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Giving Back
Support Your Seniors and ‘See Them Shine’ with This Artistic Calendar
Here's a sneak peek at some of the inspiring photos in the See Them Shine calendar. An inspiring 2020 calendar has been created to support the...
Whimsical Shop Trill is a Treasure Trove of Gifts That Give Back
Nestled into the corner of Sunnyside Gardens’ massive lot on 44th and France rests a beautifully decorated boutique called Trill. Inside is a...
‘Our Mission is to Bring Happiness’: Local Nonprofit Recycles Flowers for Memory Care Patients
Bluebirds & Blooms brightens the days of seniors in our community. Bluebirds & Blooms is a nonprofit organization that, for the past year...
Edina Community Foundation Honors ‘Fierce Advocate for Those in Need’
Edina resident is recognized for her volunteer efforts. Caroline Correia’s involvement with the community led to her being nominated for and awarded...
Edina Community Foundation Honors Boy Scout Troop Leader
Local Boy Scout head master earns a Connecting with Kids Award. When asked what it is about Craig Lebakken that made Owen Michaelson want to...
Edina High School Mentoring Program Finds New Opportunity Closer to Home
Aspire Mentoring finds new opportunity amid search for funding. Community volunteerism oftentimes changes lives for the better, especially when the...
Edina Community Foundation Honors Woman Who Has ‘Made a Remarkable Difference in Thousands of Children’s Lives’
Edina resident gives her time lovingly to kids in the community. Being nominated for any award is an honor, but especially one that focuses on...
Behind the Scenes of the Edina Fourth of July Parade
The Fourth of July parade represents part of what’s best in Edina. The Edina Fourth of July parade has a long history. The first parade included...
Edina’s All-female Chamber of Commerce Evolves with Changing Times
Edina Chamber of Commerce sees the bigger picture. When times change, so do the needs of the local business community. The Edina Chamber of...
Reverse Rett Seeks to Save Girls from a Doomed Diagnosis
Local gala raises money to support medical research. You may not have heard of Rett Syndrome. It’s a rare genetic mutation affecting brain...
Local Nonprofit Cares for Edina’s Canopy with Donated Trees
Local home builder plans to plant trees. Now that emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Edina, it is important to watch for signs of trouble....
Edina Service Organization Brings Parents & Students Together to Help the Community
Locals create a service to promote family volunteering. The Edina Service Organization (ESO) is a group that brings parents and high school students...
Animal Humane Society Seeks Kids and Teens to Volunteer
Calling young pet lovers: The Animal Humane Society is a great place to get your furry fix. The Animal Humane Society is always looking for...
Helping Kids Process the Death of a Loved One
Fairview’s Camp Erin helps kids process grief. When she lost her father in 2014 at 17, Amy Jeffrey knew she needed support. Then she found Camp Erin...
From Playful Puppies to Canine Companions
Raising puppies to become assistance dogs. Katelyn Nichols of Edina was first introduced to Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) in 2000 when...
Lean On Me
Childhood friends honor Edina alum’s memory. “The bond between friends cannot be broken by chance; no interval of time or space can destroy it,” St....
Edina Thinker Jeff Dykstra Receives a Bush Foundation Fellowship Grant
Jeff Dykstra lives in Edina these days, but when he lived in Zambia he was bothered by the way he got his peanut butter. “I’d go to the store for...
Cancer Survivor Strives to Provide Education and Compassion
Kelly Cochrane is a bundle of energy, charisma, drive and chutzpah whose warm and bubbly personality envelops whomever she talks to. This...
Organization Helps Immigrant and Refugee Children Learn to Create Coping Skills
Connecting with Kids is a program of the Edina Community Foundation. Its mission is to connect individuals, families, organizations and other...
