring from the dead heiress’s finger and her gold watch. He takes Pietila’s white and tan Ford Granada,
but before leaving town, he drops the gold coin into a hotel envelope and mails it to himself in Colorado, to signal to Marjorie that the deed is done. Caldwell drives to MSP International Airport, where he buys a suede suit bag to hold the wicker case. He flies back to Colorado. When the couple returns to Minnesota for the funeral, they stupidly bring with them the stolen jewelry, the wicker case and the suede suit bag, which are discovered in Caldwell’s Bloomington hotel room by the Duluth police.
Defense Attorney Doug Thomson’s Theory Marjorie Congdon and her two eldest sons, Stephen and Peter, conspire to murder Elisabeth Congdon while framing Roger Caldwell. Using their mother’s key to enter the mansion, the sons carry out the murders and burglary in the manner laid out by the prosecution. Before they leave town, they drop the stolen gold coin into a hotel envelope and mail it to their stepfather in Colorado as part of the frame-up. They drive Velma Pietila’s car to MSP International Airport to create the impression that the murderer is from out of town. When their mother arrives for Elisabeth’s funeral, the sons furnish her with the
wicker case, jewelry and a suede suit bag purchased at the airport. Marjorie plants the evidence in her Bloomington hotel room to be discovered by the Duluth police.
Defense Attorney Ron Meshbesher’s Theory Tom Congdon, an heir to the Congdon fortune, conspires with Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent Bob Harmon and shady private investigator William Furman to murder heiress Elisabeth Congdon while framing the black sheep of the family, Marjorie, and her husband, Roger Caldwell. Using Tom’s key to enter the mansion, Harmon and Furman carry out the murders and burglary in the manner laid out by the prosecution. Before they leave town, they drop the stolen gold coin into a hotel envelope and mail it to Caldwell in Colorado as part of the frame-up. They drive Velma Pietila’s car to MSP International Airport to create the impression that the murderer is from out of town. When the Caldwells arrive for the funeral, Furman surreptitiously plants the wicker case, jewelry and suede suit bag in Caldwell’s Bloomington hotel room to be discovered by the Duluth police.
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o step into the famed Glensheen Estate is to breathe in the very perfume of the Gilded Age, with its bespoke furniture, lush textiles and richly carved wood. It is a powerful elixir for design enthusiasts, made all the more glorious in its setting alongside shimmering Lake Superior. “I liken it to a church,” says longtime Glensheen Board President Dennis Lamkin. “From the moment you enter, you know it deserves respect.” It was constructed between 1905 and 1908, a time when Duluth boasted more millionaires per capita than any other city in the world. Mining magnate Chester Congdon and wife Clara built the 39-room, English country– style estate for their six children and nephew. The University of Minnesota took it over in 1977. Visitors are first greeted by the opulent entrance hall, where finely hand-carved oak seems to glow from within. Fumed with ammonia, the wood was then shellacked and waxed, forever preserving its angelic hue. Nearby alabaster-topped chandeliers
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Superior, the breakfast room is a tour de force of design and craft. Filled with ferns and flowers, the deep green hues reflect on nature inside and out. BELOW Lined with leather bound books and family portraits, the handsome library feels warm and embracing. It was a favorite spot for the family to gather on cold Duluth nights.
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and sconces shimmer with a golden halo effect. It’s this extraordinary attention to detail that sets Glensheen apart. Every settee, sideboard and drapery seems carefully curated for a single spot, where it has remained hauntingly in place for more than a century. Custom furniture by the William A. French Furniture Company of Minneapolis adds drama to an upstairs bedroom, where an elegant art nouveau whiplash pattern is carved into the headboard. That same motif is repeated in the nearby chair, nightstand and desk — a tour de force of design continuity.
But more than the furnishings and the fabrics, there is a feel to Glensheen that endures, a spirit of life infusing every room.
“It is a testament to the quality of the workmanship,” says Lamkin. “That’s why it has endured all these years.” For example, records show the sumptuous fabric for the drapes in the living room cost $8,000 — “the price of a modest home at the time,” Lamkin notes. “That’s quality at the absolute highest level.” And you’ll find that quality in every room, where perfect proportions and pleasing harmonies feel especially rich, from the silver andirons in the dining room with their fruit and flower motif to the intricately carved central balustrade evoking Elizabethan patterns. Even the tack for the horses carries specially designed Congdon silver monograms. But the real visual gem is surely the emerald-green breakfast room overlooking the lake. Like a faceted jewel, the Arts and Crafts–inspired room dazzles in cool elegance. Glistening green tile from Rookwood Pottery line both the walls and the floor. Oak leaves dance across the stained-glass windows while acid-treated sugi wood makes the furniture appear black as coal — an ode to nature inside and out. But more than the furnishings and the fabrics, there is a feel to Glensheen that endures, a spirit of life infusing every room. It’s easy to imagine walking the halls during a thunderstorm, eating Christmas dinner in the dining room or sleeping in a giant canopy bed. The chill of the lake and the sheer remoteness of Duluth cast a spell that is both unexpected and unforgettable. “There can be waves splashing on the shore and winds howling over the house,” Lamkin says. “In the winter it gets downright cold.” And yet in the midst of this ever-changing landscape, Glensheen remains steadfast, a gracious way of life, frozen in time at 3300 London Road.
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22638 Henderson Road Cohasset, MN
17747 Ballantrae Circle Eden Prairie, MN
16936 Stratus Court Eden Prairie, MN
Offered at $1,099,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Seth Nelson TEL: 612.328.1825
|| chanhassen + cohasset + eden prairie + edina
Offered at $899,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Spencer/Carlson TEL: 612.743.7384
6566 France Avenue, #1109 Edina, MN
Offered at $1,299,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Robin Roberts TEL: 952.270.5370
5108 Ridge Road Edina, MN
Offered at $545,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 John T. Wanninger TEL: 952.240.7600
Offered at $849,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Jim Grandbois TEL: 612.229.5415
3700 55th Street W. Edina, MN Pending
24 Woodland Road Edina, MN
Offered at $879,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 John T. Wanninger TEL: 952.240.7600
6237 Knoll Drive Edina, MN
Offered at $900,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952.230.3165
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Offered at $879,000 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 4 Joanne Hitch TEL: 952.240.4635
5763 Long Brake Circle Edina, MN
Offered at $1,050,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 John T. Wanninger TEL: 952.240.7600
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|| deephaven
In any season, the Lake Minnetonka area is an idyllic place to live. If you’ve been dreaming of moving out to the lake, you’ll appreciate this rare opportunity to build a new custom home with Elevation Homes, a division of Streeter & Associates. Showcasing traditional cottage-style models designed by Andrea Swan of Swan Architecture. This exceptional corner lot in Cottagewood is located near the Cottagewood Store, neighborhood beach, parks, tennis courts and boating marinas. Enjoy walking or biking on the nearby Luce Line Trail all year long.
