The theme of the book derives from its title. “The hope is that [readers] look at their own life and all obstacles that come with it,” Stockwell...
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Edina’s Carly Zucker Lives a Give Back Lifestyle
Carly Zucker lives out her passion for philanthropy. The spirit of the holiday season tends to nudge us toward greater generosity. For Edina...
Meet Edina’s 2020 Connecting with Kids Honorees
The Edina Community Foundation's Connecting with Kids program honors community members who make an impact on the lives of young people. Fulfilling...
Edina Student Takes 2nd at National History Day Competition
This year's theme was "Breaking Barriers," and Julianna Velgersdyk wrote a paper on Lorena Weeks, who fought gender discrimination in the '60s....
Share the Mic MN Amplifies Diverse Voices on Social Media
Share the Mic MN seeks to amplify the voices of Black and Brown women in Minnesota. Edina resident Jasmine Brett Stringer is a keynote speaker,...
Meet Edina High School’s New Head Football Coach
New Edina head football coach Jason Potts motivates his players through passion and determination. Drawn to the community for its desire to pursue...
This Edina Woman is One of the Most Powerful People in Sports Technology
Sportsdigita founder Angelina Lawton has entrepreneurship in her blood. Angelina Lawton has entrepreneurship in her blood. Inspired by her time...
The Front Steps Project
During March, Edina families were asked to stay home to help keep people safe from the coronavirus. Before a stricter statewide mandate took effect,...
Hand-dyeing Hobby Becomes Business Venture for Local Artist
Fiber artist pursues an unintended business venture. When Nathalie Carrigan and her husband bought a house three years ago, it had a large open wall...
Picture This: Local Artist’s Creative Pet Portraits ‘Bring a Little Joy’
By day, Edina resident Jackie Dummer works in marketing and graphic design. She flexes her creative muscles via a pet portraiture side project....
Local Artists Hope to Bring Community Together with Caribou Coffee Mural
The story behind the mural on the wall of Caribou Coffee in Edina is as interesting as the mural itself. The story of the mural is as interesting as...
Twin Cities Chefs, Restaurants Among 2020 James Beard Award Semifinalists
Five Twin Cities chefs are among the contenders for Best Chef: Midwest, and the full list of James Beard Award semifinalists features several other...
Six-time Winner of State Fair’s Largest Squash Shares His Secrets
Competitive Gardener Russell Stanton has won the blue ribbon for largest squash six out of seven years at the Minnesota State Fair. Russell Stanton...
After Devastating Fire, Local Interior Designer Put Her ‘Big Girl Pants On and Moved On’
The building that housed Chester Hoffmann & Associates burned down in 1993. A quarter-century later, the women behind the business are still...
Local Contractor Jessica Dolezal is Tearing Down Stereotypes and Building a Legacy
Jessica Dolezal is one of the few female contractors in the state of Minnesota. Retirement is a time for re-evaluation for Kent and Priscilla...
Edina Youth Hockey Coach Teaches Lessons On and Off the Ice
Edina youth hockey coach Ryan Elbing goes above and beyond the game. Hockey coaches in Edina are a common occurrence. However, it takes someone...
This Edina High School Grad is an Opera Wunderkind
Edina alumnus Thomas Glass was a Metropolitan Opera finalist. Edina resident and Edina High School alumnus Thomas Glass represented one of five...
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’s Most Musical Couple Finds Success with Carpenters Tribute Show
Aimee and Boyd Lee's Rainy Days & Mondays–Music of the Carpenters is performed during a three-show weekend twice a year at the Chanhassen Dinner...
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...
