New Housing Provides Slow, Steady Growth for Edina Schools

New houses from residential redevelopment are fueling a “revitalization of Edina” that is helping stabilize Edina Public Schools’ enrollment.

That may fly in the face of what many people think, but data analyzed by the state’s premier demographer show peop...

City Awarded Tree Grant from Hennepin County

This summer, selected households of limited financial means will benefit from a Hennepin County Tree Grant. 

These funds will be used to remove and replace Ash trees in their yards. For families on a tight budget, it is a financial hardship, if no...

April 17, 2019 Flooding Update

The April 17 rain caused Lake Minnetonka’s water level to increase approximately 1.56 inches to an elevation of 929.98 feet above sea level, which is 0.25 inches below the top (930 feet) of the 202-foot-long emergency spillway located north of t...

April 5, 2019 Flooding Update

Last week the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District chose to release 50 cfs out of Grey’s Dam in an effort to help mitigate some of the water coming into Lake Minnetonka. Since there have been increasing levels into Lake Minnetonka and a consistent...

March 22, 2019 Flooding Update

The new update from Thursday, March 21 is that the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) opened the Nokomis weir and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) opened the Gray’s Bay Dam today. Both the weir and dam were opened after close ...

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...

Amundson Leaves Mark On Police Department After 36 Years of Service

By Kaylin Eidsness

Not many people can keep the same passion for their job after 36 years. However, Detective Erik Amundson is not one of those people. While his last day with the City of Edina will be Jan. 31, the zest he has for his career as a ...

Commissions Welcome New Members As Others Step Down

The City recently celebrated the retirement of several commissioners from its advisory bodies at the Annual Boards & Commissions Recognition Event Tuesday, April 30. 

Nine commissioners retired within the last year; those included: 

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New Championship 18 Opening at Braemar Golf Course

Braemar Golf Course opens the new Championship 18 course this week with a VIP celebration and media preview, a league day and an inaugural tournament.

The Championship 18, designed by renowned golf course architect Richard Mandell, features open fairways, ...

Southdale Library to Hold Open Houses

Below is information released from Hennepin County regarding open houses for the new Hennepin County Library -- Southdale. 

Join us at the next community open houses for the new Hennepin County Library – Southdale.

• Thursday, May 30, 6-8 p.m.&nb...

Annual Salary Posting

Minnesota Statue 471.701 requires that “a city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest paid employees.” For the City of Edina, titles an...

City Seeks Volunteers for Housing Task Force

The City of Edina seeks volunteers for its new Housing Task Force. The Task Force will assist in the development of a comprehensive housing strategy for the community.

“The Task Force will be created to look at the current housing stock and deter...

Edina Transportation Commission to Participate in Twin Cities Bike to Work Day

The Edina Transportation Commission will host a “commuter pit stop” at Utley Park, 4501 W. 50^th St., on Twin Cities Bike to Work Day Friday, May 17.

The event is organized and sponsored by Our Streets Minneapolis, a volunteer organizati...

Braemar Skate School Director Nominated for Excellence Award

Braemar Arena Skate School Director Kathleen Gazich has been nominated for the President’s Award of Excellence through the Professional Skaters Association (PSA).

The President’s Award of Excellence is a new award this year that recogni...

44th & France Small Area Plan Recognized with Heritage Award

The City of Edina’s Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) awarded the 44th & France Small Area Plan with the 2019 Heritage Award. The Edina Heritage Award is given to individuals, families, companies or organizations that have made an outst...

Walk With the Mayor Scheduled for May 18

The May Walk With the Mayor is scheduled for 9-10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Centennial Lakes Park, Hughes Pavilion, 7499 France Ave. S.  

“The pedestrian bridges are being finalized this month at Centennial Lakes Park. The park is always...

Southdale 2 TIF Pooled Funds Work to Preserve Affordable Housing in Edina

Edina, Minn., April 26, 2019 – The Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority at its meeting April 25 approved a $350,000 grant to support Aeon’s acquisition and rehabilitation of an apartment building 7008 Sandell Ave. and keep it af...

Abstract Painter, Minnesota Artists Show at Edina Art Center

Edina, Minn., April 24, 2019 – An abstract painter who uses the pigments of nature itself in her work and the spring exhibition from Minnesota’s original art organization are featured at the Edina Art Center through May.