20225 Lakeview Avenue Deephaven, MN Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 To-be-built model, lot and landscape package starting at $1,289,000 Smith + Roffers TEL: 612.867.5667
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11145 Bluestem Lane Eden Prairie, MN Offered at $675,000
|| eden prairie + faribault + plymouth
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4
Karen London TEL: 612.964.4302
4447 130th Street W. Faribault, MN Offered at $1,295,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4
Mike and Lisa Lynch TEL: 612.619.8227
1285 Zircon Lane N. Plymouth, MN Offered at $748,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 5
Belle Davenport TEL: 952.240.9374
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Brownstones on France
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Custom built in the heart of Edina, blending classic elegance with timeless luxury and architecture, plus all the conveniences of today’s lifestyle. These spacious residences showcase craftsmanship, exclusivity, security, quality and an unsurpassed attention to detail. Each home within the 20-unit development offers a homeowner their own opportunity to customize the interior living spaces to suit individual needs and wants. Visit Artful-Livingmag.com for a video tour of this home.
5200 France Avenue S. Edina, MN Starting at $975,000 (shell only) Open Sundays 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. Smith + Roffers TEL: 612.867.5667
Tour of the Brownstones
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5512 Oaklawn Drive Edina, MN
4806 Sunnyside Road Edina, MN
|| edina + golden valley
4807 Sunnyside Road Edina, MN
4417 Grimes Avenue S Edina, MN
7123 Antrim Court Edina, MN
7432 Shannon Drive Edina, MN
5224 Schaefer Road Edina, MN
9 Merilane Edina, MN
1415 Brenner Pass Golden Valley, MN
4000 Glenwood Avenue Golden Valley, MN
Offered at $1,150,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 John T. Wanninger TEL: 952.240.7600
Offered at $1,295,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Ross James Melby and Anne Shaeffer TEL: 952.381.5802
Offered at $1,950,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6 Seth Nelson TEL: 612.328.1825
Offered at $5,850,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6 John T. Wanninger TEL: 952.240.7600
Offered at $545,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Todd Shipman TEL: 612.382.4550
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Offered at $1,350,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 John T. Wanninger TEL: 952.240.7600
Offered at $1,500,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952.230.3165
Offered at $2,400,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 John T. Wanninger TEL: 952.240.7600
Offered at $7,000,000 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 9 John T. Wanninger TEL: 952.240.7600
Offered at $1,585,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Dan Hollerman TEL: 952.292.1200
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5901 Lee Valley Road Edina, MN Offered at $1,750,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6 Smith + Roffers TEL: 612.867.5667
|| edina + minneapolis
This Steiner & Koppelman built home is set on a private 1.43 acre lot in the Braemar neighborhood of Edina. Features include open floor plan, spacious room sizes, gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, and 3 fireplaces. Enjoy the wooded paradise in your spectacular screen porch with built-in indoor grill.
605 Ramsey Street NE Minneapolis, MN Offered at $798,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 David Abele TEL: 612.281.2022
Prairie school-inspired design with the benefits of one-level living. Boasting 4,782, finished square feet, this great townhome alternative has convenient access to shops of Northeast and Downtown Minneapolis. Large rooftop deck shows skyline views of city. Beautiful artisanal details throughout.
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Where Luxury Meets Location
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Remember the last time you checked into a luxury hotel and wished you could stay forever? Now that relaxing and enriching experience can be yours around the clock at the exclusive 82-unit Westin Edina Galleria Residences. Eleven sublime stories of private living atop a world-class Westin Hotel, with all its indulgent amenities, in the heart of Edina’s premier shopping district. A place where entertainment, sports and the airport are only a short drive away, and the city’s lakes and walking paths are just a quick hike from your front door.
The Residences at The Westin Edina Galleria 3209 Galleria Edina, MN Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6 Offered at $400,000 to $3,600,000 John T. Wanninger TEL: 952.240.7600
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Offered at $2,350,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952.230.3165
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31 Cooper Circle Edina, MN
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Beautiful Stonewood built home nestled on a pond lot. Features includ a gourmet center island kitchen, two main floor offices, Brazilian walnut flooring, 1,500 bottle climate-controlled wine cellar, Crestron sound system & a wonderfully finished walkout lower level.
4805 Bywood Street W. Edina, MN Offered at $3,600,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 7 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952.230.3165
Premier one-acre setting in Rolling Green Large private yard with pool and gazebo with fireplace. Impressive grand staircase entry, remodeled kitchen and owner’s suite. Vaulted great room that overlooks the backyard.
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8 St. Albans Road E. Hopkins, MN
250 Interlachen Road Hopkins, MN
5320 Penn Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN
215 10th Avenue S., #632 Minneapolis, MN Pending
1214 W 22nd Street Minneapolis, MN
290 Market Street #414 Minneapolis, MN
1913 Ewing Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN Pending
2818 Sunset Boulevard Minneapolis, MN
510 Groveland Avenue, #222 Minneapolis, MN
18507 Beaver Trail Minnetonka, MN
|| hopkings + minneapolis + minnetonka
Offered at $889,000 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5 Debbie McNally Group TEL: 612.388.1790
Offered at $324,900 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Jim Grandbois TEL: 612.229.5415
Offered at $599,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 David Abele TEL: 612.281.2022
Offered at $899,900 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Seth Nelson TEL: 612.328.1825
Offered at $1,295,000 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 John T. Wanninger TEL: 952.240.7600
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Offered at $1,395,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 John T. Wanninger TEL: 952.240.7600
Offered at $365,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Joanne Hitch TEL: 952.240.4635
Offered at $629,900 Bedrooms: 2+ Bathrooms: 2 Ross James Melby TEL: 952.381.5802
Offered at $999,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952.230.3165
Offered at $574,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Joe Wahl TEL: 952.230.3123
Offered at $450,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Smith + Roffers TEL: 612.867.5667
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5049 Oliver Ave S Minneapolis, MN
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Wonderful home located just a few blocks from Lake Harriet and Minnehaha Creek. Features include a charming front porch, beautiful hardwood floors and natural woodwork, fireplace, and dining room with built-in buffet. Light and bright kitchen opens to family room, spacious master bedroom suite with full bath and double closets.
4648 Lake Harriet Pkwy W Minneapolis, MN Offered at $945,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 The Haas Team TEL: 612.968.4227
Whether engaged with the breathtaking view of the idyllic waters of Lake Harriet or snuggled up in your favorite chair, enjoying the scent and crackling of the roaring flames in your fireplace, the memories of yesteryear surround you and unfold in this turn of the century masterpiece.
