by Claire Krieger | Jul 25, 2025 | Local Makers
Local entrepreneur and owner of Vivront is launching Sharpow, a new mail-in program for at home cooks. Local founder of Vivront, Joseph Rueter, is expanding his sharping services to deliver meal-ready knives straight to users’ front doors. He saw the common...
by Feroza Mehta | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
I will never forget the Perfect Tree. When I got married in 2006, I left my hectic TV journalism life in Calgary for the relative quiet of domesticity in Rochester, New York. I was waiting for my green card with a job lined up at the local ABC station—a dream role...
by Jess Fuentes | Jul 1, 2025 | Book Club, Noteworthy
This beautiful story follows a young blind girl Emmalene and her Grandma Jean. When they stroll through their city, Emmalene discovers a symphony of sounds that follows her along. But when Emmalene asks Grandma if she can hear the same song, Grandma says that she...
by Mollee Francisco | Jul 1, 2025 | Education, Senior Living
Social club brings connection to seniors seeking companionship. Members of the Single Mingle Club joined for all kinds of reasons—some hoped to meet new friends; others were looking for adventure or simply a chance to connect. What they found was a welcoming group...
by Feroza Mehta | Jul 1, 2025 | Community, Outdoors
A beloved Edina tradition, the Fourth of July Parade draws more than 20,000 spectators. Organized by the Edina Community Foundation and Explore Edina, the hourlong spectacle features cars, community groups, horses, floats, marching bands, musicians and Edina Magazine,...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Entertain, Recipes
Brighten up gatherings with fresh takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best, it’s summer get-togethers. Whether your party finds its rhythm at a picnic, poolside or on a sun-soaked patio, there’s one appetizer that’s sure to be on the menu:...
by Daniel Green | Jul 1, 2025 | Noteworthy, Recipes
Ceviche with Coconut Cream and Avocado is a healthy, carb-free dish that originated in Central and South America. It has a delightful Thai twist, thanks to the coconut cream. If you’re concerned about using raw fish, rest assured that the citrus used in this recipe...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Jul 1, 2025 | Landscape, Outdoors
The second annual Tree Recognition Campaign invites residents to nominate their favorites. This month, Edina’s Energy and Environment Commission (EEC) kicks off its second annual Tree Recognition Campaign to celebrate the city’s most remarkable trees and highlight...
by Kelly Smith | Jul 1, 2025 | Noteworthy, Wellness
Many of us are tired but struggle to sleep. Too often we find ourselves up late and not practicing the good sleep hygiene we need. Here are five tips to help you improve your sleep this summer. Create a calming space. Think about your room as a sleep sanctuary. Keep...
by Laura Westlund | Jul 1, 2025 | Giving Back, Noteworthy, People
Frank Cardarelle has lived in Edina for 93 years. His family history here began in 1874 when his great-grandmother moved to the area. His grandfather was on Edina’s first school board, and Frank graduated in the first class of Edina High School in 1951. Frank and Lois...
by Feroza Mehta | Jul 1, 2025 | Book Club, Giving Back, Noteworthy, People, Wellness
In Act to Impact with Brandi DeVries, listeners are inspired to transform their inner drive into meaningful action. The Edina resident and current Mrs. Minnesota International has compelling conversations with changemakers, survivors and community leaders. The podcast...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Photo Contest
From May 1-June 21, we invited you to submit photos of your Edina. Now, we’re excited to share these images with the community for our Readers’ Choice vote. Follow the link below to scroll through our image gallery and vote for the images you like best by checking...
by Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Best of Edina
The hottest picks of the city shine in our annual Readers’ Choice Poll. As temperatures rise, so does the excitement. We asked you, dear readers, back in January to vote for your favorite businesses, restaurants, services and hidden gems that define our city. A list...
by Feroza Mehta | Jul 1, 2025 | Arts, People
Meet members of Edina’s own backyard band. The Teardowns are parents by day and rockstars by night—and they’re also known as Edina’s beloved backyard band. They cover hit songs from the 1970s to today and have been entertaining the city for nine years. Chances...
by Feroza Mehta | Jul 1, 2025 | Best of Edina, Book Club, Outdoors, Restaurants, Shops
Eat, read and repeat during a daylong literary escapade through Edina and Linden Hills. I love adventure—both the physical thrill of exploring the world around me and the mental escape of diving into a book, letting a writer transport me to far-off places, real or...
