Community

The city celebrates a 34-year Independence Day tradition. Read more about Celebrate the Fourth of July in Edina

Walking through the front doors of ModernWell is like walking into an oasis. With bright walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, cushy couches and welcoming work desks, the space is designed for creativity. “It feels warm; it feels uplifting and inspired,” says Julie Burton, ModernWell’s founder and CEO.  Read more about Modernwell Creates a Coworking and Community Environment for Women

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 Leadership Council, Edina Education Fund and the Edina School Board. She’s also volunteered her time in Edina Bands, Edina Theater, Girl Scouts and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She currently serves as the Valley View Middle School Theater director. In addition, Neville is the EPS representative and board chair of District 287, a collaboration of 11 west metro school districts. Read more about Citizen of Edina

The first time I encountered local recording artist Ryan (Rion) Liestman was at a Morningside After Dark event in 2017 where he closed the show with a few familiar reggae songs that had the audience swaying and singing along. Morningside After Dark is the brainchild of Rebecca Bell Sorensen, Laurie Lindeen and Jim Mahoney, and those winter evening events include a variety of local authors, poets and musicians sharing readings and songs in the basement of Edina Morningside Church. Read more about Musician as Messenger

VEAP Food Shelf has provided a valuable service in southwest Twin Cities communities since it began operating in 1973. Read more about VEAP Food Shelf Combats Hunger During COVID-19

The Edina Community Foundation's Connecting with Kids program honors community members who make an impact on the lives of young people. Read more about Meet Edina’s 2020 Connecting with Kids Honorees

Julie James and Kristen Karpinsky worked with Minnesota nonprofit Best Christmas Ever to bring cheer to a family going through tough times. Read more about 'Edina Residents Move Mountains': Local Volunteers Step Up to Give Family Best Christmas Ever

Fabiana Peterson's motivational book and workshops help women feel fabulous about themselves. Read more about Local Life Coach Inspires Women to Feel Fabulous

Edina has a new initiative focused on health and wellness. Read more about Chamber of Commerce's GreenUmbrella Initiative Seeks to Make Edina a Well-Being Destination

Share the Mic MN seeks to amplify the voices of Black and Brown women in Minnesota. Read more about Share the Mic MN Amplifies Diverse Voices on Social Media