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4397 Wilson Street Minnetonka, MN SOLD
3939 Haven Road Minnetonka, MN
3340 Eagle Bluff Road Minnetrista, MN
1520 Bohns Point Road Orono, MN
|| minnetonka + minnetrista + orono + st. louis park + st. paul + wayzata + west lakeland
Offered at $675,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952.230.3165
Offered at $829,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Mike and Lisa Lynch TEL: 612.619.8227
4358 Browndale Avenue St. Louis Park, MN Pending
Offered at $3,950,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 8 Debbie McNally Group TEL: 612.388.1790
1173 Davern Street St. Paul, MN
Offered at $725,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 John T. Wanninger TEL: 952.240.7600
Offered at $1,295,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Jim Grandbois TEL: 612.229.5415
521 Grand Hill St. Paul, MN
278 Waycliffe Drive N. Wayzata, MN
754 Widsten Circle Wayzata, MN
15230 Painters Circle Lane N. West Lakeland, MN
Offered at $1,400,000 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 4 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952.230.3165
Offered at $720,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Joanne Hitch TEL: 952.240.4635
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Offered at $899,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Dan Hollerman TEL: 952.292.1200
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Offered at $579,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Debbie McNally Group TEL: 612.388.1790
Offered at $559,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Michelle Fitzpatrick TEL: 651.324.9282
Offered for lease at $1,600 - $10,000+ per month Bedrooms : 1-4 Bathrooms: 1-3 TEL:
612.281.2022
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David Abele
Calhoun Beach Club – Luxury Apartments on Lake Calhoun. Many units with views of Lake Calhoun, Downtown or Lake of the Isles. An exceptional and amenity-filled building located near the desirable Uptown area.
317 Groveland Avenue #700 Minneapolis, MN Offered at $890,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2.5 David Abele TEL: 612.281.2022
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One of the premier Penthouses of Minneapolis. Beautifully finished with exquisite selections and detail. If you are looking for a home to entertain in – this is it. Gourmet kitchen with all the features you would want. Fantastic views and patio space.
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601 Marquette Ave. #701 Minneapolis, MN Offered at $3,895,000 or $18,000 /mo. lease
|| minneapolis + plymouth
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 4,500 finished interior square feet David Abele
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The Penthouse at 6Quebec; Unparalleled craftsmanship and artistry in every detail of this one-of-a-kind urban home. Luxurious finishes and hand-selected materials make this three-level penthouse a rare and exceptional find. Over 3,000 sq feet of exterior patio and balcony space make this a remarkable environment for entertaining.
16400 38th Avenue N. Plymouth, MN Offered at $585,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4.5 David Abele TEL: 612.281.2022
A beautifully landscaped and well-maintained home with a floorplan and layout sure to please. Open-lofted upper landing, fenced rear yard, finished lower amusement level and more in this 4,780-square-foot home. Wayzata schools and a convenient location to parks, shopping and more. 120 Artful Living
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Modern Achievement
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Clean architecture and flawless functionality unite in this custom contemporary with dramatic views of Crystal Bay from every room. The finishes are warm, simple, elegant and timeless. No detail has been overlooked in this special home.
2100 Shadywood Road Orono, MN Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 5 Offered at $3,000,000 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952.230.3165
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Private St. Croix River Estate
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Enjoy panoramic views on the bluffs of the St. Croix River. In the early 1900s this property was a summer camp called Ilwaco Springs and cost $7 for a week’s stay. One-of-a-kind estate features custom-built two-story home, 1,680 feet of frontage on the St. Croix River, a grandfathered boathouse and 30 wooded acres.
218 Ilwaco Road Hudson, WI Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Offered at $1,595,000 Smith + Roffers TEL: 612.867.5667
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On the Shores of Lake Superior
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Wonderful prairie-style twin home in the Silver Cliff development near Two Harbors. Beautiful open spaces with lots of glass to maximize the views of Lake Superior. Two-story living room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Kitchen has plenty of cabinetry, breakfast bar and walk-out to four-season porch. More than 2,100 square feet and fully furnished.
1761 Silver Cliff Lane, #1 Two Harbors, MN Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 Offered at $589,000 Smith + Roffers TEL: 952.237.1100
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F eatured Properties 20225 Lakeview Avenue dEEPHAVEN List Price $1,289,000
2179 Glenhurst Road ST. LOuIS PARk PENdING
Brownstones on France EdINA List Price for Shell $975,000
5901 Lee Valley Road EdINA List Price $1,750,000
5049 Oliver Avenue South MINNEAPOLIS List Price $450,000
1761 Silver Cliff TWO HARBORS List Price $589,000
Brentwood GARFIELd List Price $13,900,000
218 Ilwaco 1,680 FEET ON ST CROIX RIVER List Price $1,595,000
R ecent Sales 55 Lakeland Shores 300 FEET ON ST CROIX RIVER List Price $1,200,000
8424 Highway 61 LuTSEN List Price $1,200,000
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Men of the Cloth PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAREN MELVIN
When an entrepreneur expands his show room, a textile legend pays a visit. | by Megan Kaplan
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n an April evening, the parking lot at Minneapolis’ International Market Square is packed bumper to bumper. The Twin Cities interior-design world is converging on the KDR Designer Showrooms to admire the newly remodeled space over pink cocktails and live music. Between the tall rows of luxurious fabrics, people line up to have their books signed by a man whose designs once graced the homes of Marilyn Monroe and Frank Lloyd Wright. At a spry 84, Jack Lenor Larsen — the artist who changed the warp and weft of 20th century fabric design — says he’s busier than ever. He still works closely with Cowtan & Tout, the high-end textile firm that acquired his eponymous Larsen Inc. in 1997. He serves on several arts boards in New York City, and he continues to curate his East Hampton Longhouse Reserve, a 16-acre estate packed with his world-craft and contemporary art collections, which is open to the public. And yet Larsen is happy to make room in his schedule for Minneapolis — and for KDR, which represents the Cowtan & Tout brands. “This city has always had one of our best customer bases,” Larsen says with a twinkle in his eye as he signs his name inside a hardcover book. “It’s a modernminded, textile-driven place, and I have many friends here” —
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minded, textile-driven place, and I have many friends here” — including the folks at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, where there is a living archive of his work. Kevin Kenney, owner of KDR — which also maintains show rooms in St. Louis and Kansas City — agrees with Larsen. “This is a progressive, artsy, Scandinavian town, and the people here have always liked the bold colors and the clean modern look that is coming into its own everywhere now.” With expanding product lines and an increasing demand for them — including Romo, Zimmer + Rohde, and Thayer Coggin — Kenney decided to move KDR to a bigger space on the fourth floor of IMS. The remodeling process was a huge challenge, he says: “We had all of this fabric to showcase and basically four walls of glass, so we had to retrofit the configuration to make the selection process easy for our designers.” The former tenant had been there for 25 years, and the space had to be entirely gutted and rebuilt. Six months later, the new show room has 40 percent more square footage and, because the space is practically encased in glass, it feels light and open despite its lack of exterior windows. On one of the interior racks, the Larsen fabrics and wall coverings are prominently showcased. The printed velvets, pocket weaves and informal ethnic patterns are as chic and relevant today as they were when the designer introduced similar styles in the ’50s and ’60s. “I could listen to Jack tell his stories for hours,” says Kenney, who took Larsen out to dinner after the party. “And since he only makes a few appearances, it was an honor that he came to our event. Jack said he’s never signed so many books in his life.”
