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CONTENTS

J U LY 2 0 2 1 “We are different people, but we all came together for this cause.

We all knew something was wrong and we all chose to address it.”

Edina High School Black Student Union board member Phoebe Taiwo

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Editor’s Letter 12 Noteworthy 15 On the Town 53 Gallery 58 Tastemakers 60 Last Glance 64

DEPARTMENTS Home & Garden 20

Green Acres

Arboretum recommends cabinfriendly plants and shrubs.

Kids & Family 24

Positive Portraits Community members connect through photography and philanthropy.

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Garden Party Amp up your outdoor entertaining with design and decor items from Sunnyside Gardens.

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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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Discover the most loved local restaurants, retailers, service providers and more.

Last summer’s local art installation focused on racial justice and inclusion.

The people that you meet when you’re walking down the street.

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ur annual Best of Edina issue is always a labor of love, a cumulative effort spanning months of planning, surveying and tallying in tandem with creating an especially enduring edition that celebrates the local zeitgeist. Not only is this annual issue a handy reference for discovering the businesses and service providers that you and your neighbors love most, it also includes some special editorial content that showcases some of what’s BEST in Edina.

For example, local citizens partnering to claim a vision of a positive future while living in and through unsettling events is definitely part of what’s best in this community. See for yourself in our feature story on page 34 by local writer Ava Diaz. She details the origins of last summer’s Seeds of Change art installation and the humanitarian award-winning community members who helped make it happen.

Other residents wrote to me about their Edina neighborhoods and what they love most about living there. I compiled these “love letters” in a heart-lifting feature story you can find on page 43. You can also read, on page 24, about two local photographers who spent part of last year’s pandemic lockdown snapping Edina family photos as part of a nationally inspired initiative that resulted in a photo book titled The Front Steps Project: How Communities Found Connection During the COVID-19 Crisis.

These stories plus roundups of beloved local events, restaurants and some summer inspired party and planting tips make this Best of Edina issue one our best yet! Enjoy.

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On the Cover Artwork by Em Handy

Correction: In the June, 2021 issue, we listed performance information for the Edina Chorale in our On the Town section. There are no scheduled Edina Chorale performances at Centennial Lakes Park this summer due to continued COVID concerns. We regret the error.

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NOTEWORTHY Best of Edina FAQ

GET AN INSIDE LOOK AT OUR READERS’ POLL.

CONG R AT U L AT ION S TO A L L OF OU R LOC A L F I N A L ISTS A N D W I N N ER S in this year’s

Best of Edina readers’ poll! Voting was open online during the month of January with three simple rules:

1. One entry allowed per person; each ballot needed to include an email address.

2. Ballots must have been completed by 5 p.m. on January 31, 2021.

3. Voters needed to vote in at least five categories to ensure their ballot was counted. *Any rule not adhered to may have resulted in entire surveys being discarded, and all results were subject to editorial discretion.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? HERE ARE THE ANSWERS TO SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How do you choose the categories?

Each year, our editorial and management teams evaluate survey categories to include topics our readers find most relevant. We always take into account feedback from our readers and appreciate hearing about categories you’d like to see added or eliminated.

How does voting work?

From January 1–31, we invited

readers to go online and vote for their favorite local businesses and service providers in each category.

How did businesses get nominated/listed on the ballot?

Top vote-getters from the previous year, along with some editor’s picks, were listed on the survey ballot. A write-in option was also provided.

My favorite business wasn’t on the ballot.

Each category included a write-in field. If a preferred choice didn’t appear on the ballot, voters could simply write it in. Businesses with a significant number of write-in votes are often added to the following year’s ballot even if there were not enough votes to become a finalist in the current year’s contest.

What’s a “finalist” vs. a “winner”?

The top three vote-getters in each category become finalists and were announced in the spring, and the top vote-getter is the winner and is announced in this issue.

When votes are tabulated, our editorial team fact-checks the address and contact information for each finalist. If a finalist is no longer a valid selection due to a closed business, etc., the next highest vote-getter(s) moves up to become a finalist.

Can a business or organization be a finalist if it’s located outside of the magazine’s coverage area?

In order to qualify as a finalist in the survey, each business or organization must be located in the community and/or provide services to local residents.

I’m a business owner. How can I get on next year’s ballot?

