Monthly Archives: February 2012

State of the Community….come see what the state of our community is!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Kim Melin

Edina Residents to Learn “State of the Community” Edina’s Mayor, City Manager and the Superintendent of Edina Schools were all scheduled to give residents their “2012 State of the Community” Monday. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City … Continue reading →

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Edina Fire Receives Federal Grant For New Firefighting Gear/City of Edina press release!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Kim Melin

  Contact: Jordan Gilgenbach, Communications Coordinator   Phone 952-826-0396 • jgilgenbach@EdinaMN.gov • http://www.EdinaMN.gov     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Edina Fire Receives Federal Grant For New Firefighting Gear   Edina, Minn., Feb. 22, 2012   – The Edina Fire Department … Continue reading →

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Tension builds in Edina over teardowns /Thank you Star Tribune

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Kim Melin

STEPHANIE AUDETTE, Star Tribune Janet Skalicky and her family have felt like prisoners in their Edina home. If it’s not dust blowing in the windows in the summer, it’s construction traffic and noise that has her kids wearing headphones to … Continue reading →

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Schools, SportsHornets Advance to State Semifinals with 3-2 Win

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Kim Melin

The Edina girls hockey team is headed to the semifinals of the state tournament after defeating the Mounds View Mustangs 3-2 Thursday, Feb. 23. Things were quiet throughout the first period, with neither team managing a goal. Junior Forward Liz … Continue reading →

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Homeowners Call Fire Department for Burnt Insect ……Really?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Kim Melin

The Edina Fire Department’s weekly activity report for Feb. 6-12. By Ryan Gauthier Email the author The Edina Fire Department responded to the following incidents during the week of Feb. 6-12: Monday, Feb. 6 Paramedic firefighters responded to 12 incidents … Continue reading →

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Morningside Tap Water Safe Following Chemical Spill /Edina Patch

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Kim Melin

A chemical accident at the Minneapolis water plant in Columbia Heights yesterday afternoon caused a temporary water scare for residents within the plant’s service area—including Edina’s Morningside neighborhood—but tap water within its service area has again been deemed safe to … Continue reading →

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Neighbor Reports Chimney Fire, Crews Find Barbecue ….

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Kim Melin

The Edina Fire Department responded to the following incidents  during the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 5:     Monday, Jan. 30 Paramedic firefighters responded to 15 incidents requiring emergency medical service. A carbon monoxide alarm was checked in the 6700 … Continue reading →

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January Pending Home Sales Highest Since 2005…….thank you Minneapolis area Association of Realtors

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Kim Melin

NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greg Sax, Communications ManagerMinneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®952.988.3123 (office)612.860.2668 (cell)gregs@mplsrealtor.com David Arbit, Market AnalystMinneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®952.988.3150 (office)davida@mplsrealtor.com January Pending Home Sales Highest Since 2005 Minneapolis, Minnesota (Febuary 10, 2012) – There were 3,149 purchase … Continue reading →

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Schools, SportsEdina Boys Alpine Team Advances to State

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Kim Melin

Edina boys Alpine ski team is headed to state, following a second-place finish at the Section 6 race. The Hornets finished a close second behind Chanhassen, who also advanced to this week’s state meet. Senior Captain Jake Campbell led the … Continue reading →

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Braemar golf dome collapses following fire

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Kim Melin

Braemar golf dome collapses following fire EDINA, Minn. – The Braemar Golf Dome is close for business indefinitely after it deflated following a fire on the grounds early Friday. City of Edina spokesperson Jennifer Bennerotte confirms that fire crews were … Continue reading →

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