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Happening soon: Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa on the Edina Patch calendar

Hi there, Edina! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a police chase ended at Southdale Hospital’s ER entrance
Also on today's calendar: Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Edinafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Edinafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 8 and low of 2 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 28, low: 18.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 41 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Richfield man arrested after reports he put a ‘dead body' in his vehicle (twincities.com) — A police pursuit that began in Richfield ended at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, where officers found a 23-year-old woman with a gunshot wound in a vehicle; she later died despite lifesaving efforts. The driver, a Richfield man, was arrested at the hospital’s emergency entrance, and investigators say the case remains active with few details yet released.
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📸 Around Edina
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Edina
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★ Featured events ★
- Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa
Eden Prairie Center, 8251 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344,
11:00 am
Monday December 15
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Other local events
- Pickleball Court Rentals
Edina, MN Calendar , 7700 York Ave. S. , Edina
6:30 am - Baby Storytime
Linden Hill Community Library , 2900 West 43rd Street , Minneapolis
10:00 am - Officer Elections
Lake Harriet Masonic Lodge , 4519 France Ave S , Minneapolis
7:00 pm - Pickleball Drop-in Play
Edinborough Park , 7700 York Ave. S. , Edina
6:30 am - Open Skate
Edina, MN Calendar , 7501 Ikola Way , Edina
11:30 am - City Council Work Session, Dec. 16
Edina, MN Calendar
5:30 pm - City Council Meeting
Edina, MN Calendar
7:00 pm - Family Storytime
Linden Hill Community Library , 2900 West 43rd Street , Minneapolis
10:00 am
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Prep Dig Exposure Tour: Minnesota Session 1
M1 Volleyball , 1701 W 94th St Suite 300 , Bloomington
10:00 am - Hanukkah Handmade Market
Sabes Center Minneapolis
11:00 am - 2025 Holiday Bash
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport , 2020 American Blvd E , Bloomington
12:00 pm - Elf The Musical JR
Stages Theatre Company , 1111 Mainstreet , Hopkins
1:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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💬 Chatter
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- Let’s be careful out there!
With the shortened daylight hours, it’s important to remain VISIBLE if you are a pedestrian. This morning I almost hit 2 kids on their way to… (Nextdoor Lake Cornelia)
🗞 Nearby News
St. Louis Park
- St. Louis Park, Hopkins calendar Dec. 11-18 (hometownsource.com)
Bloomington
- Video captures 13-year-old boy being detained by ICE in Eden Prairie (cbsnews.com)
- Casey Mittelstadt's feeling Minnesota, and former Mr. Hockey won't be outshined during Bruins' stop in home state (bostonglobe.com)
- Court approves Department of Justice's settlement in UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys merger (legalnews.com)
Ok Edina! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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