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CONTENTS

JUNE 2021 “There are so many talented women out there and I have met a lot of amazing people.” —Lindsey Pattee

IN EVERY ISSUE

Editor’s Letter 6 Noteworthy 9 On the Town 41 Gallery 44 Tastemakers 46 Last Glance 48 DEPARTMENTS Wellness 14

On the Forefront New orthobiologics program finds its footing.

Surroundings 16

Provide a Pet Friendly Landscape Expert tips to keep pets healthy and safe.

Family 18

We Need to Talk Important conversations about aging.

FEATURES

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Pitch Perfect The ideal “campground” might be in your own backyard or home.

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Pandemic Pups New Edina dog owners find joy in pet parenting.

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The Fab Tap serves up bubbly, flowers and fun.

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On a Roll

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A LO N G H I S TO R Y O F N E W T R A D I T I O N S

Join us as we celebrate 150 years!

From our founding by a few visionary pioneers in 1871 to our expansive public programming today, we have always been a place where people come together: to celebrate, honor, mourn, reflect and remember what’s sacred in life.

To celebrate our 150th anniversary we’re planning a full year of experiences and events you won’t want to miss.

There’s so much to do and discover at Lakewood this year.

We hope you will join us!

Go to lakewoodcemetery.org/150 for events, stories & more.

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was not a “dog person” growing up. We always had a cat, present and aloof, requiring only periodic feeding and litterbox changes. I do recall two brief dog adoption attempts. In both cases, our little family seemed ill-equipped to be pup parents. One was a runner that bolted out the front door anytime someone dare crack it open to greet a visitor or grab the mail. The other would get so overwhelmed whenever a human appeared, its excited little body would produce myriad pee puddles. I was also afraid of some dogs; big, barky ones with ferocious faces or names. Plus, all that drool and chewed shoes, who needed it?

That was all before I grew up and was “talked into” adopting a family dog. Like many parents, getting a dog was “for the kids,” but I knew, or thought I knew, what I was getting into this time. As a grownup, I was able to make informed decisions about what type of dog would work best “for me,” because I knew I would be its primary caregiver. I read books and researched training techniques but remained a bit nervous about making a commitment to a creature that I might resent. I even cried a little the first time I took it to the vet, me and her riding in the car, both of us a little afraid and unsure of the future.

That was nearly 12 years ago. Our little dog (not big, but definitely barky) has been a gift to us all in so many ways. In fact, I no longer can imagine ever not owning a dog. She’s companionship and comfort. She encourages physical activity and has opened the door to our meeting other dog owners, lovely people we would have otherwise simply passed by on a park trail. Cats are still cool. But dogs … they are delightful.

It seems that during the pandemic, many people have discovered the joys of dog ownership. So much so, that local writer and recent dog owner Barbara Swanke of Edina offered to share her story of pandemic pet ownership, along with input from other people she knows who’ve adopted dogs in the past year. When you read Swanke’s pandemic pet parent tales, you’ll sense the joy discovered in the midst of a very challenging time. (Page 30)

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When local writer Barbara Swanke and her husband Jim decided to adopt a pet during the pandemic, they discovered they were part of a pandemic pet adoption trend in Edina. Read, in Swanke’s own words, about how these neighbors and new dog owners have adapted their lifestyles to include more fur and fewer shoes.

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Edina Proud Edina residents Paul Felipe, a salon manager at Sloane’s Beauty Bar at 44th and France, and Blaine Caton, a sonographer for Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, live on Lake Edina and consider their neighborhood to be very diverse and inviting. They are pet owners who often walk their old English sheepdog Harlow and French bulldogs Zeke and Ezra.

Parents of grown children Arabella and Tate, Felipe recalls early fatherhood, “We certainly were not the ‘norm,’ two men and a baby, a gay couple, pioneers you might say—but otherwise parents who do what many parents do, we moved to the ‘burbs,’ hoping to gain quality of life along with diversity, not only for ourselves, but more importantly, for our children. We landed in

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Edina and are grateful to call it home.”

He adds, “I know this seems so elementary, but when you’re a same sex couple, you are conditioned to expect the unexpected.” What they found was a very accepting community. “So, to all of the ‘baseball families’ that turned into ‘football families,’ we can’t thank you enough for making us feel welcomed,” says Felipe. “I can’t stress enough how that welcoming and overall acceptance continues to grow! For that reason, we are ‘Edina Proud.’ We love our community because of neighbors who feel free to display yard signs in support of social justice overall. I even think I’ve seen the city of Edina light up a part of France Ave. with rainbow lights during Pride weekend.

