A teacher shares her epic journey of learning, leadership and global perspective. When Kany Seck first arrived in Minnesota in 1999, she carried a...
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Where Is Senior Spotlight Student Michael Wu Now
Senior Spotlight alum Michael Wu is making a difference in cancer care. In August 2010, readers of Edina Magazine would have turned to page 24 to...
Feroza Mehta Is Set To Compete in Mrs. International
The upcoming pageant has been years in the making for Mrs. Minnesota International. Edina Magazine editor Feroza Mehta has always had a keen...
Meet the Family Behind Dance With Us America
The Bersten family has roots in Edina and on TV. We have stars in our midst. They’re tucked away inside the lower level of Southdale Center behind...
The Business Women’s Circle Offers Support and Guidance
Organizations help entrepreneurs find guidance, accountability and community. For many an entrepreneurial woman trying to get her business off the...
Q&A With Small Business Owner Hanna Vanderloo
Hanna Vanderloo launched her gift concierge business, Prezzie Gift Co., in Edina in November 2024, offering design-forward, curated gift options for...
Runner Ellen Hunter Gans Tackles The Great World Race
The Edina resident completed seven marathons on seven continents in only seven days. On a crisp Thursday morning, running shoes tread fresh...
Grotkin + Chakirov Offers Caring Legal Assistance for Families
Presented by: Sophia Grotkin and Heather Chakirov have practiced law together for over a decade. They attribute their longstanding partnership to...
“St. Paul” Peterson Continues His Musical Legacy
A pillar of the local music scene reflects on his career. Longtime Edina resident Paul Peterson was born into music. His parents, Jeanne Arland...
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...
“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....
Hello World, There’s a Mashup We’ve Been Singing
Beta Version is a creative family band that lovingly integrates East and West. “Somethin’ always happens whenever we’re together. We get a happy...
Creative Arts Collaborative Exhibits Show at Edina Senior Center
A group of Twin Cities artists will display their work collectively. During September, the Edina Senior Center will host the art exhibition...
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...
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...
Children’s HeartLink Is the Beating Heart of Global Care
An innovative program is changing the world and health care for children in need. David Overman, M.D., has always known that medicine would be his...
Meet a Community Superman
Frank Cardarelle has lived in Edina for 93 years. His family history here began in 1874 when his great-grandmother moved to the area. His...
“Act to Impact with Brandi DeVries”
In Act to Impact with Brandi DeVries, listeners are inspired to transform their inner drive into meaningful action. The Edina resident and current...
The Teardowns Show How Pursuing Passion Can Spread Joy
Meet members of Edina's own backyard band. The Teardowns are parents by day and rockstars by night—and they’re also known as Edina’s beloved...
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,...
