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dina is well known around the region for its shopping districts, quality of life and tremendous health care options. But nearly 50,000 residents also call Edina home. Although many see Edina as a city that benefited from the post-war building boom in the 1950s and ’60s, it is truly a community with deep roots predating the 20th Century. The area was actually settled in the 1860s by Irish and Scottish immigrants. The township was incorporated in 1888. From those early years it has grown to be one of the most economically stable cities in the state, offering a variety of commercial and residential options. People have migrated to this community for many reasons throughout the past 150 years. They have built homes, industry and created a lasting foundation for future generations. Inside this guide to Edina you will discover some aspects about the city that make it so desirable. We will offer information about Edina’s award-winning schools, its nationally acclaimed hospital and variety of community parks, churches and shopping districts. We’ll profile the police and fire departments, highlight the libraries, Edina History Museum and much more. We hope you find this guide to be a helpful tool in learning more about Edina and all it has to offer, even if you’ve lived here your entire life.
10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 www.minnlocal.com 952-392-6800 Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Mintz Writers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Mintz, Stefanie Briggs Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Mintz, file photos Managing Editor/Design . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Callahan Cover Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elli Martin Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicole Jorgenson Advertising Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy Bradfield Executive Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peggy Bakken Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Coolman Special thanks to Edina Mayor James Hovland for his participation in this guidebook, providing the Welcome to Edina message. Our appreciation also goes to the City of Edina, the Hennepin County Library System, Three Rivers Park District and the many community organizations and local businesses that supported this publication. 3
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Heritage of Edina is proud of it’s 50 year history of taking care of the Elderly. Not only is there an unmatched blend of historic elegance in all of the antique (very user friendly) furnishings but the exceptional staff that has stayed with Heritage of Edina for many years and represents many different backgrounds. Just as the Residents make this their home, so have the staff found a home for their chosen career. Eighty-six employees have worked here for over 5 years for a combined total of 800 years of experience. A young man that has worked at Heritage of Edina for 20 years has said that with all of his family in another country, he loves coming to work because all of the Residents are like family and makes him feel at home. He also enjoys working with his co-workers who make him feel the same way. One thing that really stands out at Heritage of Edina is that every department has a specific uniform that they wear to insure professionalism, neatness and cleanliness. This is also a safety factor for the Residents, so that even if they cannot read the name tag, they know that particular person is a staff member and what
department they represent. One example is that all nurses are in white, which is something the elderly can relate to and have learned to trust. Some of the employees drive 80 to 100 miles every day round trip to work, and have been doing it for 20 to 30 years. The dedication they have to keep the buildings in good condition and the business office running smoothly is so that the Residents have a wonderful place to live. The nurses who have been here for 15 to 25 years love caring for the Residents and making sure they are all okay. In every department we have directors that have worked here for over 10 years, so they know and understand the Heritage of Edina Creed that was written by Wayne Field, Founder, and the philosophy of “Reverence for Life”. We have received so many letters of “Thanks” from families throughout these many years, complimenting the staff on the good care their loved one was given during the time they spent with us. This is what keeps us all working harder to make the lives of our Residents as happy as possible when they are here.
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reetings! I believe everyone wants to live in a community that creates a sense of well being, where kids are nurtured, families and businesses thrive and there is an intangible richness in life. Those special places are not easy to find but for those of us who call Edina home, we will enthusiastically tell you Edina is that special kind of place. In Edina, our residents regard their quality of life as very high and the factors contributing to this common belief are our premier schools, exceptional neighborhoods, stellar medical services, thriving businesses and an advantageous location in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The development and preparation of our children for a globally influenced life is reflected in a public educational system that is the best in Minnesota and, according to several national publications, one of the best in the nation. Our excellent public facilities and services, safe neighborhoods, our extraordinarily responsive fire and emergency medical system, clean and adequate water supply and stellar park and recreational facilities and programs are highly valued – especially our snow plowing! Close
Mayor James Hovland attention to improving our public infrastructure has encouraged the development of private infrastructure as well, which in turn has led to an enhancement of the sense of quality of life that Edina will enjoy far into the future. Due to our effective balancing of land uses, Edina has become a model for suburban development with high quality housing choices in beautiful neighborhoods for all stages of a person’s life. Edina is a city on the move: 5
whether it is enhancing the health and longevity of our citizens, becoming an ever greener community, developing more extensive systems of walkways and bikeways or improving our motorized transportation system, both internally and as part of the broader regional system, we know what it takes to be a successful 21st Century community. Our vision for the advancement of Edina is being created by all of us who call it home. Edina is a wonderful place to live and it keeps getting better with each passing year, thanks to the effort of all those who live in our town and care about its future. I think Edina is a place you would also love to call home. So if you do not live here now, give us thoughtful consideration. If you do live in Edina, we encourage you to use the Edina Community Guide to help make your life in our community even more pleasurable. If you are just visiting, please stay awhile as we know you will enjoy your time with us. Regardless of your purpose, we say to everyone: Welcome home to Edina. My best, James B. Hovland Mayor of Edina
