Hornets Nest: Yes!

Scott Neal, July 23, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal

At last week’s meeting, the City Council approved all the necessary actions to advance the Hornets Nest Project.  Mary Jane Smetanka worte a brief piece about the project for this past Saturday’s Star Tribune.  Here’s a link to her story:  …
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Burglar Behind Bars

Jeff Long, July 20, 2012 | Posted in Police Blog

This was a good week for the residents of Edina and citizens all over the metro area. Stewart Pesheck is behind bars for 9 ½ years. His name probably does not do much for you, but his crimes certainly will. …
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A Water Plant In A Garage

Scott Neal, July 20, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal

The City recently added a new water plant to our municipal water treatment system.  We call it Water Treatment Plant #6, or WTP6 for short.  It is one of the most interesting construction projects I’ve ever been a part – …
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More Pickleball To Come!

Donna Tilsner, July 18, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation

Edina Senior Center Director and I planned two pickleball clinics for Wednesday, July 11 at Garden Park. About 80 people came to learn about this sport that is quickly growing in popularity. It was great to see a cross section …
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Does Neighborhood Size Matter?

Karen Kurt, July 16, 2012 | Posted in Name Your Neighborhood

The second Name Your Neighborhood community meeting drew 42 residents to the Senior Center on Wednesday night. We appreciate the feedback from those who attended! Many of the attendees hadn’t been present at the first community meeting, when we spent …
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A Detective’s Job is Ever-Changing

Jeff Long, July 16, 2012 | Posted in Police Blog

I have been very fortunate in my career with the Edina Police Department. I have touched almost every position this department has to offer. I started as a Community Service Officer, worked as a Dispatcher, was hired as a Patrol …
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The Hornets Nest

Scott Neal, July 13, 2012 | Posted in Scott Neal

There is a project that has been in the swirling stage for a couple of years now but is just a few days from getting a hearing before the City Council.  The project is called the Hornets Nest.  The Hornets …
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June Specials

Steve Grausam, July 13, 2012 | Posted in Edina Liquor

Edina Liquor’s July liquor, beer and wine of the month promotion has started off with a bang for the first week of the sale. As a reminder here is what is on sale: Liquor: VOX Vodka, all flavors Reg. price …
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Farmers Market Finds a Great Home at Centennial Lakes Park

Laura Knollmaier, July 13, 2012 | Posted in Park and Recreation

My husband and I met up with some friends at one of our local farmers markets on Saturday. We went with the idea to buy lunch, browse the stands and then bring our son to the park. We ended up …
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Drafts maps are ready – Share your feedback in person or online!

Karen Kurt, July 10, 2012 | Posted in Name Your Neighborhood

After a couple of meetings and a lot of hard work, our volunteer committee has developed draft map options with possible neighborhood names and boundaries. You can see one of the maps for the southwest quadrant of the city to …
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