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.

Tuesday, July 07, 2015

Open house for Highway 100 pavement repair project in Edina, Bloomington and St. Louis Park, set for July 15

The following is a press release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Roseville, Minn., July 7, 2015 – The public and business communities are invited to an informal open house to learn about a pavement repair project on Highway 100......

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Friday, June 26, 2015

Fire Department Encourages Residents To ‘Adopt A Hydrant’

Edina, Minn., June 23, 2015 – During a fire, every second counts. That’s why the Edina Fire Department continues to encourage residents to “adopt a hydrant.”

“There are more fire hydrants in Edina than we can take care of......

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Friday, June 26, 2015

City of Edina highlighted at Urban Vision Symposium

Edina, Minn., June 22, 2015 – Mayor Jim Hovland and City Manager Scott Neal spoke about city government’s role in creating vitality and energy in a community at the Joseph P. Riley Jr. Urban Vision Symposium June 15-16 in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Monday, June 15, 2015

HR Director Named New Assistant City Manager

Edina, Minn., June 11, 2015 – The City of Edina recently promoted Lisa Schaefer to Assistant City Manager.

Schaefer was hired by the City in August 2011 as Director of Human Resources (HR) where she oversaw the department responsible for recruitment,......

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Monday, June 15, 2015

City Seeks Volunteer Firefighters

Edina, Minn., June 12, 2015 – In addition to regular full-time Paramedic/ Firefighters, the Edina Fire-Rescue & Inspections Department utilizes the skills of several Paid-On-Call (volunteer) Firefighters. The Department is looking for additional members to......

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Monday, June 15, 2015

Council Member Brindle To Host June Walk

Edina, Minn., June 20, 2015 – The City of Edina holds a “Walk with the Mayor” every month. City Council Member Mary Brindle will lead this month’s walk 9 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S.

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