We celebrated the 25th anniversary of The Edge in August 2017 with interviews with the magazine’s founders, articles by the current publishers, and testimonials by many readers and supporters of this publication. On this page, explore Edge covers, testimonials, and much more about the legacy of The Edge in the Upper Midwest.
Here is a sample of the vast archives of The Edge since 1992:
- August/September 1992 – March 1994
- April 1994 – August 1995
- September 1995 – January 1997
- February 1997 – June 1998
- July 1998 – November 1999
- December 1999 – April 2001
- May 2001 – September 2002
- October 2002 – February 2004
- March 2004 – July 2005
- August 2005 – December 2006
- January 2007 – February 2009
- 25th Anniversary – August 2017
August/September 1992 – March 1994
The Edge was born in 1992 with creative mojo and a blast of spiritual focus. The opening quote on the first cover: “This is The Edge. We’re fresh, innovative and empowering. We’re here for people like you who want change — who feel new rules are needed — who are expanding the parameters by which you live — who want a forum for discussion.”
A trendsetter, The Edge explored the following themes from 1992-1994: Spirituality in the Workplace • Healing Ourselves: Complementary & Alternative Healing Methods • Spiritual & Visionary Artists & Musicians • Visions, Prophecies & Predictions for our Future • Dance, Movement & Meditation • Herbs, Earth Spirituality & Organic Foods • Healing, Spiritual & Retreat Centers • Body/Mind – The Healing Paradigm • Native American Spirituality • The Symbol • Energy • Remembering Our Star Connections • Men & Spirituality • Women & Spirituality • Angels • Spiritual Empowerment • Relationships in the 90s.
The exact timing to birth The Edge was based on astrology. The Edge began as a bimonthly publication for the first three issues, then monthly thereafter. • The Peach Pages was a monthly natural health care section. • Regular columnists included Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams, Suzie Black, Matthew Wood and Doug Munson. • Early advertisers included Present Moment Herbs & Books, Liberal Catholic Church of St. Francis, Stonehenge rocks & rituals, Kathleen Kalil, Sancta Sophia Seminary and Dr. Jacob Mirman.
Edge staff during this time period:
Lynn S. La Froth, managing editor • Gary Beckman, advertising director • Melissa May, peach pages editor & keylining • Dee La Froth, resource directory sales • Nichole Nelson, midwest happenings coordinator • Leah Campbell, photojournalist • Roxane Fogard, sales • Nadia Giordana, sales • Eileen Parker, sales • Helen Bischel, northern sales
We invite you to read these gems published during this time span:
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- [August/September 1992] Straddling Both Worlds, by Dr. Mike Obsatz
- [July 1993] Torrey Lystra: On Spirituality, an interview by Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams
- [September 1993] Ron Mangravite transmits healing energy, an interview by Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams
- [October 1993] Ariel Spilsbury: Herald of the New Myth by Suzanne St. Croix
- [November 1993] Overcoming Shame – A Big Step on a Man’s Journey, by Louis Bourgeois
- [December 1993] Goddess Consciousness, by Sandra Barnhouse
- [February 1994] Sensing the Spatial, by Sarah Susanka
April 1994 – August 1995
The Edge continued to lead the way by providing content on spirituality, healing, creativity and mindfulness – subject matter that remains relevant in 2012.
At this time: Whole Foods Market opens in St. Paul on May 17, 1995 • New in 1995: magazine redesign with new logo and layout, and new tagline: Exploring the Evolution of Consciousness
A trendsetter, The Edge explored the following themes from 1994-1995: The Light Body • Summer Activities • Parenting • Earth Changes • What is Reality? • Dreaming • The Mystery of 12 • Intentional Communities • Past Life Healing & Reincarnation • Sound, Music & Healing • Death, Dying & Near-Death Experiences • Creativity & Intuition • Aliens, Ascension & UFOs • Healing Therapies • Business & Spirituality • Intuitive Arts
A new design, and new columns including The Light Page by Michele Mayama, and columns on Food & Nutrition, Channeling, Spiritual Exercise and Astrology, were introduced by The Edge from 1994-1995. Singles listings were featured and discontinued at this time in the early Edge: Find your soulmate through The Heartline. A new Natural Health Care section was started, featuring content on healing, herbs and wellness.
