Press Releases

The Communications and Technology Department regularly prepares press releases on timely matters and events, which are sent to local newspapers and other media.

Monday, April 13, 2015

City Accepts Grant for Increased DWI Enforcement

Edina, Minn., April 9, 2015 – The Minnesota State Patrol Division of the Department of Public Safety recently awarded the Edina Police Department a four-year DWI enforcement grant to reduce drunk and impaired driving on Edina roadways. The grant will allow for an......

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Friday, April 03, 2015

Mayor Heads Outdoors for April’s ‘Walk with the Mayor’

Edina, Minn., April 9, 2015 – The City of Edina holds a “Walk with the Mayor” every month. Mayor Jim Hovland will lead this month’s walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at Rosland Park, 4300 W. 66th St.

“Rosland Park is a wonderful......

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Friday, April 03, 2015

New Discussion On ‘Speak Up, Edina!’

Edina, Minn., April 1, 2015 – The City’s next online discussion is now available at www.SpeakUpEdina.org. The discussion, which focuses on city taglines, is available until May 1.

The City of Edina does not have an official tagline. For many years,......

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Friday, April 03, 2015

City Issues Call for Entries in 12th-Annual Photo Contest

Edina, Minn., April 1, 2015 – The City of Edina has opened the submission period for its 12th-annual “Images of Edina” photo contest, co-sponsored by Edina Magazine.

The contest is free to enter and is open to both amateur and professional......

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Friday, April 03, 2015

Failing to Display Headlights is Police focus for April

Edina, Minn., March 29, 2015 – This month, police will focus on drivers failing to display headlights.

“April marks the beginning of spring rains. Rains and road spray often mask or conceal motor vehicles,” said Sgt. Nate Mendel. “State......

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Friday, April 03, 2015

City Holds Vision Edina Open House

Edina, Minn., March 26, 2015 – The City of Edina will hold an open house 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in the lobby of City Hall to further discussion on the City’s future visioning process, Vision Edina.

The City Council will be present to cover the......

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