New Tree Protection Permit Required for Some Projects

The City of Edina has a new Residential Tree Protection Ordinance 2022-10 in effect as of 1/1/2023. Please visit these links to see the Residential Tree Protection Checklist, and Residential Tree Protection Escrow Worksheets and Examples of how t...

New Fire Station 2 Project

All of the information on the new Fire Station 2 project is on BetterTogetherEdina.org/Fire-Station-2. Find upcoming workshop events, project updates and history, frequently asked questions and more.

New Utility Billing System

The City is transitioning to a new utility billing system. Staff are balancing their time transitioning to the new system and responding to customer questions. As a result, response time to phone calls and emails may be delayed. City staff will respond as...

Edina’s First Reuse-Themed Formal Dance, Thrifterella’s Ball, Open for Registrations

The Edina Public Health Division will host its first reuse-themed formal dance, Thrifterella’s Ball, 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 23.

Edina, Minn., May 19, 2023 – The Edina Public Health Division will host its first reuse-themed formal dance, Thrifterella’s Ball, 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 23 at Centennial Lakes Park in the Maetzold Amphitheater. 

This all ages, family-frien...

Free Summer Concerts, Movies, Kid Events at Centennial Lakes Park

Edina, Minn., May 24, 2023 – Families will find a summer full of free entertainment with concerts three nights a week, twice-a-week daytime children’s performers and Friday outdoor movies at Centennial Lakes Park.

Starting Sunday, June ...

St. Peter’s Church Wins Heritage Award

Edina, Minn., May 19, 2023 – The first church in Minnesota designed by internationally renowned architect Ralph Rapson, St. Peter’s Church, has been recognized with the 2023 Edina Heritage Award. 

“St. Peter&rsquo...

South Metro Public Safety Training Facility’s Biggest SWAT Class Completes Training

Edina, Minn., May 19, 2023 – During the week of May 1, the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility held a Basic SWAT School training for its biggest class with 21 students from various public safety agencies in the metro, including five students from ...

Edina’s First Reuse-Themed Formal Dance, Thrifterella’s Ball, Open for Registrations

Edina, Minn., May 19, 2023 – The Edina Public Health Division will host its first reuse-themed formal dance, Thrifterella’s Ball, 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 23 at Centennial Lakes Park in the Maetzold Amphitheater. 

This al...

Four Edina Officers Recognized at MADD Statewide Award Ceremony

Edina, Minn., May 12, 2023 – Four Edina Police Officers were recognized at the annual MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Statewide Recognition Award Program May 4. The program highlights individuals who in their work or daily lives embrace MADD...

Walk With the Mayor to Be Held May 20

Edina, Minn., May 12, 2023 – This month’s Walk with the Mayor will take place 9-10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S. It will begin at Hughes Pavilion. Community members are invited to share their conc...

Edina Police Ask for Help in Identifying Suspects

Edina, Minn., May 10, 2023 – The Edina Police Department seeks the public’s help in identifying four suspects involved in a shooting at Southdale Center April 5. 

Multiple shots were fired near the food court between a 15-year-...

City to Host Neighborhood Connections Meeting May 21

Edina, Minn., May 4, 2023 – Community Engagement Manager MJ Lamon will host a Neighborhood Connections meeting 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at Rosland Park. The meeting is for anyone who is a leader in their neighborhood or interested in form...

Explorers Take Home 12 Awards at Annual Conference

Edina, Minn., May 5, 2023 – The Edina/Eden Prairie Police Explorers Post 925 recently competed against more than 270 Explorers from 40 other departments in the 48th-annual Explorer Conference in Rochester, Minnesota, bringing home 12 awards.

&...

Jesse Penman Recognized as Mike Siitari Officer of the Year

Edina, Minn., May 5, 2023 – Edina Patrol Officer Jesse Penman has been named the 2022 Mike Siitari Officer of the Year, an award given by the Edina Crime Prevention Fund. Penman was honored with the award at the May 2 Edina Cit...

Spring Hydrant Flushing Begins May 1

Edina, Minn., April 25, 2023 – Starting May 1, City of Edina Public Works will begin its spring hydrant flushing program. Flushing will continue for approximately four weeks, and during this time, residents may notice rust-colored water that could stain l...

Student Positions Open for City of Edina Commissions

Edina, Minn., April 26, 2023 – The City of Edina seeks student applications for its eight commissions. Two seats are available on each of the commissions.  

Commissions include: 

• Arts & Culture Commission
• Community Health Commission
• Ener...