Noted speakers coming to town: Noam Chomsky, Gyuto Monks of Tibet, Larry Dossey, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Sam Keen, Thomas Moore, Jacquelyn Small, Michael Jones, Alberto Villoldo, Gloria Karpinski, Ron Mangravite, Karl Schlotterbeck, Ken Carey, Matthew Fox, Marc Ian Barasch, Melody, Starhawk , Zsuzsanna E. Budapest, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Shakti Gawain.
Edge staff during this time period:
Lynn S. La Froth, managing editor • Gary Beckman, advertising director • Melissa May, happenings editor & keylining/ associate editor • Sunshine Sevigny, office/ editorial assistant • Doug Bronson, ad consultant • Christopher Exner, music reviewer • Jason La Froth, film reviewer • Dee La Froth, sales representative • Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams, associate columnist • Matthew Wood, associate columnist • Candace Bexell, art director
We invite you to read these gems published during this time span:
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- [May 1994] Jon Kabat-Zinn on Meditation, by Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams
- [June 1994] Interview with James Redfield on Celestine Prophesy, by Lynn S. La Froth
- [July 1994] Ancient Prophecies: Another Vision, by Michele Mayama
- [March 1995] An Interview with Michael Ventura by Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams
- [April 1995] Do Beliefs Determine UFO Existence?, by Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams
- [July 1995] No Need to Clutch, it’s an Automatic Shift, by Chris LaFontaine
September 1995 – January 1997
After just more than three years of publication, The Edge makes a change at editor. Twin Cities Wellness, a monthly publication designed to serve the natural health and healing community, was launched in October 1995 by Edge Co-Founder and Editor Lynn S. La Froth and her sister, Dee La Froth. Both announced at that time that they were resigning from The Edge to fill a community need that had not been adequately served
At this time: Minneapolis School of Massage & Bodywork celebrated its 20th year in 1995.
Growth in 1996: Edge published at 32 pages in late 1995, and in March 1996, expanded into a two-section newspaper and grew to 52 pages by October 1996
The following themes were explored from 1995-1997: Managing Stress • Integrating the Polarities • Ensouling the Physical • Retailing Metaphysics • Sacred Sites & Spiritual Travels • East Meets West • Whole Health & Integrative Healing • The Elemental Kingdom • Summer Retreats & Classes • Body & Energy Work • The Shifting Paradigm of Business • Learning & Education • Sound & Healing • Our Inner Journey • Celebrating Our Creativity • Metaphysical Retailers • Our Sacred Children
Change and new additions: Tim Miejan becomes managing editor, and Jan Thatcher Adams, M.D., becomes health and wellness editor, in February 1996 • First full-color cover debuts in March 1996 • Sounds of The Edge debuts, allowing readers to call in and listen to samples from music reviewed in the newspaper • Natural Healing section becomes Whole Health & Integrative Healing • The Edge launches its separate Kansas City edition in July 1996 • The Edge TV, a weekly program on public access in the Twin Cities, debuts in November 1996.
Noted speakers coming to town: Dr. Bernie Siegel, Barbara De Angelis, Dr. Raymond Moody, Caroline Myss, Dr. Norm Shealy, Alberto Villoldo, Jean Houston, Matthew Fox, Joan Borysenko, Robert Thurman, Ph.D., Melody, Andy Lakey, Gloria Karpinski, James Redfield, Kevin Ryerson, Brad Steiger, Stanton Friedman, Budd Hopkins, Colin Andrews, Don Campbell, Patch Adams and Jonathan Goldman.
