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We’ve waited long enough and summer is FINALLY here. Thank goodness! Warm days, greenery and color everywhere, plus getting outside to enjoy where we live with family and friends. We can now officially say goodbye to that infamous last winter, and Minnesota… it’s about time.
The Edina Lifestyle team celebrated the ladies in May, and now it’s time to shine a light on the gentlemen. This month, we recognize some local businesses that might be fun for the guys to check out, but ladies are welcome too.
Dick Crockett, longtime executive director of the Edina Community Foundation for twenty years, celebrated his retirement this April. Dick has done so much for Edina, and we wish him the best moving forward.
We met with the DRIPBaR, which recently opened in the Brandon Square Mall (adjacent to the Original Pancake House) and is now there to meet some of your health needs. Owner, Stacy Lemmer, talks about her passion for the healthcare industry and the goal to give care at the cellular level, which is both preventative and part of ongoing health.
Catching up with Dietrich Nissen of Inherited Stories was truly a celebration of documenting generations. A former on-air journalist, Dietrich helps families carry on legacies for loved ones and generations to come. Is there a family story you want to cherish and keep relevant? Dietrich specializes in capturing the past and present while carrying it into the future.
Along the lines of capturing moments, we spoke with our very own and beloved, Andrew Vick. I feel like there are very few people Andrew doesn’t know in the Edina community and beyond! And, if you haven’t met him, he has the gift of gab, laughter and capturing the best in just about everyone.
In case the gentlemen out there want to skip future exterior maintenance, we have some ideas from Twin Cities Siding Professionals.
We hope your summer is in full swing and that it’s one of the most memorable.
Until next month,
PUBLISHER
Alexandra Patty | alexandra.patty@citylifestyle.com
EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Sarah Knieff | sarah.knieff@citylifestyle.com
MARKET SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Kassi Miranowski | kassi.miranowski@citylifestyle.com
PUBLISHER ASSISTANT
Abigail Wharram | abigail.wharram@citylifestyle.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Sue Baldani, Sarah Knieff
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Andrew Vick
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 Whitney Lockhart
LAYOUT DESIGNER Kirstan Lanier
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As a community bank the time and effort we invest in our community doesn’t show up on a spreadsheet, it shows up in our hearts. It’s why you’ll find our bankers and employees helping pack meals for Every Meal, a local volunteer organization dedicated to filling food gaps for school-age kids who are food-insecure. Because being able to have a positive impact on kids’ lives is what making the possible, possible is all about.
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Coalition on 50th and France is gearing up for a summer of fun by building a 50-seat patio with plenty of greenery and good vibes. Join them for one of their classic cocktails – like the Grapefruit Gimlet, Water Street Smash and Coalition Margarita – and dine on their extensive menu. The patio is expected to be completed within the next few months. 3808 W 50th St. coalitionrestaurant.com .
This is a reminder to #livelifeoutdoors by Wilder Brothers, an adventure apparel and goods store for men and women. No matter the adventure, take advantage of what the outdoors has to offer. After all your escapades, they invite you to come see them at 3913 Market St. in Edina to share your stories. They love to hear it! wilder-brothers.com .
Celebrates its 12th Anniversary this July!
Follow them on Instagram to enter to win our huge prize giveaway and be invited to their VIP exclusive client appreciation event on July 11th, 2023. Meet the team, sample services and tour the new East Asian Medicine Wing at the Minnetonka Office. Stay to have a toast and connect with our beloved SuNu Community. Details at @sunuwellness.
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The Hilger name has been synonymous with unparalleled facial plastics and reconstructive surgery in the Twin Cites for over four generations.
Your face is how you interact with the world, and our dual-board certified doctors work with you to favorably influence that dynamic, resulting in natural looks that will exceed your aesthetic goals.
VITAMINS FOR HEALTHY CELLS AND BODIES
“Although it seems like a new health trend, it’s actually been around for years,” says Stacy Lemmer, owner of The DRIPBaR Edina, about intravenous vitamin therapies. “There’s a lot of clinical data that supports what we do, which is really exciting for me.”
After 25 years of mostly working in the medical device industry, Stacy set out to help people directly. The DRIPBaR – which opened in March – gave her the opportunity to promote
preventative wellness and provide vitamin therapy to people who may want to increase their energy and immunity, improve their hydration or take advantage of anti-aging nutrients.
“It’s all about keeping their bodies healthy and well,” she says. “Vitamin insufficiency can lead to an array of symptoms that include depressed mood, increased anxiety, fatigue, muscle aching, neuropathy, brain fog, and other symptoms that compromise quality of life. If they’re currently battling a sickness, disease or have certain ongoing existing conditions, vitamin therapy can help with the entire gamut.”