We rely solely on readers to select or write in their picks for each category. If your business wasn’t a top vote-getter in last year’s contest, it may not have been listed on this year’s ballot. But if voters wrote in your business this year and it received a significant number of votes, your business could be listed on next year’s ballot, even if your business wasn’t a finalist in the current year’s contest.

I’m a winner! How do I purchase a framed cover?

Winners can request a free digital copy of the Best of 2021 magazine cover design, which also indicates your winning category and your business or organization name.

Winners can also purchase a printed and framed magazine cover design (size is 14 x 17 inches and features a black wood frame.)

The cost is $95 each and includes shipping and handling. A link for ordering will be available online beginning July 1.

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Making a Difference Daily Over the past 20 years, Regina Neville has served Edina and Edina Public Schools (EPS) in a myriad of leadership positions—with school PTOs, Parent Leadership Council, Edina Education Fund and the Edina School Board. She’s also volunteered her time in Edina Bands, Edina Theater, Girl Scouts and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She currently serves as the Valley View Middle School Theater director. In addition, Neville is the EPS representative and board chair of District 287, a collaboration of 11 west metro school districts. Throughout her service is an ongoing search for how do we grow? How do we serve better?

Where is the need?

Neville works at the intersection of governance and program needs, but especially enjoys working with students because middle school thespians energize her, inspire creativity and inform her governance work. Her experience and day-to-day interactions with students meant she was in a perfect position to be a part of the “Heal Together” mental health campaign launched in March to address COVID-19’s effects on students. These virtual all-school assemblies featured celebrity guests and EPS mental health and wellness support teams promoting messages of hope and resilience.

Neville is indefatigable; her community spirit doesn’t end with students. She recently participated in the Edina Community Foundation’s Learning with Leaders Zoom series focused on racial equity and justice work in Edina. No matter the topic, Neville leans in, making a difference every day through direct action and leadership.

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For Your Collection Artwork recommended by the Art Girls.

Art Girls co-founder Hollie Gaines says, “I used to dream about opening a floral shop with vintage curated clothing. For me it was a recipe crafted with aromatic scents and a sweet nod to creating a signature style. This oil painting stopped me in my tracks. I love the way the artist mixes the blue and white porcelain, a decorative style that dates back to ninth century, along with the bounty of new blooms. Gardens are ripe with beauty, so don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.”

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Artist: Evan Abrahamson Title: Untitled From series: Eulogy for Beauty Scale: 20x20 Medium: Oil on Metal

For more information about this or other local artists, contact the Art Girls at artgirlsmpls.com; hollie@artgirlsmpls.com @art_girls_mpls Art Girls Minneapolis

PHOTOS COURTESY OF REGINA NEVILLE, ART GIRLS

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After a necessary but successful virtual event last year, Wayne Kostroski’s Taste Fore the Tour is back in person this year at Interlachen Country Club in Edina. Hosted by three-time James Beard award-winning TV personality and chef Andrew Zimmern in advance of the 3M Open golf tournament, Taste Fore the Tour gathers Minnesota and nationally known chefs, athletes and celebrities in support of hunger relief.

Proceeds from the event go to VEAP, one of the largest food pantries in Minnesota, providing millions of meals annually to community members in need.

Kostroski notes that last year’s virtual event demonstrated how a far-reaching and important message can generate support way beyond the efforts of a single night. Anyone can support the goal of Taste Fore the Tour by learning more about the nutrition needs of the hungry and taking action to volunteer or donate.

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Everyone’s drinking it, pét-nat, a wine style that isn’t just for natural wine lovers anymore. Petillant natural means naturally sparkling, and it provides an interesting and more affordable alternative to wines made in the traditional method, or Méthode Champenoise.

Pétillant naturel wines are made in an ancestral method that is essentially (yeast + sugar = alcohol + CO2) with a closure applied, leaving all that carbon dioxide inside the bottle and eliminating the need for a secondary fermentation, such as in Champagne.

A favorite version of ours at Ženska Glava are the pét-nats of Scribe Winery in Sonoma, particularly their rosé of pinot noir which can be found at France 44 and the natural wine spot Henry and Son in the North Loop.

Contributed by Sarina Garibović, a certified sommelier and owner of Ženska Glava, a woman owned and operated wine and spirits events business with the mission of making beverage education accessible and approachable.