Edge staff during this time period:
1995: Lynn S. La Froth, managing editor • Gary Beckman, advertising director • Melissa May, associate editor • Sunshine Sevigny, associate editor • Doug Bronson, ad design • Dee La Froth, sales representative • Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams, associate columnist • Matthew Wood, associate columnist • Jason La Froth, film reviewer • D. Alexander, music reviewer
1996-1997: Gary Beckman, publisher and advertising director • Tim Miejan, managing editor • Jan Thatcher Adams, whole health editor • Della McGee, sales consultant • Don Strong, music editor/reviewer • Melissa May, production editor • Doug Bronson, ad design • Jeanette Carter, Kansas City ad manager • Janice Mason, Kansas City ad sales • Pam Pyle, Kansas City ad sales
We invite you to read these gems published during this time span:
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- [September 1995] Recapture the Fire Within, by Keith Varnum
- [November 1995] Soul Issues are World Issues: An Interview with Robert Sardello, by Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams
- [March 1996] Healing & Truth: An Indigenous Experience, by Ed McGaa, Eagle Man
- [March 1996] An Interview with Health Care Pioneer Earl Bakken by Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams
- [October 1996] The Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life: An Interview with Thomas Moore, by Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams
- [October 1996] The Lake Harriet Vortex, by Tim Miejan
- [October 1996] Understanding the Vortex, by Michelle Mayama
February 1997 – June 1998
Metaphysical Emporium, a new resource haven for Body, Mind & Spirit, opens in downtown White Bear Lake • Whole Life Expo comes to the Twin Cities, in May 1997 in Minneapolis and May 1998 in St. Paul, featuring hundreds of speakers and even more exhibitors • The first Midwest Health & Wellness Expo is presented in March 1997 at International Market Square • Festival of the Little People debuts in Willow River, MN, in August 1997 • Edge contributors and columnists Echo Bodine, Cathy Zornes, Cyndi Dale and Michelle Mayama are speakers at Borders Books, Minnetonka
Continuing Growth for The Edge: Beginning in late 1996 and continuing throughout 1997 and 1998, The Edge experiences its greatest period of growth, as 56-page editions are common.
The following themes were explored from 1997-1998: Baby Boomers & Generation X • Our Elders • Visionaries • Summer Events • Body & Energy Work • Entering the Dreamtime • Moving Into the Zone • Tools for Evolution • Co-Creation • Celebration of Life, Love & Connection • Holiday Special • Voices of a New Millennium • Soul • Healing • Sustenance • Honoring the Goddess
Change and new additions: The very first Edge articles appeared on the Internet, through Digital City Twin Cities, for subscribers of America Online • The Fifth Anniversary of The Edge (September 1997) was observed with a printed interview with Edge Publisher Gary Beckman • Healing with a Heart, a forerunner to the present Edge Directory, debuts in March 1998 • The second incarnation of listings for people seeking love connections, Light Connections, debuts in April 1998 • The Edge’s first unique website, Edgenews.com, debuts in Spring 1998
Noted speakers coming to town: Gregg Braden • Barbara DeAngelis • Neale Donald Walsch • Dr. Wayne Dyer • Dannion Brinkley • Barbara Maciniak • Zecharia Sitchin • Stephen LaBerge • Wallace Black Elk • Fred Alan Wolf • Joan Borysenko • Barbara Marciniak • Dan Millman and the Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery • Brad & Sherry Hansen Steiger • Shakti Gawain • Judith Orloff • Doreen Virtue • Richard Shulman & Samuel Welsh • Barbara Brennan • Deepak Chopra, M.D. • Nick Bunick • Lee Carroll (with Kryon) • Carol Parrish, Ph.D. • Debbie Ford • Terence McKenna • Barbara Hand Clow.
Edge staff during this time period:
Gary Beckman, publisher and advertising director • Tim Miejan, managing editor • Jan Thatcher Adams, M.D., whole health editor • Della McGee, sales consultant • Marla Nelson, advertising sales • Rita Rosenberg, advertising sales • William-Thomas Wegner, advertising sales • Mary Sturgis, new sounds editor/ advertising • Don Strong, music editor/ reviewer/ consultant • Melissa May, production editor • Janelle Bilewitch, production editor • Insiah Beckman, business manager • Rachel Miejan, proofreading • Patricia Singpiel, typing
We invite you to read these gems published during this time span:
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- [February 1997] Restoring the Sacred Hoop, by Jerry Buckanaga
- [March 1997] From Ageing to Sageing with Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, by Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams
- [March 1997] A talk with Lakota Elder Wallace Black Elk, by Tim Miejan
- [July 1997] Journey of Souls: An Interview with Michael Newton by Tim Miejan
- [October 1997] Merkaba: The Process with Michele Mayama, by Chris LaFontaine
- [November 1997] The Truth about Witchcraft: An Interview with Silver RavenWolf, by Tim Miejan
- [February 1998] ETs, Zero Point Technology & the Future of Humanity: An Interview with Steven M. Greer, M.D., by Tim Miejan
- [February 1998] One Universe — One People, by Steven M. Greer, M.D.