Thank you, Edina for your support!”

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Resident reflects during Pride Month.

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Hometown Champion

Rick Murphy’s community service contributions are felt in Edina and beyond.

His connection to Edina is through his family’s multi-generational businesses, Grandview Tire & Auto, Edina Tire & Auto, and Murphy Automotive, which support the work of the Edina Community Foundation as “Hometown Champions,” donating $2,500 annually.

Murphy’s dedication to service is illustrated by his personal contributions.

He volunteered for eight years on the Edina parade team, leading the veterans’ dinner held the night before the city’s annual 4th of July Parade. The veterans’ dinner honors veterans with ties to our community and includes music, speeches and an honor guard. He is back in Edina the next morning ensuring the parade goes off without a hitch.

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Beyond Edina, Murphy organizes an annual fundraiser called Bowl Hole, an outdoor ice bowling event held on Prior Lake and attracts 40 teams of ice bowlers. Each year they support a new cause. In 2020 $10,000 was raised for colon cancer research. In 2021, nearly $14,000 was raised for leukemia research and relief with some funds directed to a local family fighting leukemia.

Former parade chair Tom Gump says, “When I first joined the parade team, I knew Rick was a superstar. Rick made my job easy; he always got the job done without needing a lot of support. He did his job with grace— never letting any difficulties stop him. He just always found another way to persevere.”

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Local business owner is a dedicated community volunteer.

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On the Forefront New orthobiologics program finds its footing.

FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS, surgeons and practitioners across TRIA Orthopedics have explored the promising new field of orthobiologics, a treatment derived from patient’s own cells being injected into an affected area with the goal of restoring function and delaying or avoiding surgery. Now, TRIA has launched a new orthobiologics program that brings together individual practitioners within this research-driven healthcare organization.

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When Edina resident and orthopedic trauma surgeon Brian Cunningham, M.D., vice chair and director of inpatient orthopedics, joined TRIA, he already knew a number of people involved in studying the potential of orthobiologic treatments. What pushed him to get involved was his frustration with predatory clinics promising patients incredible outcomes in poorly controlled clinical settings.

“I thought to myself, ‘my gosh, we have so many smart people at TRIA; we have a tremendous culture and invest-

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ment around innovation and research; this is the perfect place to get this going,’” Cunningham says.

A friend and colleague, Brian Walters, M.D., had been independently using and researching the effects of orthobiologic treatments at TRIA Maple Grove and Cunningham says he took inspiration from Walters' approach. “He was doing it in a really safe, controlled, transparent way,” Cunningham says.

What came next was marrying the expertise of providers like Walters with the infrastructure and data-driven approach to research at TRIA. In a new field like orthobiologics, healthcare providers are still learning the potential applications for and effects of the treatment.

Currently, candidates for orthobiologic treatment include those experiencing overuse injuries, strains and sprains that are taking longer to heal and plantar fasciitis. Of special interest to Cunningham are patients experiencing early arthritis symptoms.

“One of the big breakthroughs that we’re looking to make is what is the optimal biologic treatment for arthritis,” Cunningham says. “We think that orthobiologics can really be an exciting, very minimally invasive option to at least modify the disease process.”

Currently, patients learn about the program through referral. During a primary consultation, a patient’s symptoms are discussed and whether orthobiologics is a good treatment option.

“Most of this isn’t covered by insurance, so the patients are making an investment and we’re being extremely transparent about what the indications for orthobiologics are, what the expectations are afterward, what’s known, what isn’t known,” Cunningham says.

“There’s almost no downtime, which is also super exciting,” Cunningham adds.

“There’s no surgery, there’s no scarring, there’s no taking three months off work, there’s very limited [physical therapy] rehab. It’s the beauty of human biology. If we can get it to work for us, it’s going to be amazing.”

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Provide a Pet Friendly Landscape Expert tips to keep pets healthy and safe.

BY CLAIRE SWENSON AND ANGELA JOHNSON

WITH PET OWNERSHIP COMES SPENDING MORE TIME OUTDOORS, which is healthy for owners and their pets. Jean Larson, PhD, at the University of Minnesota says, “When you’re out and about, it’s essential to let dogs follow their instincts while staying on marked paths.

While humans are used to moving at their own speed, it’s important to allow dogs to have a say in the pace. “When

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you are on a walk with your dog, let your dog sniff,” Larson says. “Sniffing on a walk is extremely important for a dog’s wellbeing, and it allows us humans to slow down and enjoy the walk, too.”

