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The intersection of 50th & France has long been a cornerstone of Edina life. However, what was once a thoroughfare for the local farming community has become a humming center of activity for not only neighborhood residents but also area visitors alike. Boasting 175 different retailers, service providers and restaurants, the popular area has become a destination for those seeking small-town charm with big-city amenities. Therefore, the redevelopment of 50th & France will honor the 150-year history of Edina while adding to the future of one of Minneapolis’ most treasured suburbs.   A Peek At The Past   Travel back to 50th & France a century ago, and you’d find.

EDINA, Minn. (WCCO) — This weekend, more than 250 artists, exhibitors, food vendors and sponsors will take over Centennial Lakes Park in Edina for the 14th Annual Fall into the Arts Festival. The festival directly benefits the local community and the Edina Crime Prevention Fund, which contributes to police department services and programs including: Neighbors’ Home Watch, Bike Patrol, Junior Police, Foot Patrol, K-9 Unit, Motorcycle Unit, Night to Unite, Motor Surveillance Unit, Citizens’ Academy, Police Explorers and more. The fund has also paid out a substantial amount in reward and informant money. The festival runs: Saturday, September 9 10 am-6 pm Sunday, September 10 10 am-5 pm For more.

By Sarah Thamer Updated: 03/13/2016 5:09 PM Created: 03/13/2016 10:50 AM Major shopping entities in Edina are coming together to showcase different fashion styles. Style Edina, a fashion show that takes place at the Edina Country Club, will feature different styles from Southdale Center, Galleria and 50th Street and France Avenue. The fashion show will take place 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $25.

EDINA, Minn. – Announcing a very special, first of its kind fashion event in the community of Edina. Explore Edina and Mpls St. Paul magazine present Style Edina, taking place at the Edina Country Club on March 18 from 11:00am to 1:30pm. See what’s hot in fashion for the spring season as well as pick up valuable tips from Stylist and boutique owner, Jodi Mayers. In this cooperative, community showcase, Southdale Center, 50th & France and the Galleria partner to present Edina’s sophisticated style. Admission is just $25 and includes an elegant champagne brunch and swag bag. Visit the ExploreEdina.com home page for the link to purchase tickets. For more information,.

Lunds and Byerly’s grocery stores will all soon be rebranded under one name. Edina-based parent company Lunds Food Holdings is rebranding its 26 full-service grocery stores as “Lunds & Byerlys.” The Woodbury Byerly’s will be the first to get a new sign during a grand reopening ceremony Thursday. The rest of the company’s stores will take the new name in May. One exception to the change will be Lunds & Byerlys Kitchen, a small format store/restaurant hybrid that opened in Wayzata in spring 2014. Lunds acquired Byerly’s in 1997. The two companies merged operations but until now kept their separate monikers. “It’s a natural next step to combine our names.

When there are other events at the Xcel Energy Center, the Wild moves practices to Braemar Arena in the Minneapolis suburb of Edina. It’s a community ice rink primarily used for youth and high school hockey. WinnersView’s Dave Berggren talks to operations manager Justin Purves about what it takes to prepare the ice as well as the intimate relationship between the team and the community. Originally posted on winnersview.com