Eden Prairie, MN February 2023

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W H Y T H E H E L G E S O N P L AT Z K E T E A M A N D C O L D W E L L B A N K E R G L O B A L L U X U R Y®?

The Helgeson Platzke Real Estate Group has been Eden Prairie’s #1 Home Selling Team since 1995, surpassing the market in million-dollar sales by providing unmatched service, knowledge and expertise. With $267 million in daily luxury sales*, the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program is widely recognized as the consummate industry leader.

Together, this unstoppable powerhouse in luxury real estate delivers extensive local, national and international exposure across hundreds of websites, putting your property in front of countless affluent buyers and achieving tremendous results.

You simply will not find better representation.

*Data based on closed and recorded buyer and/or seller transaction sides of homes sold for $1 million or more as reported by affiliates of the U.S. Coldwell Banker franchise system for the calendar year of 2021. USD$. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2022 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. 22UCU0-DC_MN_12/22

David Thompson Market President

There is a lot to consider when choosing a financial institution - such as convenience, technology and products. Perhaps you want a bank that gives back to the community it serves. More than anything, your bank should have familiar, friendly people you know you can count on any time of the day.

At First Western Bank & Trust we are all these things and more.

Natalie Schultz

Business Banking Officer NMLS: 1646104

Peter Haugen

Consumer Lender NMLS: 509842

Richard Hawes

Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS: 351793

100 Prairie Center Drive | Eden Prairie | 952.516.7300

Kevin McShane

SVP Commercial Lender

Chaska, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka , and Waconia.

Call 952-249-2000 or go online to make an appointment.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

From Eden Prairie With Love

February 2023 PUBLISHER

John Lee | john.lee@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

David Scheller | david.scheller@citylifestyle.com

Hello Eden Prairie Lifestyle Readers, Valentine’s Day used to be simple. All you had to do was make sure you bought enough G.I. Joe cards for every kid in your class, and then try not to get sick to your stomach after eating several hundred Sweethearts.

But the older you get, the more challenging the holiday becomes. I’m talking about trying and failing to prevent maple syrup from staining the duvet during breakfast in bed. Hoping your face doesn’t freeze solid during a romantic walk around Staring Lake. Attempting to get through an entire candlelit dinner before the babysitter calls to inform you that one of your kids stuffed a grilled cheese sandwich in the Blu-ray player!

Do you want to make Valentine’s Day easy this year? Then here’s what I advise: Tell your loved one to sit down in your comfiest chair while you read them this heartwarming edition of Eden Prairie Lifestyle.

In this issue we are honored to feature Eden Prairie Montessori, where tots learn to love themselves, their pals, and their entire community. We have Simple Home, which will create a living space you will love coming home to each day. We have Flying Cloud Airport, where passionate pilots save lives – human and canine alike! We have First Western Bank & Trust, which is helping us build a community we can all take pride in through creative financing options. And if you love plants, get a load of this: We have The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum! If you’re on a budget, simply cut out all the pictures of flowers and present a tiny two-dimensional bouquet to your special someone.* As always, I would like to thank all of Eden Prairie Lifestyle’s sponsors, without whose generous support we could not mail our magazine directly to our readers’ homes. I always welcome any feedback or interest you may have in appearing on our magazine’s pages!

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Corporate Team CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell AD DESIGNER Mary Albers LAYOUT DESIGNER Kirstan Lanier

Best regards, JOHN LEE, PUBLISHER @EDEN_PRAIRIE_LIFESTYLEE

*Eden Prairie Lifestyle takes no responsibility for anything your special someone might do to you in the event that you follow such genuinely awful advice.

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Eden Prairie Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Eden Prairie area’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors.

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the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

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inside the issue The Local Love Issue

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Lifestyle Letter

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Business Monthly

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Money Matters

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Outdoor Living

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Education Corner

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Our Town

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Outdoor Adventure

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Home Update

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Events

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Trend Setter

Financing That Builds Our Community

20 The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center Rooted in Integrity and Founded on Faith in Christ

26 Eden Prairie Montessori

“There’s a Lot of Love in These Children’s Hearts”

32 Flying Cloud Airport Where Lifesaving Takes Flight

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Photography: Eden Prairie Montessori Eden Prairie Montessori provides childcare that inspires love for yourself, love for others around you, and love for the entire community. Schedule a tour today at edenprairiemontessori.com.

