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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Performers Sought for Centennial Lakes Park Summer Series
Family-friendly performers of all types are sought for the popular outdoor summer entertainment at Centennial Lakes Park. Read on... -
Celebrate K-9 Blitz’s Retirement at Edina City Hall
The Edina Police Department invites the public to a retirement celebration for K-9 Blitz 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St. Read on... -
Edina Fire Department Responds to Two Kitchen Fires
Edina Fire Department’s Fire Marshal Dave Ehmiller has concluded two recent kitchen fires were accidents. Read on... -
Fatal Stabbing on York Avenue South
Around 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 22, the Edina Police Department responded to a stabbing in the 6700 block of York Avenue South. Read on... -
Edina Police Seeks Help in Armed Robbery Case
The Edina Police Department seeks the public’s help in finding more information on an armed robbery of a U.S. postal worker. Read on... -
Toys for Tots Collections at Edina Police and Fire Stations
Toys for Tots donations will be accepted at the Police Department and Fire Station 1 through Thursday, Dec. 14. Read on... -
Three New Officers Sworn into Edina Police Department
The Edina Police Department formally welcomed three new officers and three new sergeants at a ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 7. Jared Simmer, Jacob Prince and Janeth Rico were sworn in as the City's newest officers. Read on... -
Organics, Recycling Pickup Schedules Change Due to Holidays
The Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays will affect pickup schedules for recycling and organics recycling in Edina. Read on... -
Lenz Named Edina’s Next Assistant City Manager
Ari Lenz to serve as Edina’s next Assistant City Manager. Read on... -
Edina Voters Approve Sales Tax Referendum to Invest $25.3 Million to Expand Braemar Arena
Edina voters approved a referendum to use collections from the City’s half-percent sales tax to invest $25.3 million to expand Braemar Arena and complete other major improvements at the facility. Read on... -
Free Admission to Holiday Craft & Book Bazaar Nov. 18
Shop one-of-a-kind gifts at the Holiday Craft & Book Bazaar 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. All ages are welcome. Admission and parking are free. Read on... -
Walk With the Mayor to Be Held Nov. 18
Walk with the Mayor will take place 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Southdale Center. Read on... -
Edina Winter Parking Restrictions Begin Nov. 1
From Nov. 1 through March 31, winter parking rules are in effect in Edina. The Edina Police Department may cite violators of the winter parking rules or, if necessary, tow their vehicles. Read on... -
Human Rights & Relations Commission Seeks Volunteers to Help Plan 2024 ‘Days of Remembrance’
The City of Edina’s Human Rights & Relations Commission is looking for resident volunteers to help the group plan the 2024 “Days of Remembrance The nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust it will be celebrated nationally May 5-12 in 2024. Read on... -
Hovland Presents 2023 Mayor’s Commendations
Edina Mayor Jim Hovland presented 2023 Mayor’s Commendations to outstanding volunteers and service organizations in the community. Mayor’s Commendation recipients are either outstanding members of our community or our City staff. Read on... -
Pumpkin Smash & Bash Nov. 2 Offers Fun Way to Compost
Pumpkin Smash & Bash offers fun activities while turning all those pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns into compost 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. The free event at Countryside Park is a partnership between the City and Vierkant Disposal. Read on... -
Winter 2023 and Spring 2024 Activity Registration Opens Nov. 8
Registration for classes, events and programs offered by Edina Parks & Recreation from December through early spring 2024 will begin at noon Nov. 8 for Edina residents and noon Nov. 13 for everyone else. Visit the online catalog at EdinaParks.com/Fun. Read on... -
$1.4 Million Scammed from Edina Residents This Year
From January to September 2023, the Edina Police Department received reports of $1,470,950 being stolen from Edina residents through scams. Police remind residents about the importance of remaining cautious and informed to protect themselves from scams. Read on... -
City, Edina Magazine Honor Photo Contest Winners
The City of Edina and Edina Magazine recognized winners of the 2023 Images of Edina photo contest at the Oct. 17 City Council meeting. Edina Magazine readers voted online to choose the “Readers’ Choice” award. One overall “Best In Show” winner was chosen. Read on... -
McCauley Duplex Fire Ruled Accidental
Edina Fire Marshal Dave Ehmiller has determined the Oct. 9 duplex fire in the 7000 block of McCauley Trail South was accidental and caused from ashes being discarded improperly. Read on... -
Duplex Fire on McCauley Trail
Edina Fire was called to 7000 block of McCauley Trail South Monday, Oct. 9. Read on... -
Walk With the Mayor to Be Held Oct. 21
Walk with the Mayor will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Centennial Lakes Park. Read on... -
Human Rights & Relations Commission to Host Community Conversation Nov. 12
The Human Rights & Relations Commission will host a community conversation on learning to prevent bias 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. Read on... -
Electrify Everything Workshop in Edina Oct. 14
Learn about going all electric at home at the Electrify Everything workshop 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Edina Public Works & Park Maintenance Facility, 7450 Metro Blvd. Read on... -
Nominations to be Collected for Human Rights Award
The City of Edina Human Rights & Relations Commission (HRRC) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Tom Oye Human Rights Award, recognizing individuals or groups in the community whose good work promotes human relations and advances human rights. Read on... -
Free Buckthorn Dump in October for Edina Residents
Edina residents can properly dispose of their buckthorn shrubs for free during the semi-annual buckthorn dump the last two weekends in October. Read on... -
Normandale Elementary School Threats
Around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, the Edina Police Department received information about two threats made via voicemail to Normandale Elementary School. Read on... -
Bennerotte to Lead National Professional Association
City of Edina Communications Director Jennifer Bennerotte was recently elected President of the City-County Communications & Marketing Association, a professional association representing about 1,500 government communicators across the country. Read on... -
Edina Fire to Conduct Live Fire Training Sept. 18 and 19
The Edina Fire Department will conduct a live fire training and testing Monday, Sept. 18 and Tuesday, Sept. 19. Read on... -
Arrest Made in Edina High School Threat Incident
A 17-year-old was arrested in Minneapolis in connection to a threat made at Edina High School Thursday, Sept. 14. Read on... -
Recreational Water Advisory Continued: Lake Cornelia
The public should avoid contact with the water in Lake Cornelia. The water contains blue-green algae at levels that may cause harm. Read on... -
City of Edina Participates in ‘Welcoming Week’
Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that celebrates the work in communities to become welcoming places for all, including immigrants. Read on... -
Walk With the Mayor to Be Held Sept. 23
Walk with the Mayor will be held 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Braemar Arena, 7501 Ikola Way. Community members are welcome to walk alongside Mayor Jim Hovland and hear about this fall’s referendum on use of the local option sales tax. Read on...
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