On March 29, 2026, Maxine “Midge” Edwards celebrates her 95th birthday—a remarkable milestone for a woman whose life has been defined by hard work, creativity, family, and deep dedication to the Big Sandy community.
Midge was born March 29, 1931, in a rented farmhouse in Traverse County on the western edge of Minnesota. Her early childhood was shaped by both close family bonds and difficult circumstances. When Midge was just seven years old, her father passed away, leaving her mother, Laura (Geyer) Petrock, to raise four children on her own during the challenging years surrounding World War II...