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Live, learn and work in Edina
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dina, home to nearly 50,000 residents, award-winning schools and 3,000 businesses, is celebrated as a premier place to live, learn and work. The first-ring suburb, located just nine miles southwest of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, is easily accessible by number of major highways, like Minnesota State Highways 62 and 100, which divide the city into four quadrants. Though one of the Twin Cities’ oldest and most fully developed communities, the City of Edina boasts more than 1,550 acres of open space and eight miles of scenic pathways for bicycling, walking and cross-country skiing. Amenities at the city’s nearly 40 parks include baseball, softball, football and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, outdoor skating rinks, playground equipment and picnic shelters. The Park and Recreation Department also operates 10 special facilities providing fun year-round for residents of all ages: the Edina Aquatic Center, Art Center, Braemar Ice Arena, Braemar Golf Courses and Golf
Edina City Hall 4801 W. 50th St. 952-927-8861 Edina Public Works 7450 Metro Blvd. 952-826-0376 Dome, Fred Richards Golf Course, Centennial Lakes Park, Edinborough Park, Arneson Acres Park and the Edina Senior Center. Residential areas comprise the largest portion of the 16-square-mile city. Property values are some of the highest in the region. Residents have come to expect a high level of public service from the city’s full-time Fire Department, nationally recognized Police Department and Public Works Department, which cares for 230 miles of roadway. 7
Those who live in Edina also give back to the city by serving on numerous boards and commissions. Mayor James Hovland and Edina City Council members Ann Swenson, Joni Bennett, Mary Brindle and Josh Sprague are advised on planning and park matters, environmental issues, human rights, heritage preservation and more by a host of community volunteers. Incorporated in 1888 as a milling area on the banks of Minnehaha Creek, Edina is now home to a vibrant business community. Major employers are Jerry’s Enterprises, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Macy’s, Edina Public Schools, Nash Finch Co., International Dairy Queen, J.C. Penney Co. and Edina Realty. Still, Edina values its history. The Grange Hall and Cahill School, owned by the city and located across from City Hall in Tupa Park, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as two homes in the Country Club District. Arneson Acres Park holds the Edina History Museum and Edina Historical Society. Info: CityofEdina.com.
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Hospital offers award-winning care
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airview Southdale Hospital in Edina can meet the needs of any patient. Known for outstanding heart, stroke and cancer care, the 390bed multi-specialty medical center also offers experienced primary care physicians and is a leader in general surgery. Fairview Southdale views itself as a vital part of the community and is proud of the medical care it provides Edina residents close to home. Led by President Brad Beard, who was named the Edina Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year in 2010, Fairview Southdale Hospital sees approximately 45,000 visits to its emergency room, completes 23,000 surgeries and serves 22,500 inpatients each year. Fairview Southdale includes the University of Minnesota Physicians Heart at Fairview, which recently installed a new wide-bore MRI machine to complete a new suite that includes Flash CT. In 2009, Thomson Reuters placed Fairview Southdale in the top 100 U.S. hospitals for cardiovascular care. It was selected from
Fairview Southdale Hospital 6401 France Ave. S. 952-924-5000 nearly 1,000 hospitals evaluated based on performance in treating heart failure, heart attacks, bypass surgery and angioplasties. Fairview Southdale also won the award in 2001, 2005 and 2008. Orthopedics is another area of note for Fairview Southdale. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has designated the hospital a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement and a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery. The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons recently granted the cancer program 9
at Southdale Hospital a three-year accreditation with commendation. Accreditation by the Comission is given only to those facilities that have voluntarily committed to providing the highest level of quality cancer care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. The hospital also received the 2011 Minnesota Cancer Alliance Spirit of Collaboration Award for a free colon cancer screening it conducted last year. Fairview Southdale remodeled its delivery and post-partum care rooms at The Birthplace, where staff deliver approximately 3,500 babies every year. They also opened a newly remodeled and reclassified III-A neonatal intensive care unit in April 2011. Fairview Southdale can now care for babies starting at 30 weeks gestation in their 16 private NICU patient rooms. Fairview Southdale, which opened in 1965, is proud to be part of Fairview Health Services, named a Top 10 U.S. health system by Thomson Reuters.
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Edina Art Fair draws thousands
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dina is home to the Twin Cities’ first official art fair of the year. The 45th annual Edina Art Fair kicks off Friday, June 3, and runs through Sunday, June 5, at 50th Street and France Avenue. The event, the second-largest art fair in Minnesota, draws an estimated 90,000 visitors each year. It was recently ranked 48th best art fair in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, and 69th in the top 100 fine art fairs for 2011 by the Art Fair Source Book. This year the Edina Art Fair will feature 350 fine artists and crafters from around Minnesota, the United States and Canada, with a wide variety of artistic and creative works, including paintings, watercolors, photography, engravings,
Edina Art Fair 3925 West 50th St. 952-922-1524 wood carvings, jewelry, glasswork and more. “We’re celebrating our 45th annual Art Fair and every year we try to do something different and fun,” said Rachel Hubbard, executive director of the 50th & France Association. This year, a new “Foot in the 11
Fair” exhibit will feature original artwork from Edina elementary, middle and high school students. About 50 juried pieces from the young artists will be on display. Other highlights will include a Kids Art Zone, large mural paintings, fashion shows, cooking and lifestyle demonstrations, food vendors and local music acts. A free shuttle will run from Southdale Center to the Edina Art Fair, making a continuous loop beginning one hour before the fair and running one hour after the Art Fair closes. Edina Art Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 5. Admission is free. Info: EdinaArtFair.com.
