Shops & Business

Edina’s student population grew rapidly in the 1960s, and overcrowding forced the district to open a second high school in 1972.

The days are getting shorter, but many Minnesotans dream of hanging onto summer. You can, with these fragrant and gorgeous floral finds.

Erik’s Ranch and Retreats celebrated the grand opening of its Edina location this past April. Over 150 guests and community members, including Edina’s mayor Jim Hoveland, attended the event.

In this photo of the France Avenue Drive-in, ca. 1975, the top of the 24-story Wells Fargo building, once the tallest building in Bloomington, is visible behind the screen.

The Mann France Avenue Drive-in opened June 15, 1966, on the grounds of a former garbage dump at Interstate 494 and France Avenue.

James Harding, left, and Tom Schmitz, right, with LNFS trainers in Liberia.

Try to imagine a world without fire rescue or emergency medical personnel: Picking up the phone and dialing 911, only to find nobody on the other end of the line—or not even having an emergency line to call.

Russell + Hazel, formerly located at 44th and France in Minneapolis, recently opened a store in the Galleria that’s compact and well organized—just like you can be with their sleek and stylish assortment of desk accessories, notepads, fold

A La Mode Boutique & Nail Spa redefines the manicure and pedicure experience with affordable yet luxurious nail services, and surroundings designed to encourage interaction.

Countryside Park in Edina serves as the backdrop for the 1994 film, Little Big League, produced by Castle Rock Entertainment.

Hollywood came to Minnesota in 1994, and Edina played a starring role. Castle Rock Entertainment filmed much of the feature film Little Big League at the Metrodome—not surprisingly, since the movie is about a 12-year-old boy who inherits his grandfather’s baseball team, the Minnesota Twins.

A Monopoly themed facade adorned the entrance of EHS for the 2011 all-night senior party.

Most of the time, being locked in at school overnight would be a student’s worst nightmare. For graduating seniors of Edina High School, it’s something they look forward to all year.

Silicon Valley is a hotbed of internet businesses, many of which began in someone’s basement or garage. Edina is also home to successful online entrepreneurs.

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