The Schmitt family’s long coaching tenure has built a foundation for sustained success. Valerie Schmitt has debate in her blood. The Edina High...
Education
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
15.20 Apparel Styles for for Spirit
Show your school pride this homecoming season with unique apparel. Ally Kubalak had a problem. As her school-aged sons started getting into sports,...
Edina’s Class of 2026 Is Full of Positivity and Leadership
In our annual Senior Spotlight, meet three Class of 2026 students who were nominated by their schools for making a positive difference in their...
Travel Is a Powerful Teacher
Some of the most lasting lessons happen outside the classroom. During my family’s recent trip to Belize, we experienced firsthand how travel deepens...
Good Vibes With Valley View Middle School Principal
Patrick Bass builds a culture of belonging. At a time when children can feel unmoored, uncertain or on the outside of things, middle school...
College Application Essays Are an Introspective Journey
Experts weigh in on how to create a compelling college application essay. It’s time to write that all-important college application essay in which...
Father-Son Wrestling Duo Bring Passion to Edina’s Youth Program
Ryan and Tillman Stroud are passionate about building youth wrestling in Edina. Father-son duo Ryan and Tillman Stroud have put Edina youth...
Single Mingle Club Connects Edina Seniors
Social club brings connection to seniors seeking companionship. Members of the Single Mingle Club joined for all kinds of reasons—some hoped to meet...
How Generations Parenting Support Helps Empty Nesters
Parenting coaches help families navigate an emotional life transition. What’s the most difficult season of parenting? Ask 10 parents, and you’ll get...
The Edina Art Center Celebrates 50 Years and Next Chapter
Nestled in the woods near Lake Cornelia is a building filled with magic. The Edina Art Center has been located on W. 64th Street for almost 50...
Jonathan Aller Brings Life to Art
Edina artist is a master at bringing movement to the canvas. Jonathan Aller has always been interested in movement. Since his childhood in Miami,...
Picture Perfect: An Insider’s Guide To Senior Photoshoots
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about senior photos. As the school year winds down, many parents of high school juniors...
Creative Mornings at the First Saturday Edina Art Lab
The First Saturday Edina Art Lab is perfect for those weekend mornings when you’re looking for something fun and creative to do with your little...
Support Students at Edina Give and Go’s 2025 Gala
Edina Give and Go Gala celebrates 11th year. Edina Give and Go’s annual gala is an inspiring evening dedicated to ensuring all Edina Public Schools...