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CURB APPEAL In her fabulous new book, Southern Lady Code, Helen Ellis writes with a staccato humor about thank you notes, her mother’s quirky and completely pragmatic etiquette lessons, the secrets behind her long and happy marriage and how she went home one evening in a Burberry trench coat that wasn’t hers. These are just a few of the subjects of her 23 sparkling essays. She has lived in Manhattan for decades, but her Alabama accent is unmistakable.

For Ellis, there are only two types of people in the world, Halloween people, those who like to dress up in costumes, or Christmas people, those who like to decorate trees in themes.

The best kind of cookbook is dogeared, stained and filled with family favorites which can be made ahead of time. She pours deserved praise on the lowly cheese log. Like David Sedaris, Ellis will make you both laugh and think. Pack this book away for a great read over the July 4th holiday.

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Green Acres Arboretum recommends cabin-friendly plants and shrubs.

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Financial Advisor CABIN OWNERS KNOW THE DRILL. Head up (or over) to the lake in springtime for opening, plant the garden beds and flower boxes, return home and hope for the best. Either at the next visit or any other time during the summer, arrive to find death-by-thirst plants or a florae crime scene, thanks to the local rabbits and/or deer populations.

With the help of Alan Branhagen, director of operations for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, he offers ways to increase the odds of having healthy plant life for your cabin life. Here’s the down and (garden) dirty of it all:

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Annuals: Consider spiny succulents (agave, aloe, crown-of-thorn, echeveria and sedum), herbs (basil, borage, cilantro, dill, lavender, parsley, rosemary and sage) and typical annuals (marigold, petunia, salvia and verbena).

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Perennials: Think herbs (thyme, hardy oregano, mint in containers and hyssop), wildflowers (anise-hyssop, coreopsis, baptisia/wild indigo, aromatic aster and showy goldenrod).

Ferns (maidenhair, Christmas and wood-fern) are left alone. Traditional perennials (alliums/ornamental onions, bleeding heart, catmint, daffodils, meadow sage, iris and beloved peonies) are options, too.

Shrubs: Most evergreens are favorite browse in winter, and the only exception is false cypress, which is not hardy in northern Minnesota’s zone 3.

Northern bush-honeysuckle, potentilla, snowberry and coralberry are among the few shrubs deer leave alone.

DROUGHT TOLERANT AND NO DEADHEADING

Try succulents and most herbs (listed above). Marigolds seem to re-bloom, regardless of deadheading. Petunias (select Wave series) don’t require deadheading, and geraniums are drought tolerant. Don’t forget colorful

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BY BRINGING INDIVIDUALS TOGETHER IN TIMES OF ISOLATION, Edina photographers Molly Andresen and Hillary Wallace wanted to use their talents to help the common good. Capturing over 200 families posed on their porches during the spring 2020 stay-at-home order due to COVID19, the Front Steps Project created memories and raised over $8,000 for the Edina Education Fund.

“It felt like such a privilege to be able to use a talent that we have in a way that brought some joy and some good to the community during such a hard time,” Andresen says.

Their work was inspired by photographers Kristin Collins and Cara Soulias in Needham, Mass., where the Front Steps Project began as a way to highlight the faces in their neighborhood. Snapping images of families outside their homes during quarantine, the photos documented memories and granted over $50,000 in support to their local community.

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“I think what is unique to this project is that rarely do all people experience the same thing at the same time,” Wallace says. “No matter the stage of life we were in, no matter the neighborhood, no matter where you were in the country, we were all going through something that we could relate to with one another.”

Not knowing each other prior to this project, Andresen and Wallace soon became close friends in their efforts to schedule shoots, edit photos

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“Once we received the book and saw families throughout the world, it was pretty touching and inspiring,” Heelan says. “We feel honored to be in the book, it is a keepsake.”

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(providing 3-5 photos for each family) and create the GoFundMe page for the MealFund donations that provided Edina families in need with dinners during the shutdown.

“It is amazing not only the money that is donated, but what it equates to,” executive director of the Edina Education Fund Kathy Rendlemen says. Surpassing an initial goal of $75,000 for the program, the MealFund raised over $100,000 which provided fresh produce, dry goods and gift cards to families for a whole year.

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Best Specialty Foods / Kitchen Store 1. France 44 2. Lunds & Byerlys 3. Jerry’s Foods

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SEEDS OF CHANGE LAST SUMMER’S LOCAL ART INSTALLATION FOCUSED ON RACIAL JUSTICE AND INCLUSION.

