3-Alarm Fire Devastates Edina Home

Residents were present at the time of the fire, but officials report they were successfully evacuated and no injuries were sustained as a result of the massive fire.

Teen’s Body in River, Lurking, Guns: West Metro Police Report

This week’s selections include a man who lied to buy guns for Hondurans, a grass fire and flooded vehicle.

BCA Needs Your Help Identifying Recovered Human Remains

The agency is using new techniques to match DNA. Edina has one man, Vincent Edward Omlie, in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.

Edina Officer Named Coast Guard’s ‘Enlisted Person of the Year’

Kevin Rofidal, a maritime enforcement specialist, was selected from about 1,700 eligible members of the Coast Guard in his district.

Police Chief: Coyotes Are Here to Stay

Chief Jeff Long encourages residents to 'haze' coyotes instead of living in fear of them.

What’s the Average Speed for an Edina Speeding Ticket?

Check out these numbers on Edina traffic stops, courtesy of Police Chief Jeff Long.

Edina Ranks First in Speeding Tickets Per Capita

Officers wrote 8,700 tickets in 2011, according to a WCCO-TV report.

Police Chief: You Are Part of the Texting and Driving Problem

Chief Jeff Long suggests adults look in the mirror if they want to know why texting is now the leading killer of teens.

Arson: It Can Happen in Edina

With arson awareness week running through Saturday, Fire Inspector Jeff Garfin reminds residents that arson can happen in the community.

Edina Man Missing in Yosemite National Park

Kenneth Stensby set off on a day hike Sunday morning and hasn’t returned.

Woman Missing and Coach Admits Soliciting Prostitute: West Metro Police and Fire Report

This week's selections include a man who shot himself in a police department parking lot, an 80-year-old woman dies in a crash and a dozen departments fight a fire.

Crash Kills 80-Year-Old Woman Mere Blocks from Edina Home

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner reports Sally Helmerichs died of multiple blunt force injuries sustained in a car crash.

Murder Trial Starts, Fatal Shooting and Home Destroyed: West Metro Police, Fire and Court Report

This week's selections include women charged with burglary, man charged with 13 robberies pleads guilty to one, firefighters save paramedic and theft from Walmart.

Updated: Free Gun Locks and 'Jaws of Life' Demonstration

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office open house is Friday. Find out when and where you can meet your local deputies.

Teenagers Caught Breaking into Middle School Swimming Pool

The two 16-year-old boys were cited for trespassing at South View Middle School.

Marathon Suspect Shootout Witness Is Andrew Kitzenberg from Edina

The Breck School alum photographed a clash in Watertown, MA, between police and the men they suspect of bombing the Boston Marathon. He said he was 'terrified'—and saw one suspect go down and another drive a Mercedes SUV through a police line.

Tennessee Native Busted Stealing Gas from Super America

Police also responded to a pair of purse thefts from Edina Eye Physicians & Associates.

At Least 10 Edina Residents Present at Boston Marathon

Two explosions rocked the race’s finish line at 1:45 p.m. CST Monday.

Edina Fire Department Calls: March 2013

A look at the Edina Fire Department's calls for service from the past month.

Edina Man Caught with Marijuana at Valley View Middle School

Police also arrested a St. Paul man who tried to steal a bottle of cologne from the Southdale Center Herberger's store.

Special Operations Training Association Recognizes Edina Detective

Edina Police Detective Tom McKenzie was honored at last week’s Special Operations Training Association Tactical Training Conference.

Herberger's Employee Arrested for Creating Fraudulent Credit Vouchers

Police also responded to the 5800 block of York Avenue on a report of a stolen handgun and television sets.

Cell Phones Stolen from Unlocked Southdale YMCA Lockers

Two teenage boys were also cited for drug violations after police received reports of a suspicious vehicle in the 6000 block of Chapel Drive.

Three-Alarm Fire Ravages Edina Home

Crews from throughout the west metro worked together to extinguish a blaze in the 5200 block of Green Farms Road.

How Do Firefighters Quickly Enter Locked Buildings?

Small, black boxes let firefighters get inside without kicking down doors.

WATCH: Retired Police Reserves Captain Discusses His Career

Browder Stone recently left the force.

Teenage Girls Steal Nearly $1,300 in Clothing from Southdale Retailers

Police also responded a dog biting a mail carrier in the 5500 block of Halifax Lane.

How Do Edina's New Green Bike Lanes Work?

Confused by the green paint on Valley View Road and at the Metro Boulevard/70th Street interchange? Learn how they're designed to function.

Where is the Worst Driving in Edina?

Share the locations of problem spots on Patch’s interactive map.

Slippery Roads Slow Edina Commutes

The metro is expected to get one to three inches of snow before 11 a.m. The metro is expected to get one to three inches of snow before 11 a.m. Check out Patch’s map of up-to-the-minute road conditions.

Bloomington Man Accused of Threatening, Sexually Assaulting Edina Woman

Bret Andrue Rogers, 31, of Bloomington, faces charges of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree.

Edina Man Arrested for Assault, Lying About Name

Police also responded to Walnut Ridge Park on a report of a stolen $350 sled.

Hennepin County's Most Wanted Criminals for March 2013

Up to $1,000 is available for information that leads to the arrest of any of the suspects.

Man Charged for Videos, Stabbing and Stolen Puppy: West Metro Police, Fire Report

This week's selection includes a man who prayed as he strangled his ex-girlfriend, an Albertville crash, lingerie theft, counterfeit cash and drug arrests.

Minneapolis Man Hit with Felony Charge After Flip-Flopping on Tests

Carin Brice Ross, 33, was charged with felony-level DWI and refusal to submit to a chemical test after Edina Police observed him speeding on the crosstown.

Winter Foul: Snowblower Stolen from Edina Storage Shed

Officers also responded to a pair of burglaries in the 5300 block of Edina Industrial Boulevard.

A Dozen Fire Hose Valves Stolen from Edina Parking Ramps

An unknown suspect—or group of suspects—stole the valves from two different ramps in the city. They're valued at $2,100 in total.

Explore the Edina Police Department Through Citizens' Academy

Applications to take part in the spring session of the Edina PD's Citizens' Academy

Sprinklers Extinguish Apartment Fire Before Department Arrives

Five apartments of a 146-unit building sustained damage during the Sunday, Feb. 17, fire.

Unknown Suspect Dupes McDonald's, Taco Bell with Counterfeit Money

Police also responded to a report of a stolen 2006 Toyota Highlander in the 7700 block of Gleason Road.