Travel

A Cabin That Disappears Into the Pines

Minnesota’s first mirror cabin offers a secluded, design-forward escape in the heart of Cuyuna Country Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Jason Ehrreich, Levi Snell, Sarah Bostrom Jake and Meghan Zoesch never imagined they’d end up building one of Minnesota’s most memorable and talked-about cabin experiences. For years, their lives moved along familiar tracks – Meghan reporting and anchoring the news at KARE, CBS58, NBC15, and KAAL, and Jake working in Milwaukee in his family’s auto body...

Life + Culture

Snowfoot's Joy of Winter Movement

An Alpine invention helping Minnesotans rediscover winter Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Snowfoot Snowfoot began, as many good inventions do, with a simple annoyance. In the Italian Alps, surrounded by steep climbs, icy ridgelines, and deep winter snow,  Robert Behrens wanted to move the way he moved in every other season — freely,  curiously, without feeling like he had strapped dinner plates to his feet. Traditional  snowshoes allowed him to float on snow, sure, but they forced a...

Health + Wellness

A Natural Alternative to Pain Relief

Get back to doing what you love Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Lucy Hawthorne After working in cybersecurity for many years and then as a part-time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Kevin Rebman wanted to continue to help people, but in a different way. Today, he’s a board-certified therapist in massage and bodywork, and the founder and owner of Return to Play Institute.    “I got started in this about 10 years ago,” he says. “I graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences...

Food + Beverage

Kowalski's Markets

We Have the *Real* Meats Article by David Scheller I have tried Kowalski’s Akaushi wagyu rib roast. It tastes as though a nearly impossibly chance sequence of cosmic events cast a little stone marble into some otherwise unremarkable pocket of universe, upon which light and molecular juju gradually softened raw firmament into lush grassland, and later into cattle, and later still into a civilization which produces beef so good that it causes one to reflect on how fortunate they are to occupy a...

Arts + Culture

A Very Edina Christmas

Maeve Finn Brings Whoville to Life Article by Sarah Knieff Twelve-year-old Maeve Finn of Edina is spending her holiday season in Whoville this year, performing in the ensemble of “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” at Children’s Theatre Company. For Maeve, this marks an exciting step in a theater journey that began close to home. Maeve first got a taste of the stage in 2019 when she played Auntie Em in “The Wizard of Oz” at The Little Theater on 42nd Street. But it wasn’t until...

Entertainment

A Winter Wonderland

Experience a Swiss Chalet Right in the Heart of Town Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Lauren Page Photography For the sixth year in a row, The Westin Edina Galleria is bringing the joy of the season indoors with its Winter Village. From December 3rd through Valentine's Day weekend, hotel guests and locals can once again experience the best of winter in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere reminiscent of the Swiss Alps.  “In Minnesota, we're all about celebrating the seasons,” says Elizabeth...

Life + Culture

Diamonds of Wonder

How a Minnesota jeweler is turning natural brilliance into opportunity for students in rural Botswana Article by Sarah Knieff When R.F. Moeller Jeweler launched its “Diamonds of Wonder” collection in 2024, the goal was not just to showcase the brilliance of natural diamonds — but to add another dimension to what those diamonds could represent. Luxury and exclusivity often define the world of fine jewelry, but the Twin Cities-based jeweler set out to create a collection that could also drive...

Shopping

The Ultimate 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Thoughtful, Unique & Locally Inspired Picks for Everyone on Your List Article by Sarah Knieff The holidays are a time to celebrate, connect, and show appreciation – and nothing says “I’m thinking of you” like a well-chosen gift. But finding the right gift can feel like a challenge, especially when you're looking for something more meaningful than the usual suspects. That’s why we’ve rounded up a curated list of standout gifts – from artisan chocolates to handcrafted jewelry and everything in...

Finance + Legal Services

Celebrating 25 Years of Success

A bank making a difference in local communities Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Andrew Vick Since it opened its doors in 2000, Crown Bank has been focused not just on being a bank in the community, but on being a bank of the community. “Every decision we make is local — handled by bankers who live and work right here in Minnesota,” says Jeff Wessels, its president and COO. “That means our clients aren’t waiting on out-of-state committees; they’re talking directly with decision-makers...

Travel

Family, Adventure & Gratitude

Andrew Vick Shares Four Trip Ideas for Making Memories That Matter Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Andrew Vick For Andrew Vick, travel isn’t just about getting away – it’s about getting closer. Closer to nature, to discovery, to community, and most importantly, to family. The nationally celebrated wedding and family photographer, and founder of Vick Photography and Vick Studios, is a lifelong road trip enthusiast who has turned his passion for adventure into an intentional lifestyle...