As summer meanders into fall and families anticipate a more “normal” education experience for students, we take a look at how caring people...
August 2021
Sprinkle Squad
Local nonprofit spreads love, joy and frosting. Allison Sundquist of Edina discovered For Goodness Cakes in late 2019 while researching ways to...
Healing Together
Edina Education Fund launches a mental health campaign for local youth. In an effort to end the stigma surrounding mental health, Edina Public...
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...
Post-Pandemic College Admissions
University applications may look a bit different in 2021. Planning for college can be an exciting time for families. Touring your dream school,...
“Genießen”
The German word for enjoy, savor, relish … Grüner Veltliner (groo-ner velt-lee-ner) is an herbaceous white wine from Austria and if you don’t...
For Your Collection
Artwork recommended by the Art Girls. “Blue skies smiling at me, nothing but blue skies, do I see.” These song lyrics by Ella Fitzgerald feel so...
Planet Friendly Beauty
New nail studio provides a healthier and eco-conscious experience. When Natalie Bolden and Kaitlin Casper discovered the benefits of waterless...
Support & Skill Building
An integrative approach to mental health. When I discovered the insightful and positive Instagram posts of locally based Center for Collaborative...
Edina Rotary Supports Educational Achievement
College scholarships were awarded to two class of 2021 EHS graduates. This past May, the Rotary Club of Edina presented $1,500 scholarships to two...
Giggle Eruption
Local mom captures a candid moment of joy. We regularly feature photo submissions from our Images of Edina photo contest in the pages of Edina...
Leadership Life Skills
Creek Valley Elementary leads the way in leadership training. Leader in Me was first developed by a principal and teachers who wanted to teach...
Healing Through Art
Students’ virtual gallery helps shape Edina arts scene. Recent Edina High School graduate Shreya Konkimalla knew she wanted to be on Edina’s Arts...
Back to School
Author details an 1800s snow day. Raina and Gerda Olsen were born in Norway in the 1870s. As small children, they immigrated to Nebraska with their...
All Things New
Meet Edina Public Schools’ new superintendent Stacie Stanley. Dr. Stacie Stanley is the incoming superintendent of Edina Public Schools. Previously,...
Education Options
The Goddard School in Edina offers additional learning opportunities. Alexandra and Isaac Kruege are parents of a 2-year-old daughter enrolled in...
