Planning Commission to Hold Electronic Meeting Sept. 23

Edina, Minn., Sept. 16, 2020 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

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Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority to Meet Thursday, Sept. 24

The Edina Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will hold an electronic meeting Thursday, Sept. 24.

The meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

•    Edina TV (Comcast Channe...

City of Edina Offers Free Family Fun This Fall

Edina, Minn., Sept. 11, 2020 – The City of Edina will offer new, family-friendly events to allow socially distant gatherings this fall.  

For “Chalk the Walk,” residents are invited to bring their chalk and create pos...

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Sept. 15

Edina, Minn., Sept. 9, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Following a closed session to discuss pending litigation, a work session will be held at 6 p.m. for the Council to meet with ...

‘Town Talks’ Continue With Discussion on Transportation and Traffic

Edina, Minn., Sept. 8, 2020 – Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni will continue the City of Edina’s “Town Talks” with a virtual discussion about transportation and traffic from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. &a...

Absentee Voting at City Hall Begins Sept. 18

Edina, Minn., Sept. 8, 2020 – Absentee voting for the Nov. 3 General Election begins Sept. 18 at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St.

All eligible voters in Edina can vote early by absentee either in person or by mail. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

City of Edina Reopening Braemar Golf Dome and Braemar Field

Edina, Minn., Sept. 7, 2020 – After remaining closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and comply with State orders, the City of Edina will reopen the Braemar Golf Dome, 7420 Braemar Blvd., for the season on Monday, Sept. 14, and Braemar Field...

Braemar Arena Offers Adult Open Hockey

Edina, Minn., Sept. 7, 2020 – Braemar Arena, 7501 Ikola Way, will begin to offer adult open hockey beginning Sept. 9, after postponing the program due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Adults ages 18 and older will be able to play pick-up hockey from 11:...

Planning Commission and HRA to Hold Electronic Meetings Sept. 9 and 10

Edina, Minn., Sept. 1, 2020 – The Edina Planning Commission and Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will hold electronic meetings next week.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 Members of the public can...

Edinborough Park to Host Free Weekly Children’s Entertainment

Edina, Minn., Sept. 7, 2020 – Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S., will host free weekly children’s entertainment at noon Thursdays in the Amphitheater beginning Sept. 17.

The performance schedule includes the following acts:

Sept. 17: W...

Edina Parks & Recreation Brings ‘Silly Walks’ to Parks

Edina, Minn., Sept. 7, 2020 – Edina Parks & Recreation is hoping to spread joy by bringing “Silly Walks” to the City’s parks.

A Silly Walk gives park goers the opportunity to participate in a leisurely a...

City of Edina’s Advisory Commissions to Hold Virtual Meetings in September

Edina, Minn., Aug. 25, 2020 – The City’s advisory commissions will hold virtual meetings in September.

The following commission meetings have been scheduled:

•    Heritage Preservation Commission, 7 p....

Edina City Council to Meet Tuesday, Sept. 1

Edina, Minn., Aug. 26, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Tuesday, Sept. 1.

The work session will be held at 5:30 p.m. for the Council to get an update on the Morningside flood risk reduction strategy. ...

Law Enforcement Seeks New Recruits for Explorers Post 925

Edina, Minn., Aug. 25, 2020 – An informational meeting for potential participants of Edina/Eden Prairie Explorers Post No. 925 will take place 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the South Metro Safety Training Facility, 7525 Braemar Blvd. ...

Free COVID-19 Testing in Bloomington Sept. 1

The following press release was recently issued by the City of Bloomington. 

Bloomington, Minnesota, Aug. 21, 2020 – State and local health officials will offer free COVID-19 testing in Bloomington Sept. 1.

• Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Kennedy Hig...

Edina Planning Commission to Meet Wednesday, Aug. 26

Edina, Minn., Aug. 18, 2020 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

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Fall/Winter Activity Registration Begins Aug. 19

Edina, Minn., July 27, 2020 – Online registration for fall and winter park and recreation activities begins noon Wednesday, Aug. 19 at Edinamn.maxgalaxy.net for Edina residents. Registration for those who live outside Edina begins noon Wednesday...

City Cancels Popular Fall Events

Edina, Minn., July 28, 2020 – Due to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and with the health and safety of residents and visitors in mind, the City of Edina has canceled three annual events known to attract large crowds.

The popular...