Emily Donovan f...

Edina Liquor Now Delivers to Homes and Businesses

Edina, Minn., April 24, 2019 – Edina Liquor has launched delivery to homes and businesses in the city.

Delivery is free; the minimum order is $35. Edina Liquor employees process, fill and deliver the orders.

“This is a free service we ar...

Student Positions Open for City of Edina Commissions

Edina, Minn., April 19, 2019 – The City of Edina seeks student applications for its eight commissions. Two seats are available on each of the commissions.  

Commissions include:

Arts & Culture Commission

Community Health Commi...

Detective Joel Moore Named Investigator of the Year

Edina, Minn., April 24, 2019 – Edina Police Detective Joel Moore was named Investigator of the Year by the Tri-County Law Enforcement Association. He accepted the award at the Association’s Annual Member Gathering April 18 in St. Paul....

City Looks for Resident Help with Ongoing Archeological Study

Edina, Minn., April 25, 2019 – A study, made possible through a grant from the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office, is charting possible historical sites in Edina. Researchers are asking residents to share prehistoric finds fro...

Vetter Hired as Edina’s Parks & Recreation Director

Perry Vetter has been hired as the City of Edina’s new Parks & Recreation Director. He will begin work in Edina June 10.

Vetter is currently the Assistant City Manager for the City of Minnetonka. He began his career with the City of Minnetonk...

Hovland Presents 2019 Mayor’s Commendations

Edina Mayor Jim Hovland gave five commendations at the 40th-annual Community Volunteer Recognition Reception.

Jessica Kingston and James Pierce were awarded the Mayor’s Individual Service Commendation for their work leading a Race & Equity Ta...

City Reminds Residents to Treat Ash Trees This Spring

Edina, Minn., April 9, 2019 – Residents or businesses with Ash trees on their properties should make sure to have them treated against Emerald Ash Borer in the next couple months if they haven’t already, Edina’s Fore...

City of Edina Emergency Response Now Using Smart911

Edina, Minn., April 11, 2019 – The Edina 911 Emergency Communication Center now offers a free, new service called Smart911 to help 911 Dispatchers and first responders when someone calls 911.

When a person calls 911, information voluntar...

Edina City Council Advocates for Local Priorities

Edina, Minn., April 11, 2019 – Four members of the Edina City Council joined more than 2,000 mayors, council members and other delegates from cities, towns and villages across the country in Washington, D.C., last month for the National...

Register Now for the Step To It Challenge

Edina, Minn., April 4, 2019 – Take on the Step To It Challenge, a free four-week physical activity challenge and friendly competition among local communities.

This is Edina’s first year competing in the challenge in which residents, sch...

France Avenue, Highway 62 Closures Begin Friday, April 12

The Minnesota Department of Transportation recently issued this press release:

France Avenue Bridge Repair in Edina Begins April 12 with Hwy 62 weekend closure

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — MnDOT, in partnership with Hennepin County, will repair the France A...

France Avenue Bridge Improvements Start Soon

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is set to begin improving the France Avenue bridge over Minnesota Highway 62.As a part of the project, drivers will notice improved pavement, a new traffic signal, accessible sidewalks and a lengthened ramp to ea...

Home on Malibu Drive Destroyed by Fire

Edina, Minn., April 2, 2019 – The Edina Fire Department was called to the 4900 block of Malibu Drive 4:39 p.m. Sunday, March 3, after a passerby reported flames coming from a home’s roof.

The family was home at the time of the fire, but...

Five Retire In the First Quarter of 2019

Edina, Minn., April 4, 2019 – The City of Edina said goodbye to five staffers in the first quarter of 2019. The retirees had over 131 years of cumulative experience.

“We are very fortunate to have such a large number of staff who stay with the City during ...

‘Images of Edina’ Photo Contest Call for Entry Starts April 1

Edina, Minn., March 26, 2019 – Every photo has a story to tell. The City of Edina and Edina Magazine invite those who live, work or go to school in Edina to submit their best photos that tell Edina’s story in the 16^th-annual &...

Fire Damages Edina Home on Xerxes Avenue

Edina, Minn., March 26, 2019 – The Edina Fire Department was called to the 5800 block of Xerxes Avenue South 1:27 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, after one of the residents reported a fire.

Firefighters arrived to a working fire in the kitchen, but were ...