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Edina Realty's Eden Prairie Office Collects Over 500 Toys for Charity Edina Realty held Trees and Toys, their annual client appreciation event, on December 3rd. All together, agents of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin’s largest residential real estate company exchanged more than 6,000 Christmas trees, centerpieces, wreaths and sprays for toys for local charities. “Trees and Toys is one of our most anticipated events of the year,” said Lyndon Moquist, manager of Edina Realty’s Eden Prairie office. “We are fortunate for this opportunity to help those in need.” edinarealty.com

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Uptown Medispa Celebrates Miss Minnesota & Miss Minnesota’s Outstanding Teen Miss Minnesota and Miss Minnesota’s Outstanding Teen joined Uptown Medispa in Prior Lake for a meet and greet on November 5th! Uptown Medispa provided discounts on their products, services and gift cards to mark the occasion. The event was also attended by Heidi Jensen of Zallevo and Janell MacGillivray of Anchor Apparel. Uptown Medispa proudly sponsors Rachel Evangelisto, the first Native American Miss Minnesota, by providing her with skin care and facials. #Root4Rach #NativeMnQueen uptownmedispamn.com

Murphy Business Receives Multi-Million Dollar Club Award Murphy Business of Minnesota was recently honored at the 2022 Murphy Conference in Clearwater, FL. Dan Bauer received the Multi-Million Dollar Club Award and Top Producer Award, and was named Number One Broker With Murphy Business and Financial Group for 2021. Dan has 25 years of experience with business sales and business valuation. He gained 11 of them with Murphy Business, one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America. murphybusiness.com/minnesota

Magnifi Financial Cuts the Ribbon Magnifi Financial is now a proud member of the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce! Magnifi Financial is a full-service community credit union offering retail banking, commercial banking, mortgage and wealth management services to anyone within their field of membership in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Magnifi Financial serves members through an extensive network of branches and best-in-class digital banking services. mymagnifi.org

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FIRST WESTERN BANK & TRUST Financing That Builds Our Community

Richard Hawes Mortgage Loan Originator

David Thompson Market President

Natalie Schultz Business Banking Officer

ARTICLE BY DAVID SCHELLER

Whenever a neighborhood surrounding one of its thousands of branches languishes, a national bank still does just fine. They’re making a big omelet. They can afford not to worry about every egg.

It’s a different story for First Western Bank & Trust. Since their foundation in Minot in 1964, First Western has established 16 additional locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. Their growth over the past CONTINUED >

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“For a banker who is invested in their community, helping a local business grow from a few employees to several hundred couldn’t feel more satisfying.”

half-century is a testament to the power of friendly, sincere and methodical banking. But because they are still regional, First Western has every incentive to ensure that each one of their markets thrives. Their Eden Prairie branch, which has served our city for all its personal banking, business banking and mortgage needs since 2006, is no exception.

“When Eden Prairie succeeds, so do we,” said David Thompson, market president. “But our commitment to Eden Prairie’s success is not just good business.

Eden Prairie is where we live. Eden Prairie is where we’re raising our families. Eden Prairie is where our friends, neighbors and family members earn their livings. The stronger we make our local economy, the better all of our lives become.

“While we consider it an honor to work alongside business owners who are already established, it is especially rewarding to partner with ones who are just starting their journeys. For a banker who is invested in their community, helping a local business grow from a few employees to several hundred couldn’t feel more satisfying.

“We don’t offer business advice in the strictest sense. The path a contractor, restaurateur or auto mechanic should follow on their way to success falls outside of a banker’s scope of expertise. That said, when one of our business clients comes to us for financing, we do help keep their focus trained on what would best benefit them. We often dissuade our clients from purchasing larger facilities than they actually need, or equipment which isn’t poised to be of much use. We’re only able to do that by taking the time to truly understand our clients’ businesses and goals.”

“First Western specializes in working with small and mid-sized businesses,” said Natalie Schultz,

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business banking officer. “That extends beyond taking care of their day-to-day banking needs. We additionally offer the equipment financing, vehicle financing, and commercial real estate loans they’ll require to master their markets.

“I recently met with a client whose business had grown too rapidly for them to keep up. I introduced them to my large network of professionals. Soon they had a bookkeeper and accountant to get everything in order for the loan they needed to purchase a larger location.”

“We regularly underwrite government loans and conventional loans, although we do offer far more financing options than most other banks,” said Richard Hawes, mortgage loan originator. “While many lenders shy away from loans for land, new construction, hobby farms and manufactured homes, First Western is more enthusiastic about discussing options which frequently go hand in hand with unconventional loans. That’s largely because we have our own in-house lending department. When Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae can’t do it, we typically can.

“We’re also willing to invest whatever time it takes to bring our clients to the finish line. That’s of special value in the case of land loans, which often demand a great deal of back and forth between several different parties. It’s also of great help to our clients who wrongly believe their circumstances bar them from taking out loans. I recently worked with a man whose credit score had been ruined by identity theft. I laid out the steps he could take to restore it, and I am proud to say he has just qualified to buy a house.”

First Western Bank & Trust’s Eden Prairie branch is located at 100 Prairie Center Drive. Please call (952) 516-7300 or visit firstwestern.bank to learn more about what our community bank can do for you.

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the mustard seed LANSCAPE & GARDEN CENTER “When you pull into our parking lot, it all seems so small and quaint,” said Kelly Lorenz, general manager of The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center. “But once you begin to explore, you realize just how much open space lies beyond our buildings.

