About Town Annual Report
About Town is an annual report produced by the City of Edina. It highlights events and accomplishments of the previous year and outlines some key issues of the upcoming year.
Read the About Town Annual Report:
Previous Issues
About Town started in 1990 as a magazine to keep Edina residents informed of news, activities and programs that were important to them. It also included articles of interest about Edina residents and community history.
Issues from 2001 to 2020 are available online in English. (Translations in Somali and Spanish begin with the 2021 annual report released in January 2022.)
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Three Paramedic/Firefighters Honored at Badge-Pinning Ceremony
Nick Eicher, Matt Seveland and Natalie Young were recognized as new Paramedic/Firefighters for the Edina Fire Department at a badge-pinning ceremony Friday, March 17, at Fire Station 1. Read on... -
Share Your Ideas on the New Fire Station 2 Online
Designs for the new Fire Station 2, also sometimes referred to as the Community Health and Safety Center, have been posted online at BetterTogetherEdina.org/Fire-Station-2 for residents to provide feedback on until April 9. Read on... -
Tackle Waste at Edina’s 2023 Community Clothing Swap
Clean out your closet and celebrate Earth Day by participating in the second-annual Community Clothing Swap 4-8 p.m. April 20, at Braemar Arena’s Backyard Rink, 7501 Ikola Way. Read on... -
2023 Quality of Life Survey is Underway
The City of Edina’s 2023 Quality of Life Survey is underway. Read on... -
Businesses and Organizations Invited to Juneteenth Celebration
Businesses and organizations can apply for a table at the City of Edina’s Juneteenth Community Celebration. Read on... -
‘Town Talks’ Continue With Discussion on Liquor Operations
Edina Liquor General Manager Josh Furbish will continue the City of Edina’s “Town Talks” with a discussion about municipal liquor operations. The event will be held online 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 22. Read on... -
City Encourages Participation in ‘No Mow May’
To increase the pollinator habitat during a critical seasonal transition, the City will temporarily suspend laws requiring residents to mow in May. Read on... -
Walk With the Mayor to be Held March 18
Walk With the Mayor continues this month to give community members the opportunity to share opinions and thoughts with Mayor Jim Hovland while walking through various locations in Edina. Read on... -
Edina Spring Load Restrictions Go into Effect March 10
Spring load restrictions in Edina go into effect 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 10, the same day the Minnesota Department of Transportation starts spring load restrictions in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Read on... -
Share Your Ideas on the New Fire Station 2 at ‘Cocoa and Concepts’
Join the City of Edina to share your feedback and ideas on the design of the new Fire Station 2 at “Cocoa and Concepts” 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S.. Read on... -
Tree Sale for Edina Residents Features 10 Varieties at Half Price
The City is offering residents a tree for their yard at half its cost to encourage increasing the tree canopy across Edina. Read on... -
Nominations Sought for 20th-Annual Edina Heritage Award
Nominations are open for the 20th-annual Edina Heritage Award, which honors a local business, person or neighborhood for a commitment to preserving, rehabilitating or restoring a historical place in the city. Read on... -
Reuse for All: Edina’s 2023 Community Clothing Swap
Community partners and volunteers sought to help run the event and be models for the Reuse Fashion Show during the April 20 event, which is free and open to everyone. Read on... -
Edina Public Health Relocates to Fire Station 1
The Edina Public Health Division has moved to Fire Station 1, 6250 Tracy Ave. Read on... -
Edina Police Welcomes New Officers
The Edina Police Department recently welcomed two new Patrol Officers to its ranks. Officers Emily Zeise and Carter Anderson took the oath to serve the community at a Feb. 6 ceremony at Edina City Hall. Read on... -
Edina Fire Responds to Highwood Drive House Fire
An attic caught fire in the 5400 block of Highwood Drive West around 2:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10. Read on... -
Braemar Golf Course Names New Head Golf Professional
Braemar Golf Course has named Scott Parssinen as the new PGA Head Golf Professional, just the fifth person to hold that position in Braemar’s 59-year history. Read on... -
Braemar Golf Course Honored with Multiple Awards
Braemar Golf Course has been honored for the excellence of its outdoor driving range, golf dome, Toptracer winter league and PGA Jr. League program. Read on... -
Police K-9 Valentine's Day Cards
Edina Police K-9 Officers Blitz and Gryf have a couple Valentine's Day messages to share. Read on... -
Mayor, Edina Public Schools Superintendent to Present State of the Community March 1
Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent Stacie Stanley will present the 2023 State of the Community, “Edina: A Brighter Shade of Green,” Wednesday, March 1. Read on... -
Walk With the Mayor to be Held Feb. 18
Community members are invited to join Mayor Hovland for Walk With the Mayor, scheduled for Saturday Feb. 18, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Galleria. Read on... -
Spring and Summer Activity Registration Opens Noon Feb. 15
Edina residents can sign up for spring and summer activities, classes and programs starting noon Wednesday, Feb 15, at EdinaParks.com. Read on... -
Energy & Environment Commission Seeks Volunteers for Green Business Working Group
The City of Edina’s Energy & Environment Commission is looking for residents to assist with its Green Business outreach program. Read on... -
Workshop on Cahill District Plan Set for Feb. 21
Residents, business people and anyone who is interested in helping collaborate on the future of Edina’s Cahill District are invited to a workshop 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Edina Public Works & Park Maintenance Facility, 7450 Metro Blvd. Read on... -
Four Retire From City of Edina in Second Half of 2022
Four staff members retired from the City of Edina in the second half of 2022. All of them had worked for the City for 15 years or more. Read on... -
City Recognizes Four More ‘Green Businesses’
Four more businesses were recently recognized as “Green Businesses” by the City of Edina’s Energy & Environment Commission (EEC). Read on... -
Community Encouraged to Participate in Virtual National Day of Racial Healing Event Jan. 17
The cities of Edina, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Minneapolis, Saint Louis Park and Saint Paul, along with Hennepin and Ramsey counties, will host a free virtual community session 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Read on... -
Vendors Sought for Centennial Lakes Park Farmers Market
Vendor applications are open to sell locally grown or produced food or flowers this summer at the Centennial Lakes Park Farmers Market. Read on... -
Walk With the Mayor to be Held Jan. 21
Walk With the Mayor continues this winter to give community members the opportunity to share opinions and thoughts with Mayor Jim Hovland. The January Walk With the Mayor is scheduled for 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Southdale Center. Read on... -
Edina Seeks Feedback on new Fire Station 2 Design
The public is invited to provide feedback and ideas for preliminary design of the new Fire Station 2 online or in person 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Public Works & Park Maintenance Facility, 7450 Metro Blvd. Read on... -
Radon Action Month Brings Return of $5 Test Kits
January is Radon Action Month, an annual reminder of the importance of checking homes for radon. As part of Radon Action Month, the City’s Health Division offers $5 test kits to residents. Read on... -
Edina Winter Parking Restrictions Begin Nov. 1
To ensure roads are safe before, during and after a snowstorm or other severe weather, winter parking rules are in effect Nov. 1-March 31 in Edina. Read on...
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