July 1998 – November 1999
The Edge Directory debuts in October 1999, featuring more than 120 listings of holistic businesses and practitioners • Gifts of the Spirit debuts in December 1999 featuring gift ideas for the holiday • Debut of Healing from the Heart, a spring guide to the Whole Health community in March 1999
A trendsetter, The Edge explored the following themes from 1998-1999: Millennial Technology • Shamanic Healing • Recovery from Addiction • Prosperity & Gratitude • Being in Service to All Life & the Planet • Edge Interviews • Our Earth Connection • Love • Healing in the 21st century • Birthing the Universal Human • Summer Events • From Separation to Union: Awakening to the Sacred • Exploring the Evolution of Consciousness of the Animal Kingdom • Christ Consciousness • Whole Life Expo Preview • Our Enlightened Children • Seeing the Divine in the Everyday World
Noted speakers coming to town: Mark Victor Hansen • Sylvia Browne • Marianne Williamson • Kevin Ryerson • Wayne Dyer • Gary Zukav • Dannion Brinkley • Lama Surya Das • Andrew Cohen • Phyllis Curott • Lynn Andrews • Dr. Patch Adams • Steven Seagal • Gregg Braden • James Twyman • Bettine Clemen • Debbie Ford.
Edge staff during this time period:
Gary Beckman, publisher and advertising director • Tim Miejan, managing editor • Jan Thatcher Adams, whole health editor • Della McGee, advertising sales • JoMarie Anton, advertising sales • Marla Nelson, advertising sales • Rita Rosenberg, advertising sales • Steve Hokenson, advertising sales • Janelle Bilewitch, production editor • Eric Hove, production editor • Melissa May, production editor • Insiah Beckman, business manager • Mary Sturgis, new sounds editor / advertising • Don Strong, music editor/ reviewer/ consultant • Rachel Miejan, proofreading • Patricia Singpiel, typing • Sheila Van Houten, transcription • Doug Bronson, classifieds & ad design
We invite you to read these gems published during this time span:
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- [November 1998] On Service: An Interview with Patch Adams, by Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams
- [March 1999] What Patch Adams means to America, by Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams
- [April 1999] Birth of the Universal Human: An Interview with Barbara Marx Hubbard, by Tim Miejan
- [May 1999] An Interview with Benjamin Creme by Insiah Vawda Beckman
- [August 1999] Evolution of the Soul: An Interview with Gary Zukav, by Dr. Jan Thatcher Adams
- [August 1999] Leaving the Illusion: An interview with Paula Sunray, by Tim Miejan
- [August 1999] Liberation and Freedom: An interview with Andrew Cohen, by Tim Miejan
- [Sepbember 1999] Angelic Messenges of Love: An Interview with Nick Bunick, by Gary and Insiah Beckman
December 1999 – April 2001
In February 2001, the 100th edition of The Edge was published • The Edge expands its distribution to include streetside newsstands and restocking in 20 of the 600 locations • Borders Books continues to host evening talks by a number of practitioners, authors and healers • The International Institute of Integral Human Sciences (IIIHS) returns to the campus of University of Wisconsin-River Falls to present weeklong symposiums • Noted author and explorer Terence McKenna passes away in April 2000 • World-renowned quantum physicist John Hagelin, Ph.D., runs as presidential candidate for the Natural Law Party
A trendsetter, The Edge explored the following themes from 1999-2001: New Millennium • On-screen Spirituality • Expressing Spirituality in our Lives • Visualization & Prayer • Our Animal Companions • Intuition & Synchronicity • Love & Fear • Resolving Conflict in our Lives • Peace • Beauty • Visionary Authors • Money & Personal Harmony • Partnering & Relationships • Our Connection with Nature • Integrating Who We Are with Worship & Prayer
Noted speakers coming to town: Starhawk • Doreen Virtue • Richard Dupuis • Ilona Selke • Krishnananda • Bob Fickes • Swami Veda Bharati • Dr. Willard Fuller • Neale Donald Walsch • Sri Chinmoy • Susun Weed • Lee Carroll & Kryon • Gloria Karpinski.
