Vernon Avenue Townhouses Receive City Council Approval

A 16-unit residential development between West 49th Street and Vernon Avenue cleared the Council on a 4-1 vote.

Ellison Co-Sponsors Appalachian Community Health Emergency Act

The Fifth District Congressman is one of 24 members of the House and Senate concerned about the health and environmental effects of mining in Appalachia.

Should Officials Declare Boston Marathon Suspect an Enemy Combatant?

He did not hear the Miranda warning, and some feel they should go further to gather information about the planning of last week's attack.

Wooddale Avenue Bike Lane Repainting 'Done by Memorial Day'

The Edina City Council unanimously approved removing the advisory bike lanes from Wooddale Avenue, using an estimated $29,600 in city funds.

Edina Business Cited by MPCA for Air Quality Violation

Regis Centennial Crossings Peaking was fined $29.70 for a violation in the first quarter of 2013.

Dave Lindman Honored as 2013 Edina Officer of the Year

Lindman received the second annual Mike Siitari Officer of the Year award during Tuesday night's City Council meeting.

Rochester Leaders Tweak Edina Over Erhardt’s Jokes

The Edina legislator joked that Rochester is ‘not a lot of fun.’

Wooddale Bike Lane Repainting on Docket for Final Council Approval

The City Council will decide whether to fund the project using City funds or to attempt to secure state aid for the planned changes.

F-Bombs OK? FCC Asks If It Should Ease Swearing, Nudity Ban

"Children learn crassness and vulgarity from those who model those behaviors in front of them," an Edina resident commented.

Environmental Commission Hosting Climate Change Discussion Thursday Night

Meteorologist Paul Douglas and J. Drake Hamilton, science policy director for Fresh Energy, will lead a dialogue about climate change at Edina High School.

Students Protest, Principal Out and Restaurant Unexpectedly Closes: Pick of Our Patches

This week's compilation includes the death of a grocery chain's namesake, Chelsea Clinton presents top prize to student and a manufactured home fire.

Yorktown Park Community Garden Completely Booked

All 55 plots in the City of Edina's first-ever community garden were rented as of 10 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Former Edina Legislator Elected MN GOP Party Chair

Keith Downey was overwhelmingly elected chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota on Saturday.

LETTER: Southwest LRT 'Not Enough' to Benefit Region

Robert Aderhold hopes elected officials support an increase in the regional sales tax to help fund more transit options in Minnesota.

Teacher Dies, House Fire and Pedestrians Play Frogger: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selections include a racetrack's end, a resident still in danger of losing her home to foreclosure and all-day, everyday kindergarten.

Yorktown Park Community Garden Gets Council Approval

Registration for garden plots opens Thursday, April 4, for Edina residents and Thursday, April 18, for nonresidents.

More Than 3 Tons of Unwanted Medicine Collected Via Drop Boxes

Six medication drop boxes throughout Hennepin County—including one in Edina—were installed last March.

Former Public Works Building Set for Demolition This Month

A number of developments are planned for Edina's GrandView District in the coming months.

Edina Resident Appointed to Minnesota Supreme Court

Gov. Mark Dayton announced Tuesday, Mar. 26, that he was appointing David Lillehaug to replace Justice Paul Anderson at the end of May.

Edina is Not Among Winners in New LGA Bill

Even with a new formula, the city would continue to do without the state aid payments.

Readers React: Wooddale Avenue Losing Advisory Bike Lanes

The Edina City Council voted last week to alter the striping on Wooddale Avenue between 50th Street and Valley View Road. Since then, reader comments have come pouring in on the matter.

Woman Begs for Help for Parents and 'Jeopardy' Streak Ends: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selection includes a conversation with a First Lady, bike lane experiment ends, Minnesota native and football player heads to Pittsburgh, and trash talk continues.

Edina, YMCA Offering Free Gardening Classes

Three classes take place between April 5 and May 17.

VIDEO: Franzen 'Excited to Have Two Bills Moving to the Governor's Desk'

The Edina senator provides constituents with an update from the Capitol, including a pair of her bills that recently went to the Senate floor.

Wooddale Avenue's Advisory Bike Lane Experiment Terminated

The Edina City Council voted Tuesday, Mar. 19, to alter the striping on Wooddale Avenue between 50th Street and Valley View Road.

Take a Walk With Mayor Jim Hovland

The next ‘Walk with the Mayor’ takes place at 9 a.m. April 20.

State Board Bans Dermatologist with Edina Clinic from Performing Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Patrick Carney's other Skin Speaks clinics are in Burnsville, Woodbury, Crystal and Blaine. A 2012 Star Tribune series raised questions about his practice.

Polar Plunge, Tree Work and Residential Construction — Agenda: Edina

Catch up on Edina happenings with this City of Edina video feature.

Company Pays Penalty, Activities Director Gone and Gas Leak: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selections include a legislator's regret about gay-marriage, suburb sirens, long emergency room waits, Running Aces complaint and new business openings.

Edina Baker Donates $3,100 to Fund Moose Research

Robin Johnson, who owns Sweet Retreat Cupcake Boutique, raised the money by selling cupcakes during a fundraising event.

Should Gay Marriage Be Part of a District's Curriculum?

After Tuesday's approval of the same-sex marriage bill by House and Senate committees, we want to know if you think the issue should be addressed in schools.

Edina Pastor Testifies in Support of Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Erik Strand, a pastor at Edina Community Lutheran Church, said he wants to ensure same-sex couples 'have the same opportunity to marry' as straight couples.

Community Members Recognized for Impact on Edina

A total of six people who have helped make Edina better were honored during the 2013 Connecting With Kids Leadership Breakfast.

Which Twin Cities Hospital Has the Longest Emergency Room Wait?

A Medicare database shows how hospitals across the Twin Cities—and the nation—compare for care.

City Staff Seeking Variance to Paint Centerline on Wooddale Avenue

The Edina City Council directed staff to speak with MnDOT about the possibility of installing a centerline on the roadway, though that doesn't necessarily mean the city would install one.

VIDEO: Edina Leaders Discuss 'State of the Community'

Superintendent Ric Dressen, City Manager Scott Neal and Mayor Jim Hovland talked about the past and future of Edina.

Garden Club Hoping to Lure Monarch Butterflies to Edina Park

The Edina Park Board recently gave approval to a monarch waystation at Arneson Acres Park.

You Can Volunteer to Measure Edina Snowfall for National Weather Service

It's March Madness as the CoCoRaHS program seeks local precipitation observers.

Edina Community Garden Being Planned for Yorktown Park

The Park Board approved rules and policies for the garden earlier this month, with a public hearing regarding the project set for Mar. 12.

Massive Byerly's Overhaul Tabled by Planning Commission

The Edina Planning Commission decided to wait until its Mar. 13 meeting to continue discussion regarding the redevelopment project.