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Fabric design icon Jack Lenor Larsen says he has always appreciated Minneapolis for its “textile-driven” attitude.
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Go to longhouse.org to purchase Larsen’s books: Jack Lenor Larsen’s LongHouse, Jack Lenor Larsen: A Weaver’s Memoir, and Jack Lenor Larsen: Creator and Collector.
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The Farmer’s Way A Norway native redefines the family business. | by Joe Hart
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arl Hansen was supposed to be a farmer. As the second son in a Norwegian farming family, he was in line to inherit his mother’s homestead. (His older brother had dibs on their father’s.) But in the early decades of the 20th century, times were tough in Norway; the combined farmland could barely support one family. So instead of land, on his 16th birthday Hansen received a one-way ticket to the United States. So begins the founding legend for the proudly family-oriented Parkwood Knolls development in western Edina. Norway’s loss was Minnesota’s gain: Hansen made his way to Minneapolis, learned the construction trade, and through hard work and savvy dealings managed to put his mark on Edina’s map. He would ultimately own several farms — but he grew neighborhoods, not crops. His first foray into development came with the founding of the Edina
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Country Club in the 1920s. Hansen purchased land south of the proposed site for the golf course. Then, to protect his investment, he became a tireless advocate in City Hall for the club. “There’s a fireplace in the clubhouse with grandfather’s name carved into it,” says Hansen’s grandson, Carl M. Hansen, who inherited his grandfather’s name as well as his work. “He had a membership all his life, and he never played a single round of golf.”
destined voyage Carl Hansen was criticized in the 1940s for purchasing farms outside Minneapolis with intent to build residential communities. Today, Edina is a sought-after home for many.
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By the late 1940s, Hansen had purchased three more farms west of Edina. “When he bought it, people told him that no one would ever want to live that far from Minneapolis,” his grandson says. Today, of course, these plats are prized for their beauty — and their proximity to downtown Minneapolis. In 1991, Carl M. Hansen returned from Los Angeles to finish the work his grandfather started. Just two tracts remained of the original three farms; around 40 lots sold during the 1990s. In 2009, Carl M. Hansen opened about 30 more, the last in the development. The new neighborhood, West Ridge Farm, sits atop the ridge, with a mix of meadows and bluffs plus a stunning view to the west. “As of now, I have 28 lots left,” he says, “and they’re some of the best lots we’ve ever had. Lots of ponds, incredible views. It’s the last place left in Edina to build a custom home from the bottom up without a teardown. And they’re actually large lots; you don’t have to watch the neighbors eat their breakfast.” As they were when his grandfather departed for foreign shores, economic times are hard. Yet Carl M. Hansen insists, with his family name on the line, that the development will proceed with the same sense of craftsmanship and pride that was a cornerstone for his grandfather’s work. “We’ve had some offers from other developers for the entire acreage, but our family is going to finish things up in a good way,” he says. “We’re taking our time. I’ve got this strange Norwegian habit of seeing things through.”
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Innovative gadgets for the tech-savvy home | produced by alyssa ford
The Expert: Eric Wing, vice president of CS Media in Minneapolis
Invisible Speakers Why I Love It: California-based Sonance was the first company to come out with an in-wall speaker way back in 1982, and the company is still innovating. I’m particularly a fan of the Architectural Series. The speakers sit perfectly flush to the wall without a millimeter of trim and come with a micro-perforated metal grille or a cloth grille that’s paintable. Great for the interior designer and the discriminating listener. GET THE LOOK: Z6R Speaker by Sonance with beryllium driver
LED-Backlit LCDs Why I Love It: There’s a three-way battle on the high-def TV market between plasmas, CCFL-backed LCD TVs and LED-backed LCD TVs. In my opinion, the clear winner is LED-backed LCDs: first-rate image quality, ultrathin size, impressive power and so much better for the environment. They’re the most expensive for good reason. GET THE LOOK: 80-Inch LED-backlit LCD TV by Sharp
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Inductive Charging Why I Love It: You can plug in your iPad to give it a charge, or you can charge it “inductively” with magnetic coils, an option that’s actually a little easier on your gadget. The Launchport system goes a step further with its sleek wall-mount system that allows you to show off your iPad like a digital frame while giving it a good charge. GET THE LOOK: LaunchPort inductive charging system for iPad
Waterproof TVs Why I Love It: Put it in the bath, the shower or the kitchen: the new tempered-glass Hydra TVs from Seura can handle a deluge of water. Plus they come in more than 800 colors, have built-in defoggers and are installed flush to the wall for a seamless appearance. GET THE LOOK: 19-inch waterproof Hydra TV by Seura
Electronica That Disappears Why I Love It: No one loves the look of a wall outlet or a pile of wires or an HVAC vent. Which is why the best home theaters make the equipment all but disappear. One company out of San Clemente, Calif., does it the best. They make ultra-flush outlets, jacks and control panels that are so slim and beautifully designed they might as well be wearing invisibility cloaks. GET THE LOOK: Aesthetic-conscious wall outlets by Trufig
Moving Pictures Why I Love It: Even a massive TV doesn’t have to dominate a room (unless you want it to). Chief, a Minnesota company, makes top-notch mounts that can hide your TV in a piece of furniture or even in the ceiling. With a push of a button, your TV smoothly emerges from its hiding place, like magic. GET THE LOOK: PXR automated mounts by Chief Manufacturing
All available through CS Media, International Market Square, Suite 530, Minneapolis, 952-486-7345, cs-mediainc.com.
