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Edina, Minnesota Edina (pronounced /iːˈdaɪnə/ ( listen)) is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, and a first-ring suburb situated immediately southwest of Minneapolis. Edina began as a small farming and milling community in the 1860s. The population was 47,425 at the 2000 census. Geography Many major highways run through or are close to Edina, making it readily accessible to those within the metropolitan area. Minnesota State Highways 62 and 100 divide the City into four sections. U.S. Route 169 and Minnesota State Highway 100 extend north and south. Interstate 494 and Minnesota State Highway 62 extend east and west. Minnesota State Highway 7 is within three miles (5 km) of the city. Interstate 394 is within five miles (8 km).According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.5 km² (16.0 mi²). 40.8 km² (15.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (1.87%) is water. Residential areas comprise the largest portion of the City, which is now more than 95 percent developed. Within Edina are many different neighborhoods, including Highlands, Indian Hills, Viking Hills, Morningside, Country Club District, Cahill Village, South Harriet Park, Interlachen, Rolling Green, Sunnyslope, White Oaks, Parkwood Knolls, and Hilldale to name a few. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 47,425 people, 20,996 households, and 12,870 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,162.6/km² (3,011.4/mi²). There were 21,669 housing units at an average density of 531.2/km² (1,376.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.28% White, 1.15% African American, 0.13% Native American, 2.99% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population. 21.9% were of German, 14.4% Norwegian, 10.2% Irish, 9.3% Swedish and 8.4% English ancestry according to Census 2000.There were 20,996 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.91.In the city the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.7 males.According to a 2007 estimate,[citation needed] the median income for a household in the city was $76,805, and the median income for a family was $114,673. Males had a median income of $67,011 versus $41,742 for females. The per capita income for the city was $44,195. About 2.0% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over. Population statistics ^Estimate Settlement Edina began as part of Richfield Township, Minnesota. In the 1850s, 17 families, most of them immigrating as a result of the potato famine in Ireland, came to Minnesota and claimed land in the southwest section of what was then Richfield Township. They were followed by English and Scottish farmers, who claimed additional land near Minnehaha Creek. The Baird and Grimes and Country Club Districts (both which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places), are located in the northeast part of Edina and were among the first areas to be established.In 1888, the residents of the township held a meeting to consider founding a new village, thus separating themselves from Richfield Township. The idea was favorably accepted by those within the community and a committee was established to oversee the transition. Naming After the decision was made to form a new village, a debate ensued regarding the naming of the new village. Several town meetings were held in the Minnehaha Grange Hall, during which the names 'Hennepin Park', 'Westfield' and 'Edina' were suggested. Minutes taken by Henry F. Brown, a farmer and future owner (1889) of the Edina Mill, are summarized as follows:At the next meeting, the name Edina was finally chosen with a vote of 47 for and 42 against.There has been a prevailing myth about the decision to name the new village Edina, which states that two opposing communities—the Irish Cahill community and the Scottish Mill community fought about whether to give the community an Irish Name (Killarney Lakes) or a Scottish name (Edina). The 1860 census, however, indicates that there were no Scottish people in Edina in 1860, and only a couple were present at the time of Edina's founding (1888). Morningside The first suburban development in Edina occurred during the early 1900s in Morningside, a neighborhood in the northeastern part of the village. As Morningside grew, conflict arose between its residents, who wanted more city services, and the residents of the rest of the village, who wanted to maintain Edina's rural character. As a result of that conflict, Morningside seceded from Edina in 1920 and became a separate village. In 1966, however, the Village of Morningside once again became part of Edina. Edina today Today, many of the street names in Edina are named after families whose farms once occupied that area, for example: Grimes Avenue, Code Avenue, Gleason (Gleeson) Road, Cooper Avenue and Wyman Avenue.Edina has a reputation for being one of the most affluent suburbs of Minneapolis. Edina citizens are considered wealthy (e.g. median household income for 1999 in Edina was $66,019, compared to $37,974 for Minneapolis and $47,111 for the state of Minnesota), which led to the once derogatory term of 'cake eaters' (a reference to the 'Let them eat cake' quote misattributed to Marie