Due to certain health situations, our bodies may not be producing as much of one vitamin or another, she explains. “Even if we have a good nutritional diet or we are taking oral supplements, the absorption of our micronutrients is compromised by the digestive process resulting in only about a 30% absorption rate. With intravenous
vitamin therapy, it’s almost a 100% absorption because it’s going directly into the bloodstream.”
The DRIPBaR has designed many vitamin formulas. Stacy and her team help steer clients to the right options by asking questions about what they’re looking to improve upon. There are different protocols for certain health conditions, so if, for example, you’re actively fighting cancer or are in remission, there is a specific protocol just for that.
For more short-term goals, such as pre-and post-surgery, there are specific vitamin infusions.
“We have a client who just had shoulder surgery and he received our post-op drip the day after his surgery. He felt restored by the hydration, energized from the B12 and a reduction in his inflammation.
“Everything that we offer helps your health at the cellular level, and I think it’s important to note that some people will feel the effects of their vitamin drip while
they are still dripping. On the other hand, some may not feel a change at all due to the drip being focused on improving immune health.” Even if you don’t feel anything, she says your cells are getting nutrients that they need.
“Our research has shown that folks who come back once a month feel the biggest difference due to the consistency in their levels of micronutrients. If you’re following one of our health protocols, the data may show that you should come back more often, perhaps a few times a week.”
The DRIPBaR is operated under the supervision of a medical director, and only staffed by registered nurses who mix and administer the drips. For those who may have a fear of needles, she says the needle stays in for only a couple seconds. “The nurse uses the needle to provide access for the catheter to be advanced inside the vein and then it’s retracted.”
Safety, of course, is of utmost concern. “We follow the highest pharmaceutical standards. This includes a sterile isolator hood for mixing all IV bags and the use of only pharmaceutical grade vitamins manufactured within the USA.”
The spa itself is very colorful, inviting and clean. “It’s got a cool music vibe. We have an IV lounge we call our dripping area. We can even host parties here.”
For those who may not have time for a drip, they can opt for a quick shot of vitamins into the muscle. Other offerings include micronutrient testing, infrared sauna, halotherapy, red light therapy and a Semaglutide weight loss program.
“I feel the people in Edina really take care of themselves, and I wanted to be part of that journey and their lifestyle to help them feel better and get more out of their lives. We really do believe that if you feed your cells, you’ll fuel your life.”
“I sensed the caring...and it’s what drew me back. That, in addition to Stacy building a great business in the community.” Jenny, DRIPBaR customer.
ARTICLE BY SARAH KNIEFF PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW VICK
It’s the middle of the week and Dietrich Nissen, owner of Inherited Stories, is getting ready to start another project. He sets up lighting, mics his client, presses record on the camera and sits down opposite a stranger with a story to tell.
Dietrich is over the moon for another opportunity to connect with an everyday person and make them feel understood. You see, he knows they don’t have to be famous or adored by thousands to have something to say – everyone from The Rock to a fourth grader is worthy of being heard.
When Dietrich finishes up for the day, he smiles to himself knowing that he is helping another family digitally immortalize their loved one, all the while living his dream.
“Inherited Stories started as a decadeslong vision of mine,” he explains. “I have held a lot of jobs in my life – everything from TV news, film and commercial production to teaching elementary school – and during all of them, my favorite part was when I got to talk with people in all different stages of life.”
He continues, “I love people, I really do. After 20 plus years in video storytelling, I wanted to solely focus on helping others tell their stories. Unfortunately, the event that really made me put my dream into motion was when my grandmother died.”
Before she passed, Dietrich and his family would go to her house every Sunday for dinner, enjoying good food and listening to all her tales.
“She was a single mom to five boys and lived during the Great Depression, so you could only imagine the stories she would tell,” Dietrich says. “My uncles and dad would say that we should set
up a camera to record her talking, but we just never got around to it. She died from dementia and Alzheimer’s complications before we got the camera out and I will always regret this.”
Wanting to eliminate this pain for other families, Dietrich opened Inherited Stories in 2019.
“I now can give families the option of remembering the people they love through a legacy documentary known as a Vimory,” he says. “So once that person is no longer with us here, they’ll still be able to hear their voice, see their smile and listen to their stories.”
Each Vimory is a custom-crafted piece of unique visual art about a person(s)’ life journey. Dietrich does a lot of the work himself – everything from planning, shooting, interviewing, editing and graphic design.
“Our life stories are the one thing we each have that can only be passed down from us to our families, and that makes them priceless,” Dietrich says. “My vision for Inherited Stories is for us to become synonymous with providing transparent, integrity-driven customer service, producing outstanding visual storytelling, and promoting a culture of empathy, kindness and appreciation.
“Also, it’s important to understand that even though I started this, in part, because of my grandmother’s passing, a person does not need to be in their end stages of life to have a Vimory created for them.”
Inherited Stories offers six different Vimory categories including legacy, betrothed, origin, cherished, gathering and brave.