Heading out for some exercise and socialization is important for pets. But, let’s face it, they spend a vast majority of their time in their own backyard.

Larson gives pet owners a few tips for pet-safe yard care at home. “Invest in a

quality fence for your yard,” Larson says.

“Physical fencing allows your dog to roam freely and stay safe.” She also says that careful supervision and recognizing your dog’s habits can be a great way to create a space they will enjoy. Is he a digger?

Provide a sand pit for digging. Is she a sniffer? Feature areas of heavier cover where your dog can happily sniff. Does your dog like to sunbathe? Find a sunny spot where your dog can warm his belly.

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OPEN THE DOOR TO YOUR Larson also recommends using dogsafe materials in your landscaping and warns against using cocoa bean mulch and commercial weed killers. Kristi Flynn, DVM and assistant professor at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, says that often, fertilizers with bone meal can also be dangerous. “[They] prove to be irresistible for some dogs and can make a dog sick if they eat too much,” Flynn says.

Shay Lunseth of Edina co-owns Organic Lawns by Lunseth and says their company provides an alternative to chemically based lawncare that is locally sourced and can be better for pets (and kids) and helps establish lawns that are lower maintenance and require less water and nitrogen. She says, “Synthetic fertilizers feed the grass and not the soil and that makes a weak and incomplete system. We feed the soil which feeds the roots and improves the grass … helping the lawn work on its own naturally. Nothing goes to waste or is washed away … It’s a natural fertilizer and is also good for reducing dog spotting because it doesn’t burn out like grass.” There are also no restrictions with Lunseth’s organic fertilizer. Dogs can go on it immediately.

At-home horticulturists should be strategic about what plants are in their gardens, as many can be harmful to cats and dogs if ingested. Yews, castor bean, holly and lilies are a few that can quickly become dangerous. “The best prevention for keeping your dog healthy is to research plants that work in your zone and are safe for your dogs,” Larson says.

She suggests books like Dog Friendly Gardens by Cheryl Smith. Pet owners can also visit the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ online library of poisonous plants.

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Important conversations about aging.

BY ANGELA JOHNSON

ADULT CHILDREN CAN FIND IT DAUNTING to navigate the conversation minefield that is end-of-life care with their parents. So, we asked Jae-Woo Kim, M.D. of Edina for tips to help empower aging parents who wish to maintain a sense of autonomy while also providing some peace of mind to concerned family members.

Kim was trained at the University of Minnesota and works as a hospitalist at a Twin Cities hospital. He notes it’s not uncommon for people to avoid discussions of

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death and dying; when you’re healthy, the topic seems irrelevant. But open communication is always key, and if a loved one becomes unhealthy, it’s definitely time to ask their primary care doctor about how to have those important conversations.

“Our function slowly declines over time,” Kim says.

“Falls and fractures can take someone from 95 percent down to 75 percent with other complications down the road. Assess [your loved one’s] mobility by observing

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how well they get around the house. Is there clutter that could cause a potential trip and fall? Observing the overall living situation can be less confrontational.

You’re just observing.”

Depression is under-recognized in the elderly. Kim says, “Isolation and hearing loss is a huge unrecognized factor in depression.” Those with poor hearing may be embarrassed and begin to shut down, communicating less and less. Pay attention to whether Mom and Dad are still being social and help them to remain engaged.

Some folks love their homes and don’t want to leave. “But you need a sense of if it’s manageable,” says Kim. “As much as they can stay in their home is good” because it forces movement, to the kitchen and to the bathroom. That said, community living may not “feel” like home but can provide much needed socialization opportunities with peers.

Kim says, “Parents want some connection even if it’s brief. Try to stay engaged and be willing to be the one to reach out first; and keep other siblings in the loop ... communication is key; preferably without judgement or guilt."

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Also, “weight gain or health issues can lead to the temptation to do less,” Kim says. “But, that’s the opposite of what we should do. We should encourage our parents to stay mentally engaged with things like puzzles, reading and volunteering.”

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Kenny Young, a transplant from southern Calif., made the trek to Minnesota to attend North Central University, where he met his wife,

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Though Young did not rent out any tents until April 2020, he says the business gained speed from there. “In April, we rented one tent. May had two tents.

June had three tents. July had four tents,” he says. “Every weekend, we were booked. I had to create a waitlist.”

For Ryan and Kristin Rivard, date night does not come easy. “We have four kids … Which makes it difficult to get away long enough for a simple conversation, much less dinner and a movie,” Kristin says.