“You’re surrounded by endless shades of green as you meander up and down the rows of plants. Soon you’ll notice a chatter – the resident chickens and guinea fowl, who graciously provide us with free pest control and fertilizer. If you let the croaking frogs draw you near the pond, you’ll see the fantails of koi shimmering in the water.

If you walk through the greenhouse, you’re almost overwhelmed by the symphonic smell of thousands of herbs. It brings back sweet memories of all the things you take for granted.

“The senses come alive here.”

The Mustard Seed provides whatever you need to make your own little Elysium back at home. Every annual, perennial, shrub and tree that can be plugged into Eden Prairie’s soil is hale and hearty there.

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Every material that could bring a landscape to perfection is in stock. The resident Certified Landscape Professionals are standing by to offer everything from general guidance to full-service landscaping, replete with the garden, retaining wall, gazebo, pool, deck and fence that would transform your home into Xanadu. And if you would rather leave your Xanadu’s upkeep to the experts, The Mustard Seed’s crews are available to weed, prune, mulch, fertilize, compost, mow and chase away pests for you.

There are even bees at The Mustard Seed, but it is best just to leave them be.

“More and more people are making the shift toward pollinator gardens these days,” said Kelly. “They tend to follow a more natural theme, with less heavily manicured yards and flower beds, but it’s just as easy to create a classical garden that’s friendly to native hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. We offer a huge selection of salvia, liatris and monarda flowers that are just as colorful as they are inviting to nectar-loving creatures.

“We have dedicated over 6,000 square feet of greenhouse space to annuals and perennials, with regular shipments of new flowers arriving weekly. Goodness, where to begin? Well, the zinnias are always a crowd-pleaser. They are an annual, so you have to plant them every year, but they’re well worth the effort for all the lush shades of red, pink, purple and yellow they add to a garden from late spring until first frost.

Lobelias are a royal blue trailing flower, perfect for any spot in a garden which could do with a little more volume. But if I had to pick a favorite, it would have to be the calla lily. It doesn’t bloom nearly as long as I would like it to – but when it does, it sure is a beauty.

“No matter which flowers you fall in love with here, they’re all available in custom planters that will brighten your porch or patio. If they’re destined for your garden instead, we would be delighted to explain how you can help them flourish. We can make any guest’s thumb just a little greener.

“If you’re looking to add more height or privacy to your landscape, we have an abundance of medium plants as well. The chokeberry is a

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wonderful one because it’s always changing. In the spring it bursts with delicate white flowers; in the summer it produces its signature fruit, which you can turn into jam or leave for the birds; and in the fall, its leaves take on a brilliant red. We also have a variety of hydrangeas, which present massive, brilliant, globe-shaped bunches of flowers from late summer well into fall.

“Everyone needs a little shade – or, to put it a slightly different way, everyone needs a shade tree. Whether you want a smaller accent at the corner of your home or a larger traditional tree to shield your deck from the sun, the best time to plant is right now. We have the Ohio buckeye, which shoots up gigantic cone-shaped clusters of flowers. We have the autumn blaze maple, which truly lives up to its name every fall. I especially adore the sunburst honey locust. Its smaller leaves dapple the ground below with sunlight, and it holds its bright gold throughout the growing season.

“Bring photos and measurements of your landscape when you visit! We’ll recommend the plants that would complement it best. Or if you’re in love with another house in your neighborhood, steal a few photos of it when its owners aren’t looking. We’ll clue you in to their gardening secrets so you can bring them back home.

“Many of our guests stop by after visiting the nearby Minnesota Landscape Arboretum so they can turn all that inspiration into a course of action. We carry many of the same plants the Arboretum features, but if you can’t find something you want, just ask us. We can sometimes special order a hard-to-find plant!”

Discover The Mustard Seed at 10,000 Great Plains Blvd in Chaska, or visit themustardseed inc.com to learn more about their services and upcoming special events. If you would like to engage a landscape consultant, The Mustard Seed’s designers are available to come to your home and tailor an estimate that aligns with your budget. You may also visit hagenll.com if you would like professional lakefront and shoreline design and maintenance by Hagen Lawn and Landscape, the other arm of The Mustard Seed’s business.

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This is a move-in ready, must see split which lives like a rambler; extraordinary custom quality and features, including a giant Great Room opening off a remodeled kitchen, in turn extending to a large composite deck; 3-beds up with a Master Bath rarely seen at even higher price points. The garage is deep, the foyer is generous, LR is vaulted, windows are all new Anderson’s, and the landscaping exquisite.

The remodeling includes taller baseboard and wider window casings, plus a centralized sound system that runs throughout the house with operational controls in key rooms. Cardinal Creek is experiencing strong demand owing to its convenient location, nearby walking paths and transition to younger families. Nearby school options are the walkable grade-school; International School is mere minutes and others openenroll into Minnetonka or others. The new Light Rail Transit system station is yet another bonus.