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Creek Valley Church 6400 Tracy Ave., Edina 952-941-2710
Normandale Lutheran Church 6100 Normandale Road, Edina 952-929-1697
Calvary Christian Reformed Church 5300 France Ave. S., Edina 952-831-6264
Cross View Lutheran Church 6645 McCauley Trail, Edina 952-941-1094
Our Lady of Grace Church 5071 Eden Ave., Edina 952-929-3317
Edina Community Lutheran Church 4113 W. 54th St., Edina 952-926-3808
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 500 Blake Road S., Edina 952-935-3457
dina has many churches providing places of worship for people of various faith:
Calvary Lutheran Church 6817 Antrim Road, Edina 952-941-1251 Chapel Hills United Church of Christ 6512 Vernon Ave. S., Edina 952-935-3025 Church of St. Patrick 6820 St. Patrick’s Lane, Edina 952-941-3164 Christ Presbyterian Church 6901 Normandale Road, Edina 952-920-8515 Colonial Church 6200 Colonial Way, Edina 952-925-2711
Edina Covenant Church 4201 W. 50th St., Edina 952-920-9188 Edina Morningside Community Church 4201 Morningside Road, Edina 952-926-6555 Good Samaritan United Methodist 5730 Grove St., Edina 952-929-0049 Jehovah’s Witness Edina Congregation 6305 Tracy Ave., Edina 952-922-2101 12
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 6716 Gleason Road, Edina 952-941-3065 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 5421 France Ave. S., Edina 952-927-8400 St. Stephen the Martyr Episcopal Church 4439 W. 50th St., Edina 952-920-0595 Wooddale Church Edina Campus 5532 Wooddale Ave. S., Edina 952-944-6300
Chamber has a busy calendar
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dina’s population doubles Monday to Friday with people coming to work or to do business in the city. The Edina Chamber of Commerce, with frequent networking and community events, keeps them busy. “We’re a very strong, connected business community,” said Chamber President Arrie Larsen Manti. “They’re aware of business topics and concerns. They really come to the table.” The Chamber was founded as a non-profit organization in 1971. It has 435 member businesses from around the Twin Cities region representing a wide array of industries. It seeks to make Edina the optimum place to do business with year-round opportunities for community involvement, personal and professional growth. “Keeping business strong is what we’re all about,” said Manti. One of its most popular events of the year is the annual Taste of Edina, to be held this year Thursday, May 12. The evening of food and wine tasting gives restaurant members the chance to show-
Edina Chamber of Commerce 3300 Edinborough Way, Ste. 150 952-806-9060 case their businesses to the Edina community in the beautiful setting of Centennial Lakes Park. “It’s food, wine and community,” said Manti. “We have a lot of restaurants for a town this size and they are a huge part of the community.” At the Chamber Annual Meeting in May, members announce the Teacher of the Year, based on nominations from parents and peers in Edina Public Schools. In recognition of their important work, the winner receives a $500 check from the Chamber. The Business Person of the Year is also announced. Next in annual events are the golf tournament in September, fol13
lowed by the Emerald Gala in February – the largest annual social function for the Chamber. The Chamber also has frequent regular gatherings throughout the year. The general membership meeting held the fourth Wednesday of each month features informational and inspiring speakers. The At Your Business Break meetings on the first Friday of each month bring members to a local business for an open house and coffee break. On the second Friday of each month is W.I.S.E. (Women Inspiring Success in Edina), a monthly meeting for women professionals to network within the Edina business community. One of the Chamber’s strongest networking groups is the Edina Emerging Leaders for young professionals under 40. They get together for fun-filled networking, including climbing steps in Minneapolis skyscrapers for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Big Climb for Cures. After Hours Social, a chance for casual networking, also happens three times a year. Info: Edina.org.
Centennial Lakes farmers market thrives
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he seeds were planted last year, and did they grow. The first season of farmers markets at Centennial Lakes Park was so successful, they’re coming back bigger and better. Tom Shirley, park manager, said this year, farmers markets will span more weeks and have more vendors. The market will be open Thursday afternoons 3-7 p.m. beginning June 16 and run through Thursday, Sept. 29. “Last year we had about 25 vendors and this year it’ll be going up to 35,” said Shirley. “It should be really good. We’re excited about it.” Vendors will peddle a wide variety of items from fruits and vegetables to honey, chocolates and fresh flowers near the Hughes Pavilion. Visitors to the market can combine shopping with a number of recreation activities at the 24-acre park. Tucked between buildings in one of Edina’s core commercial areas, Centennial Lakes Parks is an urban oasis with more than 1.5 miles of paved pathways meandering
Centennial Lakes Park 7499 France Ave. S. 952-833-9580 around a 10-acre lake interspersed with landscaped grounds, formal and informal seating areas, swinging benches and fountains. During the summer months, visitors can rent paddleboats, fish in the ponds, watch Edina Model Yacht Club remote-controlled boat races or try their luck on the bent grass putting course or croquet and lawn bowling courts. The park’s 18 manicured putting greens range in length from 57 to 125 feet and are surrounded by sand traps, ponds, boulders and planter beds. The par-51 course takes approximately one hour and 45 14
minutes to play. Championship-caliber bent grass croquet and lawn bowling courts can also be rented by the hour from the Pavilion building, with all equipment and written instructions included in the court fee. The park also hosts a variety of cultural performances in the 1,000seat lakeside Maetzold Amphitheater. From June through August, free concerts are planned nearly every evening Sunday through Thursday. Noontime children’s concerts and performances are every Tuesday and Thursday. Movies in the Park play Thursday evenings at sunset. In the winter months, Centennial Lakes Park’s 10-acre pond turns into one of the Twin Cities’ finest outdoor skating venues. Inside the Hughes Pavilion guests can relax by one of three fireplaces while sipping a cup of hot chocolate from the concession stand. Figure and hockey skates for children and adults are available for rent. Hours vary by season. Info: CentennialLakesPark.com.
