Recycling Pickup to Remain Biweekly

Republic Services will continue biweekly recycling collection in Edina. Those wishing to recycle more material may receive a second cart at no cost.

Edina has provided residential curbside collection since 1985. The current biweekly citywide contract for r...

Care for Neighborhood Storm Drains, Hydrants and Parks

Residents have three ways to get involved and help keep their neighborhoods clean and safe: Adopt-a-Hydrant, Adopt-a-Park and Adopt-a-Drain.

Adopt-a-Hydrant You may have heard of the Adopt-a-Hydrant program to keep snow away from hydrants, but it&...

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 ...

Find Edina Parks by Location or Activity

Finding nearby Edina parks or a place to play basketball, skate or have a picnic is easier with the new online Park Finder.

Finding nearby Edina parks or a place to play basketball, skate or have a picnic is easier with the new online Park Finder.

The Park Finder allows users to click a map for their location or put in their address. They’ll see a list of nearby Edina parks and...

Get Text Notifications on Parks & Recreation Events

Would you like a reminder of a concert or event? Or when activity registration begins? The Edina Parks & Recreation Department is now sending text alerts on topics of high interest. The alerts are sent right to cellphones.

When it’s been raining half the day, is your softball game canceled?

Would you like a reminder of a concert or event? Or when activity registration begins?

The Edina Parks & Recreation Department is now sending text alerts on topics of high interest. Th...

‘Open Streets on 50th’ Celebration Set for Sept. 22

Walk, skate or bike along a portion of 50th Street at this year’s Open Streets on 50th celebration, set for 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. The event will feature music, food, dancing, games, arts and other activities.

Walk, skate or bike along a portion of 50th Street at this year’s Open Streets on 50th celebration, set for 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. The event will feature music, food, dancing, games, arts and other activities.

West 50th Street between Wooddale Avenu...

$1,000 Reward Offered in Normandale Park Vandalism

The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent damage caused by graffiti at Normandale Park, 6501 Warren Ave. S., Edina.

The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent damage caused by graffiti at Normandale Park, 6501 Warren Ave. S., Edina.

Sometime between July 2...

$1,000 Reward Offered in Utley Park Vandalism

The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent damage at Utley Park, 4521 W. 50th St.

The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent damage at Utley Park, 4521 W. 50th St. 

Sometime overnight on July 18, a person or perso...

Braemar Golf Course Restaurant Focuses on American Classics

Boasting a new menu featuring American cuisine, Red River Kitchen has shifted into its full summer mode as a family-friendly restaurant for golfers, Edina residents and visitors at Braemar Golf Course.

Edina, Minn., July 9, 2019 – Boasting a new menu featuring American cuisine, Red River Kitchen has shifted into its full summer mode as a family-friendly restaurant for golfers, Edina residents and visitors at Braemar Golf Course. 

Golfe...

Officers Identified in Officer-Involved Shooting in Richfield

Editor's Note: This press release was originally released by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. 

September 16, 2019 (MINNEAPOLIS) – The Edina and Richfield police officers involved in a fatal incident in Richfield on September 7, 2019...

September Walk With the Mayor Canceled

The September Walk With the Mayor will be canceled due to a conflict in scheduling. The HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk will be held in Rosland Park during the time of the Walk With the Mayor. Due to this conflict, the City has decided to can...

Statement Regarding Sept. 7 Officer-Involved Shooting

Edina, Minn., Sept. 9, 2019 – While the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a Sept. 7 officer-involved shooting, the City of Edina grieves alongside the family of the deceased, the officers involved and t...

Joint Statement with the Richfield Police Department: Officer-Involved Shooting

Edina, Minn., Sept. 8, 2019 – On Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10:22 p.m. a police pursuit that began in Edina, ended in an officer-involved shooting near the intersection of 77th Street East and Chicago Avenue in Richfield. The incident involved office...

CloverRide Expands to Grandview, 50th & France Neighborhoods Sept. 13

The City of Edina’s Friday circulator bus service, CloverRide, will begin serving the Grandview and 50th & France neighborhoods Sept. 13.

For more than a year, the City of Edina has worked with DARTS to provide the CloverRide circulator bus s...

Market Street to Close for Three Days

Market Street between the U.S. Post Office, 3948 Market St., and the North Ramp entrance will close in both directions from Monday, Sept. 16 to Wednesday, Sept. 18, as crews remove the stationary crane for the Nolan Mains project.

During this time, the Nor...

Road Projects to Begin on West 50th Street, Interlachen Boulevard

Two separate road projects scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 9, will affect traffic along West 50th Street and Interlachen Boulevard.

While no road closures are anticipated, drivers should expect delays if traveling through the two work areas:

West 50th Stre...