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7455 Glengarry Place, Eden Prairie $730,000

Beautifully designed 4-bedroom rambler style home ideally situated on a half-acre lot. You’ll love the updated kitchen, bathrooms, and finished lower level with family room, large amusement room, 4th bedroom and laundry area. Bonus lower-level office provides a great private workspace.

Enjoy entertaining on the main level deck complete with a large shade tree. Convenient location to Prairie View Elementary and Eden Prairie High School. Close to parks, walking paths and easy access to highways for shopping and commutes.

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Beautiful excellent maintained home with 3 bedrooms on main level, with spacious living/dining room with hardwood floors. Open to kitchen, and huge maint free large, screened porch/deck to enjoy peaceful relaxing evenings. Primary BR with 3/4 bath. 2 additional bedrooms and bonus area on lower level. The cozy family room with stone fireplace is perfect for family gatherings/enjoyment. Numerous updates and improvements abound (roof, appliances, windows, carpet, paint, etc), please see supplements for list. Close to parks, police, and downtown Chanhassen nearby offering restaurants, shopping, grocery, and entertainment. A must see and fabulous opportunity.

Welcome to this incredible home featuring NEW carpet, NEW paint throughout main level, updated light fixtures and much more! The kitchen has been beautifully remodeled, featuring high-end appliances, gorgeous granite countertops and walls of cabinetry. The informal dining room leads out to large deck with beautiful views of the private fenced backyard/pond. The sun-drenched four-season porch is a true highlight and makes for an incredible home office! On the upper level you will find an enormous master suite, three additional large bedrooms, a full bath and a spacious loft! The lower level has a three-quarter bath and is ready for your finishing touches to add an additional 1300+ sq ft! Move-in and enjoy!

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A Grand-Manor estate home on historic Mt Curve surrounded by leafy grounds; an inviting family haven that offers flexibility to live, work and entertain. The owners have invested more than $2M lovingly restoring the property, honoring its history and craftmanship while modernizing its systems and infrastructure. The primary family spaces on the 2nd floor offer 4 outsized bedrooms plus an office and nursery; A refined 3rd fl offers yet more flexibility with bedrooms and kitchenette. Extensive enhancements include Black Walnut floors and Mahogany carved millwork, ornate grillwork, custom ceilings, 40+ stained glass windows all backed by custom thermo-pane sashes that add efficiency to the authenticity of the originals.

A tunnel from the home leads to a Carriage House and heated garage all situated amongst lush gardens and driveways with ample off-street parking. A one-of-a-kind property, re-imagine Downton Abby, efficiently modernized and conveniently accessible to all Mpls has to offer.

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New 40’ Floe dock. New high-end Samsung gas air fryer/convection oven/range in 2021. New flooring upstairs & downstairs . Newly finished 5th bedrm in 2022. No need to spend weekends going to a cabin when you can live on the lake! Close to shops, restaurants, parks, & dog park (you’ll love the wooded trails to the dog park). Easy hwy access, ~20 miles to Mpls or St Paul, ~10 miles to MOA, ~14 miles to the airport.

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EDEN PRAIRIE MONTESSORI Love is something if you give it away, Give it away, give it away.

Love is something if you give it away, You end up having more.

– “Magic Penny,” by Malvina Reynolds

“There’s a Lot of Love in These Children’s Hearts” ARTICLE BY DAVID SCHELLER

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“Children have so much love in their hearts,” said Shonali Harrison, director of Eden Prairie Montessori. “So much honesty. So much compassion. So long as they have a little bit of guidance and the right surroundings, those wonderful feelings can only grow and grow.

“We provide childcare that inspires love for yourself, love for others around you, and love for the entire community. That goes beyond teaching tolerance. We nurture children’s hearts so they can appreciate everyone’s strengths and weaknesses, learn how to communicate properly, and resolve problems in a way that makes everyone happy.

“Our children are always delighted when it’s time to gather in a circle and sing together. ‘Magic Penny’ is our unofficial anthem, but ‘Baby Beluga’ by Raffi is a close second. ‘Baby beluga, baby beluga. Is the water warm? Is your mama home with you? So happy!’ I often wish it were the only song ever written about an infant sea creature. Parents of young children will understand.

“We read so many lovely stories together here. Stellaluna, about a fruit bat who teaches her kind to find common ground with the birds; Verdi, about a little snake who discovers that turning green can’t stop him from being himself; and

The Rainbow Fish, about a fish who learns that sharing your blessings is the greatest blessing of all. My personal favorite is The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I don’t believe it has a moral.

It’s just gorgeously illustrated.

“We use many special objects to teach our children how to get along peacefully. Whenever two of them have a conflict, either can get the peace rose off the shelf and offer it to the other. It’s a marvelous way to say you’re sorry and want to make amends before you’re able to verbalize diplomacy. We have the conversation rock, which any child can place on the table when they want to have a heart-to-heart with their classmates. We also have the peace chain – a long, colorful paper garland suspended from the ceiling. Whenever someone has a kind thought, we write it down and attach it to the peace chain so it can hang over all of our heads.