Aquatic Center swimming in amenities
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ne of Edina’s most popular parks facilities, Edina Aquatic Center offers summer fun for water lovers and landlubbers alike. The pirate-themed aquatic park, conveniently located in Rosland Park, includes sitting areas, a dry playground and of course water features. And this year, its 100,000-plus annual visitors will enjoy extra booty with extended pool hours and construction beginning on a new park feature. Regular pool hours are being reinstated at the Edina Aquatic Center after a reduction last year, said Assistant Park and Recreation Director Ed MacHolda. For the 2011 season, which begins Saturday, June 11, and ends Sunday, Aug. 28, main pool hours are 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in June and July. In August, all pools close at 8 p.m. “Last year was such a beautiful summer,” said MacHolda. “The sun is still so high at 7:30 p.m. Staying open later is much more enjoyable for the family that likes to come and relax in
Edina Aquatic Center 4300 W. 66th St. 952-826-0431 the evening.” MacHolda said construction on the hotly anticipated FlowRider surf simulator is also slated to begin in July and be ready for the summer 2012 season. Construction will not interfere with Aquatic Center operations. “It will be exciting for everyone to see,” said MacHolda. The FlowRider is expected to attract thrill-seeking teens and also entertain spectators on nearby stadium seating. In future summers, a FlowRider team will be formed and compete in competitions, he said. For now, Aquatic Center visitors can get excitement onboard the 15
Shipwreck Express. From atop a 10foot platform built to look like a pirate ship’s bow, participants can walk the plank then grab a trapeze bar, glide over the pool and drop into the water below. But they must watch out for an unexpected dousing. Two water cannons provide the optimal post for rival mateys. On Pirate’s Plunge, swimmers can rocket down the 207-foot body slide or fly down the 300-foot tube flume in single-, double- or triple-person tubes. Another top draw at the Edina Aquatic Center is an Olympic-sized pool with step-in entry, three-meter and one-meter diving boards and lap swimming lanes And for the landlubbers, there are roughly 400 chaise lounges parked around the pool and under giant shade umbrellas. The dry Oakwood Forest playground has a large tree with climb-through center, lookout tower, rope spider web and slide exit. A full-service concession area at the Edina Aquatic Center also offers light meals and snacks. Info: EdinaAquaticCenter.com.
Edina Liquor gives back to the community
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n Edina, residents support parks and the arts when they pick up a six-pack of pale ale or a bottle of Cabernet. Edina is one of a handful of Minnesota cities that limits off-premises alcohol sales to municipal liquor stores. Every year, about $1 million in net income from Edina’s three municipal stores support city facilities like the Edina Art Center, Braemer Ice Arena, Edinborough Park and neighborhood parks. “By supporting our stores it also supports the community,” said Steve Grausam, director of liquor operations for the city. “We give back 100 percent.” The profits are also put toward street repairs, and in the past have helped purchase police and fire equipment. Between $400,000 and $600,000 goes into the city’s general fund. Altogether, the city estimates residents save about 4 percent annually on property taxes with liquor store income. “Whether they shop at our stores or not, they’re benefiting,” said Grausam. Grausam said the three locations are best known for their wine selection. While wine sales outpace liquor
Edina Liquor – 50th Street 3943 W. 50th St. 612-928-4551 Edina Liquor – Grandview 5013 Vernon Ave. 952-903-5740 Edina Liquor – Southdale 6755 York Ave. 952-903-5730 and beer sales, Grausam said Edina Liquor also boasts a large selection of single malt Scotch and a growing variety of craft beers. More than 1,000 varieties of wine, 250 brands of beer and 400 brands of liquor are carried. “We offer good competitive prices, service, good locations and a wide variety of products,” said Grausam. “We’re here for the community.” The liquor stores partner with local organizations for events throughout 16
the year, including the Edina Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of Edina each spring. In addition, in-store tasting events are offered most Fridays and Saturdays, often in conjunction with monthly liquor, beer and wine promotions. This year, Grausam said Edina is also working with the cities of Richfield and Bloomington to prevent underage drinking through the Tri-City Partners Coalition for Healthy Youth and Communities. The liquor stores will educate about effects of underage drinking and help deter underage possession with messages on shopping bags. As a municipal operation, profit is not the only motivation for the liquor stores. Recently, Edina decided not to sell controversial highly-caffeinated alcohol drinks hitting the market. The Food and Drug Administration has since banned them. Grausam said by not selling certain items, the stores may lose business, but are a better partner with the Edina community. Liquor store hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Liquor stores are closed Sunday. Info: EdinaLiquor.com.