“The legacy and betrothed Vimories are similar in that they respectively capture an individual or couple’s life story at any stage,” Dietrich explains. “The origin is a fun and light project, designed as a celebratory gift for a graduate and their family. The cherished is created to preserve an individual’s life story before their terminal illness takes them from us. The gathering is a family-style interview where members openly share about the life of someone they love living with memory loss. Last but not least, the brave is a gift for service members and their immediate families.”
Vimory projects can take anywhere between 30 to 80 hours to finish. Dietrich starts by meeting with the clients to go over his process, what to expect and how to prepare for the interview shoot(s).
“We want you and your loved ones to feel comfortable with us,” he says. “That’s why the first thing we’ll do is meet so we can get to know everyone. We will travel to you to ease stress and mileage is covered in the overall fee if within a 50-mile radius of Edina. We do travel the whole upper Midwest, just for an additional cost.”
After the meeting, it’s time to record, create and deliver.
“Everyone has a story to tell, and we just need to be ready to listen.”
“Depending on the category of Vimory a client is creating, we may record at multiple locations and/or have multiple interviewees,” Dietrich explains. “At the recording session, I gather all photos and other physical media the family wants to be included in the video. Afterwards, we create the Vimory and deliver it digitally. It’s fun to watch as everything comes together.”
Since opening, Dietrich has worked on many touching projects and has grown strong relationships with a few clients.
“It’s a funny thing when you just take the time to listen to someone,” he says. “Two strangers connect on a different level and it’s very special. I have been invited to clients’ anniversary parties, weddings and other big life events.”
This past January he interviewed his youngest client
yet, a seven-year-old girl with a terminal illness. As a father of two young children himself, Dietrich says this was really hard to do, but also incredible.
“We made a video about the girl just being herself, playing with her favorite Disney Frozen toys and hanging out,” he says. “She’s a great kid and this was a turning point because I was really able to see that there is no age limit to what I do.”
As Dietrich gears up for his next few projects this summer, he once again smiles to himself with his heart open, ears perked and camera on record.
“If I could, I would do this for free,” he says. “Everyone has a story to tell, and we just need to be ready to listen.”
952-457-6526 | inheritedstories.org
The sun is shining, the air is warmer and families are spending a lot more time together outdoors. It’s summer in Minnesota and local Edina photographer Andrew Vick has been gearing up for months for a season of photo sessions.
“Now is a great time to hire a professional photographer to capture your family memories,” Andrew, owner of Vick Studios, says. “We do in-studio and on-site photo shoots, which helps our clients feel comfortable in the environment they choose.”
Andrew is an award-winning lensman, experienced in wedding, event, landscape, portrait and lifestyle photography.
“Our clients often become like family, and as a small business we are always so excited to learn more about how we can create art and lasting memories for people,” Andrew says.
Vick Studios has a caring team of photographers specialized to help in all aspects of the session process.
We sat down with Andrew to discuss the emerging trends in photography, his tips for better family photos and how being a father is intertwined with his work.
Now more than ever, I’m being asked to take a group of lawyers or doctors who are normally very buttoned up and make them more relatable. I like to show that they’re actually fun and can loosen their ties a little. To do this, I could come in when they are doing a team building meeting with craft beverages afterwards. I get shots of them laughing, brainstorming and sharing a toast. This environment is lighter and shows a nice human quality to professions that may seem
staunch. Brands really just want a more authentic representation of themselves and their partners.
We are seeing that the grooms are more involved and interested in all parts of the wedding. They want to help with catering, suits, location and most importantly the photos. Guys have always wanted to look good in their photos, but now they are taking more time to figure out what to wear, different poses and how to look their best. As a husband myself, I was in tune with my wedding, and it made me feel more a part of the process.
Coming out of COVID, families just want to have fun together. I recommend finding a comfortable photo location that fits your family. We are getting a lot more requests to meet people in the summer on vacation, at their cabin, on a boat and at reunions. These spaces allow for more moments of true laughter and authentic smiles. At Vick Studios, we created Cabin Sessions, which has been curated to encompass these such moments. I come to the client – wherever that may be. The best photos are at a person’s happy place.
We also encourage people to make an event out of your photo session. Don’t let the fun stop when the camera gets put away. After you’re done, continue your day with the family. Get ice cream or go see a movie. This will create a lasting memory of your time together.
Lastly, I recommend planning your session out as much as possible. Think about your wardrobe, poses
and props beforehand. Planning helps take the stress out of the actual photo shoot. We want clients to show up and not have to worry about anything other than being present.
For outfits, I say comfort comes first and anchor the wardrobe on simple patterns with no more than three main colors. Women should try to avoid boxy looks that don’t show off their form. You want something that you can move and feel beautiful in.