Edge staff during this time period:
Gary Beckman, publisher and advertising director • Tim Miejan, managing editor • Janelle Bilewitch, design editor • Doug Crandall, advertising sales • Leah Hetzel, marketing coordinator • Aerielle Louise, advertising sales • Katja Amyx, advertising sales • Rita Rosenberg, advertising sales • Steve Hokenson, advertising sales • Melissa May, production editor • Insiah Beckman, business manager • Rachel Miejan, proofreading • Patricia Singpiel, typing • Sheila Van Houten, transcription • Doug Bronson, classifieds & ad design
We invite you to read these gems published during this time span:
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- [December 1999] The Secret of Shambhala with James Redfield: In Search of the Eleventh Insight, by Tim Miejan
- [February 2000] Letter to Earth: An Interview with Elia Wise, by Tim Miejan
- [April 2000] A Belief in Wholeness – Interview with Doreen Virtue, by Tim Miejan
- [September-October 2000] Destiny of Souls: An Interview with Michael Newton by Tim Miejan
- [September 2000] Communion with God: An Interview with Neale Donald Walsch, by Tim Miejan
- [October 2000] The Joy of Inner Peace: An Interview with Sri Chinmoy, by Tim Miejan
- [February 2001] The Cultural Creatives: An Interview with Paul Ray, by Tim Miejan
May 2001 – September 2002
In its July 2001 edition, The Edge expands with a special section focusing on Madison, Wisconsin • Edge Life Expo debuts in Minneapolis on Nov. 23, 2001, featuring Echo Bodine, Kathryn Harwig & Mark Earlix • Sacred Moments, a column featuring sacred moments in the lives of notable personalities, debuts in the Edge in 2002, eventually becoming the book, Sixty Seconds: One Moment Changes Everything, by Phil Bolsta.
Going on at this time: The International Conference on Yoga & Spirituality takes place in St. Paul • Integrative Pediatric Conference featuring Dr. Andrew Weil comes to St. Paul • Author Ruth Montgomery dies in June 2001 • Living Green Expo debuts at Minnesota State Fairgrounds in April 2002
A trendsetter, The Edge explored the following themes from 2001-2002: Creativity & Play • Service to Others • Healing Ourselves & Others • Learning • Addiction • Healing the Light: A Response to Terrorism • Our Souls • Our Children • What’s So Funny? • Re-Examining September 11 • Intuitive Healing • Death & Dying • The Present Moment • Ego & Our Emotions • Evil & the Dark Side • Forgiveness • Science & Enlightenment
Noted speakers coming to town: Doreen Virtue • Gregg Braden • Bob Fickes • Roshi Bernie Glassman • don Miguel Ruiz • Dr. Kam Yuen • Gloria Karpinski • Krishnananda • Neale Donald Walsch • Geoffrey Hoppe • Lee Carroll & Kryon • Dr. Alberto Villoldo • Sri Siva • Ravi Shankar • Andrew Harvey • Donna Fox • Dr. Wayne Dyer • Dr. Deepak Chopra • Peter Russell • Starhawkn • Sylvia Browne
Edge staff during this time period:
Gary Beckman, publisher and advertising director • Insiah Beckman, business manager • Tim Miejan, managing editor • Doug Crandall, advertising sales • Rita Rosenberg, advertising sales • Katja Amyx, advertising sales • Pamela Olson, advertising sales • Aerielle Louise, advertising sales • Cathy Smith, advertising sales • Deb Dorn, happenings & classifieds • Kira Henschel, advertising sales Wisconsin • Jennifer Penrod, advertising sales Wisconsin • Janelle Bilewitch, design editor • Melissa May, production editor • Tammy Mohr, ad coordinator • Rachel Miejan, proofreading • Sheila Van Houten, transcription
We invite you to read these gems published during this time span:
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- [May 2001] Still Small Voice: An Interview with Echo Bodine, by Tim Miejan
- [November 2001] New Earth Radio: A Voice for an Emerging Culture, by Chris LaFontaine
- [March 2002] Mother of Immortal Bliss: An Interview with Ammachi, by Insiah Beckman
- [March 2002] Spiritual Solutions to Every Problem: An Interview with Dr. Wayne Dyer, by Phil Bolsta
- [May 2002] Now is the Best Place to Be, by Tim Miejan
- [June 2002] Transfigurations: An interview with artist Alex Grey, by Tim Miejan
October 2002 – February 2004
The second and third annual Edge Life Expos take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center, drawing much interest from the public • The late Rita Gallagher Rosenberg interviews Al Franken about his Saturday Night Live character Stuart Smalley; it was a highlight of Rita’s life (see article below)
Going on at this time: The Harmonic Concordance takes place in November 2003, ushering in a new field of energy on the planet • Minnesota plays a major role in the Health Freedom movement, a leader for other states.