Protected by police, fire departments
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n Edina, residents and their homes are safe thanks to dedicated Police and Fire Departments. The city of Edina has one of the lowest crime rates in Hennepin County – a feat for a first-ring suburb bordering the state’s largest city. The Edina Police Department is led by Chief Jeff Long, an Edina native who first joined the force in 1987 as a community service officer. Long oversees a department of 73 people and two K-9 units. Among them are 51 police officers, including the 39 in the patrol division. The patrol division protects Edina’s 16-square-miles 24 hours a day. Each year the officers respond to thousands of calls for service ranging from suspicious noises to death investigations. The 25,000-square-foot police station at City Hall also features a stateof-the-art 911 communications center. The city’s 10 full-time dispatchers and their supervisor work around the clock at the Edina Communications Center to help keep Edina safe. In 2010 they handled more than 55,000 calls for police, fire and medical services. In Edina, firefighters do more than
Edina Police Department 4801 W. 50th St. 952-826-1610 Edina Fire Station No. 1 6250 Tracy Ave. 952-826-0330 Edina Fire Station No. 2 7335 York Ave. put out flames. Most of the approximately 30 firefighters in the full-time Fire Department double as paramedics, providing the city with ambulance and emergency medical service. Firefighters also lead fire prevention and community health programs. Under Chief Marty Scheerer’s leadership, the Edina Fire Department boasts one of the fastest response times for medical calls in the metro 17
area – less than four minutes from call to door. In 2010, firefighters responded to just over 4,500 calls for service, about 80 percent of which were for emergency medical services. The Fire Department also includes a special operations team trained in technical and structural collapse rescues. The team is a regional asset for other departments in the area. Each year, Edina crews go on up to 40 mutual aid calls. When possible, Edina firefighters like to stop fires before they start. Fire Marshal Tom Jenson leads the Fire Prevention Bureau, which includes two inspectors, a public educator and fire prevention clerk. Every year, the division of the Fire Department conducts close to 70 safety presentations, reaching nearly 2,500 children in Edina preschools, childcare centers and elementary classrooms. In addition, the Bureau enforces the state Fire Code by regularly inspecting the city’s commercial buildings and multi-family housing units, checking for working fire alarms, sprinkler systems and more. Individual home inspections for fire safety are completed by request.
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f you want it, you can find it in Edina. The city that features the country’s oldest indoor mall offers plenty of shopping options. Southdale Center, which opened in 1956 as the nation’s first enclosed regional shopping center, is getting an update this year. Mall officials recently announced that Herberger’s would become a new anchor tenant, joining Macy’s and JC Penney. Southdale also has more than 120 specialty stores, including Aveda, Coach and H&M, as well as a state-ofthe-art 16-screen AMC Theatre and restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. Regular Southdale Center hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Store hours may differ. Just across from Southdale at 69th and France Avenue are the Galleria Shops of Distinction. Galleria offers an exceptional selection of unique local shops, specialty stores and distinct dining in a sophisticated, relaxed atmosphere. It is also conveniently located next to the Westin Edina Galleria for weekend shopping getaways. “For over 35 years, Galleria has offered its guests inspiration and
Southdale Center 10 Southdale Center 952-925-7874 Galleria France Ave. S. & W. 69th St. 952-925-4321 50th & France France Ave. S. & W. 50th St. 952-922-1524 ideas for fashion, dining, art, gifts, and home décor with our locallyowned boutiques, nationally-recognized stores and wonderful restaurant options,” said Jill Noack, Galleria vice president and general manager. Locally-owned restaurants and retailers at Galleria include Peoples Organic Coffee and Wine Café, CRAVE and Good Earth, menswear store Twill by Scott Dayton, women’s shop Arafina, InVision eyewear and 19
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overs of literature and learning are well covered in Edina. There are two Hennepin County libraries in the city that offer large collections and engaging events.
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Edina Library The Edina Library has a strong fiction collection including many books by new and local authors. It also features Chinese, French and Spanish (children’s materials only) language collections, 28 computers and two meeting rooms. The Edina Library has a supportive and active Friends of the Library group with nearly 200 members. The group supports the overall collection of Hennepin County Library and also many of the Edina Library’s wonderful programs including the “Great Decisions” programs, which highlight topics on world events each month.
Southdale Library The Southdale Library has a vibrant children’s area with a whimsical animal sculpture menagerie created by local artist Chris Tully, as well as an amazing children’s collection. Tradition and technology mix well at this busy library. There are 132 computers with access to the Internet,
Edina Library 5280 Grandview Square 612-543-6325 Southdale Library 7001 York Ave. S. 612-543-5900 the library catalog and Microsoft applications. Books abound in English, but also in Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. A large print collection aids reading for all eyes. Free programs for all ages are presented. Story times, children’s and teen book groups and job search assistance and small business programs are offered regularly. The Friends of the Southdale Library are enthusiastic volunteers who hold very successful used book sales several times a year to support projects such as the Read and Relax 21
Hennepin County Library includes 41 total libraries in Minneapolis and suburban Hennepin County and is recognized as one of the top library systems in the country. All together, it offers about 5 million books, CDs, DVDs, downloadables and other resources in more than 40 languages, plus access to almost 1,700 computers. In 2010, there were more than 19.9 million visits to Hennepin County Library’s award-winning website – www.hclib.org – which offers 24/7 access to the library catalog, electronic databases, audio and video downloads, eBooks, job and small business resources, web pages for children, teens, and new immigrants and more. Outreach Services provides library service for people who are unable to go to a library because of disability, mobility issues, or confinement in County correctional facilities. More than 2,500 volunteers contributed almost 92,000 hours of service to Hennepin County Library in 2010. Info: hclib.org.