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Smartphone as Home Control Why I Love It: There are systems out there that allow you to control your home systems with touchscreens installed in various rooms. I’m not sure why, though, since the amazing Control4 suite allows you to control lights, temperature, security, window shades, even the jets on a soaking tub with the smartphone you already own. GET THE LOOK: Control4 home-control system
Saying Goodbye to Discs (Even Blu-ray) Why I Love It: Unless you’re a collector purist, there’s really no reason to have a collection of plastic discs, even ultra-high-res Blu-ray discs. Affordable streaming boxes such as Apple TV and Roku allow movie buffs to watch a huge catalog of films whenever the mood strikes. You can’t stream them at Blu-ray quality — yet — but you can get them in 1080p resolution, which is really close. GET THE LOOK: Apple TV
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Sensing Switches Why I Love It: Sensing switches turn lights on and off when activity is detected (or not detected) in a room. The sensors are particularly handy for walking into rooms with arms full of groceries, laundry or kids’ toys. Plus you’ll save a ton of energy, which Mother Nature appreciates. GET THE LOOK: Maestro Occupancy Sensing Switch by Lutron
Outdoor Movie Nights Why I Love It: Outdoor movies have come a long way from the days of hanging a sheet on the side of the garage. A few specialty companies offer non-glare, extra-bright waterproof TVs that are built to withstand temperatures as low as -40°F and as high as 122°F. GET THE LOOK: 65-inch all-weather outdoor LCD TV by SunBriteTV
Whole-House Music Why I Love It: One of the most asked-for features is a wholehouse music system that allows people to play what they want in any room. I’m a big fan of the Sonos system: It’s affordable, intuitive and includes access to thousands of Internet radio stations in addition to your entire music collection. GET THE LOOK: Sonos wireless music system, controlled via a smartphone app
All available through John Deering Theater Design, International Market Square, Suite 556, Minneapolis, 612-604-0202, jdtheaterdesign.com.
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Up North, In Town This remarkable Edina home has particular porch appeal. | By Joe Hart
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hief among the attractions of a trip to the cabin is the prospect of luxuriating on a screened-in porch. Outdoors in the breeze with a woodsy view — and no mosquitoes — you can take the time to tune in to nature and find a little peace from the pressures of every day. Most of us have felt that regret at the end of such a sojourn at the prospect of returning to reality: Why can’t we live this way every day? That simple desire is the inspiration for this custom-crafted beauty on Edina’s Lee Valley Road. Situated on a private wooded lot, the entire home focuses on a massive screened porch. And we mean massive. The porch measures about 600 square feet — large enough to contain several conversation areas as well as a convenient built-in gas grill and a dining area. “We wanted a luxurious cabin setting,” explains the owner, “but we didn’t want to have to drive to the woods to get it. So whatever we could do to connect the house with the wooded lot — that’s what we did.” The porch may be the main attraction of the home, but the interior details compete for top billing. A delightfully cozy “hearth room” looks out on the porch and adjoins the kitchen, which is appointed with professional-grade appliances and a stunning center island. The floor plan balances formality — an airy dining room, a wood-paneled den, an elegant living room — with everyday comfort, with its walk-out basement amusement room. Taken together, the careful planning of this home makes it possible to bring that up-north feel back home.
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It Takes Two An architect/builder and interior designer team up early in the design-build of a new home to get things right the first time. |
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hen it comes to new home construction, the sequence of events seems pretty straightforward: design the home, build the home, decorate the home. But what if the wiring for the chandelier over the dining-room table is a few inches off? Too many people know the pain of having to redo perfectly good work simply because the original plans didn’t take furniture placement, window treatments or a host of other decorating imperatives into account. Bringing an interior designer on board early enough to collaborate with the architect/builder can help ensure everything ends up in the right place — the first time. That’s what an empty-nester couple learned as their 7,000-square-foot dream home on Lake Minnetonka became a reality. “The couple had a home in Brainerd, but they wanted to come to the Twin Cities to be closer to their kids and grandkids,” recalls Jack Smuckler, registered architect, licensed builder, and president of Smuckler Architecture, Inc. and Smuckler Custom Builders in Edina. “They envisioned the new home as a one-level with a lower level.
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They wanted the main level as a space for themselves and for entertaining their friends, and they wanted the lower level for entertaining their grandchildren.” The couple also had some specific requests: “They wanted an outdoor porch on the same level as the kitchen, they wanted a tuck-under garage to store his snowmobiles and other toys, and they wanted to display their art.” Smuckler set to work designing the home; when the home was in the final stages and agreeable to the client, he suggested the clients hire an interior designer. “I can do the architecture, but interior designers have valuable input because of how they want to furnish the home, display art and hang window coverings,” he explains. Smuckler suggested the clients interview at least three designers, recommending Brandi Hagen, principal designer and owner of Eminent Interior Design in Minneapolis, as one of the prospects. “I’d seen Brandi’s work through the Parade of Homes, and I really liked it,” Smuckler recalls. “I wanted someone who was good with soft contemporary, someone who was good with color. I knew my client wanted color, and I knew that there were a few designers who would have a sense of [the client’s] flair — Brandi was one of them. I thought she could do an artistic job.” The couple selected Hagen, and the collaboration between client, architect/builder and designer went into high gear. “Jack had already talked with them about how they were going to use the space, but we talked about how they were going to live in the space,” Hagen says, noting that the conversation led to some changes in the design. “The client knew she wanted side-panel window treatments, so we asked for a few soffit modifications. Same thing with the lighting; we wanted to center things in the room and make sure that the furniture arrangements were centered under certain light fixtures. But we made the changes early enough that they didn’t become an issue.” “Designs get modified a lot because homeowners have furniture layouts and artwork,” Smuckler says. “But we did it before the home was all wired, so it wasn’t like we had to rewire the whole house.” “Changes on paper are cheaper,” Hagen asserts. Smuckler finishes the thought: “Usually clients will get their home built and then hire an interior designer who comes in and makes changes, so you’re ripping things out after the fact. But what we did with this home is the ideal situation. The process goes more smoothly, it’s more cohesive —it’s the unification of creative talents.” Hagen agrees: “I am of the belief that two creatives can make a project look better.” Their sentiments are substantiated by the effortlessly elegant lakefront home that came out of their creative collaboration. “I’ve done 320 homes in my career,” Smuckler declares. “This was probably one of the more fun ones; the whole process was fun. By the time Brandi and I got it done, we were good friends and the clients were happy. It was a successful project.” And Hagen gets the last word: “We hope to do more work together.”
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Extreme Home Makeover The pros at Destiny Homes reveal the latest trends in remodeling. |
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ost home remodeling projects are designed to bring a space up to date and boost its resale value by improving its aesthetic appeal, functionality or energy efficiency. But some projects deliver more than others. So we asked Liz and Butch Sprenger of Destiny Homes in Deephaven to share their thoughts on today’s hottest home improvements.