Edina City Council to Meet Wednesday, Aug. 5

Edina, Minn., July 29, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold an electronic work session and meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5.

The work session will be held 5:30 p.m. for the Council to meet with the Planning Commission. Members of the public can liste...

City of Edina’s Advisory Commissions to Hold Virtual Meetings in August

Edina, Minn., July 29, 2020 – The City’s advisory commissions will hold virtual meetings in August.

The following commission meetings have been scheduled:

• Community Health Commission – 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10
• Parks & Recre...

Two Programs Created to Help with Mortgage Payments

Edina, Minn., July 13, 2020 – The Edina Housing Foundation approved two new programs to help ease the financial burden some homeowners in Edina are facing because of COVID-19.  

“In these difficult times, we felt compelled to n...

Statewide Masking Order Supersedes Edina’s Policy

Edina, Minn., July 23, 2020 – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s Executive Order 20-81 will replace the City of Edina’s Local Emergency Order 2020-03 requiring masks in most indoor places.

As of July 25, per the Governor’s Ex...

City ‘Awarded Save the Summer’ Grant, to Open Paddleboat Rentals at Centennial Lakes Park

Edina, Minn., July 17, 2020 – The City of Edina will open paddleboat rentals at Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave S., beginning Friday, July 24. 

The City was recently awarded a “Save the Summer” grant from Henne...

Precinct 4 Moves to New Location for 2020 Elections

Edina, Minn., July 21, 2020 – Edina voters in Precinct 4 will vote in a new location in 2020 if they cast their ballots on Election Day.

Precinct 4 had been the shelter at Weber Park. Because it is small and would be difficult to maintain social ...

CloverRide Begins Regular Route in Southdale Area Again

Edina, Minn., July 10, 2020 – The City of Edina’s circulator bus service begins its regular route again today.

The City of Edina works with DARTS to provide the CloverRide circulator bus service to Edina residents and visitors 10 a.m. t...

Walk with the Mayor Scheduled for July 16

Edina, Minn., July 10, 2020 – The July Walk With the Mayor is scheduled for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at Fred Richards Park, 7640 Parklawn Ave. Participants should meet at the playground.

Taking part in the Walk with the Mayor giv...

More Detailed Citywide Masking Policy to Go Into Effect July 9

Edina, Minn., July 8, 2020 – To slow the spread of COVID-19, the Edina City Council has extended a citywide masking policy.

The Edina City Council held a special meeting July 8 to consider extending the policy enacted by Mayor Jim Hovlan...

‘Town Talks’ to Continue with Discussion on Affordable Housing

Edina, Minn., July 8, 2020 – Affordable Housing Manager Stephanie Hawkinson will continue the City of Edina’s “Town Talks” with a virtual discussion about affordable housing from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July...

Edina City Council to Hold Special Meeting to Discuss Extension of Citywide Masking Policy

Edina, Minn., July 2, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold a special meeting 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, to discuss the extension of a citywide masking policy.

To slow the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Jim Hovland has signed an Executive Order requi...

City Manager appoints members of Street Funding Task Force

Edina, Minn., June 24, 2020 – City Manager Scott Neal has appointed seven residents to a new Street Funding Task Force. The group will recommend how street reconstruction and maintenance should be funded in the future.

The City of Edina relies on...

Edina Planning Commission to Meet Wednesday, July 8

Edina, Minn., June 30, 2020 – The Edina Planning Commission will hold an electronic meeting Wednesday, July 8.

The Planning Commission meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Members of the public can watch the meeting live:

• Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or...

City of Edina’s Advisory Commissions to Hold Virtual Meetings in July

Edina, Minn., June 30, 2020 – The City’s advisory commissions will hold virtual meetings in July.

The following commission meetings have been scheduled:

• Planning Commission – 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8
• Energy & Environment Com...

Citywide Masking Policy to Go Into Effect in Edina July 6

Edina, Minn., July 1, 2020 – To slow the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Jim Hovland has signed an Executive Order requiring people to wear face masks inside public spaces in Edina. The order will go into effect Monday, July 6.

The Edina City Council h...

Edina City Council to Hold Special Meeting to Discuss Citywide Masking Policy

Edina, Minn., June 26, 2020 – The Edina City Council will hold a special meeting 4 p.m. Monday, June 29, to discuss legal strategy and a possible citywide masking policy.

The City Council will start with a closed session to discuss legal strategy...