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...
Community
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...
The Streaks of 62
Photographer captures glimmering lights on Minnesota highway. Yash Mangalick, hobbyist photographer and Edina resident, recounts when he took the...
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...
Francophile Family Join the Alliance Française Community
How one Edina family embraces the joy and delight of French culture in their daily lives. Jonathan and Cynthia Vessey have a deep love for French...
Prep for Your Parents’ Night Out
Expert tips for hiring a babysitter you trust. The holiday season is just around the corner, and for many parents this means more kid-free evening...
Groundbreaking Berry Coffee Company And Its Local Founder
Lifelong Edina resident shares his passion for coffee and community. As a kid growing up in Edina, Steve Brehm loved biking around town and spending...
The Overdressed Duo Bring Opera To Everyone
Local professional musicians are making opera accessible to all. It’s not every day you hear opera music. But two best friends and professional...
Biomedical Engineering Student Driven by Passion for Patients
Citizen of Edina: Shrey Ramesh As a junior pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edina native Shrey...
Sweet Treat at Snuffy’s
Local grandmother shares a beloved afternoon with her grandchildren. Amature photographer Patricia Willette was out with her grandsons for a fun...
Stained Glass Wall is A Window to Edina’s Past
The stained glass wall on the east side of Edina City Hall is exactly where it should be: close to the site of Edina Mill. Its blue, gold and green...
Community Involvement Coordinator Keeps Edina Learning
Citizen of Edina: Cheryl Gunness For Cheryl Gunness, education is truly a passion. As the community involvement programs coordinator for Edina...
Trick or Treat
Mother captures her child’s fun life moments. For Leah Steidl, being a mom and holding a camera is second nature. She says that, when your kid...
Healing Circles Digital Arts Project Launched This Fall
Edina student art projects to be displayed in conjunction with Mental Illness Awareness Week. This fall, the City of Edina, in conjunction with the...
The Mental Finish Line: How to Get Started Running
Local marathoner offers running tips for beginners. Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a runner—especially a runner with passion? One...
A Lesson in House Biology
What to know about toxins hiding in your home. The human body has an innate capacity to withstand environmental stressors and to adapt to its...
Flux to Flow Provides Women with the Opportunity to Grow
The fall Flux to Flow session is October 4–November 22. As a leadership coach, Stephanie Pierce works to maximize talent to achieve business...
Founder of the Somali American Women Action Center Fartun Ismail
Citizen of Edina: Fartun Ismail Fartun Ismail is passionate about mentoring immigrant and refugee women and girls. Drawing on her experience of...
TEDxEdina: The Power of Ideas
A craving to learn leads the way for TEDxEdina. TED Talks have become ubiquitous online, known for their engrossing takes on seemingly every topic...
Chasing Sunsets
Runner Up: Places in Edina Hobbyist photographer captures nature’s gifts. Lucas Winters, an engineer, hobbyist photographer and nature enthusiast,...
