Edina Band prepares for Pops concert
The Edina High School Pops Band is set to perform its 73rd annual Spring performance of the same name. They will perform at 7 p.m. on April 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 in the Edina Performing Arts Center following its reopening. This year’s theme is Carnival Pops, featuring circus showtunes in the first act and Mardi Gras and Brazilian carnival-inspired music in the second. In addition to the band’s performances, the audience can expect both dance numbers and skits from performing students. Student and senior tickets are priced at $10, and general admission tickets are priced at $13.
Dining options change at 50th & France
March 28 marked the last day of service for D’amico and Sons at both their 50th & France and Golden Valley Locations. This comes following an announcement from founders, Richard and Larry D’amico, who will continue operations of Italian restaurants in Naples, Florida, while partner Paul Smith will continue Minnesota-based catering options. Additionally, tenured restauranters Marty Collins and Brett Johnson plan to open a hockey-centered sports bar at 50th entitled General Sports Bar. It is set to be built in the space that had previously belonged to Sault, a bar which closed in 2025.
University of Minnesota announces Alex Pretti Scholarship
Following the murder of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during Operation Metro Surge, the University of Minnesota (UMN) announced a new scholarship in his name. Recipients of the scholarship, valued at $50,000, will be prelicensure nursing students with an interest in caring for American veterans. The scholarship campaign is supported by the UMN School of Nursing, Pretti’s alma mater, and is actively seeking donations.
Pam Bondi fired as United States Attorney General
Former United States Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired after only 14 months in the position. President Donald Trump cited an inability to meet key legal targets as the reason, likely referring to her controversial handling of the Epstein files and an inability to prosecute major opponents of the Trump administration. The news comes shortly after a litany of controversial staff turnovers, which include former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem. In public statements, Bondi shared that she is “eternally grateful” for the opportunity to serve under the Trump administration. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is currently serving as the interim attorney general as the administration actively seeks new personnel.
No Kings protest returns to Minnesota
Minnesota acted as a flagship location for the March 28 protest, which was attended by over 200,000. The protests included performances by individuals like Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Maggie Rogers, and Tom Morello. The protests took place in Saint Paul, with a focus on the capital, and were meant to demonstrate retaliation against the current Trump administration and Operation Metro Surge.
This piece was originally published in Zephyrus’ print edition on April 9, 2026
