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City Celebrates Official Opening of Regional Trail Connection
A bit of rain on Tuesday didn't stop city, county and state officials from celebrating the opening of the new pedestrian bridge in Port Riverwalk.
Lauderdale upgrading community hockey rink
By Anne Holzman The well-worn wooden hockey rink at Lauderdale Community Park on Fulham Street will be replaced this fall with a new rink built of aluminum framing with polyethylene...

River Falls Recognized as Gold Tier in WEDC’s Connect Communities Downtown Revitalization Program

Development Agreement Approved for Vierling Ridge
The City Council recently approved the final plat, planned unit development (PUD) plan, and a development agreement with Pulte Homes to begin work on the first phase of the Vierling property development, which will be known as Vierling Ridge.
PC 26-0030: Site Plan, 1354 121st Ave.

Breaking News: Luther Seminary Finalizes Sale of Upper Campus
Luther Seminary has finalized the sale of its historic “Upper Campus” in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood after the board of directors unanimously approved a purchase agreement with Valerian Como...

Off-Season Renovations at Bunker Beach Water Park
Before it reopens for the 2027 season, some improvements will be made at Bunker Beach Water Park.

July Update - Parking Lot Work Advances, Landscaping Begins, Interior Finishes Continue at City Hall
Work on the exterior of the City Hall addition continued to make good progress in July. The crosswalk across Civic Center Parkway....

August Update - Phase 1 Finishing Work Underway
Work on the Police City Hall addition continued to move forward on schedule in August. Crews completed the retaining wall, pergola, boardwalk, and concrete work at the front of the building. They also installed roof screens and bases for wayfinding signs.
South Trunk Sewer Improvements Underway on West 72nd Street
Sewer line serving two-thirds of Edina is nearing capacity, prompting the City to begin a multi-year project to replace aging infrastructure and increase capacity.
Fire Station No. 2 Replacement Project
The City of Burnsville is beginning the design phase for a replacement Fire Station No. 2 facility.
Sixth ‘Century Home’ in Edina Designated in 2026
There have only been three owners of this Browndale Avenue home, a modernized Spanish Colonial Revival house built in 1925 along Minnehaha Creek.