Life + Culture

Second Chances Start Here

Four Minnesota animal rescues changing lives through compassion, community and countless happy tails Article by Sarah Knieff Every adoption story begins with a second chance, and behind each one is a dedicated team of volunteers, foster families and animal advocates working tirelessly to change lives. Across Minnesota, rescue organizations are doing far more than finding homes for dogs and cats – they're providing medical care, educating communities, supporting pet owners through difficult...

Life + Culture

Coding, Creating and Connecting

Coder's Clubhouse is helping young innovators build tech skills, confidence and friendships through hands-on STEM experiences. Article by Sarah Knieff In a world where technology shapes nearly every aspect of daily life, one Edina family saw a gap—and decided to fill it. The result is Coder’s Clubhouse, a new STEM-focused learning center that opened its doors in April 2026 with a mission to give kids a place to learn, create, and connect through technology. For co-founders Katie and Jeremiah...

Local Services

Here’s the Scoop

Picking up after your dog is their calling Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Andrew Vick According to recent statistics, over 50% of U.S. households have at least one dog. Most pet owners consider them part of the family and are willing to provide them with the best care possible.  One responsibility no one likes, though, is picking up after the dog, especially in their backyards. Parents are often busy, and kids don’t want to go near it. Sonja Tengdin knows this well. When her children...

Finance + Legal Services

AskSusan - Monthly Financial Advice Column

There's a critical difference between discipline and complacency in financial planning. Discipline is intentional. It means your strategy is actively helping you reach your goals. Complacency, on the other hand, is automatic—doing the same thing simply because it's familiar.One builds wealth. The other merely maintains the illusion of stability while your life evolves around you.Consistency Builds Wealth—But Only When Strategy Aligns With Your Life The financial strategy that served you...

Life + Culture

Bringing Back the Grandfather Fish

Great Lakes Aquarium’s ambitious sturgeon restoration project is helping revive an ancient species in the St. Louis River Estuary Article by Sarah Knieff Along the shores of the St. Louis River Estuary in Duluth, something remarkable is happening behind the scenes at Great Lakes Aquarium. Inside a specialized stream-side rearing trailer filled with cold river water, thousands of tiny lake sturgeon eggs are beginning a journey that conservationists hope will help restore one of Minnesota’s most...

Life + Culture

The Float Home

How Minnehaha Creek shaped Andrew Vick’s vision of family, culture and connection Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Andrew Vick For award-winning Edina photographer Andrew Vick, Minnehaha Creek is more than a scenic backdrop. It is a current running through nearly every part of his life — family, work, creativity, history and home. From the windows of his new Nordic-inspired studio space, Vick watches kayaks drift by in summer and sees smoke curling from backyard saunas in winter...

Finance + Legal Services

Protecting Your Digital and Financial Legacy:

A Guide for the Modern Household Article by Benjamin Beuning, CFP®, CIMA®, MS | Photography by Andrew Vick In today’s landscape where our financial lives are inseparably linked to the digital world, "Online Safety Month" serves as a critical reminder that anybody can be a target of cyber fraud. For families with complex financial lives and multiple lines of credit, the risks can be significantly higher than average.  Online Safety Month puts a spotlight on digital habits—what are the most...

Health + Wellness

Care That Smiles Back

Inside Anderson Dental Care’s Patient-First Approach in Edina Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Andrew Vick Healthcare can often feel impersonal and expensive, however, Anderson Dental Care is taking a refreshingly human approach. Led by longtime dentist Dr. Richard J. Anderson, the Edina-based practice has built its reputation on personalized care, transparency, and a commitment to helping patients navigate the often confusing world of dental coverage. At the heart of the practice is...

Health + Wellness

Making Waves in Water Safety

Hudson Valley Swim brings personalized, safety-first instruction to the Twin Cities Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Andrew Vick In a state defined by its water – nearly 12,000 lakes across Minnesota – learning to swim isn’t just a seasonal pastime, it’s an essential life skill. That belief sits at the heart of Hudson Valley Swim, where owner Tucker S. is bringing a safety-first, highly personalized approach to swim instruction in St. Louis Park. Originally founded in New York in the...

Health + Wellness

Where Healing Feels Like Home

The Doctor’s House is redefining modern medicine through integrative care, root-cause healing, and a deeply personal approach to wellness. Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Lucy Hawthorne Located in Edina, The Doctor’s House offers a refreshing departure from today’s fast-paced, transactional healthcare model. Founded by Dr. Adepero Okulaja in 2017, the practice is built on a simple yet powerful promise: that patients deserve to feel heard, understood, and genuinely cared for. Here...