Fall/Winter Class Updates

Please note these changes from the printed version of the 2018-19 Fall/Winter Activities Directory.

Friday Night Pottery

Use code 3230 instead of 3220 (starts Sept. 7 ends Oct. 26)

Use code 3231 instead of 3221 (starts Nov. 2 ends Dec. 21)

Use code 3232 instead of 3222 (starts Jan. 4 ends Feb. 8)

Use code 3233 instead of 3223 (starts Feb. 15 ends March 22)

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Driving Range Receives Award

Braemar Driving Range has been selected, for the second year in a row, as a Golf Range Association of America Top 50 Range in the Public Category.

Public Hearings: 70th & Cahill Small Area Plan

The public hearings for the 70th and Cahill Small area plan are scheduled for Planning Commission and City Council.

The public hearings for the 70th and Cahill Small area plan are scheduled for Planning Commission and City Council. The public hearing at the Planning Commission will take place at the Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, November 28th at 7:00 pm. Th...

Welcome to Centennial Lakes Park

With a 24-acre park and pond, Centennial Lakes Park offers the ultimate urban escape. The park features more than 1.5 miles of paved pathways meandering around a 10-acre lake interspersed with beautifully landscaped grounds, formal and informal seating ar...

Edina Aquatic Center Honored With Gold Safety Award

Edina, Minn., Nov. 7, 2018 – The Edina Aquatic Center has been awarded the Gold International Aquatic Safety Award for exceeding standards and epitomizing safety excellence.

While staff at the Aquatic Center, 4300 W. 66th St., have been recognize...

Up North Holiday Gift Gallery Opens at Edina Art Center

Edina, Minn., Nov. 8, 2018 – The Edina Art Center’s annual Up North Holiday Gift Gallery is underway and runs until Dec. 29.

With one-of-a-kind jewelry, wood, glass, pottery, paintings and home goods, the sale is perfect for br...

Hennepin County Accepting Applications for Citizen Advisory Board Vacancies

Hennepin County is seeking volunteers for 28 citizen advisory board openings. Volunteers help set policy on a range of topics, from mental health to education, poverty to workforce needs. Each fall, the board appoints residents to volunteer service positi...

Open House on Plans for Southdale District’s Future Set for Nov. 19

Edina, Minn., Oct. 31, 2018 – Learn about the draft plans for the future of the Southdale area and give your input during an open house Monday, Nov. 19.

The residents and business owners who make up the Greater Southdale District Plan working gro...

Try Out Fitness Classes at Braemar Field

Edina, Minn., Oct. 31, 2018 – The Edina Parks & Recreation Department is moving its successful Fitness in the Parks program indoors for the colder months with classes under the dome at Braemar Field.

Each of the seven classes will be led by a...

Explorer Post 925 Wins Awards in Annual Explorers Conference

Edina, Minn., Oct. 31, 2018 – Edina/Eden Prairie Law Enforcement Explorers Post 925 earned multiple awards at the 23rd-annual Minnesota Law Enforcement Exploring Conference in Duluth, Minnesota, in October.  

“We are extremely ...

Construction of 50th & France North Parking Ramp Completed

Edina, Minn., Oct. 24, 2018 – Expansion of the North Ramp at 50^th & France is complete. The new levels of public parking opened Oct. 23.

The construction project nearly doubled the size of the original parking structure. With the expansion co...

CloverRide Shuttle Updates Schedule

Edina, Minn., Nov. 1, 2018 – The schedule for the City’s Southdale-area circulator shuttle, CloverRide, was recently updated to better accommodate the needs of riders. CloverRide is offered weekly on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 ...

City Seeks Volunteers for Communications Feedback Group

Edina, Minn., Oct. 12, 2018 – The City of Edina seeks volunteers for a new group to provide feedback on its communications.

Goals of the group are to foster a culture of two-way communication with residents and ensure information is easily access...

City of Edina Winter Parking Laws Go Into Effect Nov. 1

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Elementary School Students Design Latest Art on Promenade

Edina, Minn., Oct. 24, 2018 – Three new pieces of public art — all designed by elementary school students — were installed on the Edina Promenade in October.

The interactive pieces are the culmination of months of work that be...

Reminder: Dogs Must Be On Leash in Edina Parks

Edina, Minn., Oct. 15, 2018 – Pet owners who wish to let their dogs off leash are reminded to use the fenced-in dog park at Van Valkenburg Park. That is the only year-round park area in Edina where people can legally let their dogs off leash.

Par...

Edina HRA Makes Statement about the Grandview Green

Edina, Minn., Oct. 11, 2018 – Though development of a “lid” over Minnesota Highway 100 might have great benefit in the future, the Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) made clear at its Oct. 11 meeting that devel...

DEED Awards $2.16 Million for Redevelopment Projects

This press release was issued by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded $2.16 million in grants and loans for eight redevel...

City Sees Four Retirements in the Second Quarter of 2018

Edina, Minn., Aug. 29, 2018 – The City of Edina said goodbye to four staffers in the second quarter of 2018 who had more than 125 years of combined experience.

“We are very fortunate to have such a large number of staff who sta...

Resident Honored for Life-Saving Actions

Edina resident Kristopher Reuter was presented a Public Safety Certificate of Merit at the Aug. 21 Edina City Council meeting for helping to save the life of a girl earlier this summer.

On June 2, an 11-year-old girl was found submerged in the deep end of ...

Pedestrian Bridges to be Replaced at Centennial Lakes Park

Construction on new pedestrian bridges at Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S., is set to begin Sept. 10.

The bridges, located at the north and south ends of the park, have been icons within the park since its opening in 1991. However, the bridges ca...

City Reminds Residents Drinking Water Is Safe

Edina, Minn., July 25, 2018 – The City of Edina reminds residents who might be concerned about a recent report from the Washington, D.C.-based Environmental Working Group that drinking water here is safe, meeting or exceeding all state and feder...

North Ramp at 50th & France Opens For Parking

Edina, Minn., March 23, 2018 – A week ahead of schedule, the North Ramp at 50^th & France opened for public parking Thursday, March 22.

“Despite some difficult winter conditions, the crew at A & P Construction has kept on task an...

Free Valet Parking Available at 50th & France

Edina, Minn., Feb. 8, 2018 – In order to alleviate concerns about parking at 50^th & France while major construction is under way in the area, the City and developer are offering free valet parking to all visitors.

Project Communications Coord...

Notice of Public Hearing Consider Increasing Certain Fees and Charges

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Citywide Collection of Residential Curbside Recycling Request for Proposal

Deadline to notify the City of intent to submit a proposal is Nov. 30; proposals must be submitted by Dec. 28.

The City of Edina is seeking proposals for residential curbside recycling and/or organic material collection for 13,612 single family, duplex and 3-8 multi-unit complexes. Learn more and review proposal packets here. Any review questions regarding the RFP...