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Edina, MN
225Events this week
55Free things to do
88New spots
81New stories

● Checked Tuesday, September 29, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Edina

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 225 events, day by day →

Wednesday Crafters

Wednesday 1am · Newport Public Library

Works Plus Wash Wednesday

Wednesday 5am · Maple Grove

Maplewood (Aldrich Arena) Farmers' Market

Wednesday 8am · Aldrich Arena · Free

Live 2B Healthy Senior Fitness

Wednesday 11:15am · Long Lake

Warhammer Wednesdays

Wednesday 12pm · Dreamers Vault Games

New in Edina

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

JJ'S POKE BOWL

Restaurants

Fresh, fast Hawaiian fix: JJ's Poke Bowl is the Edina standby for customizable poke and rice bowls made with fresh ingredients in an open kitchen.

jjspoke.com ↗

Edina Hairdresser

Beauty

Trusted neighborhood refresh: Whether you need a tidy cut before hockey carpool, a color refresh that looks like you actually slept, or nails and waxing handled in one stop, Edina Hairdresser has been keeping Edina polished for over 38 years with experienced stylists, solid nail techs, and an easy,…

edinahairdresser.com ↗

Wooden Ship Brewing Company

Nightlife

Drink creatively, Minneapolis: Wooden Ship Brewing Company lives up to its mantra to create community and drink creatively, pouring inventive beers meant for unhurried hangs with your favorite people.

woodenshipbrewing.com ↗

Edina’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Edina’s best →

Most read in Edina

The five stories Edina readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Car prowlers are subject of several similar investigations

    Two men, a 34-year-old Bloomington man and a 27-year old Hopkins man, have been charged with third-degree burglary and two counts of financial transaction card fraud following an investigation that began in Bloomington on Aug.

    Full story at hometownsource.com ↗

  2. Edina increases patrols following shooting at church basketball court

    Edina Police Department is increasing patrols in parks following a shooting at a basketball game outside a church.

    Full story at bringmethenews.com ↗

  3. Bandai Confirms September Opening Date and Exclusive Gunpla for New Gundam Base Minneapolis

    Bandai has confirmed that The Gundam Base Minneapolis will open its doors on September 30, bringing the dedicated Gunpla store to Minnesota’s Mall of America.

    Full story at essential-japan.com ↗

  4. Patina Gift Store Opens Ninth Location in Richfield, MN

    Patina, the Twin Cities gift store chain, is set to open its largest store yet in Richfield, MN.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  5. Sirkel Kjøre Edina Home Featured on 2026 Architects Tour

    Sirkel Kjøre, a Minneapolis-based home designed by Shelter Architecture, is set to open its doors to the public as part of the Homes by Architects Tour, a self-guided tour of 12 architect-designed homes across Minnesota.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

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