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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...
“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...