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The Destiny Homes Top Five Remodel Projects No. 1: Kitchen “You get the most bang for the buck with the kitchen, especially when you open up walls to create a great room look,” Liz says. Appliances, granite countertops, flooring and backsplashes are some favorite updates; cabinetry upgrades add value as well. “You don’t have to change the entire cabinet,” she adds. “If you have a good structure to begin with, you can do new cabinet fronts. Or you can paint the island and leave the surround stained, or vice versa.”
No. 2: Master Bedroom Bath “Get rid of the big Jacuzzi tub,” Liz suggests. “Make the shower bigger and add some bells and whistles — maybe a handheld spray and a rain shower. And add a laundry. You may have a laundry room downstairs, but it’s too far from the bedrooms. Any time we can add a laundry upstairs, it makes a mom happy.”
No. 3: Windows This improvement is pretty straightforward, according to the Sprengers. “It’s about energy — the perceived cost savings — and the beauty of new windows,” Liz says. “And it’s an upgrade that holds its value,” adds Butch.
No. 4: New Front Fascia “When you add a porch and a pretty portico, it totally changes the era of a house,” Liz explains. “Potential buyers will say, ‘I don’t care if it doesn’t have a lot of storage space. I could make that work.’ That’s because it has a beautiful front. Of course, you want to update landscaping, too.”
No. 5: Mudroom/Drop Zone “A lot of older homes don’t have mudrooms,” Liz says. “But people want a place to drop their coats, process the mail and put their car keys. We’ll build lockers and give them a bench and shoe storage.”
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Liz, co-owner of Destiny Homes, is the “design therapist,” coaching couples through the remodeling process. Her role is to work together with husbands and wives to bring them to the point of agreement about “the why, the what and the way to” renovate their homes. According to Liz, a successful remodel adds value by making a home more beautiful and livable than it was. “We like to say, ‘Let us create your masterpiece,’” she explains. “A masterpiece is timeless. So it’s not about following trends, but finding what’s classic and bringing your spaces up to date.” “The first thing you have to consider in a remodel is the value of the house,” Liz continues, emphasizing that the cash outlay must complement the price of the home. “You cannot put a $200,000 kitchen in a $400,000 house and expect to get that out.”
“A masterpiece is timeless. So it’s not about following trends, but finding what’s classic and bringing your spaces up to date.” – LIZ SPRENGER
Budgeting is the other top priority. “Know how much your budget is and start at 80 percent of that,” recommends Butch. “It’s a remodel — you don’t know what’s behind the walls. You’re going to get to 100 percent because things will pop up.” With more than 35 years’ experience, the husband-and-wife team knows what they’re talking about. And because of their marital status, they bring a unique approach to their work. “When most builders and designers have gone home to their families, they’re probably not thinking about you,” Liz asserts. “We are. We’re always having a dialogue about our projects. We may be talking about your project at 10 at night. We’re a 24/7 remodeling company.”
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A remodeled kitchen and “drop zone” are two areas Destiny Homes suggests will add value to your home.
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My Favorite Things Golf pro Tim Herron takes a little time between tournaments to share a few of his favorite things.
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The nickname “Lumpy” — how long have you had it? Where did it come from? Since I was 15 years old. When I was a kid I guess it was more about the baby fat, but as an adult I think I’ve, uh, grown into the name. Actually, how it came to be was at the first job I ever had, at a golf course. I came in the first day, and they asked if I had a nickname. I didn’t (at least that I knew of ), so they said, “Alright, go do some work, pick up some golf balls and when you come back, we’ll have one for you.” When I came back they said, “Hey, Lumpy. What’s goin‘ on?” I’ve been Lumpy ever since. What are your favorite watering holes and restaurants in Minnesota? Bunny’s, Maynard’s, Brit’s Pub, Seven (for sushi) and of course Murray’s is hands down the best steak house in town.
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You beat Tiger Woods in the 1992 U.S. Amateur. What do you remember about that day? I remember that he was too young to drive a car. I beat him pretty well. I recall that we all thought he was ready to turn pro. When you’re in a tournament and you are out of the money — how hard is that? It’s a drag. You still want to shoot the best score possible. This is also the time to work on something during the game. When I miss the cut, all I can think about is how fast I can get home. What is your most embarrassing shot? I almost whiffed. I was playing with Stewart Cink at The Colonial, it was a par-4 on the seventh hole and I was working on a new swing. I topped the ball, and it went a couple of feet. I ended up making par, which I still can’t believe.
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Are bets still a big part of golf? Bets used to be a big part of golf, especially when I started playing. The guys in pro-ams sometimes like to bet just for kicks — typically, the guy that’s a scratch handicap. But when you come back with $1,000 per hole, they eventually back down. You have to back them down with a number like that. We heard that you once won a bet by hitting a ball 300 yards from your knees. That has been exaggerated. It was more like 265 yards. Which major would you most like to win and why? The British Open. Golf originated there, and you play on the original course. It has the best fans and is just the best golf tournament in the world.
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1. Favorite Golf Course in the World: North Berwick in Scotland. Its 15th hole, Redan, inspired countless redan holes around the world, with greens that slope diagonally away from the tee box. Its variety of holes makes it a really fun course to play, and it’s open to anyone. To book a tee time, go to northberwickgolfclub.com. 2. Favorite Minnesota Golf Course: Wayzata Country Club. It’s where I grew up playing and where I have the fondest memories, though the course was significantly reconstructed five years ago. For membership information, go to wayzatacc.com.
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3. Favorite Golf Tournament: The British Open. It’s the original Open, and the spectators always appreciate a good shot (sometimes that means just hitting the green). The courses change dramatically day to day — or even hour to hour — due to the variable weather. This year’s tournament will be played at Royal Lytham & St Annes on July 19–22. For more information, go to theopen.com. 4. Favorite Clubhouse Restaurant: The grill room at Whisper Rock in Scottsdale, Ariz. There’s nothing formal about it — it has a locker-room atmosphere — but it has the most incredible service I’ve ever had. Selected as one of the 50 best 19th holes by Golf Digest. To see the review, go to golfdigest.com/golf-courses/ golf-courses/19thholes.
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5. Favorite Golf Gadget: The BogeyPro Swing Blind, from the Minnesota company whose motto is “Swing harder.” You have to see it to appreciate it. To see the Swing Blind in action, go to bogeypro.com.
