Healthier Concessions

Jordan Gilgenbach, June 29, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation

By Amanda Holle, Edina Aquatic Center Assistant Manager Near the end of 2011, the cities of Bloomington, Edina and Richfield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota partnered to improve the health of our communities. The mission: to make …
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Bring Your Blanket to Braemar Arena

Susie Miller, June 25, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation

By Susie Miller General Manager, Braemar Arena In April 2012, Braemar Arena turned down the heat. In the past, Braemar Arena was one of those rinks where the blanket was not required. Although figure skating and hockey enthusiasts oftentimes enjoy …
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The Biggest Little Pottery Department in Minnesota

Jordan Gilgenbach, June 14, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation

By Sandra Shaughnessy, Pottery Studio Manager The Edina Art Center is home to one of the premier pottery departments in the state. Started in 1978 by Maureen Brockway and Jo French, the Pottery Studios have continued to grow and gain …
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Edina’s Fourth of July Parade

Kristin Aarsvold, June 6, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation

By Kristin Aarsvold Recreation Supervisor For the past five years, I have had the privilege of being the City’s liaison to the Fourth of July Parade Committee.  Richard Olson is the current Parade Chair for the Edina Community Foundation which …
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May We Meet Again

Sue Weigle, June 6, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation

By Sue Weigle Senior Center Director Over the years, I’ve witnessed folks coming together who may have been apart for 50 years or more. The Edina Senior News publishes monthly birthdays of members. A couple of times a year, we …
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The Likelihood of a Hole-In-One

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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Adult Softball Teams

Donna Tilsner, May 7, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation

By Donna Tilsner Recreation Supervisor Adult Softball leagues are in full swing! Leagues began April 30 and all games are played at Van Valkenburg Park. The park has three lit ball fields and a concession stand, which is a gem …
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Paddleboating the waters of Centennial Lakes Park

Laura Knollmaier, May 4, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation

By Laura Knollmaier, Centennial Lakes Part Assistant Manager Since the first trip north and south in the lakes at Centennial Lakes Park in the early 1990s, paddleboats have been a main focal point at the park during the summer. Patrons come from …
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Edina Veterans Memorial — A Surprising History

Jennifer Bennerotte, April 27, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation

By John Keprios Parks & Recreation Director There is an interesting side-bar story (as I call it) to the amazing work being done by today’s 11 volunteers who make up the Edina Veterans Memorial Committee. This passionate group of volunteers …
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Coming Soon: The FlowRider

Jordan Gilgenbach, April 20, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation

by Amanda Holle, Assistant Manager of Edinborough Park and the Edina Aquatic Center We are anxiously awaiting the addition of the FlowRider at the Edina Aquatic Center this summer! A FlowRider is a wave simulator that allows a person to …
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