Environment

Edina Outdoor Rinks Still Closed... But There's Hope

Submitted by Mike Maybay on Monday, February 6th, 11:30 am

The City of Edina says all outdoor ice rinks remain closed Monday. The city announced late last week it was closing the rinks for the weekend because of the warm weather.

"We hope to have rinks open tomorrow," said the city in a post on Twitter Monday morning.

It added that there are plans to re-open the Centennial Lakes rink Wednesday.

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Edina PD to Teach Residents How to Haze Coyotes

Submitted by Mike Maybay on Friday, February 3rd, 6:09 pm

It's not often you hear a person in a position of authority encouraging hazing. But, if you attend an upcoming class put on by the Edina Police Department, you will.

The department plans a dozen presentations to the community teaching them the "proper way to haze coyotes."

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State Hosts Forum on Protecting Water Resources

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 12:43pm

An advisory forum will be held for Minnesota citizens concerned about protecting the state’s water resources.

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Edina: Outdoor Rinks Closed Through Weekend

Submitted by Mike Maybay on Thursday, February 2nd, 3:36 pm

First it was Brooklyn Park, then Minnetonka. Now, the City of Edina has made a major announcement about its outdoor ice rinks.

On Thursday afternoon, the city posted on Twitter that all outdoor skating rinks will be closed through Sunday. The closure includes Centennial Lakes Park.

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Warm Weather Closes Ice Rinks Wednesday

Submitted by Mike Maybay on Wednesday, February 1st, 11:46 am

If you were planning to skate in Edina, Wednesday, you may be out of luck.

In a message on Twitter, the city announced it was closing all outdoor ice rinks and general skating rinks. The reason: warm weather.

The 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS weather forecast for the Twin Cities called for a high of 41 Wednesday.

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Public Invited to Talk About Hopkins Landfill Project

Submitted by Mike Maybay on Friday, January 27th, 5:01 pm

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will update residents about proposed upgrades to the Hopkins Landfill. The City of Hopkins says the landfill's current cover system is not up to today's standards.

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Parks Offer Sleigh Rides, Snowshoeing, and Cross-Country Skiing for Valentines

Submitted by Mike Maybay on Thursday, January 26th, 3:38 pm

The Three Rivers Parks District wants you to enjoy nature with your valentine. It's offering several events in the coming weeks in honor of Valentines Day.

At Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington, there will be candlelight, chocolate and acoustic music. At Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista, visitors can take a sleigh ride through the pastures.

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