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Hey there, Edina! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Edina firefighters are turning science class into real fire investigations
  • How one Somali neighbor is pushing Edina toward real inclusion

Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday for Caregivers and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Edinafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Edinafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 38 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 33, low: 24.
  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 33 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bridging Classrooms and Firehouses: Recruiting at Middle and High Schools (fireengineering.com) — Edina Fire Department is partnering with local middle schools to bring hands-on fire forensics lessons into classrooms, reaching hundreds of students each year. Firefighters and teachers co-lead investigations that blend science, safety, and career exploration, strengthening ties between the department and Edina schools while exposing youth to future fire service opportunities.
   

• Amidst attacks, Somali resident says Edina can do better (hometownsource.com) — A Somali American community advocate in Edina describes rising hostility toward Somali residents, including experiences in local schools and public spaces, while also highlighting recent support from the Edina City Council. She’s organizing “Know Your Neighbor” gatherings and planning the city’s first cultural fest to build connections and counter division. Residents are encouraged to show up, say hello, and help make Edina more inclusive.
   

📸 Around Edina

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Edina

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Other local events
    Thursday January 8
  • Family Storytime
    Edina Library , 5280 Grandview Square , Edina
    10:00 am
  • Open Skate
    Edina, MN Calendar , 7501 Ikola Way , Edina
    11:30 am
  • Drop-in Tech Help
    Edina Library , 5280 Grandview Square , Edina
    2:00 pm
  • Energy & Environment Commission
    Edina, MN Calendar
    7:00 pm
    • Friday January 9
  • Baby Storytime
    Edina Library , 5280 Grandview Square , Edina
    10:00 am
  • Lilo & Stitch (live action)
    Edina, MN Calendar , 7700 York Ave. S. , Edina
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday January 10
  • Second Saturday for Caregivers
    Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness , 6100 Normandale Rd 2nd floor , Edina
    9:00 am

📣 Edina Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday January 7
  • 4-Week Beginner Mahjong Classes (Capp Center St. Paul)
    Capp Center St. Paul , 1375 St. Paul Ave , St. Paul
    2:00 pm
  • 4-Week Intermediate Mahjong Classes (Capp Center St. Paul)
    Capp Center St. Paul , 1375 St. Paul Ave , St. Paul
    2:00 pm
  • From Breath to Page with Ginny Contreras Sawyer
    Capp Center St. Paul , 1375 St. Paul Ave , St. Paul
    2:30 pm
  • Comedy Free For All
    The Lounge House of Comedy , 408 E Broadway , Bloomington
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FLYING SQUIRREL!!!
    We recently had a flying squirrel in our home and I trapped it. Is this a pet or wild? It seems incredibly docile. I will be letting him go in… (Nextdoor Bredesen Park)
  • Looking for recommendations for a plumber to look at and fix a small faucet drip.
    It's a small job, located in the bathroom sink. Thank you. (Nextdoor Creek Knoll)

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomington

  • C.H. Robinson Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (marketscreener.com)
  • Readers Write: Venezuela and Maduro, elections (startribune.com)
  • Dave's Hot Chicken identifies sites for expansion to 3 Twin Cities suburbs (bringmethenews.com)

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