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In an effort to ignite conversations about race and bring awareness to the Edina community, local organizers and students came together last summer to develop a public art installation, Seeds of Change, at 50th and France. Created on over 30 waterproof canvases, each piece showcased artistic interpretations of racial justice and inclusion crafted by over two dozen members and allies of Edina High School’s Black Student Union (BSU), Good Samaritan Peace Frog Camp participants and community artists.

“We want this community to be what it truly can be and represent everybody,” Seeds of Change organizer and member of the Edina Arts and Culture commission Rebecca Sorensen says.

In response to the tragic death of George Floyd, BSU worked to shed light on issues of injustice to create a more inclusive Edina. As a neighboring city to Minneapolis, former BSU president Rachel Adegbenro says it was necessary to partake in the conversation because, “as we get into the suburbs and out of the inner city, we have the opportunity to ignore what is going on.” She explains this is part of the power of privilege and the role it can take in preventing change.

Wanting to make George Floyd and Black Lives Matter a household name, Adegbenro says she and others in the BSU organization turned to educating and providing people with resources to stay informed and get involved. Organizing a supply drive in wake of the Minneapolis riots, BSU members managed to collect over two truckloads of food, supplies and household items to deliver to South Minneapolis neighborhoods in need. Continuing their efforts last summer to make an impact, the organization also led a city-wide march from Edina High School to the Edina Community Center. “We are different people, but we all came together for this cause,” BSU board member The artist’s creation at the left translates to: “The struggle continues, victory is certain.”

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Phoebe Taiwo says. “We all knew something was wrong and we all chose to address it.”

Looking for ways to continue the conversation and the work of BSU, Sorensen reached out to the organization’s members in hopes of developing another community-centered initiative. Thus, Seeds of Change was born. The idea behind the project stemmed from Sorensen’s experience seeing the mural work that Minneapolis artist Alexander Parker crafted following the death of George Floyd. “I kind of got upset and wanted to do something about it, the only way I knew how was to draw and paint,”

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Parker says about the reasoning behind his creations. After viewing the painted boards, Sorensen says she was inspired by the messages created by this Black artist and felt inclined to bring that degree of awareness to the Edina community.

Collaborating with Parker, and members and allies of BSU, the group also teamed up with 10 youth artists (students in second through sixth grades) that were a part of Good Samaritan Church’s Peace Frog social justice camp. “It was meaningful to the kids that they got to see that they have a voice,” Peace Frog organizer Heather Miller says. “Just

because they are kids doesn’t mean that they can’t make a difference.”

Showcased in flowerpots alongside fresh flowers that were donated and planted by the Morningside Women’s Garden Club, the artistic messages flourished. To commemorate the hard work of the artists, the city of Edina and the 50th & France Business and Professional Association hosted a free outdoor event to introduce the project last July. Drawing quite a socially distanced crowd of residents and community members, mayor Jim Hovland and representative Heather Edelson also joined to speak. Edina High School Choir students sang in

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L-R: Rebecca Sorensen, Anna Devine, Phoebe Taiwo, Rachel Adegbenro, Carole Bruns, Alexa Rivera and Alexander Parker.

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tribute and chalk artist Michele Erin contributed to the creations. “It was so inspiring to see a community of black, white and all races working together, it was a beautiful thing, and it is how America should be,” Parker says.

As a way to introduce new growth and implement change to create a better future fit for all, Seeds of Change truly lived up to its name. “Planting seeds of change, planting seeds of conversation, planting new opportunity and growth, what could be,” Sorensen says. “What is great is that the soil is fertile and ripe and ready for these changes and for this growth.”

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FEATURED ARTISTS Edina High School Black Student Union Rachel Adebenro Hannah Andruss Parii Banfa Anna Devine Grace Drought Birgen Nelson Stella Olken-Junt Aditya Rewalliwar Phoebe Taiwo Miranda Trang Kayla Yang GOOD SAMARITAN PEACE FROG ARTISTS Adella Chinnakotia Carissa Goldstein Morgan Goldstein Acacia Johnstone Mika Kansara Ayla Kluis Annileigh Nelson Penelope Nordin Rafael Okundaye Zaza Okundaye COMMUNITY ARTISTS Blake Osborne Genevieve Fabiola Alexander Brooks Parker Kimberly Senn Arianne Zager

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Adegbenro and Sorensen, the Human Rights and Relations Commission (HRRC) of Edina honored Seeds of Change with the 2020 Tom Oye Human Rights Award in December for their efforts in advancing equality and human rights in the community.