So, Ryan called Pitched Mpls., and Kristin called in the grandparents to babysit. Since Young sets everything up, from the tent to the movie screen and projector, the Rivards could enjoy an evening without having to lift a finger.

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Kelly Gigerich hired Pitched Mpls. for a unique experience for her daughter. “I love the idea of camping in the backyard, but I never want to set it all up,” Gigerich says. “Pitched does all the work and creates a boho glamping experience. My girls and all her friends loved it!”

While the Pitched backyard glamping experience has been a hit, it’s not conducive to cold weather. “In theory, you could sleep in these tents when it’s zero degrees outside,” Young says. “But we thought, ‘What if we brought a tent experience inside?’”

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Though Young started the business with only Autumn, himself and four tents, Pitched has since transformed into a one-of-a-kind experience with an entire team dedicated to providing backyard or in-home events and includes a Tiny Tents coordinator, part-time employees and seven tents—though Young plans to increase his tent inventory in order to reduce the need for waitlists. “Through this business, I’m able to serve people,” Young says. “It has been a really cool and fulfilling experience. It keeps me motivated every day.”

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Inn, the Scandinavian Inn, Grandma’s, or Stone Mill Hotel & Suites.

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Four miles up Highway 16 in historic Whalan you’ll find the Cedar Valley Resort. All provide comfortable and quality rooms and cabins, amenities for differentsized groups, and excellent service.

Lanesboro Rolls Out the Red Carpet Lanesboro, Minnesota, a one-of-a-kind

arts and recreation small town, rolls out the red carpet in 2021 for another season of relaxation, recreation, storytelling, and daily appreciation of sunrises and sunsets.

Lanesboro continues to work hard through the challenges of the pandemic to “make the health and safety of guests, residents, and employees our top priority,” while still providing refreshing respite in the great outdoors and along our quaint downtown sidewalks.

Located in the heart of southeast Minnesota’s breathtaking “Bluff Country,” Lanesboro offers biking, hiking, canoeing, tubing, kayaking, fishing, live theater and music, delicious restaurants, a brewery (first one after more than 100 years!), golf, familyfriendly camping, comfy B&Bs, and inspiring art. Our proud small-town businesses are rolling out their red carpets to welcome you back to enjoy the wonders of Lanesboro.

Our restaurants, pubs, and treat shops will provide you with friendly service and delectable home-made food you love.

Ready to welcome you back is the Parkway Market and Coffee House, Home Sweet Home Cafe and Cakery, the High Court Pub and our new Loubelle’s Ice Cream & Sandwich Shoppe. Head east on the bike trail to treat yourself at Aroma Pie Shoppe and the Whalan Depot. Look for Lanesboro’s expanded outdoor dining options, and don’t forget that Sylvan Park is a great place to enjoy your take-out meals.

The town’s fun variety of specialty shops and services are waiting for you to come and shop safely. Granny’s Liquor, E2 Boutique, Amish Experience, and

Root River Rod Fly Fishing Outfitters & Guides are ready with their Covid-19

procedures and friendly hellos.

A stop at the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center walkup window will help you plan your visit and get your questions answered.

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, just a few miles outside of town,

is a great place to bird watch, hike, and experience the thrill of a high ropes course.

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Memorable Lanesboro events and festivals were missed in 2020, but some are getting ready to celebrate in adapted ways in 2021.

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Lanesboro Arts will host “Rhythms on the Root” live outdoor music concerts this summer, and their galleries will be hosting various exhibitions which are free and open to the public. Ready to take you on a storytelling journey with thoughtful and safe pandemic procedures in place, the Commonweal Theatre offers five plays from April to December, including “I Love to Eat,” and “Dancing Lessons.”

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New Edina dog owners find joy in puppy parenting.

If you’ve seen more wagging little tails in your neighborhood lately, then you’ve noticed a trend since the start of the pandemic: an uptick in dog ownership, a phenomenon confirmed

by Edina Pet Hospital.

Staff member Vanessa Hernandez notes a “very high increase in puppy patients.” Colleague Ali Goldberg agrees, adding that the spike in puppies represents, “a nice relief from all the craziness of the pandemic.”

One of their puppy patients is our own puppy, Matilda, a Pomeranianmix. She arrived in Edina in August, along with her frenetic energy and slipper-shredding teeth.

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vacuum-cleaner cord, among other sundry items—anything at mouth level.) But her unconditional love added joy to those long hours stuck at home, even in the midst of COVID anxiety.

