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.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

‘Final Fore’ Golf Outing to Take Place Oct. 3

Edina, Minn., Sept. 8, 2016 – Braemar Golf Course is changing course soon. The last chance to play the original Braemar will be Oct. 3. Construction will begin on Oct. 4, with the goal of updating its key features and making the course more appealing to golfers of all......

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Hennepin County Offers Master Composter Class in Edina

Edina, Minn., Sept. 8, 2016 – Hennepin County and the City of Edina are working together to help achieve the County’s goal of reducing the amount of organics that is thrown into the trash by 3 to 5 percent by 2030. The City is offering free tabletop compost......

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

New General Manager Hired for Braemar Arena and Field

Edina, Minn., Sept. 8, 2016 – The new Braemar Arena and Field General Manager, Chad Eischens, began work Aug. 29.

Eischens’ career has focused on public service. Prior to coming to the City of Edina, he held the roles of Activities and Recreation......

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

City Receives National Communications and Marketing Awards

Edina, Minn., Sept. 10, 2015 – The City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) recently presented the City of Edina with four awards in its national competition.

The awards were announced Sept. 9 during a ceremony at 3CMA’s......

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Fire Damages Edina Home on Leslee Lane

By Abby

Edina, Minn., Aug. 30, 2016 – The Edina Fire Department was called to the 6000 block of Leslee Lane at 8:46 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, after the homeowners called 911 to report a fire.

 

The homeowners were able to extinguish the fire by the time......

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Monday, August 29, 2016

‘To the Left, To the Left:’ City Reminds Residents of Left-Hand Turn Safety

Edina, Minn., Aug. 24, 2016 – The City of Edina reminds residents to look “To the Left, To the Left” on local streets during the month of September.

To educate street users about safety, the Engineering and Police departments in 2015 launched......

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