“We often ask our children what they’re grateful for, just to help them stay focused on life’s positives. Their answers are

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almost always their friends: ‘I like playing with Stephen,’ or ‘I love it when Evy wears her blue dress to class,’ or ‘I’m happy when Cormack smiles at me.’

“Our children’s extraordinary displays of compassion usually aren’t prompted. For example, just the other day one of our little girls began crying. She wanted all the toys, you see, and she was struggling with the reality that she couldn’t have them. It’s a feeling many adults are familiar with as well.

A four-year-old boy abandoned the art project he had been working so hard on, walked over to her, and asked if she would like to play with him. So sweet!

“A few years ago two of our little boys had a big argument over a toy. ‘I want that!’ said one boy; ‘No! I want it!’ said the other. It was quite the impasse. Along came one of our older

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children, who stretched out his arms like a boxing referee and said ‘Stop. Wait just a minute, now. Let’s talk this out together.’ I thought it was funny, how officially he carried himself. But you know what? It worked. They talked it out, and a toy treaty was formed on that day.

“The Montessori method revolves around letting children pursue their natural interests rather than formally educating them. We don’t have to tell them how to be kind to each other.

Kindness is instinctual. Our staff does model kindness and encourage it, but ultimately our best teaching tool is just to step back and let the children be their gentle, loving selves.”

Eden Prairie Montessori has two convenient locations at 7455 Market Place Drive and 8098 Glen Lane. You may learn more at edenprairiemontessori.com.

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Flying Cloud Airport is a linchpin of the Eden Prairie community. It is the Metropolitan Airports Commission’s busiest reliever airport, where more than 130,000 takeoffs and landings take place each year. Despite receiving zero funding from local sales or property taxes, Flying Cloud generates over $220 million in economic output annually.

Our airport currently supports nearly 1,200 jobs!

Flying Cloud is home to several fine local businesses. There is ASI Jet Center, which will supply you with a shiny new plane. There is AV8 Flight School, which will teach you how to make good use of your plane. There is also Premier Jet Center, which will ensure your plane remains in perfect working order. And if you would rather fly without having to concern yourself over plane ownership, operation and maintenance, then you need only engage Aviation Charter.

“Our four jets and six turbine-propeller aircraft are available for private flights 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said Kirk Otteson, vice president and director of operations for Aviation Charter. Our charter flights are mostly business travel, and we bring quite a few passengers to Canada and the Dakotas for hunting trips as well.

But charter flight is only about one-third of our business. For most of the people who depend on us, Aviation Charter is a real lifesaver.

“The majority of the work we do is for LifeSource, an Organ Procurement Organization that serves over seven million people throughout the Upper Midwest. If someone receives a transplant in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or Wisconsin, there is a very good chance their organ arrived on one of our planes. It is

always an awe-inspiring feeling: to deliver a cooler that could contain a child’s new heart, or a cornea that will allow someone to see again.”

“There are no other airports around the Twin Cities that focus on the life-saving work we do,” said Shirley Wickner, CEO of Aviation Charter. “My late husband Roger’s intention wasn’t to specialize in organ delivery when he founded our company over 40 years ago. But thanks to Flying Cloud’s outstanding facilities and support, our service is reliable enough to perform so important a duty. The next time you hear the engines of a Beechjet 400 roar during the wee hours of the morning, that could be one of our pilots on their way to help save a life.”

Not all the lives saved by Flying Cloud’s pilots belong to people. If you ever spot Laura Herrmann’s Cessna 182 Skylane in the air, it just might contain a dog en route to their new home.

“I began volunteering for Pilots N Paws after receiving my pilot’s license 22 years ago,” said Laura. “The non-profit organization is essentially a forum, where animal rescues can connect with pilots to arrange transport for dogs in need of relocation to their forever homes. To date I have flown over 200 rescue dogs to their new foster families. It’s a rewarding way to combine my three greatest loves: flying, helping our community, and, quite naturally, dogs.

“Some of my passengers are a little restless during takeoff, but as soon as we get to altitude they all hunker down and relax. I’ll try to phrase this as politely as I can for your magazine, but the change in air pressure does something inside of dogs which … well, let’s just say it makes them more ‘expressive.’ And I don’t mean they start barking.

“The next time you hear the engines of a Beechjet 400 roar during the wee hours of the morning, that could be one of our pilots on their way to help save a life.”

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Laura Herrmann

“To date I have flown over 200 rescue dogs to their new foster families. It’s a rewarding way to combine my three greatest loves: flying, helping our community, and, quite naturally, dogs.”

“I’ve flown other animals as well, like the time I helped a pair of bow-legged pygmy goats along their way to New Jersey.

I couldn’t understand why anyone would care to fly goats.

They weren’t very polite passengers, who spent most of the flight kicking hay around the cabin and bleating. On arrival in Madison I discovered they were destined for a children’s hospital that was developing new orthopedic surgical techniques.

