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Discover the Tale of the Westgate Theater
An area author resurrects the story of how a bygone theater made box-office history. John Gaspard is retelling a remarkable chapter of movie history...
Grotkin + Chakirov Offers Caring Legal Assistance for Families
Presented by: Sophia Grotkin and Heather Chakirov have practiced law together for over a decade. They attribute their longstanding partnership to...
“St. Paul” Peterson Continues His Musical Legacy
A pillar of the local music scene reflects on his career. Longtime Edina resident Paul Peterson was born into music. His parents, Jeanne Arland...
Petite Concerts for Mini Maestros
Edina Library offers an interactive introduction to musical instruments. Spark creativity, curiosity and a love of music in your little ones....
Remembering the Westgate
For 84 years, the Westgate Theater at the intersection of France Avenue and Sunnyside Road brought Hollywood to Morningside. It opened in 1935 with...
How an Edina Resident Revived Faribault Mill
Faribault Mill is where history, craft and stubborn optimism are woven together. Paul Mooty stands at the bottom of a concrete stairwell in the...
Aspiring Photographer
Denis Plaster’s love of photography is shared by his daughters Elena and Mya Plaster. Last November, Denis and Mya were strolling along Centennial...
Celebrating Inclusion at The Arc Minnesota’s 2026 Gala
Edina Magazine is a proud sponsor of the annual fundraiser. Dedicated to bringing the community together, The Arc Minnesota will honor individuals...
Vote for Best of Edina 2026
Two to Tango
If anyone knows their way around a dance floor, it’s Monica Mohn. “I’m a performer at heart,” she says. The three-time USA Dance National Champion...
I Heart Edina
It was an early spring morning in Mark Bergeron’s backyard when his bleeding heart plant caught his eye. “We don’t have a lot of flowering plants...
Cross-Country Skiing Arrives at Braemar Park
Discover a new way to enjoy the golf course this winter. This January, Braemar Golf Course staff has groomed a 2-mile loop of ski trails that eager...
Bring Joy to Your January
Move more and live better this winter by overcoming the urge to hibernate. When the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, it’s easy to cozy up...
Your Community, Your Vote
Let’s start the year with some exciting news. Best of Edina is moving—to February! We think it’s a perfect fit. After all, February is the month of...
Edina’s CAKE-Off Has a Sweet New Spin
Beloved annual fundraiser moves to the evening. Home bakers and professional pastry chefs will feature their talents at the annual CAKE-Off...
Mason West: The Story Beyond the Rink
From neighborhood rinks to Friday night lights, Mason West is ready to play. For many young athletes, there’s likely a time they played draft day...
Over Edina
Liam Hart always takes the window seat when he flies so he can snap panoramic views of the world from a bird’s-eye view. “I like to use my phone to...
Ambling at Arneson
Finding magic in the snow. On a clear winter day at Arneson Acres Park, Brenda Riner stopped to snap a picture of the snowy hill in front of her....
Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary
If a 12-year-old Edina boy's enthusiasm for a Twin Cities choir is any indication of its success, then Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs (ACYC) is...