A trendsetter, The Edge explored the following themes from 2002-2004: God • Magic • Holistic Pet Care • New Age & New Thought • Meditation • Peace & War • Body & Energy Work • Summer Happenings • Leadership in the 21st Century • Love & Compassion • Reclaiming Our Power • Happiness • Freedom • Our Children • Our Connected Universe • Meditation • Depression
Noted speakers coming to town: Neale Donald Walsch • Lee Carroll & Kryon • Raffi • Peter Russell • Dr. Marilyn Rossner • Lynn Andrews • Doreen Virtue • Stephen Simon • Phyllis Currott • Phillip H. Krapf • Dolores Cannon • Stephen Farmer • Donna Fox • Drunvalo Melchizedek • Caroline Myss, Ph.D. • Larry Dossey, M.D. • Maria Shaw • Sylvia Browne • R. Carlos Nakai Quartet • Eric Pearl • Sri Sri Ravi Shankar • Susun Weed • Dannion Brinkley • James Van Praagh • Geoffrey Hoppe • David Wagner • Gregg Braden
Edge staff during this time period:
Gary Beckman, publisher and advertising director • Insiah Beckman, business manager • Tim Miejan, managing editor • Doug Crandall, advertising sales • Rita Rosenberg, advertising sales • Aerielle Louise, advertising sales • Cathy Smith, advertising sales • Joan Malarkey, advertising sales • Deb Dorn, happenings & classifieds • Lynn Danielson, happenings & classifieds • Melissa May, production editor • Steve Hokenson, page design • Janelle Bilewitch, page design & art • Rachel Miejan, proofreading • Sheila Van Houten, transcription • Jean Wallis, transcription
We invite you to read these gems published during this time span:
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- [January 2003] Planet X: Comets & Earth Changes: An Interview with James McCanney, by Cathy Smith
- [March 2003] The Edge Interview with Al Franken & Stuart Smalley: Stuart Saves His Country, by Rita Gallagher Rosenberg
- [May 2003] The Gathering Dream: An Interview with Drunvalo Melchizedek on Living in the Heart, by Tim Miejan
- [November 2003] The Harmonic Concordance: Embracing this Wave of Light, by Michele Mayama
- [January 2004] Connecting to Natural Law: An Interview with John Hagelin, by Tim Miejan
March 2004 – July 2005
At this time: The Edge presents its Wisconsin Expo in May 1004 in Waukesha • The final edition of the edition serving the Kansas City area was published in June 2004, after eight years of serving the Heartland • In fall 2004, The Edge rebranded itself to encompass the printed word, holistic expos & events. Under the Edge Life banner, the newspaper was reformatted into a stapled edition known as Edge Life Magazine.