“I appreciate the Flying Cloud community for its commitment to continuing education. Safety is very important to us here, which is why I volunteer to host, organize, moderate and find the presenters for our weekly safety webinars. They teach pilots everything from thunderstorm navigation to hearing protection, and have been attended by people in 75 countries worldwide.”

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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Come Tiptoe Through the Tulips With Me ARTICLE BY DAVID SCHELLER

A giant now sleeps beneath a blanket of snow in Chaska: the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. (Cool people call it “the Arb.”) The 1,200-acre horticultural garden and arboretum arguably isn’t at its very best right now – but there are still many fun things to do there in February, and planning a springtime visit to the Arb can help anyone weather winter’s interminable funk.

The Arb was founded in 1958 by the Men’s Garden Club of Minneapolis, the Lake Minnetonka Garden Club, the Minnesota State Horticultural Society, and other community supporters. The group promptly gifted it to the University of Minnesota, which used their new facilities to turn our state into one of the shining lights of the horticultural world. UofM’s Horticultural Research Center has developed 160 varieties of cold-hardy plants so far, including the divine Honeycrisp apple. If anyone ever offers you a Red Delicious, it is your duty as a self-respecting Minnesotan to swat it out of their hand and demand they eat a Honeycrisp.

They will thank you for changing their life as soon as the elation from their first bite has subsided.

As riveting a subject as fruit genetics can be, the sights and sounds are the real stars of the show at the Arb. I will be your guide, although I must omit some details or else there won’t be enough space for Flying Cloud Airport’s article.

First, book a $15 ticket online for each visitor in your party. Visitors aged 15 and younger still need tickets; theirs are just free because they don’t have jobs. Once the friendly attendant at the gatehouse has scanned your barcode, you’re in. After you have experienced zero difficulty finding a spot in the Arb’s spacious parking lot, proceed to the Elizabeth Carr Slade Perennial Garden. Its fountain sprays amid 324 species and cultivars of gorgeous, ephemeral blossoms, many of which are clumsily navigated by pollen-dusted bees. Next you must see the Griggs/Burke Annual Garden’s 30,000 longer-lived plants, all arranged around the whimsical Merboys fountain.

The nearby Burdick-Craddick-Lott Walk showcases 81 varieties of chrysanthemums, over one-quarter of which came into existence courtesy of UofM. It can be difficult to avoid photographers’ lenses while you are appreciating so many flowers. These areas are madly popular among newlywed couples, so you are likely to become immortalized in several strangers’ photo albums and appear in a few of their Christmas cards as well.

If you have ever wished you could visit Japan’s Edo period but don’t want to risk being present for the 1783 eruption of Mount Asama, then you will love the Japanese Garden.

Landscape architect Koichi Kawana designed an enigmatic space which demands multiple visits to be appreciated in full. Even if you aren’t especially perceptive, you are still certain to enjoy the 9’ waterfall, granite snow lanterns and candy-colored koi. Take note of the redbud trees! They too were developed by UofM’s horticulturalists.

The adjacent MacMillan Hosta Glade is a criminally overlooked attraction. It features 300 varieties of hostas including the stately Gold Standard, the bicolor Vulcan, the chartreuse-rimmed Golden Tiara, the bluish Halcyon, the spidery Kabitan, and the description-defying Frances Williams.

Once you have become inspired by the home landscape designs showcased at the de Vos Gardens and contemplated the meaning of life at the Woodland Azalea Garden, go to the Rose Gardens where prickly shrubs burst with dense, brightly colored petals. You will wish you could pick some flowers to take home, but the Arb’s staff are wholly against that line of thinking.

It is now time for my favorite part of the Arb: Green Heron Pond, which is thoughtfully girdled by a boardwalk so your shoes don’t get dirty. This is the birds’ domain, where you will hear male red-winged blackbirds frenetically advertising their services to female red-winged blackbirds, Canada geese honking with relief over having found a swath of wilderness where #1 steel shot isn’t permitted, CONTINUED >

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and even the green heron itself. The wading bird’s guttural “squee-awk” probably hasn’t inspired many sonnets. It is a Whitmanesque barbaric yawp, if it is anything, but in its defense the green heron is more interested in locating frogs than it is entertaining you.

Upon circling the pond, hang a left at the Ordway Picnic Shelter (assuming you do not stop there to picnic; it is easy to transport food to courtesy of Three-Mile Drive, which includes a nearby parking lot). Enter the glade to explore the Dayton Wildflower Garden – a web of trails surrounded by trillium, orchids, bloodroot, and many other flowers which blossom before anything else does.

Turkeys are particularly fond of the Dayton, and can often be found there looking for things that turkeys like.

You will emerge at the Pillsbury Shade Tree Exhibit. If you have come to the Arb to learn, you will be delighted by one dozen individual exhibits which, taken altogether, provide a highly instructive primer on shade trees. If you have come to the Arb to pretend you are a pirate, you will be equally delighted by the tree house.