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The museum has a number of aerial photos such as this taken in 1951 near Valley View Road and Wooddale Avenue.
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ant to know what your house looked like a halfcentury ago or who its first occupants were? The nonprofit Edina Historical Society can help. Executive Director Marci Matson said the Edina History Museum, operated by the society, assists nearly as many people with property research as it does genealogy. “People really want to know what their neighborhood looked like and why their street is named what it is,” said Matson, the only paid employee in the volunteer-supported organization. Lois Lane in southwest Edina, by the way, was not named for the famous “Superman” character. Both the surveyor and developer of that neighborhood had wives named Lois, she said. The museum holds assessor records for the city of Edina, including a photo of each house taken in 1959, as well as information on building updates and sales over the years. Homes built after 1959 typically have a photo on file from the year they were built. Copies of the photos are available for $5. The museum also stores maps and aerial photos to give residents a snapshot of development over the years. A set of 1937 aerial photos predate
Edina History Museum 4711 W. 70th St. 612-928-4577 Edina Historical Center 4918 Eden Ave. 612-928-4577 much of the city’s suburban development, showing mostly farmland where houses now stand. The museum also stocks old phone directories, which can be a good resource for house historians. “The phone directories list the occupancy of the head of the household and the names of their kids, so you could know a family of four lived in your house and the dad was a janitor,” said Matson. Some neighborhoods have more information available than others. The historic Country Club District had its own monthly newspaper The 23
Crier for about a decade in the 1930s. The paper, which featured homes of the month and society information, is archived at the museum. In addition to its research library, the museum features a new exhibit each year. This fall, its latest will be on growing up in Edina. The museum is also a popular destination for field trips and group tours, and hosts several annual events including antique appraisals in September and snow parties in the winter. The Edina Historical Society also operates the Edina Historical Center at Frank Tupa Park, home to the Minnehaha Grange Hall and Cahill School. The one-room schoolhouse, built in 1864, is the oldest standing building in Edina. It was relocated in 1969 from the Cahill neighborhood of Edina to its present location. The grange was built in 1879 as a meeting place for area farmers. The building also served as Edina Village Hall from its incorporation in 1888 to 1942 with many important events taking place inside, including the decision to name Edina. The Grange Hall was moved in 1970 to Frank Tupa Park. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays and by appointment. Info: EdinaHistoricalSociety.org
“As a physician with hearing loss since childhood, I have used a number of audiology services over the years. None has been more competent, friendly and had a more home-like atmosphere than the office of Audiology Concepts. The office treats me the way I would hope my own office treats my patients”. Dr. James Rhode, Edina Family Physicians
Physicians trust the Doctors of Audiology at Audiology Concepts….You Will Too! At Audiology Concepts we understand that people are bombarded on a daily basis with hearing aid advertisements, direct mail, internet sales and options to buy hearing aids in the same stores where one buys toilet paper! There are several reasons why you will chose Audiology Concepts as your partner in hearing: 1. At Audiology Concepts we complete a comprehensive hearing evaluation and work closely with physicians when needed. Doctors of Audiology have 8 years of schooling, and supervised clinical requirements to ensure we are trained at diagnosing all types of hearing loss, tinnitus and recognizing the signs of a more serious auditory or vestibular (balance) related problem. 2. Audiology Concepts has a reputation for concierge level attention. Service and more importantly, timely service, is key in keeping our patients hearing well at all times. Audiology Concepts provides “loaner” devices to our patients should their hearing aid need repair and will see any patient within 24 hours should their hearing aid fail. Unfortunately many new hearing aid users don’t understand how important is the service involved in the life of their hearing aid. At Audiology Concepts we go above and beyond because we care. Your hearing is important to you….every day. Here’s just a few of the services we provide that you won’t find in the large retail stores: loaner hearing aids (for instruments in repair), a Pay It Forward program; trade in options; demo hearing aids and accessories; complimentary insurance coverage check and claim submissions. Audiology Concepts is a provider for most major insurance companies to include Medicare and MN Health Care. 3. Our patients have the opportunity to be fit with demo hearing aids and wear them for a period of time (generally one week) in their own life environments. This provides an experience from which our patients can use to help determine their choice of product and tech-
nology choice based on experience. There is never a charge for this opportunity. 4. Audiology Concepts represents only the leading manufacturers in hearing aid products. There is no one product that is appropriate for all persons, therefore, the patients of Audiology Concepts have a variety of manufacturers and levels of hearing aid technology to choose from. Today’s options include Bluetooth/wireless options such as Oticon’s Connectline; Lyric extended wear hearing aids and even “reading glasses for your ears” such as the Starkey AMP. We will help you determine the product best suited for your hearing loss, lifestyle, cosmetic preferences and budget. 5. We are a Premier Provider of Lyric Hearing. Lyric Hearing is the first extended wear hearing device. Lyric is 100% invisible, no battery changes and provide natural hearing. 45 Day trials of Lyric Hearing are available at no charge 6. Physicians trust the audiologists at Audiology Concepts. Physicians refer their patients, family, friends and themselves to Audiology Concepts! They know we have all their patients’ best interest in mind. Physicians do not refer their patients to bulk retail stores or the internet for their medical products. 7. Visit our website at www.audiologyconcepts.com or follow us on Twitter and Face book! We believe that your hearing is very important in all areas of your life. It connects you with your family, friends and the world. We hope that you will call Audiology Concepts and schedule your first appointment with us. We will greet you with a smile, unparalleled service, professional staff and great coffee and cookies!