A trendsetter, The Edge explored the following themes from 2004-2005: Healing • Who are You? • Holistic Business • The Animal Kingdom • The Power of Food • Meditation • Religion vs. Spirituality • Dark Night of the Soul • Reforming Life from the Inside Out • Interviews with Authors who Inspire • Progressive Politics • Relationships • Healing the Earth • Buying Green: Making Conscious Choice • Celebrating Our Diversity • Voluntary Simplicity • Building Community
Noted speakers coming to town: Doreen Virtue • Sonia Choquette • John Holland • Gordon Smith • Deepak Chopra • Donna Fox • Sunny Dawn Johnston • Bill Brunton • Angeles Arrien & Patrick O’Neill • Dr. Masaru Emoto • Dr. Michael Beckwith • Gerald Jampolsky • Amma • Dr. Norman Shealy • Wayne Dyer • Neale Donald Walsch • Gregg Braden • Dannion Brinkley • Dolores Cannon • Robert & Judith Ansara Gass • Rev. Carol Parrish • Master Stephen Co • Byron Katie • Jack Canfield • Dr. Fred Alan Wolf • Sylvia Browne • Dan Millman
Edge staff during this time period:
Gary Beckman, publisher and advertising director • Insiah Beckman, business manager • Tim Miejan, managing editor • Tina Rodriguez, vice president of sales & marketing • Michael Underwood, vice president of events • Doug Crandall, advertising sales • Aerielle Louise, advertising sales • Cathy Smith, advertising sales • Joan Malarkey, advertising sales • Marla Nelson, advertising sales • Matt Saxe, advertising sales • Lori Newman, advertising sales • Kimberle A. Ganzer-Wiley, advertising sales • Carol Muller, advertising sales • Lynn Danielson, happenings & listings • Janelle Bilewitch, page design & art • Steve Hokenson, production editor • Rachel Miejan, proofreading • Jean Wallis, transcription
We invite you to read these gems published during this time span:
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- [August 2004] Meditation in the Classroom, by Ken Chawkin
- [September 2004] The Power of Intention: An Interview with Dr. Wayne Dyer, by Tim Miejan
- [January 2005] Intelligent Nutrients for Intelligent Beings: An Interview with Horst Rechelbacher, by Tim Miejan
- [April 2005] Captain Quantum: An Interview with Dr. Fred Alan Wolf, by Tim Miejan
- [June 2005] Soulution: The Holistic Manifesto with William Bloom, by Tim Miejan
August 2005 – December 2006
At this time: The Edge presents The Celestine Prophecy movie’s debut in the Twin Cities in April 2006 • Cathy Smith Shaffer is named Sales Manager in August 2005 • Echo Bodine, Carol Lowell and Bobby Sullivan found The Center in November 2005 to offer intuitive classes and healing in South Minneapolis • Spirit Radio: On the Road to a Better World debuts on AM 950 in February 2006 as hosts Burt Berlowe and Rick Bernardo encourage listeners to “push the envelope of their own humanity” • Autobiography of a Yogi celebrates its 60th Anniversary in June 2006
A trendsetter, The Edge explored the following themes from 2005-2006: Intent & Intention • Spiritual Activism • Authenticity & Integrity • Socially Responsible Business • Holistic Healing • Meaninfgul Travel • Living Green • Your Best Friend: You & Your Pet • Relax…and De-stress • Humanity & the Internet • Holiday messages of Hope
Noted speakers coming to town: Lee Carroll & Kryon • BKS Iyengar • Jean Houston • Carol E. Parrish • Julia Ingram • Marianne Williamson • Marc Ian Barasch • Margaret Starbird • Michael Monroe • Doreen Virtue • Will Steger • Dr. Hank Wesselman • Steven Farmer • James Van Praagh • Amma • Neale Donald Walsch • Stephen Simon • Gary R. Renard • William Arntz • Dr. Masaru Emoto
Edge staff during this time period:
Gary Beckman, publisher and advertising director • Insiah Beckman, business manager • Tim Miejan, managing editor • Cathy Shaffer, advertising sales manager • Michael Underwood, vice president of events • Gary Fricke, director of expos & distribution • Carol Muller, advertising sales • Tanya Kenney, advertising sales • Bryan D. Bertsch, advertising sales • Doug Crandall, advertising sales • Lynn Danielson, happenings & listings • Judy Breuer, happenings & listings • Tim Shank, web marketing manager • Steve Hokenson, production editor & webmaster • Rachel Miejan, proofreading • Jean Wallis, transcription
We invite you to read these gems published during this time span:
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- [November 2005] The Translucent Revolution: An Interview with Arjuna Ardagh, by Tim Miejan
- [January 2006] The Real Dirt on Farmer John: An Interview with John Peterson, by Tim Miejan
- [October 2006] Conversations with God Film: An Interview with Neale Donald Walsch and Stephen Simon, by Tim Miejan
January 2007 – February 2009
At this time: The Edge magazine’s leadership under co-founder Gary Beckman ended with the February 2009 edition, when he sold the publication to current owners Tim Miejan and Cathy Jacobsen. During this time period, the umbrella organization Edge Life published the monthly Edge Life magazine, and produced the Edge Life Expo and Psychic Symposium in Minneapolis. The first Fargo Holistic Expo debuted in April 2007, and the first Iowa Holistic Expo took place in March 2008 in Des Moines.