Update on April 26 Attempted Carjacking near 70th Street/Antrim Road

Edina, Minnesota, April 27, 2023 -- Five teenage boys arrested yesterday after an attempted robbery in Edina have been referred to the Juvenile Prosecution Division of the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office for charging consideration.

At 9:58 a.m. ...

Attempted Carjacking near 70th Street/Antrim Road

At 9:59 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, the Edina Police Department received a report of an attempted carjacking near the intersection of 70th Street and Antrim Road. The victim was able to drive away unharmed and the suspects fled on foot. Valley View Middle S...

Free Buckthorn Dump May 20 and 21 for Edina Residents

Edina, Minn., April 19, 2023 – Edina residents can properly dispose of their buckthorn shrubs for free during the semi-annual buckthorn dump May 20 and 21.

Residents can drop off buckthorn brush across from Braemar Golf Dome at 7420 Braemar Blvd....

No Mow May Participants Invited to Join Edina’s Pollinator Webinar Series

Edina, Minn., April 21, 2023 – Residents participating in No Mow May can further expand their knowledge on how to protect pollinators by attending any of Edina’s Pollinator Workshops during the month of May. The three standalo...

Edina Fire Promotes New Fire Captain

Edina, Minn., April 21, 2023 – Josh Link has been promoted to Captain of the Edina Fire Department.

Capt. John Brooks recently retired from the department. Link was promoted to the role April 8.

“I want to focus on building relationships...

City Seeks Input on Possible Carryout Bag Ordinance

Edina, Minn., April 13, 2023 – The City of Edina seeks input to help shape a local ordinance on carryout bags.

In February, the City Council directed staff to draft a possible update to the City Code to include the requirement that customers pay ...

CATGUARD Labels Available at Edina Police Department

Edina, Minn., April 14, 2023 – The Edina Police Department is now offering residents CATGUARD labels to mark catalytic converters on certain vehicles. 

CATGUARD labels are available to any resident who owns a vehicle that is in the top 1...

Braemar Golf Clock Unveiling and $10,000 Putting Contest April 28

Edina, Minn., April 12, 2023 – A special gift to Braemar Golf Course – a four-sided post clock – will be unveiled at a ceremony and $10,000 putting challenge from 4 to 6 p.m. April 28 at the course, 6364 John Harris Drive.

The...

Climb Aboard Police Cars, Fire Trucks at Vehicle Day May 6

Edina, Minn., April 12, 2023 – Bring the kids to explore firetrucks, police cars, dump trucks, semi-trucks, construction equipment and a variety of other large vehicles from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6.

The annual Vehicle Day is free and open to all ag...

‘Never Again:’ Edina to Honor Victims of the Holocaust with Days of Remembrance Program

Edina, Minn., April 12, 2023 – The City of Edina’s Human Rights & Relations Commission’s Days of Remembrance will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St. This year’s theme is &ldqu...

Energy & Environment Commission Encourages Businesses to Apply for ‘Green Business’ Recognition

Edina, Minn., April 6, 2023 – The City of Edina’s Energy & Environment Commission (ECC) is accepting applications for its Green Business Outreach Program.

The EEC recognizes businesses that model green and sustainable actions. Busin...

Edina Police Officer Jason Behr Promoted to Sergeant

Edina, Minn., April 4, 2023 – Jason Behr was recently promoted to a Sergeant of the Edina Police Department.

“Sgt. Behr has served in a variety of roles for the Edina Police Department which has prepared him well for this next step in his career. He will d...

Walk With the Mayor to be Held April 15

Edina, Minn., April 12, 2023 – Walk With the Mayor will take place this weekend to allow community members to share concerns, opinions and thoughts about City topics with Mayor Jim Hovland while getting a little bit of exercise. 

This month’s Walk...

Win Minnesota Twins Tickets in Step To It Challenge

Edina, Minn., April 6, 2023 – Registration is open for the free Step To It Challenge that turns your activities into fitness points and qualifies you to win prizes, including tickets to a Minnesota Twins game.

Whether you walk or hopscotch, wash the car or...

Metro Cities Team Up to 'Electrify Everything MN'

Minneapolis, Minn., April 1, 2023 – To connect all residents with the information and resources they need to take steps to lower their home energy use and move to clean and renewable energy sources, the cities of Edina, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis...

Volunteer To Help Plant Trees for Arbor Day

Edina, Minn., April 7, 2023 – Edina needs volunteers to help plant 50 trees in Rosland Park this Arbor Day.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome as there are tasks for everyone to take on. Those who volunteer are asked to meet at the pavilion at Rosland Park...

