Biggest Stories in June: Construction Worker Rescue, Graduation and a Busted House Party

Here’s a recap of the stories that generated the most interest on Edina Patch in June. Did you catch all of them the first time around?

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After two hours of complex work, crews with more than a dozen local agencies successfully freed a young construction worker from beneath a massive concrete slab in Edina's Rolling Green neighborhood.

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Edina Police were dispatched to a report of suspicious activity at a house party in the 6000 block of Killarney Lane. Three men in their 20s were cited for various charges as a result of drugs and underage drinking at the party.

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The  class of 2012 was cheered on at the Minneapolis Target Center Monday night, with students, parents and well-wishers gathering for the school’s 62nd commencement. Edina Patch was on hand to capture photos of the festivities.

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 has been ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and faces a one-day suspension of its liquor license after two separate violations in the last six months. The restaurant is in trouble for violating the city's 60-40 rule—at least 60 percent of a restaurant's sales must be from food, while up to 40 percent can be alcohol—as well as selling liquor to a minor.

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The weather gods were clearly smiling on the 46th annual , which kicked off at 10 a.m. Friday, June 1. With temperatures in the 70s all weekend and a minimal chance of rain, the weather was ideal for taking a stroll around 50th & France. 

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