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he award-winning Edina School District is finding innovative ways to serve each of its approximately 8,000 students. Led by Superintendent Ric Dressen, the district’s six elementary schools, two middle schools and high school offer a variety of learning choices for students of all abilities. Starting with kindergarten, parents can choose half- or full-day lessons. The six elementary schools – Concord, Cornelia, Countryside, Creek Valley, Highlands and Normandale – also include neighborhood schools, a French immersion program and multi-age Continuous Progress learning programs. In the third grade, a handful of students are identified to begin receiving
District Office 5701 Normandale Road 952-848-3900 Edina High School (10-12) 6754 Valley View Road 952-848-3800 Gifted Education services. The district recently launched a new pilot program, Young Scholars, to provide 25
additional opportunities to bright students not historically represented in these classes. Middle school students at South View and Valley View may also choose enriched or accelerated course sections. Unique options include Project Lead the Way, which offers hands-on pre-engineering courses for middle and high school students. For motivated middle schoolers, there is also the AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) program that prepares students in the academic middle for college-prep classes in high school. At Edina High School, students can choose from a host of electives and Continued on page 27
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Continued from page 25 Advanced Placement courses. In the 2009-2010 school year, more than 2,300 AP exams were administered in more than 20 subject areas. Through the Post Secondary Enrollment Options program, students can also take course work at Minnesota public and private colleges. Non-traditional learning experiences at Edina High School include Cyber School, May Term Project, Mentor Connection, Technical Career Education and the STRIVE mentoring program. Edina also has state-approved alternative learning program Options located within Edina High School to provide motivated at-risk students with a second chance at graduation. There are also Special Education and ELL resources throughout the Edina school continuum. Through its work to educate students of all backgrounds Edina continues to rank at the top of state and national achievement lists. In 2010, Edina students placed first among Minnesota public school districts with combined reading and math scores on state comprehensive assessments. Edina is the only district in the country to be recognized by all five of the following national publications: Forbes, which named Edina among
“America’s 25 Best Schools for Your Housing Buck” in 2010; US News and World Report, which named Edina High School a Silver Medalist School for high performance on state tests and college readiness scores in 2009 and 2008; Family Circle Magazine, which named Edina one of its top 10 towns in the nation for families in 2009; Newsweek, which included Edina High School in its list of “America’s Best High Schools,” basing the ranking on the number of AP tests taken per student in 2008, 2007 and 2003; and Sports Illustrated Magazine, which ranked Edina’s athletic program the eighth “Best High School Athletic Program in the Nation” in 2005. In the 2009-2010 school year, approximately 1,850 students participated on Edina High School athletic teams and intramural sports. Edina students have won more than 140 state championships, more than any of the other 500 members of the Minnesota State High School League. About 1,120 Edina students also participated in fine arts programs including theater, multiple bands, orchestras, choirs and ensembles. For over 50 consecutive years, the Concert Band has received a “Superior” rating at state competitions. This year, Edina was the first Minnesota school selected to perform on the main stage at the International Thespian Festival. 27
Concord Elementary (K-5) 5900 Concord Ave. S. 952-848-4300 Cornelia Elementary (K-5) 7000 Cornelia Drive 952-848-4600 Countryside Elementary (K-5) 5701 Benton Ave. S. 952-848-4700 Creek Valley Elementary (K-5) 6401 Gleason Road 952-848-3200 Highlands Elementary (K-5) 5505 Doncaster Way 952-848-4500 Normandale Elementary (K-5) 5701 Normandale Road 952-848-4100 South View Middle School (6-9) 4725 South View Lane 952-848-3700 Valley View Middle School (6-9) 6750 Valley View Road 952-848-3500
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ot an interest in international cooking? Itching to try yoga? Edina Community Education Services has a class for that. Adult Enrichment, one of Community Education’s many program areas, provides a wide variety of day, evening and weekend classes in fitness, food, languages, technology and more. A division of Edina Public Schools, Community Education aims to provide lifelong learning opportunities to all area residents. Involvement begins with Early Childhood Family Education at the Edina Family Center. For children from birth to age 5 and their parents, the center provides parenting classes, preschool classes with licensed teachers, a school readiness program and childcare. As children reach school age, Community Education provides an opportunity for all-day kindergarten. The K Plus program, offered at all six elementary schools, pro-
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Road 952-848-3950 vides a full-day experience in the classroom with the regular kindergarten teacher for continuity. Before and after school, there’s Edina KIDS Club. The childcare programs offer a safe and stimulating environment for kids. Options include WISE Guys for grades 4 and 5, with lounge areas, game rooms and the Homework Zone, and SURGE for grades 6-9, with food, music, foosball, table tennis, computers and more. KIDS Club also has summer programs. In Youth Development, pro29
grams for children in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 offer a variety of options – from digital comic book design and guitar, to ballet and tennis camp – before and after school and during the summer. The Learning Exchange includes a wide variety of customized classes for adults with disabilities. To serve teachers, the Curricular Resources and Programs area provides curriculum enrichment opportunities. The Business/ Education Partnership promotes the exchange of resources between business and education for mutual benefit. And the Edina Resource Center connects people to community services and resources. Over 100 community members volunteer their time to serve on seven different Community Education advisory councils to ensure programs run smoothly and reflect and serve the entire community. Info: EdinaCommunityEd.org.