Established in 2006, the nominated award is a tribute to HRRC founding member Tom Oye. As a former Nisei soldier in WWII, a second generation Japanese American who served in the 100th infantry battalion on the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and recipient of the Prize for Humanity by the Immortal Chaplains Foundation in 2003, Oye emulates courage and dignity through his efforts in improving human relations within the community and beyond.

“People saw what we did, appreciated it and we were recognized for our efforts,” Adegbenro says. “It feels really good to see that what we did didn’t go unnoticed.”

Though the award is a wonderful pinnacle to a successful event, organizers stress the importance of acknowledging that this is just the beginning of implementing change in Edina. “The award does not mean we are done,” Taiwo says. “I want to see active movements to keep progressing and not revert back to what it was before.”

With hopes of continuing to progress as a community, former BSU members and community members alike are not giving up on their mission. Though there are no specific plans in place for a similar event right now, Seeds of Change participants are doing what they can to continue the conversation of diversity and inclusion in Edina. “If anyone is inspired to take a stand, just go for it,” Seeds of Change logo designer Anna Devine says. Even if only a few hear the message, incremental change can still be achieved.

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The location! Easy access to Highway 100 and Crosstown for airport runs, Southdale and Galleria, Jerry’s Foods, Town Hall Station and Patisserie Margo. I am a runner and absolutely love the convenience of so many route options taking me around Rosland Park/Lake Cornelia, through Pamela Park, up to Golf Terrace and Lake Harvey, around the stadium and over the pedestrian bridges over the highway. The people in our neighborhood genuinely care about each other and are wonderful friends!

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Besides running, we use Kuhlman Stadium for running stairs and using the track. We play soccer at the multipurpose field by the water tower. We walk down to Lake Cornelia to the Mooty pickleball courts and play pickleball.

We play tennis at the Southview courts. We go sledding down Concord School hill, bike to Lake Harriet or jump on the Edina bike trail system connecting us to many more trails around the metro and state. We snowshoe to Town Hall Station (even during a blizzard) to enjoy some warm food and beverages.

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We are traveling frequently and our neighbors watch our porch for deliveries and alert us when they are there and tuck them inside the house for us. They offer their snow blowers (we prefer to use the “better cardio” way and shovel but sometimes cave in to exhaustion with bigger storms). We receive deliveries of homemade cookies and cupcakes for our birthdays and significant events (when vying for a state championship while coaching teams). We offer each other support when losing a family pet. Bake pizzas in outdoor pizza ovens and share. Loan each other garden tools, tarps, ladders, bikes and sports equipment.

When the pandemic hit, the Johnson family created Concord Cucina to raise money for the Edina Meal Fund which supports local families struggling with food insecurities. They devised a menu and purchased supplies to make and sell pizzas, raising $800.00. “That’s how Concord responds when others need help,” says Krista Johnson pictured top left with Dave Jenson.

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ONE RESIDENT’S FAN LETTER TO HER FAVORITE CITY.

Recently I was asked “What is so great

place my creative and talented daughter

about Edina?” As an unabashed fan

discovered her love of art at Edina Art

of my city, I was more than happy to

Center classes. I will never forget the

respond. “Where would you like me

night we watched the hockey tourney

to begin?” It’s easy for me to sing the

on TV with friends and saw Kara and the

praises of Edina. I’ve lived here 27 years,

cheerleaders on the ice in their skates,

which I realize makes me a relative

hands on hearts, singing the National

newcomer. We moved to Edina because

Anthem. There have been too many

of the schools and their reputation for

beautiful moments to possibly mention

excellence. That decision turned out to

them all but they are all in my heart. And

be one of the best choices ever. Our

I will always happily tell anyone who

daughter Kara thrived at Countryside

will listen that the people in this city are

Elementary, Valley View Middle School

some of the kindest, most genuine and

and Edina High School. Our son received

authentic people I could have ever met.

special education services from the time he was 9 months old. That early inter-

I have lived in Edina as a stay-at-home

vention was so appreciated and I often

mom, a cheer mom, a mom of a special

wonder where David would be had we

education student, a divorced mom and

not had that.