I have noticed that the person booking a session is normally the one that plans everything out, which means all outfits should center around them. Make sure this person feels amazing first and then pick clothing pieces that coordinate with their colors. You always want to have complimenting hues for all outfits. Typical palettes include creams, nudes, blues and browns.
As far as positioning goes, movement is always best. I like to capture families naturally interacting with one another. For the more posed photos, lean towards the camera. Bodies tend to look better when their weight is forward slightly.
When my two boys came into the world it changed my life and photography. I dedicated myself to picking up the camera in their first year of life wherever we went. Now since they are a little older, I take photos for their events, celebrations, vacations and many of their first landmarks. Representing both kids equally in photos of love around our home is a value we have and reminds us each day what we are grateful for.
We have many friends on our team at Vick Studios who know the beauty of our family enough to take our photos with me in them. It’s a fun practice to be on the other side of the camera and play with my family. I remind myself that we discipline other areas of our lives so why can’t we take thirty minutes once a year to document our own gold and remind us how good we have it?
952-929-4295 | vickstudios.com 5932 Excelsior Blvd., Saint Louis Park
What do you buy for the man who has everything? Perhaps an experience oriented around what dads value most – time together – is just what he needs. Fathers and father figures are invaluable in our lives. They help shape and mold us. They’re there for us and support us. If you haven’t already planned something special, take a look at our list of ideas and circle your favorites. If you have kids, let them join in the fun too!
Whether you decide to spend a day at home or enjoy a day on the town, these innovative celebration ideas will include fun for the whole family and make Dad feel loved. Whatever activity or surprise you land on to show your dad, husband, brother or father figure your appreciation for all they do, the most important thing is that you all get to spend some quality time together.
Family heritage websites can offer insight into dad’s past and be an interesting way to study the history of your family. Present Dad with a report on his ancestors or dig in together!
Find a local trail you haven’t tried before, load up the bikes and set out for a day of riding. Finish off the day with a nice meal out after all your hard work.
Lay out a blanket in your backyard and grab your binoculars for a peaceful, nature-filled day. Make a list of how many different kinds of birds you see and guess if you can identify them.
Dig a hole in your backyard and have Dad help the kids gather items around the house (like a current newspaper or flyers) and put them in a waterproof bag.
GO BOWLING
Bowling is a timeless classic Dad is sure to enjoy. Bonus if the bowling alley has an arcade, chicken wings and Dad’s favorite beverage of choice.
JUNE 2ND
Edina Art Fair
50TH & FRANCE | 12:00 PM
The Edina Art Fair is the #1 Fine Arts Fair in Minnesota and one of the top art festivals in the nation. The fair is held in the streets of 50th & France for a fun, light atmosphere. Join in this year’s festivities on June 2-4. 50thandfrance.com/art-fair.
JUNE 9TH
Music on the Plaza
PLAZA AT NOLAN MAINS
5:00 PM
Grab your friends and family. It’s time for some music! Every Friday night following the Edina Art Fair until Labor Day, a lineup of talented musicians will perform on the Plaza at Nolan Mains. This event is free and kid friendly. 50thandfrance.com.
JUNE 15TH
Centennial Lakes Farmers Market
CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK
3:00 PM
The weekly Centennial Lakes Farmers Market lets people purchase directly from farmers, growers and producers, ensuring a high level of freshness and quality. Shop every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. during June through September. edinamn.gov.
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A home that looks its best and functions well provides a safe, welcoming environment for family, friends and guests. That is part of the philosophy behind the exceptional craftsmanship exhibited by the team at Twin Cities Siding Professionals.
The largest James Hardie Siding Elite Preferred Remodeler in the Midwest, the company is also a Marvin Authorized Replacement Contractor, a GAF MasterElite® Roofing Contractor and installs stunning manufactured stone exteriors. All contribute to an exterior “envelope” that offers protection from the elements, while reducing heating and cooling costs, thanks to the use of products and materials that are engineered for energy efficiency.
A two-time winner of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Ethics, this 28-year focus on the whole home has earned Twin Cities Siding Professionals the reputation as the “go to” partner for homeowners who want the best work, best value, and most rewarding experience while improving their home.
Everyone you encounter throughout the remodeling process is devoted to achieving a primary task — making sure you are delighted with your experience from start to finish. Nothing makes the team happier than seeing the smiling face of a customer when they first catch sight of their transformed home.
Learn more at TCSidingProfessionals.com or call 952-900-6050 to schedule an appointment or to visit the company’s Design Center in Eden Prairie.
Kohler was the first to bring bold color into kitchens and bathrooms. Now, in celebration of our 150th anniversary, we are bringing back Spring Green as a limited-edition product release. Inspired by the blue-green waters of a cool northern spring, this historic hue from 1927 has modern relevance in kitchens and bathrooms as a standout piece or blended within your design. Coming summer 2023.
