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Agenda: Edina - Edina Crime Prevention Fund Changes - Late September 2025

Edina City CouncilSaturday, October 4, 2025
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Rebranding of the Edina Crime Prevention Fund

Expansion of support to include the Fire Department

Fall Into the Arts festival fundraising

Police and Fire department resource procurement

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Notable Quotes (1)

We took a look at uh saying, 'Hey, you know what? We should take a look at all of our first responders in the community.' And so we made a decision with our board to to rebrand the organization.

— Rob Laughlin
RebrandingExplaining the expansion of the mission.

People (2)

Rob LaughlinPresident

New president of the Edina Crime Prevention Fund, involved since 2020.

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“And I asked a lot of questions and when you ask a lot of questions, I got an invitation to join the board.”

Describing his entry into the organization.

“We took a look at uh saying, 'Hey, you know what? We should take a look at all of our first responders in the community.'”

Explaining the rationale for the rebranding.

“Our mission is to serve those who serve us and to take a look at how you can get engaged in doing that.”

Reflecting on the organization's purpose.

Dan CarpenterReporter

Edina TV reporter covering the festival and rebranding.

Places Mentioned

Centennial Lakes ParkEdina

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Fall Into the Arts festival at Centennial Lakes Park
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