Continue down Three-Mile Drive to take in the Prairie Trail and Prairie Garden, where you can observe the greatest plants in the world: those which are native to the best state in the world.

Beyond those lie an endless variety of spruce, ash, hawthorn and crabapple trees that lead to the Arb’s highest point. There is the Harrison Sculpture Garden, which comprises over two dozen pieces of art by renowned contemporary sculptors. My personal favorite is Mimmo Paladino’s Sud II, which looks like it should be guarded by some sort of infernal three-headed dog.

Contemplate the meaning of life once again at the Chinese Garden, get thoroughly disoriented in the Maze Garden, and finally arrive at the Farm at the Arb. It is a cheerful place, replete with a century-old barn, vegetable garden and crop walk. The Tashjian Bee & Pollinator Discovery Center will give you a newfound appreciation for little pollinating guys. If you go there with a date, take this opportunity to tell them “Hey honey, hive got a sting for you. Let’s bee together!” They will love it.

Perhaps I ought to have advised stopping at the Oswald Visitor Center at the start of your day at the Arb. I prefer to save it for last, because that way I’m not stuck carrying around all the fine art, jewelry, puzzles, home decor, clothing, kitchen things, house plants and apples for sale at the Arboretum Gift & Garden Store. Furthermore, I like to restore myself after my jaunt by eating delicious food at The Eatery at the Arboretum.

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February 2nd–25th: Spring Flower Show Teas February 3rd–26th: Spring Flower Show February 5th: Full Snow Moon Snowshoe Hike February 9th, 16th & 23rd: After Hours With the Flowers February 12th: Galentine's Yoga Retreat February 12th & 26th: Spring Flower Show Fairy Garden Make & Take • February 18th & 19th: February Art Fair Please visit arb.umn.edu to plan your visit and view even more upcoming events!

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Take me, for example. Perfect though I am, I still own a T-shirt with stains on it from ice cream I ate during middle school, and I have to open drawers at random until I find my can opener. “If only there were a better way,” I lament to my poor dog as he looks at me with equal parts hunger and judgment. “If only someone could make sense of this mess!”

Turns out there is: Madi Horack and Amber Sievers, the founders of Simple Home! They provide expert in-home organization services. They make moving easy as pie whether you’re relocating across town or cross country. They ensure newly renovated and constructed homes feature optimal functional storage. They are even available for virtual consultation. If you have ever wished to simplify your home life, Simple Home is all you need.

“I only discovered I wanted to work in the home interior industry after spending four years in college not studying the home interior industry,” said Madi.

“I was looking for any way to break into the industry when my Aunt Paige and Uncle Jason told me about the home organizing company they had recently hired. They told me I should look into it.

I did, and I loved what I saw.

“After spending a summer interning for the same company my aunt and uncle hired, I grew to love home organization even more. Being welcomed into people’s homes, fostering meaningful relationships with them, and creating positive and long-lasting impacts on their lives – plus organizing? I had truly found my calling.

“I moved from my hometown of Chillicothe, IL (which you probably

haven’t heard of and would be correct to assume is too small to support a home organization business) because my partner had to relocate for work – but that also meant I could finally find my dream job in Minneapolis. That’s where I became friends with my co-worker Amber, who would later become my business partner when we founded Simple Home together. Now we follow our passion in Eden Prairie and the rest of the Twin Cities metro.

“No home organization project begins before we have a consultation with our client. We want to know you as well as we can: your lifestyle, your goals, and how you make decisions. We want to know which door you exit when you leave for work in the morning. We even want to know whether you’re right- or left-handed! It’s the only way we can put everything in its most logical place, so you’ll always find just what you need with zero thought or worry.

“Next we take measurements of your space, research which bins, baskets, turntables, drawer dividers and other organizing products would suit it best, and set to work customizing our plan for your home. Once you’ve approved our proposal, we return to your home to sort and categorize all of its contents.

We set aside any items we suspect are old or unnecessary, but naturally, we won’t throw them out or donate them without your approval. It’s impossible to guess which things people have sentimental attachments to. If you have a cherished wooden spoon from childhood or a sweater that is associated with as many fond memories as it has holes, there is no risk of losing it while Amber and I do our jobs.

“Purging unneeded belongings is very important. It creates more free space, makes your surroundings more tranquil, and shortens the amount of time you have to spend looking for things in your own home. People desperately want to declutter, but they seldom know where to begin. Amber and I take all the stress out of the process by talking you through what you should keep and what you can toss. No pushback – just friendly guidance.

“We’re not just making people’s lives easier.

We’re making their lives better by creating spaces they love living in.”

“Once we’ve placed and labeled every organizer, you’ll finally have a clean, open space where you feel productive. Energized. Motivated. Ready to tackle anything life could throw at you! We’re not just making people’s lives easier.

We’re making their lives better by creating spaces they love living in.”