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Over the years, I have heard folks say,

life, I just knew that I could not leave this

“Oh, Edina is full of ‘cake-eaters’” and

city. When I purchased my townhome,

“Every Day I Need Attention.” And this

I only had two criteria: It needs to have

is always my response: Edina is the

two bedrooms and two bathrooms and

place where my special needs son made

it needs to be in Edina. That’s it. I now

friends. Where teachers, speech thera-

have the supreme pleasure of introduc-

pists and occupational therapists spent

ing people to this city. When I say I have

hours working with David, allowing

the best job ever, it’s true. And hey, it’s

him to reach his potential. Edina is the

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The Art of Giving Experiencing the Joy of Philanthropy with the Catholic Community Foundation

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heryl and Dan Moran of Edina have discovered the greatest joys of giving.

Inspired by their faith, the Morans are deeply committed to reaching out to those in need and have established a culture of generosity in their family.

Sheryl initially led their philanthropic vision, which took some convincing for Dan to share.

But, he’s come to appreciate Sheryl’s consistent nudging to give more abundantly. The Morans give through the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota which stewards their donations according to their values and distributes grants to charities they choose through a donor advised fund.

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their Christian faith although she was Presbyterian, and he, a Catholic. Wanting to attend the same church, Sheryl converted to Catholicism.

Early in their marriage, Sheryl suggested they give 10 percent of their income to their parish, Our Lady of Grace, in Edina, and other charities. Dan was concerned. They were starting their careers—he as a financial advisor and she as a teacher— and money was tight.

“What if we can’t pay our electric bill or buy groceries?” he asked.

Sheryl believes tithing is an act of trust in God. She doesn’t fear not having enough money. They compromised at five percent of their income. Soon, however, Dan felt inspired by their contributions and agreed to tithe the full 10 percent. Then, Sheryl discovered another charity in need and wanted to fund it. Dan balked. He thought giving more was impractical.

But, upon reflection and “intervention by the Holy Spirit,” Dan reconsidered. They started donating more than 10 percent whenever worthy causes emerged.

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Even when they became parents, encountering the added expenses of raising children, the couple maintained their commitment to faithful generosity.

On Dan’s 50th birthday, he did some financial calculations and told Sheryl, “I can retire now, and we can live off our investments.

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“The Morans give through the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota which stewards their donations according to their values and distributes grants to charities they choose through a donor advised fund.”

I work to support a variety of Catholic charities, including St. Paul’s Outreach, Catholic Relief Services, One World Surgery, the Archdiocese, The Seminaries of Saint Paul and Our Lady of Grace.

I’m fired up!” he says.

“I used to think that this is my money. Then I realized that everything we earn belongs to God,” he says. “It’s very freeing to know this.” Dan credits Sheryl with giving him this freedom. “Without her, I’d still be a grumpy five percent giver,” he says with a laugh.

Smart philanthropy In 2008, as their donations grew, the Morans discovered the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota (CCF) and realized it was an ideal channel through which to give. They opened a donor advised fund. Through their CCF donor advised fund, they can give according to their Catholic values, enjoy tax-free investment growth and grant to their favorite charities.

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“We give a lump sum to CCF and can direct it to different needs.”

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Sharing and Caring Hands.” Sheryl recognizes that she and Dan are fortunate in their ability to donate, but she believes everyone has their own gifts and talents to give.

A few years ago, she uncovered a personal talent that opened her eyes to sharing Christ’s light in a new way.

Sacred art At a young age, Sheryl liked to draw but was more attracted to mathematics and eventually became a math teacher. But when their children were in grade school, Sheryl felt called to become an artist. “God doesn’t give you desires that he doesn’t want to fulfill,” she says. She attended a local art school to study oil painting in the tradition of the Old Masters.

She studied shape, shadowing and color. As her talent unfolded, she started creating exquisite paintings, mainly of religious scenes. Many of her paintings now hang in churches.

People tell Sheryl that God speaks to them through her artwork.

“I’ll never be the best artist in the world, but I can paint the best subject matter: God’s love for us,” she says.

When Our Lady of Grace needed a new crucifix, Sheryl learned to sculpt so she could make a large bronze crucifix to hang above its altar. She donates all profits from her artwork to charity.

