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....
Community
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...
“How To Care” Highlights Unsung Heroes
Documentary filmmaker highlights the work of unsung caregivers. Brennan Vance can’t help but pause when someone calls him a documentary filmmaker....
Shining Bright With Erik’s Ranch & Retreats
Local retreat gives young adults with autism a place and a purpose. From taking guests on hikes and trail rides to conducting roping tours and...
Pass the Stuffing, S’Il Vous Plaît
An annual Thanksgiving feast gives French interns a delicious taste of American culture. Every November, the smell of roasting turkey fills Anne...
Dream Big Dreams
While helping lace up skates and getting her daughter’s team ready to take the ice at Braemar Arena, Laura Heinmiller paused to take in a quiet...
Blackstone Manor Clock Repair Preserves Timeless Treasures
Heirloom clocks and their collectors are keeping the past alive for future generations. In an era ruled by digital smartphones with lockscreen time...
Skål for Norge!
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the first Norwegian immigration to the United States. When the ship Restauration left Stavanger, Norway, in...
Southdale YMCA Celebrates a Groovy Golden Anniversary
The Southdale YMCA is celebrating 50 years in Edina by hosting a whole week of events that culminates with a retro-themed party called From 1975 to...
Luxury Meets Legacy at Southdale Center
Southdale Center’s history comes alive through community memories and a modern lens. For almost seven decades, Edina’s Southdale Center has defined...
If These Trees Could Talk
When Victor Gruen was planning the construction of Southdale Center, he followed a habit popular among modernist architects and contacted a...
Hello World, There’s a Mashup We’ve Been Singing
Beta Version is a creative family band that lovingly integrates East and West. “Somethin’ always happens whenever we’re together. We get a happy...
Fall Evening at Rosland Park
The basketball courts near Rosland Park are where Vivek Shrivastava plays on a regular basis. One October evening, as he was walking through the...
Images of Edina 2025 Winners
Photographers bring the Edina community into focus. Over the past year, residents have been cataloging local life around Edina. This summer, these...
Dads of Down syndrome Rolls Out the Blue Carpet
The first annual Raise the Roof fundraiser was a stylish success. Edina nonprofit Dads of Down syndrome (DODs) took over The Basement Bar in the...
Dads of Down Syndrome Host Rooftop Fashion Show
The Edina nonprofit is taking over The Rooftop Bar for a night of cocktails, community and couture. Dads of Down syndrome (DODs) is taking center...
Breaking Boundaries
Gardener is touched by tiny frog’s determination. Kelly Griffing was gardening in her Edina backyard when she got a delightful surprise. “Funny...
Edina Car Show Revs Up
Over the years, the Edina Car Show has evolved into a signature community event. Launched as a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Edina’s charitable...
How Two Children’s Book Authors Advocate for Mental Health
Parenting comes with nuanced challenges that don’t necessarily come with an instruction manual. Discussing emotional well-being and mental health...
Edina’s First Schools
Red Rover at recess, Chicken à la King at lunch and lessons of elementary school quickly become memories as we move forward, but for two of Edina’s...
