Edina City Council

Edina Planning Commission Reviews Vernon Avenue Development Proposal

Meeting May 29, 2025Story Date Oct 21, 2026

A public hearing was held for a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and plat request for 5516 Vernon Avenue, signaling a potential new housing initiative for the community.

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Edina Planning Commission Begins Review of Significant Vernon Avenue Development

Meeting May 29, 2025Story Date Oct 21, 2026

A public hearing was held for a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and plat request at 5516 Vernon Avenue, signaling potential changes for the area.

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Edina Seniors Mark Futures with Sweet Celebration on Annual "Cake Day"

Meeting May 9, 2025Story Date Oct 15, 2026

Edina High School's graduating class affirmed their diverse post-graduation plans, ranging from Ivy League universities to military enlistment, during a cherished community tradition.

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Edina Public Schools

Elementary Specialist Cuts Spark Extended Edina School Board Debate

Meeting Feb 13, 2024Story Date Oct 6, 2026

A recent Edina Public Schools organizational meeting saw significant community engagement and lengthy discussions surrounding proposed budget reductions affecting elementary music, physical education,…

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Edina Public Schools Certifies Preliminary 2027 Property Tax with Modest Increase

Meeting Sep 23, 2026Story Date Oct 3, 2026

The Edina School Board has certified an $81 million preliminary property tax levy for 2027, representing a 2.75% increase to fund a significant portion of the district's fiscal year 2028 operations.

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Edina Public Schools Advances Major K12 Mathematics Curriculum Overhaul

Meeting Mar 10, 2026Story Date Sep 10, 2026

The School Board reviewed recommendations for new elementary and secondary math resources, aiming to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills across all grade levels.

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Hennepin County

Hennepin County Advances Net-Zero Goals with Carbon Sequestration and Waste Mitigation Efforts

Meeting Oct 7, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

The county board approved a new initiative to measure land-based carbon emissions and offsets, reinforcing its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, alongside ongoing waste management disc…

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Hennepin County Grapples with Minneapolis Waste Agreement Amid Policy Conflict

Meeting Oct 7, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

Commissioners debated the City of Minneapolis's continued use of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, citing a direct policy conflict and environmental concerns regarding alternative disposal methods.

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Hennepin County Seeks Input on Metropolitan Workforce Development Strategy

Meeting Oct 7, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

An updated regional plan under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act aims to bolster job training and employment services across a six-county metropolitan area, with Hennepin County playing a p…

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Minnesota House

Proposed State Park Faces Funding Challenges, Seeks Clear Operational Framework

Meeting Oct 14, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

Lawmakers and officials at a Minnesota House meeting emphasized the critical need for dedicated, ongoing financial appropriations and unambiguous management responsibilities for the prospective Hortma…

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Minnesota House Addresses Critical Issue of Severing Joint Contracts for Deed in Domestic Abuse Cases

Meeting Jul 30, 2026Story Date Sep 27, 2026

Lawmakers in Minnesota are considering measures to provide a vital legal pathway for survivors of domestic abuse, allowing them to sever financial ties to abusers through joint property agreements.

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Minnesota House Advances Bill to Strengthen Firearm Removal from Abusers

Meeting Jul 30, 2026Story Date Sep 24, 2026

House File 4075 aims to bolster protections for domestic violence victims by strengthening mechanisms for removing firearms from individuals subject to protective orders.

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Minnesota Senate

Minnesota Counties Decry Unsustainable Waiver Case Management System, Seek Reforms

Meeting Sep 10, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

Local officials and state agencies are calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the current flat-rate reimbursement model for waiver case management, citing overwhelming caseloads and uncompensated wor…

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Provider Revalidation Backlog Disrupts Care for Minnesotans with Disabilities

Meeting Sep 10, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

Thousands of Minnesotans, including children receiving autism treatment and individuals needing private duty nursing, have experienced severe interruptions to essential care due to state revalidation…

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