More time at home meant more opportunities to adapt Matilda to her new life with me and my husband, Jim. Through much of August, I watched another puppy, Cal, a two-month-old cockapoo, romp around next door on Greg and Kathleen Good’s lawn, inspiring me to keep six-month-old Matilda in fresh air as much as possible. Devoted owner (and the Goods’ daughter) Margaret Good took advantage of working

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remotely to sit on a blanket with her laptop and watch Cal burn energy; being outside so much also helped with housebreaking. “Having a puppy during the pandemic has made life so much more fun!” Good says. She credits Cal with helping establish routine during the long stay-at-home months (scheduled walks are healthy for both canines and humans). Good adds that this new routine got her “out of the house and interacting with people at a time when it was challenging to do both.”

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waiting for? The perfect day will never come.” So, they agreed to open themselves up to the love of an Aussie-doodle puppy, to “make the most of a bad situation.” Blaes notes the family’s extra hours at home helped Ace “learn the ropes.” Ace and the kids have had so much time together—he’s a “great cure for boredom,” says Blaes.

The Kopski-Flood family, neighbors of the Blaes’s, also invested in a pandemic puppy, a rescue named Carmen, part yellow Lab, part husky, with a possible dash of German shepherd.

Like Ace, Carmen arrived in September at approximately two months of age.

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But challenges still exist, such as having to be “very adept at using the mute function” in response to Carmen’s barking during Zoom meetings, not to mention frustration when “she barks to go out at 4 a.m., makes messes on the floor and eats a shoe.”

The general “mess” element associated with dog ownership cannot be denied. However, as Blaes puts it, “Life isn’t entirely neat and clean, but when you focus on love and fun you can still be happy when things are admittedly very hard.” Kopski considers adopting a puppy “as a sign of hope for the future.” And Good calls it the “best experience.”

I agree on all counts!

Our little Matilda has taught us to have patience during tough times and to let go of the quest for conventional perfection.

“Ace isn’t perfect,” Blaes admits, “but he’s a perfect answer to many of the pandemic’s ills.”

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Do what you love. This expression has been key to many people’s success, and Lindsey Pattee took it to heart when creating The Fab Tap. With a desire to share her favorite things with others, Pattee explains that her interests serve as the backbone of her business. “I always kept going back to the three things that brought me joy—connection, flowers and

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a bit of bubbly,” she says.

“There are a number of people out there that are celebrating every single day and we want to be a part of any celebration— large or small,” Pattee says about getting the wheels rolling on her business this past winter. The Fab Tap, which comes by way of a silver 1970s Caravel Land Yacht Airstream RV Trailer, is a customizable

experience tap trailer that clients can rent by the hour to host events without the hassle of set up or clean up.

This bar on wheels is equipped with eight taps (four interior and four exterior) and can be filled with beverage options including beer, Champagne, cider, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. A bartender is on hand to assist party-goers. Available

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Tastefully decorated with sleek and modern design, The Fab Tap’s interior is decked out with matte navy and white cabinets, brass shelving and fixtures a navy velvet couch (oh, glam!) a butcher block wet bar and an Instagramable boxwood backdrop equipped with a neon “Be Fabulous” sign. (Talk about social media friendly!)

With a support staff comprised of three of Pattee’s friends (Jessica Maglothin, a seasoned bartender; Melissa Molitor, a floral expert; and Lily Sawyer, an active helper in all things Fab Tap) along with husband, Bryan Pattee (the financier), this mobile venue offers a variety of unique add-on experiences, including flower crown or bouquet making, yard games and other interactive elements such as personalized music playlists, outdoor seating options and photography. “It is truly versatile as to what it serves,” says Kirstin Currie, Pattee’s business advisor and friend. “It is less about the beverage portion but rather bringing an experience together, a connection together to bring joy.”

Believing in the power of connection, Pattee has expanded her efforts toward working with other local female-owned enterprises. Supporting businesses such as Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe, Larissa Loden Jewelry and Thirsty Whale Bakery, she is able to amplify their businesses in the community while simultaneously enhancing The Fab Tap clients’ experiences with featured products. (At the time of this writing, Pattee was poised to announce a partnership with Kendra Scott for a customizable jewelry option.)

With hopes of collaborating with more businesses in the future, Pattee says the relationships developed with other creatives are the best part of owning her own business. “That is the beauty of it,” she says. “There are so many talented women out there and I have met a lot of amazing people.”

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Friends and a Boombox ($19): Enjoy a customized Spotify playlist that is tailored to the vibe of the event and your music taste.

