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Hello Edina! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did Edina police respond to across town last week?
  • Why Edina’s school board chose Daniel Bittman as permanent superintendent
  • Can Edina’s win streak survive Friday’s home showdown with Wayzata?

Also on today's calendar: Edina - Community Health Commission Meeting and 5 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Saturday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 22 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 28, low: 24.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 39 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Edina police report, Dec. 28 through Jan. 3 (hometownsource.com) — Edina residents can see a detailed breakdown of police calls and arrests from Dec. 28 through Jan. 3, including thefts at Galleria and Southdale, shoplifting, warrants, DWIs, and mental health calls. The report highlights where incidents occurred across the city, offering a clear snapshot of recent public safety activity in Edina neighborhoods.
   

2. Edina Schools names Bittman next superintendent (hometownsource.com) — Edina School Board members have chosen interim superintendent Daniel Bittman as their next permanent leader, moving into contract negotiations after an extensive search and community input process. Board members praised his bold, strategic leadership and alignment with Edina Public Schools’ mission, noting his decades of experience and the energy he has brought to the district since moving to Edina with his family.
   

3. Basketball Recap: Minnetonka Comes Up Short (maxpreps.com) — Edina basketball fans can celebrate a third straight win, as the Hornets topped Minnetonka 54-44 and improved to 10-3. The team now returns home to face Wayzata on Friday night, while Minnetonka looks to regroup against Maple Grove earlier that day.
   

4. Macy's Announces Closure Of St. Cloud Location Amid Downsizing (wjon.com) — Edina shoppers may take note that while Macy’s is closing its St. Cloud store, the company is keeping its Minnesota locations in Edina, Bloomington, Roseville, Minnetonka, and Rochester open for now. The closure is part of a broader national downsizing plan affecting 150 stores by 2026, and details on the St. Cloud timeline are still pending.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday January 10
  • Yoga in the Gallery: Sankalpa for the New Year
    The Museum of Russian Art , 5500 Stevens Avenue , Minneapolis
    9:00 am
  • Neighbor to Neighbor Day
    Minneapolis Campus , 5025 Knox Avenue South , Minneapolis
    9:30 am
  • JHS Choir: Dessert and a Show
    Thomas Jefferson High School , 4001 W 102nd St , Minneapolis
    5:00 pm
    • Sunday January 11
  • Barre & Bubbles with Elizabeth
    Capp Center St. Paul , 1375 St. Paul Ave , St. Paul
    8:30 am

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