City Seeks Feedback on West 72nd Street

Edina, Minn., March 25, 2019 – City of Edina seeks feedback on the design of West 72^nd Street between Lynmar Lane and France Avenue.

As part of the redevelopment of 7200 and 7250 France Ave., the City Council is requiring the developer to reconst...

City Launches Its First Cricket League

Edina, Minn., March 20, 2019 –The Edina Parks & Recreation Department is launching its first-ever cricket league this spring.

The adult tape ball cricket league will be recreational and co-ed, with games played Friday and Saturday evenings Ma...

Four Sworn In as Edina’s Newest Paramedic/Firefighters

Edina, Minn., March 13, 2019 – Tyler Haege, Thomas Hegge, Ivan Mazurkiewicz and Daniel Schlick took the oath of office at Edina City Hall and officially joined the Edina Fire Department as Paramedic/Firefighters Monday, March 11.

Prior to joining the Edina...

Edina Police Standoff Ends Safely With One in Custody

Edina, Minn., March 23, 2019 – A St. Paul man is in custody after a four-hour standoff with Edina Police Saturday, March 23.

At 9:36 a.m., Edina Police responded to a call from a patron visiting Bredesen Park, 5901 Olinger Blvd. The patron report...

Spring Load Restrictions Go into Effect March 15

Edina, Minn., March 13, 2019 – Spring load restrictions in Edina go into effect 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 15.

Weight restrictions are implemented each spring in an effort to preserve and protect Edina’s road system during the thawing and...

City Launches New Online Engagement Site

Edina, Minn., Feb. 19, 2019 – The City recently launched www.BetterTogetherEdina.org, a new online engagement website.

The site replaces SpeakUpEdina.org, launched in 2012. Edina was among the first cities in Minnesota to use an online engagement...

Meeting on Design of Water Treatment Plant Canceled

Edina, Minn., Feb. 20, 2019 – A Feb. 27 meeting to understand the site of a new water treatment plant in the Prospect Knolls Neighborhood has been canceled.

Earlier this month, the City Council selected the Dublin Reservoir, 7000 Dublin Road, as ...

2019 Quality of Life Survey is Under Way

Edina, Minn., Feb. 20, 2019 – The City of Edina’s 2019 Quality of Life Survey is under way.

The City contracted with National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) to develop a six-page survey. The survey includes questions about quality of life ...

5/22/19 Public Hearing- 4604 Browndale Avenue

CASE FILE: B-19-9

APPLICANT: Jean Rehkamp Larson, AIA & Sarah Nymo, AIA, Rehkamp Larson Architects

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4604 Browndale Avenue, Edina, MN

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  Lots 5 &a...

5/22/19 Public Hearing- 5053 Windsor Avenue

CASE FILE: B-19-8

APPLICANT: Porch Light Homes

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5053 Windsor Avenue, Edina, MN

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  Lot 021, Block 001, Westchester Knolls, Hennepin County, Minnesota 

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Public Hearings for Market Street Subdivision

PUBLIC HEARINGS:                         Planning Commission's public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 7:00 PM in Council Chamber...

Ad for Bid: 2019 Seal Coating

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that electronic proposals will be received online only until 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Click here for Ad.

Ambulance Request for Proposal

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposals will be received until 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019. View ad for bid here. 

Public Hearing on Final Draft Comprehensive Plan at City Council Meeting December 3, 2019

*Public Hearing on Final Draft Comprehensive Plan at City Council Meeting December 3, 2019, 7:00 PM @ City Council Chambers

*Date subject to change

Public Hearing on Final Draft Comprehensive Plan at Planning Commission Meeting November 13, 2019

*Public Hearing on Final Draft Comprehensive Plan at Planning Commission Meeting November 13, 2019, 7:00 PM @ City Council Chambers

*Date subject to change

Public Hearings for 7075-7079 Amundson Ave.

THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION will meet on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 7:00 PM, and the EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the Edina City Hall, Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM and will at said time and place consider the following:

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Public Hearings for 6625 Mohawk Trail

THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION will meet on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 7:00 PM, and the EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the Edina City Hall, Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM and will at said time and place consider the following:

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Ordinance Concerning Small Wireless Facility Aesthetic Standards

Read the full ordinance here.

Ordinance Amendment to City Code Concerning Trees

Read full ordinance here.