Law Enforcement Seeks New Recruits for Explorers Post 925

An informational meeting for potential participants of Edina/Eden Prairie Explorers Post No. 925 will take place 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the South Metro Safety Training Facility, 7525 Braemar Blvd.

Officer Nicole Frederick serves as one of the grou...

High Blue-Green Algae Levels Detected in Mirror Lake

The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District has detected high numbers of blue-green algae in Mirror Lake and residents are urged to avoid contact with the water due to public health concerns.

High blue-green algae levels were measured in recent samples by the N...

Find Edina Parks by Location or Activity

Finding nearby Edina parks or a place to play basketball, skate or have a picnic is easier with the new online Park Finder.

The Park Finder allows users to click a map for their location or put in their address. They’ll see a list of nearby Edina...

Get Text Notifications on Parks & Recreation Events

When it’s been raining half the day, is your softball game canceled?

Would you like a reminder of a concert or event? Or when activity registration begins?

The Edina Parks & Recreation Department is now sending text alerts on topics of high in...

‘Open Streets on 50th’ Celebration Set for Sept. 22

Walk, skate or bike along a portion of 50th Street at this year’s Open Streets on 50th celebration, set for 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. The event will feature music, food, dancing, games, arts and other activities.

West 50th Street between Wood...

Solar Twin Cities Reaches First Goal, Lowering Solar Pricing

Editor's Note: This press release was originally released by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. 

The Solar Twin Cities 2.0 group buy program is gaining momentum as it surpasses its first goal of 50kW with ten properties going solar. The cit...

$1,000 Reward Offered in Normandale Park Vandalism

The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent damage caused by graffiti at Normandale Park, 6501 Warren Ave. S., Edina.

Sometime between July 2...

Artists Selected to Develop Student Artwork into Public Sculpture

The City of Edina’s Arts & Culture Commission (ACC), Edina Public Schools and the Edina Community Foundation selected artists Alan and Nicole Milligan to develop student artwork for a public art sculpture in Edina. Student Alex Wyatt designe...

$1,000 Reward Offered in Bredesen Park Vandalism

The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent damage caused by graffiti at Bredesen Park, 5901 Olinger Blvd., Edina.

On or around Aug. 3, a per...

$1,000 Reward Offered in North Parking Ramp Vandalism at 50th & France

The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent damage caused by graffiti to the North Parking Ramp located at 3936 Market St. in Edina.

On or ar...

Nominations Now Being Collected for Human Rights Award

The City of Edina Human Rights & Relations Commission (HRRC) is accepting nominations for the 2019 Tom Oye Human Rights Award, recognizing individuals or groups in the community whose good work promotes human relations and advances human rights.

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‘Finding Beauty: Art & Healing’ Opens at Edina Art Center

The work of two physicians who integrate their unique perspective on healing into art are featured at the Edina Art Center in August and September.

Together, Kevin H. Komadina and Joel Carter have garnered extensive experience in the care and healing of pa...

Police Department Seeks Public's Help in Finding Missing Woman

Update Aug. 15: The missing person has been found safe.

Editor's Note: The following is a Missing Person Alert from the Minnesota BCA

The Edina Police Department seeks the public's help in finding Melinda Ann Larson, 64.At 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, Larson l...

$1,000 Reward Offered in Arson and Vandalism

The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent arson and vandalism. 

Overnight on July 23, officers responded to the Parklawn Court are...

‘Open Streets on 50th' Calls for Vendors and Sponsors

Online registration is open for vendors interested in participating in the “Open Streets on 50th" event. Open Streets on 50th will be held 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22.

The City will close West 50th Street between Wooddale Avenue in Edina an...

Fall/Winter Activity Registration Begins Aug. 19

Registration for most park and recreation classes and events outlined in the 2019-2020 Fall/Winter Activities Directory begins 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, for Edina residents. Registration for those who live outside Edina begins 8 a.m. Aug. 26. Fall registrat...

Six Edina Businesses Recognized as Green Businesses

The City of Edina’s Energy & Environment Commission (EEC) launched a new business recognition program in May 2019 to celebrate green and sustainable actions promoted by local businesses in Edina. Since its launch, six Edina businesses have e...

$1,000 Reward Offered in Utley Park Vandalism

The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent damage at Utley Park, 4521 W. 50th St. 

Sometime overnight on July 18, a person or perso...

Two Retire In the Second Quarter of 2019

The City of Edina said goodbye to two longtime public safety staffers in the second quarter of 2019. Fire Prevention Administrative Assistant Karen Bretson and Police Department Administrative Assistant Nancy Karkhoff each retired at the end of May. &...

Council Member Staunton Completes Term Serving Cities Across the State

Edina, Minn., July 11, 2019 – Edina City Council Member Kevin Staunton completed his term on the Board of Directors of the League of Minnesota Cities at the end of June, closing out three years of service to Minnesota cities.

