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, March 21, 2016

City to holds Annual Environmental Forum: ‘A Smart Energy Future: Will Edina Lead the Way?’

Edina, Minn., March 17, 2016 – The City of Edina’s Energy & Environment Commission will hold its fifth-annual Environmental Forum 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14 at Fick Auditorium at Edina High School. This year’s forum is entitled “A Smart Energy......

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Monday, March 21, 2016

Edina Recognizes Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month with ‘Days of Remembrance’

Edina, Minn., March 11, 2016 – The City of Edina’s Human Rights & Relations Commission (HRRC) holds an annual human rights forum, entitled Days of Remembrance, in conjunction with the state-recognized Genocide Awareness and Prevention month each April. To......

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Tuesday, March 01, 2016

Spring Load Restrictions Go into Effect

Edina, Minn., Feb. 26, 2016 – Spring load restrictions in Edina will go into effect 12:01 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29.

Weight restrictions are implemented each spring in an effort to......

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Five Named To Liquor Task Force

Edina, Minn., Jan. 14, 2016 – Five members have been appointed to a task force to make recommendations to improve Edina’s municipal liquor operation, Edina Liquor.

David Burley, Ed Cracraft, Mike Lynch, Nick Pahl and Birdie Rand were selected for......

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Edina Receives Award for Popular Annual Financial Report

Edina, Minn., Jan. 14, 2016 – The City of Edina’s Finance Department recently received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The Award......

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Test Your Carbon Monoxide Detector

Edina, Minn., January 14, 2016 – The City of Edina’s Fire Rescue & Inspections Department reminds residents to test carbon monoxide alarms in their homes. During the month of January when many people using gas heaters, now is the time to take preventative......

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