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...
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Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary
If a 12-year-old Edina boy's enthusiasm for a Twin Cities choir is any indication of its success, then Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs (ACYC) is...
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...
Business for the Youth Inspires Young Entrepreneurs
A high schooler inspires the next generation of entrepreneurs. Sam Vahhaji knows a thing or two about business. The 18-year-old Southwest High...
Caring for the Courageous Club Spreads Hope
Teen cancer survivor turns personal experience into hope. Edina resident Annika Olson is using her own harrowing health experience—being diagnosed...
Your Guide for Planning the Ultimate Graduation Party
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
Edina Students’ Projects Blast off With NASA and SpaceX
The Student Spaceflight Experiments Program is (literally) out of this world. “I want to live on Mars,” Kaydence Chen announces abruptly and without...
Senior Spotlight: Natalie Mosakowski Is Full of Compassion
The Class of 2025 is full of dedication, leadership and creativity. This article originally appeared as part of the story Senior Spotlight in the...
Senior Spotlight: George Rerat Pays Attention to Politics
The Class of 2025 is full of dedication, leadership and creativity. This article originally appeared as part of the story Senior Spotlight in the...
Senior Spotlight: Katherine “Kat” Mulgrew Takes Debate To State
The Class of 2025 is full of dedication, leadership and creativity. This article originally appeared as part of the story Senior Spotlight in the...
Edina Give and Go Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
One of Edina’s most impactful organizations, Edina Give and Go, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. “Small needs, big impact,” is how...
Senior Spotlight: Audrey Castro Has a Passion for Performance
The Class of 2025 is full of dedication, leadership and creativity. This article originally appeared as part of the story Senior Spotlight in the...
Edina Resource Center Hosts School Supply Drive
Ensuring youth have the tools to succeed. Back to School shopping can be overwhelming, especially if a caregiver cannot afford to fill their...
Senior Spotlight: Drew Dillon Pursues Arts and Athletics
The Class of 2025 is full of dedication, leadership and creativity. This article originally appeared as part of the story Senior Spotlight in the...
Regina Neville Knows How To Put on a Show
Theater director focuses on transformative student experiences. For the last five years, Regina Neville has been at the helm of Edina’s Valley View...
Senior Spotlight: Vihaan Shah Embraces Living Intentionally
The Class of 2025 is full of dedication, leadership and creativity. This article originally appeared as part of the story Senior Spotlight in the...
Help Prevent Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports
Here’s a staggering statistic: About half of youth sports injuries are caused by overuse of a specific part of the body. The good news is that by...
Senior Spotlight: Anoushka Jha Has Philanthropy on Her Mind
The Class of 2025 is full of dedication, leadership and creativity. This article originally appeared as part of the story Senior Spotlight in the...
Meal With a Mentor Nurtures Next Generation
Meal with a Mentor is the Edina Community Foundation’s (ECF) newest program. It connects adults established in their vocations and careers with...
Edina Twins Help Hornets Take Home Two State Championships
Hannah and John Halverson celebrate dual wins for the Edina High School girls’ and boys’ hockey teams. Hockey runs in the Halversons’ blood. “Our...