Energy & Environment Commission Seeks Volunteers for Carryout Bag Awareness & Outreach Working Group

Edina, Minn., March 28, 2023 – The City of Edina’s Energy & Environment Commission is looking for residents to assist staff with implementation of an awareness and outreach plan to inform residents and businesses of a proposed mercha...

Apply to Serve on the Multicultural Advisory Committee

Edina, Minn., March 31, 2023 – Applications are open for people who are interested in serving on the Edina Joint Community Police Partnership’s Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC).

The committee is an engaged group of volunteers who will consul...

City Seeks Nominations for Annual Mayor’s Commendations

Edina, Minn., March 29, 2023 – The City of Edina seeks nominations for the annual Mayor’s Commendations, given to those who have volunteered their time and effort to make significant contributions to the community.

Awards are given in the following categor...

Edina Police Department Recognizes Safe Swap Spot

Edina, Minn., March 25, 2022 – The Edina Police Department has formally declared its lobby at 4801 W. 50th St. a “Safe Swap Spot” for in-person exchanges such as online purchases, child custody swaps or any exchange ...

Three Paramedic/Firefighters Honored at Badge-Pinning Ceremony

Edina, Minn., March 17, 2022 – 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.  

“These t...

Share Your Ideas on the New Fire Station 2 Online

Edina, Minn., March 21, 2023 – 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...

Tackle Waste at Edina’s 2023 Community Clothing Swap

Edina, Minn., March 20, 2023 – 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.

The event is free, does not ...

2023 Quality of Life Survey is Underway

Edina, Minn., March 22, 2021 – The City of Edina’s 2023 Quality of Life Survey is underway.

The City contracted with independent consultant Polco to develop a six-page survey. For the past several weeks, staff have been working with Pol...

Businesses and Organizations Invited to Juneteenth Celebration

Edina, Minn., March 13, 2023 – Businesses and organizations can apply for a table at the City of Edina’s Juneteenth Community Celebration.

Juneteenth, which commemorates ending the enslavement of African American people in the United States, became a feder...

‘Town Talks’ Continue With Discussion on Liquor Operations

Edina, Minn., March 17, 2023 – 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. ...

City Encourages Participation in ‘No Mow May’

Edina, Minn., March 6, 2023 – To increase the pollinator habitat during a critical seasonal transition, the City will temporarily suspend laws requiring residents to mow in May.

The goal of “No Mow May” is to allow yards to gr...

Walk With the Mayor to be Held March 18

Edina, Minn., March. 2, 2023 - 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. 

This month’s Walk ...

Edina Spring Load Restrictions Go into Effect March 10

Edina, Minn., March 7, 2023 – 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.

Weight res...

Share Your Ideas on the New Fire Station 2 at ‘Cocoa and Concepts’

Edina, Minn., March 1, 2023 – 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...

Tree Sale for Edina Residents Features 10 Varieties at Half Price

Update March 16: All 200 trees have been sold. To help us better plan for the next sale, please fill out the wishlist at https://bit.ly/TreeWishlist2023. We'll ask what kind of trees you'd like offered in the sale, quantities you might b...

Nominations Sought for 20th-Annual Edina Heritage Award

Edina, Minn., March 1, 2023 – Nominations are open for the 20^th-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 cit...

Edina City Council Invited to Attend the Juneteenth Celebration Event June 19

In honor of Juneteenth, there will be a celebration from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Monday, June 19.   The celebration will be held at Maetzold Amphitheater in Centennial Lakes Park located at 7499 France Avenue S., Edina, 55424. City...

Public Hearing for Interlachen Country Club (6200 Interlachen Blvd)

Public Hearing Notice

Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2023

City Council, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Interlachen Country Club, located at 6200 Interlachen Blvd., is requesting a conditional use permit amendment and variance amendmen...

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06: ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE ELECTRIC VEHICLE & SOLAR ENERGY INFORMATION

Read full ordinance here.

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-07: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE EDINA CITY CODE CONCERNING VEGETATION

Read full ordinance here.

Willson Road - South of Eden

Willson Road closed south of Eden beginning May 8th for roundabout construction. Work overseen by City of Edina Engineering.

Start Date: 7 a.m. Monday, May 8th, 2023End Date: TBDReason: Roundabout Construction Owner: City of Edina EngineeringContact: Engineering Director Chad Millner, 952-826-0318  or [email protected]

Wil...

