Edina is one of Minneapolis s wealthiest suburbs. At one time, its public school system was considered to be among America s best. Formerly a quintessential Republican suburb, Edina has trended Democratic in recent cycles and is now considered a firmly Democratic town. But that may be about to change. Historically, Edina s desirability was due largely to its proximity to downtown Minneapolis. But bordering on Minneapolis is no longer a virtue. The
Carjackings at Lunds & Byerlys last week in St. Louis Park and Edina preceded an email to Edina residents from Mayor Jim Hovland, who said the recent uptick in crime is "an attack on our community."
The Edina Police Department said four suspects tried to take control of an occupied vehicle in the grocery store s parking lot "by force" just after 5 p.m. Two good Samaritans jumped in to help and thwarted the attempt, with the four suspects described as teenagers fleeing the area.