March 2015

Living on or adjacent to one of our amazing golf courses in the Twin Cities metro region used to come with somewhat of a guarantee – the view will never be replaced by a big box store, parking lot or anything else.

That all changed over the past few years with golf courses closing down left and right. Not in Edina, though. We still have two that are worth living on or near. By the way, did you know that homes on golf courses tend to hold their value better than homes further away?

If Edina golf course living is something you’re considering, read on.

Homes near Braemer Golf Course

Not your average city-owned track, Braemer Golf Course is ranked among the top 75 public courses in the United States and, it’s among the top 100

Brainerd, MN features some excellent nearby amusement parks. It’s a great way to spend a day away and features something all ages can enjoy. Being a home of many great family activities, the Brainerd Lakes amusement parks are a great bonus to families living here.

The Paul Bunyan Land and This Old Farm Pioneer Village are great places to take the kids. Try Pirates Cove if you want to ride go karts and play mini golf. There are also excellent water parks and RV parks for camping fans. Here is a look at the places to go in the area.

Wildwedge Golf & Maze – 32620 Paul Bunyan Trail Drive, Pequot Lakes

Check out the Wildwedge Golf & Maze in Pequot Lakes for a day of fun. It’s only a short drive north of Brainerd and features something the whole

The Andiamo Italian Ristorante is Eagan’s favorite Italian restaurant. You’ll feel like you are at home away from home when you visit and delight in the fresh, flavorful Italian cuisine. The restaurant is perfect for any occasion and offers a very family-oriented experience.

Owner Ramon Ruiz is a chef of over 30 years of experience in Italian cuisine and he decided to mix his passion with business and family to bring Eamon Andiamo Italian Ristorante. This local favorite is can be found at 1629 Lena Court.

What makes Andiamo so great?

The restaurant is different than other national Italian chains became it believes in a local, neighborhood, family-friendly experience. it’s the kind of place you want to host your special event because it will

I hesitated over the title of this week’s blog post because, really, one person’s dream home may be another’s nightmare. Some folks would lovingly wander all 16,228 square feet of Edina’s most expensive listing while others would immediately wonder how they would keep it clean and who will maintain the grounds.

I suppose that if the $45,116 monthly mortgage payments are affordable to you then this particular home may just fit into your dream category. So, let’s take a look at it.

First, the basics:

Bedrooms: 4 (a 704- square foot master suite among them)

Bathrooms: 9 (five full, two ¾ and two ½ bathrooms)

Fireplaces: 7

Year built: 2003

Lot size: 2.28 acres

The craftsmanship of this home is stunning, with vaulted, wood-beamed

If you haven’t been to the Amazing Mirror Maze in the Mall of America, you’re going to want to check that out. It’s a blast for all ages featuring a fun-filled, life-sized maze of mirrors and glass. For $7.95 per person, you can venture through the maze on the Third Floor of the Mall of America in Bloomington. This unique attraction is a popular choice for locals and tourists alike. Here is a look at what the Amazing Mirror Maze is like.

About the Amazing Mirror Maze

The maze is a unique attraction at the Mall of America, featuring a life-sized maze of mirrors and glass. You’ll journey through 2,500 square feet of a glass and mirror maze. It’s one of the largest mirror mazes in the world with its endless hallways and endless reflections. Every

The Pitchfork Brewing Company is the newest craft Brewery in Hudson, Wisconsin. Owner Mike Fredricksen has been brewing for 20 years and has a passion for creating original recipes and perfecting classic styles of beer. He owns the brewing company alongside Jessie Fredricksen and Sara and Jason Edwards.

These Hudson families are dedicated to bringing the best beer to the city with locally sourced ingredients and a focus on creativity and quality. Try the Pitchfork Brewing Company for a pint at the bar, sampling with friends or to take a growler home for later.

About Pitchfork Brewing Company

The brewery is located at 709 Rodeo Circle in Hudson, WI. It was founded in 2012 and is the newest craft brewery in the city. The owners believe in

Are you loving this weather? It’s pretty amazing and long overdue. If all this sunshine – and the fact that the first day of spring is exactly one week from today -- makes your thoughts turn to that patch of ugly ground outside, we’ve got some ideas on how you can jumpstart your spring gardening program.

Keep in mind that we still have a frost danger up until around April 23. This means you don’t want to cut back or prune anything that might be damaged by frost before the first week of May.

But, this is the ideal time to start seeds indoors for transplanting later into the garden. Sure, a lot of seeds needed to be started a month or two ago, but many Edina favorites can be started right now

Flower Seeds

Ageratum

Annual phlox

Coleus

Biking is a great way to get around Edina. It’s great exercise, it’s free and it makes everything more accessible. With your car, you’re going to be paying for gas to get around, parking and of course it’s less environmentally-conscious to drive rather than bike.

Since Edina has worked hard to offer active transportation options, the next step has been to make the network of bikeways amazing for residents to easily live, work and play in the city. Here is a look at what you should know about this healthier mode of transportation around Edina.

Bike Laws

The state has bike laws to allow bicyclists the same rights and responsibilities of driving. You have freedom to ride on streets unless they specifically prohibit biking, specifically Highways

The 49th Annual Edina Art Fair is returning this summer and it’s going to an amazing weekend. It’s the First Official Art Fair of the Year and ranked as the top art fair in the state. It’s even called one of the top art fairs in the nation featuring the best 300 fine artists from the state, from the country and even from Canada.

You can check it out for no charge and enjoy a free shuttle taking you from exhibit to exhibit. Here is what you can expect for this year’s Edina Art Fair.

When is the art fair?

It takes place from Friday, June 5th until Sunday, June 7th. Friday and Saturday hours are from 10am-7pm and Sunday hours are from 10am-5pm. It will take place rain or shine.

How much is admission?

The event has free admission! Enjoy the

It’s FRIDAY! There’s a lot going on this weekend right here in our own backyards in Edina. Read on as we help you make some fun plans for this weekend.

 Mmmmm. . .pancakes!

Come out and support the Edina Lions Club Sunday morning and have a yummy pancake breakfast. All proceeds go to the PACER Center. This organization provides support to parents of children with disabilities.

The pancake breakfast will be held at South View Middle School on South View Lane from 8:00 a.m. until noon Sunday, March 8. Breakfast is $8 per person.

Fun stuff for the kids

Spend the morning with your little one and the Sesame Street Gang at Edina Senior Center. There will be cookie making with the Cookie Monster, visits to Oscar’s garbage can and counting fun