Tracy Avenue - Benton Avenue and Highland Road

Closed Monday, June 5, at 6:00 a.m. through Friday, June 9, at 6:00 p.m. Work overseen by New Look Contracting.

Start Date: 6:00 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2023

End Date: 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2023

Reason: Sewer and Water Work

Owner: New Look Contracting

Contact: Streets Supervisor Shawn Anderson, 952-826-0313 or [email protected]

Tracy Avenue will be closed to allow ...

Technology Help Available

The Edina Senior Center has technology appointments available on Monday afternoons and Friday mornings. Need help navigating your cell phone, tablet or laptop? Schedule an appointment by calling 952-833-9570.

Tech Time

Tech Office Hours – Digital NavigationMinnesota care Partners is a social-justice-based agency that provides technology assistance services to the community free of charge. Appointments are 30 minutes long and they can assist in: settin...

Serene Sound Meditation

Join Marc Anderson as he artfully plays the tones of singing bowls, gongs, ancient drums and spoken poetic images at our next Serene Sound Meditation class.

Humans have used sound to soothe the body, nervous system, and heart for thousands of years. In that tradition, join musician Marc Anderson as he artfully plays the tones of singing bowls, gongs, ancient drums and spoken poetic images into a relaxing and ...

Khazanah Dance Performance

Join us for a Khazanah dance performance at the Edina Senior Center.

Khazanah (treasure in Arabic) is a troupe of 10 women between 55 and 80 of years of age. We are belly dancers who perform family friendly choreographies created for us by our artistic director to American and Arabic rhythms. Our mission is to be better da...

Save the Date: Edina Senior Center Open House

The Edina Senior Center will be hosting an Open House to showcase our facility and all that we have to offer the community.

Edina Senior Center Open HouseThursday, July 27 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. 

• Take a tour and meet the Center's staff
• Participate in one of our exercise class demos
• Meet our card game and social activities' leaders
• Enter to win prizes

Edina’s First Reuse-Themed Formal Dance, Thrifterella’s Ball, Open for Registrations

The Edina Public Health Division will host its first reuse-themed formal dance, Thrifterella’s Ball, 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 23.

Edina, Minn., May 19, 2023 – The Edina Public Health Division will host its first reuse-themed formal dance, Thrifterella’s Ball, 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 23 at Centennial Lakes Park in the Maetzold Amphitheater. 

This all ages, family-frien...

Win Minnesota Twins Tickets in Step To It Challenge

Registration is open for the free Step To It Challenge that turns your activities into fitness points and qualifies you to win prizes, including tickets to a Minnesota Twins game.

Edina, Minn., April 6, 2023 – Registration is open for the free Step To It Challenge that turns your activities into fitness points and qualifies you to win prizes, including tickets to a Minnesota Twins game.

Whether you walk or hopscotch, wash the car or...

Edina Police Department Recognizes Safe Swap Spot

The Edina Police Department has formally declared its lobby at 4801 W. 50th St. a “Safe Swap Spot” for in-person exchanges such as online purchases, child custody swaps or any exchange where meeting in a public location will improve personal safety.

Edina, Minn., March 25, 2022 – The Edina Police Department has formally declared its lobby at 4801 W. 50th St. a “Safe Swap Spot” for in-person exchanges such as online purchases, child custody swaps or any exchange where meeting in a public loca...

Hometown Hero Thomas Propson

The varsity defensive line coach for Edina High School football teaches preparation, attitude and effort on and off the field for success in football and life.

This Could Be Your Neighborhood

The Come Home 2 Edina program helps people afford to purchase a house, condominium or other home in Edina by offering loans below market rate.

The Countdown Is On!

The Edina Aquatic Center will open for the season Thursday, June 8! If you plan to visit at least 7 times, a season pass is the best value. Purchase your pass today!

Centennial Lakes Park is Open for the Season!

We're now open for putting and paddleboat rentals for the season, 10 a.m. - sunset daily.

Edina Theatre Reopens as Heart of 50th & France District

The historic Edina Theatre, with its iconic sign, was remodeled during the pandemic and has reopened, delighting moviegoers with its interior decor inspired by the 1980 classic "The Shining."

Street Construction and Detours

Eden and Grange avenues and Willson Road near Edina City Hall will be closed much of summer for the installation of two roundabouts; detours will be in place.

Sign up for classes

Registration is now open for the "Introduction to Public Access Television" class.

Learn what it takes to make your own show on Public Access Television and discover the free resources available to residents of Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Richf...