Local volunteer gains fulfillment through helping others. Dan Arom’s friendship with Edina High School (EHS) classmate Spenser Somers set him on his...
People
Destination Dream
Luxury travel expert helps people envision what’s possible. Sara Duffy is a travel enthusiast and owner of SRD International, a luxury travel...
Compelled to Be of Service
Local Rotarian is deeply rooted in community and dedicated to service. Paul Mooty joined the Rotary Club of Edina in 1999. He’s served on the board...
Emphasis on Education
Local philanthropist lives out her values. Maxine Wallin is one of Edina’s foremost community philanthropists. A librarian by training, she values...
All Things New
Meet Edina Public Schools’ new superintendent Stacie Stanley. Dr. Stacie Stanley is the incoming superintendent of Edina Public Schools. Previously,...
“What’s so great about Edina?”
One resident’s fan letter to her favorite city. Recently I was asked “What is so great about Edina?” As an unabashed fan of my city, I was more than...
Making a Difference Daily
Over the past 20 years, Regina Neville has served Edina and Edina Public Schools (EPS) in a myriad of leadership positions—with school PTOs, Parent...
Seeds of Change
Last summer’s local art installation focused on racial justice and inclusion. In an effort to ignite conversations about race and bring awareness to...
We ♥ Edina
The people that you meet when you’re walking down the street. This past spring, we asked Edina residents to share with us what it is they love about...
Edina Proud
Resident reflects during Pride Month. Edina residents Paul Felipe, a salon manager at Sloane’s Beauty Bar at 44th and France, and Blaine Caton, a...
Hometown Champion
Local business owner is a dedicated community volunteer. Rick Murphy’s community service contributions are felt in Edina and beyond. His connection...
Musician as Messenger
Zooming in on Ryan Liestman. The first time I encountered local recording artist Ryan (Rion) Liestman was at a Morningside After Dark event in 2017...
Meet the Man behind Jugheads
Longtime juggling program imparts skills and life lessons. In 1994, Paul Arneberg offered his first juggling club through the Wise Guys program of...
Share a Care
A sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Nia Diaby has already made an impact on the world, starting when she was in elementary school....
The Burpee Chick
Edina resident and business owner beats a Guinness World Record. Edina resident Stephanie Tennessen broke the Guinness World Record for the most...
Covid Confessions
Local filmmaker creates a docuseries as a historical record. Edina High School graduate Alec Fischer is an award-winning filmmaker, TEDx speaker,...
Connection is Our Path Forward
Nonprofit exec asks, “What can we do for others?” Ukasha Dakane has been an Edina resident for seven years. He is an extrovert whose interest in...
Food Relief
A hunger for giving. Wayne Kostroski didn’t set out to found an event that would fund 25 million meals. A local restauranteur since 1980, Kostroski...
Frozen
Enjoy the uniquely northern sport of ice fishing. With a motto that aptly states, “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” well, we all know just how important those...
Citizen of Edina
Edina Community Foundation spotlights noteworthy residents. Nick Legeros is an Edina sculptor whose work sets a high standard for public art in our...
