Archive: May 2012
Chase The Money? Scott Neal, May 31, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
Scott Neal, May 31, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
There’s a good story in today’s Star Tribune about a new fund of money that was created by the State Legislature during the past legislative session that is designed to provide state funding to local community projects. In past years, the State …
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Traffic Enforcement Saves Lives and Keeps Crime Low Jeff Long, May 30, 2012 | Posted in Police Blog
Jeff Long, May 30, 2012 | Posted in Police Blog
As the Police Chief, I receive many phone calls regarding “issues” in the community. The number one issue that I hear about is traffic! I commonly hear that cars/drivers are: - Driving too fast through neighborhoods and on the highways - Running …
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And the winner is….Edina! Scott Neal, May 29, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
Scott Neal, May 29, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
The 2012 Environmental Initiative Awards were announced last Thursday night at a ceremony at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. The City of Edina’s Emerald Energy Program won the Energy and Climate Protection Award. The City is also part of the GreenStep …
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The Likelihood of a Hole-In-One Jennifer Bennerotte, May 26, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation
Jennifer Bennerotte, May 26, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation
By Amy Smith I did a little fact checking today out of curiosity regarding the potential of a hole-in-one on the golf course. While not remotely as rare as a double eagle (acing a par 4 or getting a 2 …
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Bikes Scott Neal, May 24, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
Scott Neal, May 24, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
If you’re a resident of Minnesota, you live in the second most “bike friendly” state in the United States of America, according to the website of the League of American Bicyclists. The League posts rankings of states according to their “bicycle …
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Your Words May Save a Life Jeff Long, May 24, 2012 | Posted in Police Blog
Jeff Long, May 24, 2012 | Posted in Police Blog
Many of us enjoy riding bikes for pleasure, exercise or simply as a form of transportation. The City of Edina has many roadways that are bike friendly and maintains beautiful bike paths, such as those at Bredeson and Todd parks. …
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Congratulations Jennifer! Scott Neal, May 23, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
Scott Neal, May 23, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
That’s Jennifer Bennerotte. Jennifer is the Director of Communications & Technology Services for the City of Edina. That means that she is in charge of our website, newsletters, cable television presence, marketing, media relations and all aspects of our internal …
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Success in St. Louis Park Jordan Gilgenbach, May 23, 2012 | Posted in Name Your Neighborhood
Jordan Gilgenbach, May 23, 2012 | Posted in Name Your Neighborhood
By Gene Persha, Neighborhood Identification Steering Committee Member Our neighboring city of St. Louis Park has had organized neighborhoods for at least 20 years, with the primary purpose being “to build strong neighborhoods.” This proved to be an effective way …
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Taste of Edina Steve Grausam, May 22, 2012 | Posted in Edina Liquor
Steve Grausam, May 22, 2012 | Posted in Edina Liquor
Last week’s Taste of Edina was another great event! For the first time in a long time, we had wonderful weather. A little windy, but we will take that over cold and rain any day. I hope many of you …
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The Lost Wave Scott Neal, May 21, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
Scott Neal, May 21, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal
The Lost Wave is coming…… This is The Lost Wave. That’s what we’re going to call the new Flow-Rider at the Edina Aquatic Center. The Flow-Rider shoots pressurized water up an inverted surface. If you step out into the water – …
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