A trendsetter, The Edge explored the following themes from 2007-2009: Intuition • Sacred Ceremony • Manifesting Prosperity • Living Green • Healing Our Pets • GLBT, Gender Issues & Spiritual Empowerment • Reinventing Educating • Beliefs & Spirituality • 2012 • Meditation • Orbs • Holistic Healing • Fitness • Yoga • Therapeutic Massage • Pets: Our Companions • Learning for Life • Eating Holistically • Spirituality • Stress Relief • Psychic Ability
Noted speakers coming to town: Dr. Joe Dispenza • Sylvia Browne • James Arthur Ray • Gytoto Monks of Tibet • Dannion Brinkley • Star Wolf • Sri Ram Kaa & Kira Raa • Dr. Norm Shealy • Sunny Dawn Johnston • Stephen Simon • Lisa Williams • Jim Self • Dr. Richard Bartlett
Edge staff during this time period:
Gary Beckman, publisher and advertising director • Insiah Beckman, vice president & business manager • Tim Miejan, managing editor • Cathy Shaffer, advertising sales manager • Gary Fricke, director of expos & distribution • Stephanie Grant, business manager • Doug Crandall, advertising sales • Edward Snyder, advertising sales • Tyler Smith, advertising sales • Steve Fillmore, advertising sales • Chanda Parkinson, Fargo advertising sales • Pat Stoderl, Fargo advertising sales • Lynn Danielson, advertising listings coordinator • Judy Breuer, advertising listings coordinator • Patty Nolt, advertising listings coordinator & expo sales • Kathy Dannel Vitcak, advertising listings coordinator • Steve Hokenson, production editor & webmaster • Rachel Miejan, proofreading • Jean Wallis, transcription
We invite you to read these gems published during this time span:
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- [February 2007] A Thousand Names for Joy: An Interview with Byron Katie, by Tim Miejan
- [February 2008] True Healer: An Interview with Dr. Norm Shealy, by Tim Miejan
- [February 2008] Orbs: Interviews with Drs. Miceal Ledwith, Klaus Heinemann and Norm Shealy, by Tim Miejan
- [July 2008] The Way of the Explorer: An Interview with Dr. Edgar Mitchell, by Tim Miejan
- [September 2008] Return of the Teachers: An Interview with Benjamin Creme, by Tim Miejan
25th Anniversary – August 2017
The Edge’s 25th Anniversary was celebrated with an issue looking back at the legacy of the publication with its founders and looking forward with its publishers.
Edge staff during this time period:
Tim Miejan, editor and website producer • Cathy Jacobsen, advertising sales and business manager • Melissa May, production assistant • Cathryn Taylor, Edge Talk Radio coordinator • Rachel Miejan, proofreading • Jean Wallis, transcription
We invite you to read the following anniversary features:
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- Grass Roots with a Marketing Plan: A Conversation on the Founding of The Edge with Gary Beckman, by Tim Miejan
- Birthing The Edge, by Lynn LaFroth
- Proud to be on the Edge, by Cathy Jacobsen
- Living on the Edge, by Tim Miejan
- The Edge: Part of My Destiny, by Madonna Kettler
- Blessed with Grace through The Edge, by Maureen Keefe
- Reflections on The Edge, by Jan Thatcher Adams, Della McGee, Kathryn Harwig, Wes Hamilton, Psychics in the Cities, Eric Christopher, Rosemary Golias, Rachel Miejan, Maria Lisa Polegatto, and Elizabeth Elli