Mrs. Minnesota America is a voice for children’s cancer research. There’s a secret behind pageantry. Beyond the glitz, crown, sash and gown, most...
Giving Back
Vision for All Minnesota: A Clear Vision
From pop-up clinic to pop-in exams, teens provide free eye care for those in need. Determination, passion and vision are qualities that come...
Meet Edina Rotary’s Tom Gump
Tom Gump goes above and beyond for our community. If you’re involved in Rotary and are from Edina, Rotary District 5950 or anywhere in Minnesota,...
Chef Daniel Green: Culinary Goodness With a Heart
Meet the Edina chef who whips up healthy delights while giving back. Edina Chef Daniel Green has lots of spoons in his bowl. A native of London,...
Giving Thanks by Giving Back
During this month of gratitude, we recognize Edina organizations that actively express appreciation in a great variety of ways. Edina’s two Rotary...
Fundraiser Extraordinaire
Citizen of Edina: Carolyn Schroeder Carolyn Schroeder is a gifted fundraiser, who exceeds expectations and goals. Throughout her life, she’s used...
Amplify Mission Network Makes an Impact
Amplify Mission Network connects business experts with emerging nonprofits to help extend their reach. Nonprofit organizations exist to help improve...
The Wildling Gives Kids a Voice
Founders believe that storytelling in its simplest form boosts self-esteem. The Wildling is mentoring kids to share their stories in meaningful and...
Edina Honors Local Coach and Students for Community Service
This spring, the Edina Community Foundation held its annual Connecting with Kids Leadership Breakfast, honoring Edina football volunteer coach Thom...
Performing Arts Nonprofit HEREandTHERE.live Opens Space at Southdale Center
A new Southdale Center showcase offers performances, a recording space and more. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. Introducing...
The Edina Community Foundation and a Lasting Legacy
Dick Crockett, longtime executive director of the Edina Community Foundation, offers reflections upon his retirement. This past March, a familiar...
Edina’s Annual Plant Show Offers Spring Flowers
New offerings available at Edina’s annual plant show. Spring flowers are finally blooming, and the Edina Garden Council is hosting its 50th annual...
New Trees Invest in Edina’s Future
Through the NextGen Trees initiative, the city dedicated $100,000 to plant and maintain 1,000 new trees. A popular Chinese proverb reads: “The best...
A Better Chance Board Member Advocates for Human Rights
Citizen of Edina: Kelly Streit For the 12 years Kelly Streit has lived in Edina, she has focused her volunteer and advocacy work on human rights....
Edina Students Honored with the Connecting with Kids Award
Edina youth inspire peers by making an impact. Each year, the Edina Community Foundation (ECF) honors Edina citizens who have made a difference in...
Ziggy’s Art Bus Brings Art to All
Art bus promotes healing for children with life-limiting illnesses. Art has long been used as a form of healing the body, mind and soul. For some...
Heal Improve Your Health Through Service
Around the holidays, many people seek out ways to give back through service or financial gifts. And there’s good reason to make the former a...
Non Profit Founder Thanks Minnesota Veterans
Citizen of Edina: Denny Schulstad Denny Schulstad had an illustrious 35-year career in the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of Brigadier...
Working Toward a Polio-Free World
Edina Rotarian recognized for service to eradicate disease. Growing up, Tim Murphy had a front row seat to the devastation that polio could cause...
Sweet Dreams
My Very Own Bed and the Rotary Club of Edina Raises Funds for Sleep Catching some z’s shouldn’t be a luxury. But for some kids, the proper furniture...
