Uncomfortable Medical Procedures and Corporate Success

Jeff Long, May 14, 2013 | Posted in Police Blog

Last night there was a story on WCCO’s 10 p.m. news regarding the number of speeding citations being issued in Hennepin County. As it turns out, Edina is #1 per capita (vs. residents). I am proud of our officer’s work to create …
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Winding Down At The State Legislature

Scott Neal, May 14, 2013 | Posted in Scott Neal

The waning days of the state legislative session are always the most interesting ones.  The legislature has been tending over the last decade to push more and more of their decisions off to the last possible moments.  The city has …
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Why do our kids keep dying? Let’s all look in the mirror.

Jeff Long, May 10, 2013 | Posted in Police Blog

There is an interesting article in today’s Star-Tribune newspaper.  Although the headline might be shocking and surprising to some. For those of us in law enforcement, its old news. The article is titled “Study: Texting is now leading cause of …
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Pickleball … What is that?

Donna Tilsner, May 10, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

It’s only the fastest growing sport around! A combination of ping pong, tennis and badminton, pickleball is a great workout – and it still allows participants to socialize. Players use a plastic ball and a paddle. The sport is played …
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City Council Meeting Report for May 7, 2013

Scott Neal, May 8, 2013 | Posted in Scott Neal

The following is my morning report to City employees describing the events and actions at last night’s City Council meeting.  Enjoy! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Good Morning Everyone – The Council began its evening with a joint meeting with the Human Rights & …
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We Passed!

Steve Grausam, May 8, 2013 | Posted in Edina Liquor

Twice a year, the Edina Police Department conducts liquor compliance checks at all of the establishments in Edina that sell beer, liquor and wine. Even if the establishment only sells 3.2-percent beer, they get checked to make sure that the …
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Arson Can Destroy Communities

Guest, May 7, 2013 | Posted in EFD Pulse Blog

By Jeff Garfin, Fire Inspector Arson. You may think, “so what, arson doesn’t affect me,” or “I Live in Edina, there’s no arson here,” or even “I thought arson was an inner city problem.” The truth about arson may surprise you. Arson …
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Fairview Southdale Hospital is Saving Lives!

Jeff Long, May 7, 2013 | Posted in Police Blog

Fairview Southdale Hospital recently donated a brand new heart defibrillator to the Edina Police Department. This donation was organized by Brad Beard who is the President of Fairview Southdale Hospital here in Edina. Mr. Beard is also a member of …
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MCMA Annual Conference

Scott Neal, May 6, 2013 | Posted in Scott Neal

I attended the annual conference of the Minnesota City/County Management Association (MCMA) last week.  It was good for me to spend two days with my peers to talk about our respective challenges and learn about what’s new and interesting in …
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Edina’s Secret Fishing Hole

Edina Parks and Recreation Guest, May 6, 2013 | Posted in Park and Recreation

By Tom Shirley, Centennial Lakes Park General Manager Though last week, winter stubbornly refused to ease its grip on most of Minnesota, it seems to be retreating to the warmth of spring. And the bulk of the premier fishing lakes …
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