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, February 16, 2015

Ryan Elasky Named 2014 Reserve Officer of the Year

Edina, Minn., Feb. 12, 2015 – Ryan Elasky was recently named Edina Police Department’s 2014 Reserve Officer of the Year.

According to Police Chief Dave Nelson, Elasky was selected for to his dedication to the program and willingness to fill open......

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Monday, February 16, 2015

Mayor Hovland To Host February ‘Walk with the Mayor’

Edina, Minn., Feb. 12, 2015 – Edina Mayor Jim Hovland will lead the monthly “Walk with the Mayor” event 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 at Southdale Center.

Participants will enjoy a two-mile walk inside the oldest indoor shopping center in our nation......

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Monday, February 16, 2015

Prevent Fire Hazards and Test Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Edina, Minn., Feb. 12, 2015 – The Edina Fire-Rescue & Inspections Department encourages residents to practice safe use of alternate heating sources and to test their carbon monoxide detectors.

According to Fire Inspector Brian Hanrahan, people turn to......

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Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Draft Plan for Wooddale/Valley View Small Area Plan Available for Review

Updated Feb. 24, 2015 with rescheduled public hearing dates.

 

Edina, Minn., Feb. 4, 2015 – A draft plan for Wooddale/Valley View Small Area plan has been posted online for comment from community members. The plan can......

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Monday, February 02, 2015

Police Warn Residents of Phone Scams

Edina, Minn., Jan. 29, 2015 - The Edina Police Department has seen an increase in telephone scams and warns residents not to fall pray.   

In these calls, the scammer claims to be from Publishers Clearing House or another organization and tells the......

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Event To Be Held At Braemar Arena In Honor of National Skating Month

Edina, Minn., Jan. 7, 2015 – In honor of National Skating Month, the Braemar-City of Lakes Figure Skating Club and Braemar Skating School will host a free skating event. The event has been rescheduled for 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Braemar......

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