Situated immediately southwest of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Edina has a population of 47,425.
Many major highways run through or are close to Edina, making it readily accessible to all within the metropolitan area. Minnesota State Highways 62 and 100 divide the City into four sections. Minnesota Highway 169 and Minnesota Highway 100 extend north and south. Interstate Highway 494 and Minnesota Highway 62 extend east and west. Minnesota Highway 7 is within three miles of the City. Interstate Highway 394 is within five miles.
Major employers in the City include Dow Water Process Solutions, Edina Public Schools, Edina Realty, Fairview Southdale Hospital, International Dairy Queen, J.C. Penney Co. — Southdale Center, Jerry's Enterprises, Macy's — Southdale Center and Nash Finch Co.
Edina has numerous retail shopping centers, including Southdale Center, the first climate-controlled, fully enclosed mall in the United States. Other shopping centers include Galleria, Yorktown and Centennial Lakes Plaza. The City also boasts a thriving downtown area at 50th Street and France Avenue, known simply as "50th & France."
There are two hotels in Edina: Westin Galleria Edina and Marriott Residence Inn, adjacent to Edinborough Park. One of Edina’s crown jewels, Edinborough is a multi-use development that also includes an indoor park.
Edina values its history. The Baird and Grimes homes and Country Club District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Grange Hall and Cahill School, owned by the City and located across from City Hall in Tupa Park, are also on the Register.
Volunteer organizations help provide a diverse level of activities and better quality of life in a community. In Edina, nearly 70 community organizations add to the beauty, culture and recreational opportunities that bring so many new residents and visitors to the city.
Among the many community organizations that work with the City of Edina are:
Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH)
Edina Federated Women's Club
Edina Partners for Early Education
50th & France Business and Professional Association
First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band
Kiwanis Golden K Club of Edina
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