Spring cleaning looms ahead. Don’t throw away last October’s jack-o’-lantern and call it a day. Say hello to Simple Home and feel your worries melt away! hellosimplehome.com CONTINUED >

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Nature Rocks! Outdoor Center Open House

13765 STARIN G LAKE PKWY, E DE N P R A I R I E | 1 0 :0 0 A M The Outdoor Center opens its doors on most Saturdays for free family fun! See the resident animals and learn about future programs and events. No registration needed; just stop by the refurbished cabin located on the north shore of Staring Lake! Event ends at 1 pm. edenprairie.org

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Bunny Yoga at the Eden Prairie Senior Center

8 950 EDEN PR AIRIE R D, EDE N P R A I R I E | 1 0 :0 0 A M Enjoy yoga while interacting with dozens of Rabbit Rescue of Minnesota’s adorable free-roaming buns! Stay after class to learn about volunteer opportunities and meet adoptable rescue rabbits. Children must be 10 years or older; one child per adult participant; reserve your spot online; please beware that the rabbits are extremely cute. rabbitrescueofmn.com

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Boot Camp at Eden Prairie Community Center

16700 VALLEY VIEW R D, EDE N P R A I R I E | 6 :0 0 A M Ten-hut! Line up for a great fitness challenge! The instructor will be your drill sergeant during this hour-long class, where you receive verbal motivation that takes you through calisthenics-type exercises such as pushups, crunches and squats. No head shaving required. edenprairie.org

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Thomas Larson Live at Fat Pants Brewing Co.

8 335 CRYSTAL VIEW R D, EDE N P R A I R I E | 7 :0 0 P M Guitarist. Singer. Songwriter. Thomas Larson’s upbeat blend of country and rock combine time-honored classics with his own attention-grabbing original pieces. It’s the kind of musical performance that makes you glad you decided to visit Eden Prairie’s very own family-owned brewery – the best place to drink beer. fatpantsbrewing.com

F E BRUA RY 2 0 T H

Multi-Sport Mommy & Me at Hi-Five Sports Zone

8 251 FLY IN G CLOUD DR , E DE N P R A I R I E | 1 0 :30 A M Hi-Five Multi-Sport is an introduction to some of the most popular sports in the world! Boys and girls ages 18 months to 3 years will learn the fundamentals of each game through various drills and training elements designed specifically for young players. Adult attendance required; program includes six classes held every Monday beginning on the 20th. hifivesportsclubs.com

F E BRUA RY 2 2 N D

A Tribute to the Eagles at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

501 W 78TH ST, CHAN HAS SE N | 6 :0 0 P M Back by popular demand! Two bands – Collective Unconscious and The Fabulous Armadillos – return to present their most remarkable tribute concert to the Eagles featuring “Take It Easy,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” “Desperado” and many more. You can check out any time you like, but you won’t want to leave! Shows also on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th. chanhassendt.com

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ELEVATE YOUR CLOSET

3 WAY S T O O R G A N I Z E A N D

Every woman dreams of an organized and beautiful closet space, but it often comes last on the list of places that get their time and attention. Follow our three tips for transforming and elevating your closet as you Spring clean and declutter for a more peaceful, inspired space you absolutely love.

A sneak peek inside the closet of active mom and entrepreneur Keri Tarantino of Leawood, KS reveals a dressing room that rivals celebrity homes in Beverly Hills. But it didn’t come easily. Keri painstakingly planned, designed and curated the space with care.

When we first stepped inside, we gasped as our eyes beheld the glory. No detail went unnoticed in this dreamy dressing room. Here are some guiding principles that can be drawn from her exquisite taste and vision. How you organize your closet will of course differ based on the size of your space, the size of your wardrobe, and the kind of life you lead. But applying the guidelines Keri used in her space will result in a much more organized and aesthetically pleasing space.

1. USE REAL ESTATE WISELY Reserve the front and middle of the closet for clothes worn most often. For someone who gets dressed for work each morning at 6 a.m., work clothes should be at the front of the closet. Store lesser-worn items like formal wear and out-of-season clothes toward the back and on the upper shelves. The large mirror and counter with chair provides the perfect spot to select jewelry and finalize finishing outfit touches. While every closet is different, the key here is everything has a home.

2. ORGANIZE BY KIND AND COLOR Group clothes by kind first and color second. This ensures quick location of that favorite shirt when it’s needed.

Bonus - it’s easy on the eye. Group like with like: Gather belts, sweaters, long-sleeve shirts, work pants, dresses, button-down shirts, jeans, shorts, etc., and decide the best place to store each item as a group (e.g., hang pants in the closet, fold and stack sweaters in a bureau). Working with groupings will help you figure out how much space you need and the best way to store each type of item.

3. UPGRADED HANGERS The simplest and fastest way to make a BIG difference in your closet organization is to get matching hangers that go beyond the traditional plastic or wire hangers. And for sure ditch any with paper from the dry cleaner! Here’s a few of our favorite elevated hangers:

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