Friends and Bouquets ($69) or Flower Crowns and Beverages ($49): Work with the Fab Tap team to determine the desired color scheme and the varieties flowers that will be used. In addition, a Fab Tap crew member will provide floral guidance and expertise on how to assemble each creation.

Friends and a Booth ($99): Receive access to a high-quality Polaroid printer, so you can bring your memories to life in an instant.

Friends and Barre-less Barre ($120): Get fit, and have fun during a one-hour barre session led by certified instructor.

Friends and Bad *ss Games ($149): These custom wood games, handmade by Pattee’s father-in-law, provide interactive group fun for party goers—from beanbag cornhole toss to ladder golf and more.

Furniture and Bubbly ($249): Expand your outdoor space, and incorporate handmade wooden lawn chairs or a harvest picnic table, equipped with throw blankets, rugs, place settings and florals, for an elevated touch.

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Saturdays from June 5 – August 28

Theatre & Storytelling

Join Children’s Theatre Company expert teaching artists for some summertime fun! Through imaginative play, collaborative storytelling, music and family engagement, participants will explore beloved children’s books together. Laugh, dance and discover along with your family and the Edina community. All ages. Free. Family units are asked to social distance; 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m.; Nolan Mains Plaza, 3945 Market St.

Fridays

Live Music

Enjoy the public gathering space at Nolan Mains Plaza in the 50th and France business district where live music is planned for Fridays throughout the summer. All ages. Free. 4–7 p.m.; Nolan Mains Plaza, 3945 Market St.

Don’t Forget About Dad PHOTO COURTESY OF SCOUT

Find great Father’s Day gift ideas at this new local shop.

FATHER’ S DAY IS SU N DAY, JUN E 2 0. Gift something special to the

Dads in your life from one of Edina’s newest shops. Known for “handsome apparel and gifts,” Scout recently opened its second location in the 50th and France business district. Scout carries a variety of planet positive, casual, outdoorsy brands for anyone interested in having a handsome style. Shoppers will find distinctive apparel, accessories, apothecary and novelty gift ideas for the men in your life. Or, make a day of it and take Dad shopping followed by lunch or dinner at a neighboring 50th and France eatery.

SCOUT 3927 Market St.; scoutstp.com

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Saturdays Beginning June 19 Dancing in the Plaza Join Arthur Murray Dance Studio for couples’ dance lessons on select Saturday night outdoors on the Nolan Mains plaza in the 50th and France business district. What a wonderful way to enjoy a Saturday summer evening. Tickets are $10 each. Saturdays at 7–8 p.m. Call or text for tickets: 612.920.1900; Nolan Mains Plaza, 3945 Market St.

10 Centennial Lakes Concert: Edina Chorale Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Edina

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Chorale for an outdoor concert set in the serene gardens of Centennial Lakes. All ages. Free. 7–8 p.m.

Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S.; 952.833.9580; edinamn.gov

Thursdays from June 10 thru September 30

Centennial Lakes Farmers Market

After a pivot last summer, this weekly farmers market returns to Centennial Lakes in 2021. Enjoy the bounty of local growers at this conveniently located outdoor market where you can purchase fresh, quality produce, honey, jams, breads, cookies and other confections directly from farmers and producers. 3–7 p.m.; Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S.

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Have a worry-free vacation knowing your pet is in a private home receiving personalized attention and love.

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This consignment sale has a huge selection of children clothes, toys and baby gear held at the Hopkins Pavilion. With amazing prices and half off on the last day, it’s a great time to get items for a growing family. All ages. Free. 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd., Hopkins; jbfsale.com

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All About Dogs

Join the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for this new annual event. Check out the Dog Commons on-leash dog trails that span over 65-acres and make sure to stop by the Dog Expo and visit with up to 40 vendors. All Ages.

Ticket prices vary. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska; 612.624.2200; arb.umn.edu

16–20 Midsommar Celebration Join the American Swedish Institute in celebrating Midsommar, with a mixture of virtual and in-person activities. Participate in virtual Nordic Workshops like “Midsommar Paper

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U N M AT C H E D E X P E R T I S E I N EDINA HOMEBUYING & SELLING.

Minnehaha Falls Art Fair JUNE 16-18 10AM–5PM Browse the local art scene and enjoy the tranquility of the beautiful falls.

With all types of gifts and goodies, this is the perfect place to expand your own personal art collection. minnehahafallsartfair.com

NEW CONSTRUCTION

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5921 Kellogg Avenue , Edina $1,550,000 | 5 beds | 5 baths | 4930 sqft

4309 E Lake Harriet Blvd, Minneapolis $2,095,000 | 5 beds | 5 baths | 5686 sqft

Thinking about selling?