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Mercedes CLS 550 From each of its four impeccably tailored seats, the CLS-Class delivers a motoring experience that can be shared by all aboard, but with no other automobile. CLS models are equipped with a 402-hp biturbo 4.6-liter V8 engine. The all-new 2012 CLS also boasts the world’s first headlamps to offer full LED capability for all of its dynamic light functions — 71 LEDs in total. Wraparound taillights featuring LED technology close the luminously redesigned circle. Starting at $71,300. Sears Imported Autos, 800-493-1720, searsimports.com
BMW 650i xDrive Coupe Now you can unleash the power of the 4.4-liter, 400-hp V8 engine on any road, under any conditions. The addition of xDrive, BMW’s intelligent all-wheel drive system, provides the stability and traction you need for inclement weather. Starting at $89,000. BMW of Minnetonka, 888-841-6421, bmwofminnetonka.com
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Fisker Karma The first 403-hp true electric luxury vehicle with extended range and the freedom to plug in or fill up — a bold expression of uncompromised responsible luxury. Starting at $102,000. Borton Fisker of Minneapolis, 612-821-2767, fiskerofminneapolis.com
Audi A8 With a 372-hp v8, it delivers a smooth ride and sporty driving characteristics. With Audi connect information delivery and Wi-Fi hot spot capabilities, it can turn the cabin into a mobile workstation for passengers. With traditional Audi craftsmanship, it recasts executive prestige for those certain about what they want out of luxury. Starting at $88,000. Park Place Motor Cars, 800-745-1358, parkplace.lutherauto.com
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Bentley Continental GT V8 From the distinctive backbeat of its eight cylinders at idling speed to the glorious snarl of full-throttle acceleration, the new GT V8 offers an exhilarating, involving and passionate route to Bentley Continental ownership. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed transmission transmit its power to the road with unshakable precision. This is a Bentley that can both stir the soul or calm the spirit, based on the mood of the driver and the conditions. Starting at $170,000. Twin Cities Luxury Auto, 952-797-1777, twincitiesluxuryauto.com
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Pedal to the Medal With a new local title sponsor, Minnesota’s only pro cycling team is on the fast track to success. | By David Mahoney
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ast summer, professional cyclists from all corners of the continent raced through the streets of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Stillwater and sped down the roads around Cannon Falls, hoping to secure a spot at the top of the podium in the national road racing circuit’s highest-ranked event. But when the riders crossed the finish line of the Nature Valley Grand Prix’s final stage, it was Jesse Anthony, a rider from the only Minnesota-based team, who emerged victorious as the men’s overall champion. When Anthony returns to defend his championship this summer, local cycling enthusiasts will have even more reason to cheer for him and his teammates. Optum, the health-services company headquartered in Eden Prairie, has stepped up to the role of title sponsor of the six-yearold team managed by Circuit Global Sports Management of Minneapolis. The new orange and black jerseys of Optum Pro Cycling presented by Kelly Benefit Strategies (the team’s founding sponsor) are also being worn this year by members of the recently launched women’s team. Among its competitors, the Optum team stands out not only for having both men’s and women’s teams under the same sponsorship and management, but also for its all-American lineup (foreign-born riders are common on other teams). “I want us to be known as America’s team,” says Charles Aaron, the team’s managing director, who maxed out his personal credit cards in early efforts to build the program from the ground up. The team got off to a fast start this spring, with podiumtopping performances in Uruguay and Korea. “We really are leaving a mark,” Aaron says, “and I take a lot of pride in that, because it didn’t happen overnight.”
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Auctioneering’s Final Frontier From Soviet space suits to prehistoric skeletons, the Sotheby’s Special Projects department is all about the singular and strange. | By Alyssa Ford
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otheby’s auctioneer David Redden has sold some interesting objects in his day. There was the famous balsa wood “Rosebud” sled from Citizen Kane that went to Steven Spielberg for $66,000. There were the nine handwritten Mozart symphonies he auctioned for $4.34 million and the stringtied love letters from surrealist writer Franz Kafka that went for $605,000. One of his favorites was the auction held for a folded 1776 copy of the Declaration of Independence found behind a $4 flea-market picture frame. And yet, Sotheby’s longest serving auctioneer — Redden has been with the venerable auction house since 1974 — says he didn’t really understand his true niche until the Soviet Union finally and totally dissolved on Christmas Day 1991. It was then that Redden, the London-educated son of an American diplomat, says he gained a crystal-clear image of what auctioneering could do and be, far beyond the staid parade of wine bottles and old master paintings. He imagined a new kind of narrative-based auctioning that tapped into people’s emotions and imaginations through expertly and intensively researched personal stories. And for his first grand experiment, he had his eye on Russia. “There were other little watershed moments along the way, but [the Soviet Union’s collapse] was the defining one,” says Redden in his perfectly polished BBC English. His wild idea was to host a sale featuring cosmonautic objects and papers from the Soviet space race. He wrote a letter to the Russian government and got a most surprising response: Yes, a sale was possible. Redden still had to convince the upper management at Sotheby’s but says that was the easy part — though the sale
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would be enormously expensive with multiple trips to Russia, significant outside consultants plus the very real possibility that the whole thing could be a giant financial flop. “I think you could say that Sotheby’s let me out on a very long limb,” says Redden. Selby Kiffer, a senior vice president at Sotheby’s in New York and Redden’s right-hand man for more than 25 years, has a simpler explanation. “Sotheby’s put on the [space] sale because David Redden said they should,” says Kiffer. “It’s like the Daniel Webster statue in Central Park with the inscription, ‘Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable.’ That’s what David Redden is to Sotheby’s — one and inseparable. Even 20 years ago he was an institution.” And so, in August 1993 the Russian Space History Sale was cleared for launch. Even before Redden took his podium, the event was a publicity smash. The New York Times covered the sale on the front page, above the fold, with an enormous photo. More than 40 television crews showed up to cover the spectacle. And then came the unbelievable results: Nikita S. Khrushchev’s congratulatory telegram to Col. Yuri A. Gagarin sold for $60,000. (Redden estimated it would fetch between $2,000 and $3,000.) A Soyuz TM-10 space capsule sold for $1.6 million. A rubber mannequin that was ejected from its spacecraft and landed in the Ural Mountains sold for $189,500. With each object, Redden coupled a personal tale, gleaned from hundreds of hours of interviews with Russian cosmonauts. One particular object — a pair of dirty, mangled space gloves — defined for Redden this new realm of story-based auctioneering. The gloves helped cosmonaut Vasily Lazarev survive in chest-deep snow when his Soyuz spacecraft crash-landed in the Altai Mountains in 1975. The gloves sold for $4,888. The space sale’s massive success essentially created a new department at Sotheby’s, called, quite unofficially, Special Projects. In his new, unofficial title as head of Special Projects, Redden began to recruit a certain breed of talent, plucking people from within Sotheby’s Books and Manuscripts department “because they write very well,” and people who are in their 20s and 30s because they are so “intellectually alive and not so vested in one particular area of study.” After that, Redden and his tightly curated team unleashed a series of now-legendary Sotheby’s auctions: the sale of “Sue,” the T. Rex for $8.3625 million; the sale of a flag carried by George Armstrong Custer’s Seventh Cavalry at the Battle of Little Bighorn for $2.2million; the $4.3-million sale of a two-page typewritten document outlining the rules for a new game called “basketball.” Each of Redden’s highly anticipated sales defined a new style of showmanship. To sell the Jerni Collection of rare toy boats and soldiers, Redden and his team set up enormous, elaborate displays of toy soldiers in tight formation and legions of toy boats posed as if for high-seas battle. The accompanying catalog was printed with a single word on the cover: “Toys!”
