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Edina Educator Named Social Studies Teacher of the Year
Christopher Griggs’ passion for social studies seeps into lessons. Earlier this year, Christopher Griggs, an Edina High School (EHS) teacher, was...
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...
Student Creates Edina Asian American Alliance
Citizen of Edina: Myra Han Myra Han is anything but an average teenager. In addition to playing violin in the Edina High School concert orchestra,...
Morningside Theatre Company Looks to the Future
The theater's artistic director was raised to take the theater to new levels. When many arts organizations are slowly emerging from the shadows of...
Living Well Disability Services Helps Create a Place To Call Home
Neighborhood embraces four beloved adults with disabilities. On any given summer day, passersby will likely see Katie Mueller shooting hoops in her...
Children’s Theatre Company Shares Stories With Heart
Peter Brosius on theater’s potential to inspire and empower. There’s a heart to every story or, as Edina resident Peter Brosius says, “Anything good...
Builder Builds Nonprofit
Citizen of Edina: Jim Bizal Jim Bizal is a builder by trade, forming his own residential building company, Bizal Built Inc., 20 years ago. But what...
Foundational Friendships
Faith is at the root of the more than 40-year friendship and 30-year business of two Edina natives. A lot of people would advise against going into...
Gathering Around the Table with Chef Gavin Kaysen
In his restaurants, chef Gavin Kaysen brings to life his values of connection and restoration. From the age of 16, Gavin Kaysen knew he wanted to be...
Entrepreneurship Runs In The Family
Paul Abdo, a second-generation entrepreneur, shares his love of food with the Twin Cities. On any given Sunday afternoon, you can find Edina...
Meet the Man Behind Good Grocer
Citizen of Edina: Kurt Vickman Kurt Vickman is an innovative social entrepreneur who is compelled to make a difference in the lives of others. He...
Author and Illustrator Creates Worlds of Imagination
Local brings imaginary worlds to life with his stories. Author, illustrator and Edina resident Derek Anderson is a natural creator. Beginning his...
Living History
Donald Patton receives honors for his work with the World War II History Roundtable. On November 17, 2022, Edina’s Donald ‘Don’ Patton was awarded...
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....
For the Love of the Game
Edina alumna Hayley Nilsen learned a new way to continue playing her favorite sport. Throughout her high school career, Edina alumna Hayley Nilsen...
Minnesota Vikings Linebacker Takes on the Role of Live TV Host
Ben Leber tackles new role at Twin Cities Live. For many Minnesotans, Ben Leber doesn’t need an introduction. As a former Minnesota Vikings...
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...
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...
