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.

Friday, February 27, 2015

Officer Completes D.A.R.E. Training

Edina, Minn., Feb. 23, 2015 – Patrol Officer Kenna Dick graduated from Minnesota D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Officer Training Feb. 5. The graduation ceremony was held at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dick......

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Friday, February 27, 2015

Creek Knoll Becomes City-Recognized Neighborhood Association

Edina, Minn., Feb. 26, 2015 – The Creek Knoll Neighborhood completed the process to become a City of Edina recognized neighborhood association on Feb. 12. The City now has eight recognized neighborhoods, including Creek Knoll, Chowen Park, Countryside, Concord,......

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Friday, February 27, 2015

Draft Plan for Wooddale/Valley View Small Area Plan Available for Review; Public Hearings Rescheduled

Edina, Minn., Feb. 25, 2015 – A draft plan for Wooddale/Valley View Small Area plan has been posted online for comment from community members. The plan can be found at www.EdinaMN.gov/wvv. Comments are being accepted on......

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Monday, February 23, 2015

Edina Crime Fund Now Accepting Applications for the Annual Mike Siitari Officer of the Year Award

Edina, Minn., Feb. 24, 2015 – The Edina Crime Prevention Fund seeks nominations for its fourth-annual Mike Siitari Officer of the Year Award. The Officer of the Year Award is given to an Edina Police Officer who has gone above and beyond the call of duty. The award......

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Lawsuit Against City Dismissed Without Prejudice

Edina, Minn., Feb. 17, 2015 –  A lawsuit alleging illegal spot zoning by the City of Edina was dismissed without prejudice earlier this month.

Citizens to Preserve the Edina Regional Medical District (CPERMD) sued the City in October, alleging the City......

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Monday, February 16, 2015

City of Edina Calls for 2015 Heritage Award Nominations

Edina, Minn., Feb. 12, 2015 – The City of Edina’s Heritage Preservation Board is calling for nominations for the 13th-annual Heritage Award.

The Heritage Award is given to a deserving local business, person or neighborhood for achievements in......

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