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ooking for a tee time? Edina is home to numerous public and private golf courses. This year, the municipal golf courses are under new leadership. General Manager Todd Anderson took the helm following John Valliere’s retirement last summer. Off to a later than usual start due to an unseasonably cold March, Anderson said he was looking forward to a full season at the 27-hole Braemar Golf Course, ninehole Braemar Executive Course and nine-hole Fred Richards Executive Golf Course, as well as the indoor Braemer Golf Dome. The courses are generally open 6:30 a.m. to dusk daily from early spring to the first snow. Located on 500-acres of rolling hills and scenic lakes surrounded by oak ridges, Braemar maintains a pristine, secluded setting just minutes from the city center. The city’s Fred Richards Executive Course gives golfers the opportunity to decide between two different flagstick positions on each hole, making the course a destination for beginning and experienced golfers alike. New this year, said Anderson, are reciprocal privileges for Edina patron
Braemar Golf Course 6364 John Harris Drive 952-903-5750 Braemar Golf Dome 7420 Braemar Blvd. 952-826-6744 Fred Richards Executive Golf Course 7640 Parklawn Ave. 612-915-6606 Interlachen Country Club 6200 Interlachen Blvd. 952-929-1661 Edina Country Club 5100 Wooddale Ave., Edina. 952-927-7151 cardholders at Brookview Golf Course in Golden Valley and Baker National 31
Golf Course in Medina on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and after 1 p.m. Sundays. Golfers at the private Edina Country Club also have a lot to look forward to this season. Its course is slated to reopen mid-June following a yearlong total renovation and restoration. Director of Golf Marty Lass said the original 18-hole Tom Bendelowdesigned course was updated by Minnesota native Tom Lehman, a former No.1-ranked player who regularly competes on the PGA and Champions tours, and his design partner Chris Brands. “They touched every part of the golf course,” said Lass. “Fairways, tees, greens and bunkers, all of the elements were really taken into consideration.” The 18-hole private course at Interlachen Country Club in Edina is also considered one of the finest in Minnesota and the nation. The Donald Ross design has delighted members since 1920. The par-73 course includes 14 bodies of water and is lined by more than 2,500 trees. Interlachen has also hosted a number of national golfing events including the 2008 U.S. Women’s Open. Info: BraemarGolf.com.
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hether you want to take in prairie landscapes, see live raptors or play an 18-hole disc golf course, regional parks near Edina have you covered. Beyond municipal parks, Edina residents can recreate at Three Rivers Park District sites including Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington, where the Richardson Nature Center is located, and Bryant Lake Regional Park in Eden Prairie. The Three Rivers Park District is a special park district covering primarily suburban Hennepin County but also serving parts of Ramsey, Scott, Carver and Dakota counties. Three Rivers comes from the district’s geography, situated within the watersheds that flow into three significant rivers to the region: the Mississippi, the Minnesota and the Crow. The Park District serves 7 million park guests per year. It is currently planning a regional bicycle and walking trail through Edina along Nine
Hyland Lake Park Reserve 10145 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington 763-694-7687 Bryant Lake Regional Park 6800 Rowland Road, Eden Prairie 763-694-7764 Mile Creek, that when constructed will link with trail segments in Richfield, Hopkins and beyond. For now, Edina residents are a short drive away from Hyland Lake Park, which offers breathtaking prairie landscapes, a major body of
water, a large play area, the Richardson Nature Center and the Hyland Ski and Snowboard area. The Richardson Nature Center is the largest of Three Rivers’ nature centers. Inside, visitors enjoy colorful clay mosaics by artist Chris Tully that cover the exhibit area walls, view interpretive displays, visit live animals and raptors or observe birds in the backyard wildlife viewing area. In another neighboring city is Bryant Lake Regional Park, nestled in 170 beautiful acres of rolling hills, woodlands, wetlands and grasslands. Among the scenery park-goers might spot deer, waterfowl or songbirds that have made the park home. Other activities include disc golf on an 18-hole course or swimming in sand-bottomed Bryant Lake. There is a 15-mph speed limit for watercrafts on Bryant Lake in effect noon to 6 p.m. Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Info: ThreeRiversParks.org.
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