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A FTER P IVOT IN G TO A N ON L IN E ON LY E V E N T L AST Y E A R , Edina’a annual July 4th celebration returns to the streets. Of note is that due to Independence Day falling on a Sunday this year, the Edina parade will be held on Saturday, July 3rd so as not to interfere with Sunday church traffic on or near the parade route and staging area. So, mark your calendar, compile your red, white and blue outfit and collect your lawn chairs in preparation for this community event! *Stay up to date regarding the parade route, timing and any potential changes with updates via @edinaparade

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feature marching bands, floats, veterans, houses and much more. All Ages.

Free. Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St.; 952.300.2378; edinaparade.org

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REGGAE NIGHT

Jam under the stars with reggae musician Rion and Olivia Pierce while enjoying hosted food trucks and beverages. Proceeds benefit the first ever Black Student Union scholarship fund in partnership with the Edina Education Fund and Edina Community Foundation.

Suggested donation $100/couple.

7–10 p.m. Hosted by Rebecca and Mark Sorensen; 4304 Eton Place; for more information: edinaedfund.org/bsu

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Taste of MN Foodtruck Fair

Dancing in the Plaza Head over to 50th and France for Dancing in the Plaza with Arthur Murray Dance Studio. Dance lessons are a great idea for couples for a fun night out.

Adults. $10. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 5041 France Ave. S.; 612.920.1900; twincitiesarthurmurray.com

Come taste the bold flavors of Minnesota! Food trucks from around the Twin Cities are ready to bring authentic and diverse foods to you at the Taste of MN Fair. Bring your appetite and join the festivities. All ages. Prices vary per vendor.

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Edina Independence Day Parade

Enjoy this long-standing Edina tradition in celebration of the red, white and blue. This hour-long parade will

Looking to pick up some new, rare or otherwise unusual titles for your bookshelf? Designed with bibliophiles in mind, the Twin Cities Antiquarian Book Fair returns this year, offering high-quality books and book-related items and a slew of knowledgeable book dealers to chat with. All ages. $7 or free with student ID. July 9, 3–7 p.m.; July 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Schoenecker Arena, University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul; twincitiesanti quarianbookfair.wordpress.com

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The Hopkins Raspberry Festival

Fine Spirits Classic

Though the raspberry fields are gone, the city of Hopkins still celebrates! With firework, live music, kids’ activities and a Grande Day Parade this festival has everything. All Ages. Free. Downtown Hopkins, 1609 Mainstreet, Hopkins; 952.931.0878; raspberrycapital.com

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JULY 15 5:30PM–9PM Featuring Twin Cities top mixologists and both local and national distilleries, the 9th annual Fine Spirits Classic is an interactive, exciting taste of the Cities’ best sips.

Ages 21 and up. Minneapolis Grain Exchange, 400 South Fourth St. Suite 401, Mpls.; finespiritsclassic.com

Minnesota Horse Expo

Horses of multiple different breeds will gather at the MN State Fair for contests and horse showcases. You can also hear from local equitation experts, trainers and clinicians on horse training, care and maintenance. Best of all, free pony and wagon rides. All Ages. $11 for ages 13 plus, $7 for ages 6–12 and free for ages 5 and under.

July 24 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. and July 25 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Minnesota State Fair Grounds, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul; 612.860.4645; mnhorseexpo.org

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Got a frenzy for trains? Stop by the Twin Cities Railroad Museum exhibit at this year’s MN State Fair. Railroad replicas of all sizes will be featured!

You can find collectables from toy trains to Minnesota railroad memorabilia. Or grab a magazine, vintage print or poster. All Ages. $6 for ages 8 and up, free for ages 7 and under.

9 a.m.–4 p.m. Minnesota State Fair Grounds, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul; 651.647.9628; tcmrm.org

Take a beautiful 5k, 10k or 10-mile run through seven of Richfield’s best parks. Benefitting Wood Lake Nature Center for 18 years, event proceeds go toward supporting the center’s environmental education partnership with local district schools. Register online for virtual or in-person runs.

All ages. $30–65. 7–11 a.m. Richfield Ice Arena, 2200 West 66th St., Richfield; 612.861.9700; richfieldmn.gov

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Taste Travels EXPERIENCE GLOBALLY INSPIRED FOODS RIGHT HERE IN EDINA.

