League of Women Voters Edina

06/17/2026

Juneteenth commemorates the day in Galveston, Texas that the last enslaved African-Americans learned of their freedom nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It became a Federal Holiday in 2021 and is an observed city holiday in Edina, MN.

This year’s celebration at Centennial Lakes Park will feature entertainment by KMOJ radio personality Chantel Sings who will emcee, music by DJ S Dot, and live performances, a children’s area with a kid’s DJ and a book giveaway.

Nanny’s Jamaican Kitchen and Soul to Soul BBQ will provide food along with other Black owned vendors.

Edina’s Juneteenth Celebration is a community-led event planned by Hennepin County Joint Community Police Partnership and the Anti-Racism Collective — with support from the Edina Police Department, City of Edina, City of Richfield and a generous grant from Explore Edina and from Edina Morningside Rotary.

🗓️ Friday, June 19
⏰ Noon to 4 p.m.
📍 Centennial Lakes Park (7499 France Ave. S.)

More information: EdinaMN.gov/juneteenth

06/17/2026

Join the historic nationwide initiative as citizens across all 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia unite to read the Declaration of Independence. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the first public reading on July 8, 1776 this event is free and will be held in the Rotunda in the Minnesota State Capitol. For more information, visit: https://www.mnhs.org/events/55974979197

06/12/2026

League of Women Voters Edina participated in the Edina High School Local Scholarship Program again this year, awarding two $1,500 scholarships.

The students were chosen by a committee of LWVE members based on the students' applications and an essay response describing their involvement in government, public policy, voter education or other civic activities and the most important thing they learned from the experience.

LWVE President Colleen Feige attended the May 22 scholarship awards ceremony and presented the 2026 scholarships to Zeina Al-Ramahi and Alvi Buzar Barua. Congratulations to the recipeints!

06/10/2026

Sharing on behalf of Friends of Edina Library…

Author Interview with Alexandra Sifferlin, author of The Elusive Body: Patients, Doctors, and the Diagnosis Crisis

Alexandra Sifferlin is a health and science journalist. She is currently the health and science editor for The New York Times Opinion desk. Previously, she was the deputy editor of Elemental
and a staff writer at Time Magazine. Sifferlin will be interviewed by Dr. Andrew Olson, Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

🗓️ Wednesday, June 17
⏰ 4 p.m.
📍 Edina Senior Center (Fireside Room)

Free and open to the public but registration is required: https://secure.rec1.com/MN/edina-mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQxNTEzNjk=

06/10/2026

The Edina City Council voted to change in-person voting times for the 2026 Primary Election, limiting voting at Edina City Hall to Minnesota's 18-day Early Voting period rather than offering the full 46 days of in-person voting. This change is for the Primary Election only; Edina will still offer the full 46 days of in-person voting for the November General Election.

Starting Friday, July 24, Edina voters can vote in-person at Edina City Hall on weekdays from 8 am to 4:30 pm and on Monday, August 10 until 5 pm. City Hall will also be open for voting on Saturday, August 8 from 9 am to 3 pm.

To save on staffing costs, the Edina City Council voted to limit in-person early voting at City Hall for the upcoming Aug. 11 primary election.

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Pledge to VOTE! 🗳️

Sign up for election and voting reminders using LWV’s “League in Action” app OR via text message - no spam, just timely and accurate information you can use!

lwvmn.org/pledge

05/22/2026

The League of Women Voters of Edina is a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

A key part of how we do that is through speakers, discussions, and events that connect members to the issues that matter. To plan meetings and events for 2026–2027 that truly reflect your interests and fit your schedule, the board would love to hear from you.

Take our 2-minute, 4 question survey by June 1: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMy2FJKJr0-plL6gLS48XuTqHnqeSFrY9shWDwcY7MaJWX_w/viewform

05/22/2026

District 50 Town Hall
Tuesday, May 26
6-7:30 p.m.

The 2026 legislative session concluded earlier last week. Join Sen. Alice Mann, Rep. Julie Greene, and Rep. Steve Elkins for a session recap and to discuss issues that are on your mind.

⬇️ Click on the link in the bio to RSVP and receive the location.

Dr. Alice Mann For MN State Senate Rep. Julie Greene State Representative Steve Elkins