Press Releases

The Communications and Technology Department regularly prepares press releases on timely matters and events, which are sent to local newspapers and other media.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

City offers free compost to residents

Edina, Minn., May 13, 2013 – The City of Edina is offering free compost to residents.

During park hours, the compost can be picked up from the parking lot at Bredesen Park, 5901 Olinger Blvd. The park is open from dawn until dusk.

Compost is available on a......

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Residents Encouraged to ‘Walk With the Mayor’ May 18

Edina, Minn., May 8, 2013 – Edina Mayor Jim Hovland will lead his monthly “Walk with the Mayor” at Bredesen Park, 5901 Olinger Blvd., Saturday, May 18.

This year, Hovland is leading a monthly two-mile walk the third Saturday morning of every month at varying......

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Explorer Post 925 Places in Statewide Competition

Edina, Minn., May 6, 2013 – Edina/Eden Prairie Law Enforcement Explorer Post 925 placed in five competitions at the 38th-annual Minnesota Law Enforcement Exploring Conference last month in Rochester, Minn.

Post 925 placed second in the “First......

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Community Garden Grand Opening to be Held May 20

Edina, Minn., May 9, 2013 – The City of Edina’s Parks & Recreation Department will celebrate the grand opening of the Yorktown Park Community Garden 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 20.

The public is invited to attend the event, which will include......

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Residents to be queried in 2013 Quality of Life Survey

Edina, Minn., May 7, 2013 – Minneapolis-based The Morris-Leatherman Company will contact residents this month to conduct a Quality of Life Survey for the City of Edina.

Approximately 400 residents will be contacted via telephone and asked their opinions on......

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Edina Patrol Officer named ‘Traffic Safety Officer of the Year’

Edina, Minn., May 9, 2013 – Edina Patrol Officer Nicole Pesek received the “Traffic Safety Officer of the Year” award at the annual meeting of the Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association May 8.

The award is given to those who show an......

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