The League ...

Citizens’ Academy Starts Sept. 5

Edina, Minn., June 19, 2019 – Find out what working in law enforcement is really like through the Edina Police Department’s Citizens’ Academy. The program starts Sept. 5 and runs for 12 weeks through Nov. 21, and adu...

Braemar Golf Course Restaurant Focuses on American Classics

Edina, Minn., July 9, 2019 – Boasting a new menu featuring American cuisine, Red River Kitchen has shifted into its full summer mode as a family-friendly restaurant for golfers, Edina residents and visitors at Braemar Golf Course. 

Golfe...

Dockless E-Scooters Available in Edina

Looking to get around town but don’t have your own wheels? Edina residents and visitors have access to electric scooters through a new micro-mobility sharing service.

Lime has begun to deploy dockless electric scooters, or e-scooters, to various ...

Fire Damages Edina Home on Londonderry Road

The Edina Fire Department was called to the 6600 block of Londonderry Road 12:41 p.m. Saturday, June 29, after one of the residents reported a fire.

Firefighters arrived to a working fire in the garage of a single-family home, and were able to quickly exti...

Edina Police Seek Two Missing Children

John Greene Sworn In as Edina’s Newest Officer

Edina, Minn., June 26, 2019 – Officer John Greene took the oath of office at Edina City Hall and officially joined the Edina Police Department (EPD) as a Police Officer when he was sworn in 3 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Edina City Hall.

G...

Public Asked to Use Main Entrance to Edina City Hall

Beginning Monday, July 1, all visitors to Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., must enter through the building’s main entrance.

“The tragic mass murder of city employees in a Virginia Beach, Virginia, municipal building last month is yet ...

Edina Competitors Log 28 Million Steps in Monthlong Challenge

The Edina community logged more than 28 million steps in the City’s first year participating in the Step To It Challenge.

The Step To It Challenge is a free four-week competition among 25 communities in Hennepin County to promote getting active. ...

Edina Wins Grant to Add Recycling Bins to Parks and Facilities

The Edina Parks & Recreation Department has won a $60,700 grant to put 106 more recycling containers in City parks and activity centers.

Having more recycling bins to place in key spots will increase the collection of recycling from both the public and...

10/2/19 Public Hearing for 3821 Gallagher Drive

CASE FILE: B-19-15

APPLICANT: Rick Ferraro, Spectrum Sign Systems, Inc.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3821 Gallagher Drive, Edina, MN

PURPOSE: A sign variance to exceed the 8 foot height requirement. 

&...

Housing Strategy Task Force Meetings Set

The Housing Strategy Task Force will hold meetings on the following days:

Wednesday, September 11, 7:30 a.m. in the Community Room

Friday, September 20, 3 p.m. in the Community Room

Wednesday, October 9, 7:30 a.m. in the Community ...

Public Hearing on Life Time Fitness on 9/25/19 and 10/15/19

PUBLIC HEARING AT PLANNING COMMISION MEETING: SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 7PM

PUBLIC HEARING AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: OCTOBER 15, 2019 7PM

CASE FILE: 2019.13

PROPERTY ADDRESS: LIFE TIME FITNESS- 250 SOUTHDALE CENTER, Edina, MN 

&a...

Public Hearing 9/25/19 and 10/15/19 for Bank of America

PUBLIC HEARING AT PLANNING COMMISION MEETING: SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 7PM

PUBLIC HEARING AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: OCTOBER 15, 2019 7PM

CASE FILE: 2019.12

APPLICANT: Wildamere Capital Management

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6868 France Ave S., Edi...

Request for Proposals for Auditing Services

The City of Edina is requesting proposals from qualified firms of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

You can find the RFP Below.

2019-2023 Audit RFP

Proposa...

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

$1,000 Reward Offered in Arson and Vandalism

The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent arson and vandalism. 

Overnight on July 23, officers responded to the Parklawn Court are...

$1,000 Reward Offered in North Parking Ramp Vandalism at 50th & France

The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent damage caused by graffiti to the North Parking Ramp located at 3936 Market St. in Edina.

On or ar...

$1,000 Reward Offered in Normandale Park Vandalism

The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent damage caused by graffiti at Normandale Park, 6501 Warren Ave. S., Edina.

Sometime between July 2...

$1,000 Reward Offered in Bredesen Park Vandalism

The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent damage caused by graffiti at Bredesen Park, 5901 Olinger Blvd., Edina.

On or around Aug. 3, a per...

$1,000 Reward Offered in Utley Park Vandalism

Edina, Minn., July 23, 2019 – The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent damage at Utley Park, 4521 W. 50^th St.

Sometime overnight...