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Best of 2011: Edina Passes Dueling Levies

Edina Patch looks back at 2011 by counting down our favorite stories of the year.

Editor's Note: With 2011 now in the history books, we're taking a few moments to look back at five of our favorite stories. Be sure to stay tuned all week, as we continue to count down the best stories of 2011.

This year's election was filled with surprises, including the and .

Two referendums were on the Nov. 8 ballot: one a $3 million renewal of the district's existing property tax levy, the other a $4.5 million renewal and increase to be used soley for technology.

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Both levies were set to expire in 2012.

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