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Last year’s COVID restrictions had us yearning for a return to our much-loved restaurant experiences. Limits on international travel heightened all the more that desire for something different. So, we’re sharing some of our favorite local restaurants that serve globally inspired fare in atmospheres so special, you’ll feel transported.

COCONUT THAI

With locations in Edina and St. Paul, this authentic Thai food restaurant creates meals made from recipes passed down through generations.

Using fresh ingredients to make flavorful meals from curries to rice dishes, many options are a delight. If you want to try something new, we suggest the pineapple curry, made with fresh pineapple, bell pepper and coconut milk with a tasty sweet red curry sauce and an option to add your choice of meat.

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With Japanese food made with an international flair, this sleek spot has a huge menu filled with a variety of options. With an open view sushi bar, customers feel connected to the artful process and get to see just how much care goes into every roll. Made with healthy and fresh ingredients,

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Cahill Bistro

Nakamori’s special rolls include an homage to the city, the Edina Roll, with spicy tuna and avocado.

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7101 France Ave. S. # 113 952.920.9980 nakamoriedina.com

COCINA DEL BARRIO

Since 2008, Barrio has brought fabulous flavor to the Twin Cities, with five locations featuring Latin cuisine and a tequila bar. It’s a fun, vibrant atmosphere to unwind and indulge with a signature Trinity margarita paired with a classic Latin dish like the grilled chicken quesadilla. With handcrafted drinks, authentic food and a perfectly placed patio on France Ave., you can’t go wrong with this summer selection.

5036 France Ave. S. 952.920.1860 barriotequila.com

A long-time Twin Cities favorite, Ciao Bella has been serving fresh Italian cuisine since 1997 to adoring customers. Handcrafted meals made with local ingredients are served in quality dishes that keep diners coming back.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio space or relax and dine in the dining room filled with locally-sourced artwork and featuring a charming fireplace. Unsure what to order? Our suggestion is the pesto sea bass, a customer favorite.

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CAHILL BISTRO

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Inspired by the flavors of Latin America, this local bistro offers a perfect balance of casual charm and sophisticated rustic dishes. Cozy and family–owned, Cahill Bistro makes classic Latin comfort food from tacos de carne to house-made guacamole. Be sure to try the empanadas, a customer favorite, made with pan fried corn dough paired with either braised beef or fresh vegetables and served with roasted tomato salsa and crema casera.

7078 Amundson Ave. 952.426.4196 cahillbistroedina.com

RAAJ

This progressive Indian restaurant has a great mixture of authentic food with a modern twist. They serve beautifully crafted dishes full of flavor that look as good as they taste. Try a handcrafted cocktail paired with a popular dish like the allahabad murgh korma that is sure to impress.

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3812 W. 50th St. 612.345.5830 raagindiancuisine.com

SALUT

A France Ave. standout, Salut brings French food without any intimidation by blending French cuisine with a casual American twist. There is a charming approach to dining in this space that is comfortable yet sophisticated with a menu meant to impress.

With dishes like “ze salut” steak sandwich made fresh with marinated beef tenderloin and arugula served on a ciabatta bun with garlic mushrooms and mustard sauce, you’re sure to fall in love. Oui, oui!

5034 France Ave. S. 952.929.3764 salutbaramericain.com

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LAST GLANCE

2020 Readers’ Choice Winner Rise Above

by Bridgit Melnick

Images of Edina Readers’ Choice voting is open through July 21.

wonderful way to spotlight local photographers and their photos of our community. This photo contest, presented by Edina Magazine and the city of Edina, showcases so much of what you love about this city you call home.

This past spring, photos were submitted that show off the core values of Edina for our 2021 Images of Edina photo contest. A panel of judges from the city of Edina, Edina Magazine and the community will select winners in several categories. You get to pick your favorite photo too! Readers’ Choice voting continues online through July 21 at edinamag.com Don’t wait. Go online today and vote for a 2021 Images of Edina Readers’ Choice award winner.

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One of the advanced technologies at Mint Orthodontics includes LightForce custom 3D printed braces. Sudit says, “Before, it was one size fits all. Now, customized means I can move teeth on a computer screen to exactly where I want them before treatment begins.” As a father of four, Sudit understands the added bonus for busy parents is that placing these custom braces is done in about ¼ of the time of standard braces; and time between follow-up appointments is about 3 times as long. This means far fewer in-person visits over the course of treatment.

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