Inventory is at an all time low.

We have active buyers in many Edina neighborhoods!

Reach out for a complimentary market analysis.

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Flower Crowns” or in person activities in the courtyard including family friendly crafts as well as grab and go meals courtesy of FIKA café, there’s something for everyone. All Ages.

Ticket prices vary. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Mpls.; 612.871.4907; asimn.org

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19–20 Stone Arch Bridge Festival With art, a car show and live music, this event is free and has over 200 artists and great food vendors for a festive weekend. All Ages. Free.

10 a.m.–7 p.m. Minneapolis Riverfront along NE Main Street; 952.473.6422; stonearchbridgefestival.com

Due to the fluidity being experienced in the current environment, please note that some events/dates and even some business operations may have changed since these pages went to print. Please visit affiliated websites for updates.

NOW MORE THAN EVER, LET’S CREATE, LAUGH, AND LEARN. Your child will grow and develop through a research-driven, relationship-oriented, play-based learning curriculum. Serving infants through Pre-K children.

Two Edina locations. Family- and Locally-owned since 1976.

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Child Development Centers

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IN IT TOGETHER PHOTOS BY SWEET HEARTS PHOTOGRAPHY

South View Middle School thespians rehearsed virtually over the winter. In spring, the show directors Erica Gardner, Jim Hawthorne along with crew director Matt Pearson researched the idea of students performing live at an outdoor venue. The dedicated cast and crew started meeting outside in the school bus parking lot to perfect their performance. Then, on April 23rd, these amazing students delighted a socially distanced audience of family and friends with their rendition of High School Musical at Centennial Lakes’ Maetzold Amphitheater. As the musical’s theme song goes, they were All In This Together!

To have your event considered: send date, time, location, photos and contact information to edinamag@tigeroak.com.

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The Cedar Roof Man KUHLS CONTRACTING: 1515 SOUTH 5TH STREET, HOPKINS, MN • 952.935.9469

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STRAIGHT TALK FROM STEVE KUHL

Five signs your cedar roof may need some TLC 1

Let’s face it. Cedar roofs look great but owning one is a little scary. “Has it been damaged by hail?” “Will it blow off in a storm?” “I hear something chewing up there!” But despite what you may hear, your cedar roof is still one of the most beautiful and long-lasting products on the market. The only catch is you have take care of it.

Owner, Dad, Wood Roof Geek

That’s where I come in. My free, written estimate includes a thorough analysis of your roof. Bringing over 25 years of experience to the table, I will evaluate its’ condition to determine whether or not maintenance, repairs or replacement is the best option for you. Worst case scenario you get a free inspection from a true expert. Best case, we work our magic on your roof and add years to its lifespan.

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In fact, Kuhl’s Contracting is looked to for the evaluation and restoration of cedar roofs by more insurance companies, home inspectors, realtors and architects than any other company in Minnesota. Not to brag, but we are pretty awesome. Don’t take my word for it. Check out our talents at www.kuhlscontracting.com. Or ask around. We have probably done work for someone you know.

I started this company in 1987. Since that time we have worked on thousands of homes around the Twin Cities. My approach to business has never wavered. Be honest, be reliable and do great work. As a result our list of happy clients grows daily.

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•Asphalt, Cedar & Flat Roofing •Chimney & Masonry Repairs •Ice Dam Prevention •Siding & Carpentry •Remodeling Missing Shakes

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Not Your Mother’s Cookbook EDINA NATIVE DONNY ENRIQUEZ RELEASES A COOKBOOK FOR ASPIRING COOKS.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DONNY ENRIQUEZ

WRITTEN BY AVA DIAZ

Edina native Donny Enriquez is no stranger to serving up bold flavor. Turning to food as a form of creative expression for most of his life, Enriquez sought to make his passion more accessible to all. In November 2020, after developing his own college catering business and cooking show, he launched his first cookbook titled Not Your Mother’s Cookbook targeted at beginner cooks in collaboration with Barstool Sports, a digital media company that produces sports and pop culture-centered content.

“So many cookbooks out there assume that you already have this baseline of knowledge of [cooking techniques and terminology],” Enriquez says. “I wanted to write a cookbook that is simple that anyone can pick up regardless of skill level and that you can actually learn something from the it and not be intimidated.”