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“It’s like the Daniel Webster statue in Central Park with the inscription, ‘Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable.’ That’s what David Redden is to Sotheby’s — one and inseparable.” - Selby Kiffer
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favorite of David Redden was the auction held for a folded 1776 copy of the Declaration of Independence found behind a $4 flea-market picture frame. LEFT The storied history of this 1933 golden double eagle coin, which sold for $7.6 million at auction, leads from the U.S. Mint to Egypt to New York and then to the helm of David Redden’s gavel.
For a sale of Kennedy family furnishings, Redden and his team decorated the auction room with large, gauzy prints of the family lounging at Hyannis Port and Martha’s Vineyard as well as at the White House. But one of the most intriguing Special Projects sales needed very little in the way of decoration. It was the 1933 golden double eagle coin that was surrounded at all times, even in its alarmed case, by no fewer than six muscled guards from the U.S. Mint. “The guards were required by the U.S. government, but I really think it did fabulous things for the sale,” says Redden cheerily. The coin in question came with a fabulous story: It was ordered to be melted down in 1933 when the United States was taken off the gold standard but was stolen by a cashier at the U.S. Mint. It went missing for decades and then reappeared in the private collection of Egypt’s King Farouk. Later it was confiscated in a sting operation at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York, and then, finally, it was sold under Redden’s hammer for $7.6 million. Even though the Special Projects department has been putting on sales since that fateful Russian space extravaganza in 1993, it only gained official department status at Sotheby’s in 2010. “I think we were kind of victims of our own success,” says Kiffer. More than any other department, Special Projects must be open to things popping up out of nowhere, like the rare copy of “Tamerlane” by Edgar Allen Poe retrieved from a bin of fertilizer pamphlets by a fisherman in Gloucester, Mass., or the longlost Huckleberry Finn manuscript found in an attic in California. “I won’t tell you there isn’t some eye rolling when we get those calls that someone’s found another Declaration of Independence,” says Kiffer. “But we always, always pick up the phone.”
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Through the Rearview Mirror One woman looks back on life’s changes from the view of the driver’s seat. | by Alecia Stevens
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n 1973, at 20 years old, I got my first car. In my family, teenagers from the folly of our marriage I continued to own them. In 1979, in didn’t have their own cars in high school. We either drove my Charleston, S.C., single and living on the beach, I had a ’72 2002 that mom’s green Ford Falcon station wagon or Dad’s gray and white seemed just right for me: tawny leather seats, a sunroof, a cigarette Fairlaine. My first car really belonged to my boyfriend, who I lighter, an ashtray and manual transmission, of course. No cup ended up marrying — so the car became mine, too. The car, like holders. It was jaunty, sporty and fun to drive. the marriage, might be referred to as a “starter.” My father never approved of my BMWs: “What the hell would you It was a used, red Austin-Healey Sprite convertible, and there want one of those for? They’re nothin‘ but trouble.” Of course, I could were no door handles on the outside. You had to reach inside to hardly argue. The joke about BMW is that those letters stand for “bring open the car. The worn caramel, punched-leather seats seemed money with” when you take them in for service. But, regardless of the almost waxed. I don’t recall having that car for long before my cost, for me, my “Bimmer” was like a boyfriend who maybe wasn’t so then-husband decided he was moving on to BMWs. Now, in 1973 good for you but you just couldn’t dump because he was very cute and hardly anyone even knew what a BMW was unless you were, as he there was so much that was so right. was, “a car enthusiast.” Our first model was a used 1500, a number With the advent of a more serious marriage and family, I felt the that tells you something about the need to be more responsible. I bought size of the engine, as in “the engine practical, affordable Hondas, Toyotas displaces 1500 CCs” or something and then a Volvo with that implied childlike that. It was green with big protection shield around it. I even had a Now, in 1973 hardly anyone even round headlights that looked like Mercedes once, but it was awkward, like knew what a BMW was unless you the eyes of a bug on the body of a wearing a pair of Manolo Blahniks with were, as he was, “a car enthusiast.” shoebox. He enjoyed tinkering on ultra-high heels: They are gorgeous on them and finding other car freaks someone else, but I look like I’m playing who knew more than he did. We dress up. were members of the BMWCCA — I’m in a period of renunciation when that would be the BMW Car Club it comes to cars now. My husband, Lee, of America — and had a sticker to prove it. This quirky group had and I have one car, and we are as conscious as possible about this the habit of flashing lights when seeing another BMW on the road, decision. It is a Mazda3 hatchback with snow tires for winter. When which at the time was an uncommon experience. they are installed I call it the ghetto car because there are no shiny We moved up in the world of BMW, trading in an older one for a rims, just black steel with rusted bolts holding the tires in place. It is slightly less older one every year or so. Sometimes this just meant less completely unsexy. I sometimes think this is not ideal for an interior rust. We sported around in a 1600, then I think there was an 1800ti, which designer. When I park at International Market Square, the lot is filled was so named because of some fancy German fuel-injection system, with Mercedes, BMWs, Range Rovers and Lexus, many belonging to which was hell to maintain, then moved on to the ultimate car for drivers: my colleagues. Alas, I’d rather spend my money on experiences: a the BMW 2002. Apparently, the 2002 model was the first that the company month in Italy each year, time in New York, fixing up our apartment in earnestly introduced to the American market, the prototype for the Minneapolis and tucking some away. compact sporting sedan, which every company copied thereafter, and the However, I might be swayed by a hunky black BMW 530i from 2003 grandfather of the 3 Series. It is reported that its success may have kept the (the previous body style) with only 50,000 miles on it — you know, flailing company out of bankruptcy in the 1970s. like a great-looking guy with manners and a future. Until then, I’m Even I loved my 2002s. So much so that after a mutual release sticking with the Maz.
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