Similar to what he describes as a textbook, Enriquez explains that his is truly a step-by-step learning experience. Broken down into various sections, the book provides readers with a baseline understanding of salt and seasonings, staple pantry items, equipment and tools (i.e. pots, pans, knives and hand tools), cooking terminology and techniques. Beginning with the basics, it starts with recipes from the simplest, and most important meal of the day, breakfast and eventually works its way up to more complicated dishes.

“I really do think that this is a stepping stone, an entrance to cooking that most people don’t have,” Enriquez says.

Advising users to follow the contents of the book chronologically, Enriquez says

that this is so the user can develop foundational skills from simple, cheaper ingredients like chicken or eggs before moving to complex proteins like beef or fish.

“You learn as you go,” he says.

“Everything in cooking translates and carries over.”

What makes this book so unique is the interactive, visual component that comes with it. On some of the pages there is a QR code that is available for readers to access additional 30 second YouTube video tutorials demonstrating corresponding techniques in the recipe from a bird’s eye view. By the end of this book, home cooks will be able to read any cookbook or online recipe with full understanding of what it means and how to execute it. “It is a launching pad into the culinary world,” Enriquez says.

DONNY’S CULINARY JOURNEY

Even with a passion for cooking, it wasn’t until about seven years ago that Enriquez began to take it more seriously. After gaining exposure to the culinary universe from his uncle Chris Johnson, owner of a New York City restaurant, he fell in love.

He began working in restaurant kitchens throughout high school to gain additional experience before opening his own catering company in college, The College Cook.

Developing a variety of gourmet finger food from the comfort of his fraternity kitchen, Enriquez eventually gained a following for his delectable options and soon partnered with one of the top bars on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus @chefdonny

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to craft a late-night and brunch menu.

After two and a half years of school he left for five months to backpack across southeast Asia to fuel his passion for food and travel. “There are always detours but stick with it, have a good attitude and be ready to take risks,” he says. “If you bet on yourself, that is the best gamble that you can make.” Cooking his way through Asia, Enriquez eventually connected with Barstool Sports.

Starting as a production intern, he traveled back to China in 2018 to learn more and then began developing his brand further through his cooking show, The College Cooking Show.

Later that year, he was also discovered by the Food Network’s Chopped, a show where four chefs compete and turn baskets of mystery ingredients into a three-course meal. Originally thinking that the inquiry was a joke, his family encouraged him to jump on the opportunity. Having faith in his abilities, Enriquez did not really prepare or study for the experience like the other college competitors claimed to have done. Rather, he says that he went in with an open mind so that he could perform to the best of his ability, and he did just that. Making it as a finalist in the show, he says that the best part was the opportunity to cook for renowned chefs like Martha Stewart, Scott Conant and Amanda Freitag.

“I’ve always known I was good at cooking and talented, but to hear it from Martha Stewart was really elevating,” Enriquez says.

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LAST GLANCE FIRST PLACE Business

Sky Watch Local photographer captures clouds.

PHOTO BY VICKI HURWITZ

WE R EG U L A R LY F EAT U R E P HOTO SU BM I SSI ON S

from our Images of Edina photo contest in the pages of Edina Magazine and online. This month, we asked Vicki Hurwitz to tell us about her 2020 awardwinning photograph titled Mirror Image.

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clouds reflected in the windows and decided to click a picture with her Panasonic Lumix ZS 200.

She says, “To me, the building disappears, only the framing remains through which you can see the clouds.” When Hurwitz’s daughter-in-law noticed Edina Magazine was accepting Images of Edina photo submissions, she suggested that Hurwitz should enter; a decision that led to

Mirror Image winning the business category in our 2020 contest.

Show us some of your favorite photos. Submissions for the 2021 Images of Edina photo contest remain open through June 15 at edinamag.com

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Photo by Jason Boudreau-Landis

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GET THE SUMMER GLOW! Experience the magic of summer nights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky. We’re keeping the Arb open late for select Firefly Viewing Nights. Bring your family – and a camera – and marvel at the wonder of these glowing winged beetles (also known as lightning bugs). Reservations are $5 for Arboretum members and children and $20 for non-members. Make your reservations today! z.umn.edu/ArbFireflies

FIREFLY VIEWING NIGHTS June 25-26 July 9-10

July 2-3 July 16-17

GENERAL ADMISSION: Members free, non-members $15, kids 15-and-under always free 3675 Arboretum Drive | Chaska, MN 55318 | 612-624-2200 | arboretum.umn.edu

Reservations required: arb.umn.edu/order-tickets

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