Antoinette). The term is now largely used in jest in regional sports rivalries. Such usage can be seen, for example, in the Disney film, The Mighty Ducks, in which the term is used in reference to the Adam Banks character. Up until the 1960s, the name 'cake eater' had been attributed to the Washburn (Minneapolis) Millers, a high school located in a prosperous neighborhood of nearby Minneapolis. Additionally, popular culture in Minnesota references that Edina is an acronym for the phrase 'Every Day I Need Attention' once again referencing the stereotypical Edina resident as somewhat wealthy and aloof.Edina is home to some billionaires, most notably Richard M. Schulze and the late Carl Pohlad. Economy Edina is home to the headquarters of salon chains Regis Salons and Great Clips, and of Dairy Queen and Orange Julius. Top Employers According to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: Public schools Most of Edina is in Independent School District (ISD) 273, which serves children primarily from Edina. There are approximately 7500 K-12 students served by 1139 teachers and support staff in six elementary schools (Grades K-5), two middle schools (Grades 6–9), and one senior high school (Grades 10–12). The district administrative offices are located at the Edina Community Center.Edina High School is often listed in the top 100 schools in the United States in academics (most recently in Newsweek, 2005). A recent study showed that 85% of EHS students graduate, that 85% of EHS grads go to college and that 85% of Edina High School graduates completed college within 5 yrs after high school graduation. A recent follow-up study showed that ten years after graduation from Edina High School 43% of EHS graduates had obtained advanced postgraduate degrees or were pursuing graduate degrees at the time of the study. Private schools There are three private schools in Edina. Our Lady of Grace (OLG), which is a Catholic school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, St. Peters Lutheran School, and Calvin Christian School. Colleges Cardinal Stritch University, Devry University, Minnesota State University, Mankato education site, Minnesota School of Business, Broadview Institute and the Keller Graduate School of Management are located in Edina. Places of worship Calvary Church (Christian Reformed) Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA) Chapel HillsUnited Church of Christ Christ Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) Church of St. Patrick (Catholic) Colonial Church of Edina (Conservative Congregational Christian Conference);(National Association of Congregational Christian Churches);(United Church of Christ) Creek Valley Church Cross View Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Edina Community Lutheran Church (ELCA) Edina Covenant Church (Evangelical Covenant Church) Edina Morningside Community Church (UCC) Good SamaritanUnited Methodist Church Grace Gospel Bible Church Jehovah's WitnessesKingdom Hall Normandale Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) Our Lady of Grace Church & School (Catholic) St. Alban'sEpiscopalChurch St. Peter's Lutheran Church & School (Missouri Synod) St. Stephen'sEpiscopalChurch Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) Wooddale Church – Edina Campus Shopping Edina has numerous retail shopping centers, including Southdale Center. Other shopping centers include Yorktown, Centennial Lakes Plaza, and the Galleria which has a collection of unique local shops, favorite specialty stores and distinct dining wrapped within a sophisticated, relaxed atmosphere. The city shares another thriving commercial area at West 50th Street and France Avenue South with Minneapolis, known as '50th & France'.Edina has only municipal liquor stores; no other liquor stores are allowed. Edina maintains three liquor stores, which are located at 50th & France, Southdale (York Ave.), and Vernon & Interlachen Blvd. Hotels There are two hotels in Edina: the Residence Inn by Marriott which is adjacent to Edinborough Park, and the Westin Edina Galleria Hotel & Residences at 69th Street and York Avenue. A 7-story Aloft hotel is to be built by Starwood Hotels and Resorts, near Highway 100 and 77th Street, by the year 2018. The lack of hotels in Edina dates back to the early 1930s when Edina was still officially a 'dry' city. There are several hotels in a region several blocks north of I-494; this area was once part of Edina. After successful petitioning, the area was annexed to Bloomington, which allowed alcohol sales at the time. Parks Edina's parkland and open space totals more than 1,550 acres (6.3 km²). The Edina Park and Recreation Department oversees 44 parks, which include amenities such as baseball, football and soccer fields; softball diamonds; basketball and tennis courts; outdoor skating rinks; playground equipment for young children; and picnic shelters. The Department also maintains eight miles (13 km) of scenic pathways for bicycling, walking, jogging, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.Besides overseeing the parks, the Edina Park and Recreation Department is also responsible for the operation of 10 facilities within the city:Arneson Acres Park Braemar Golf Course Braemar Golf Dome Braemar Ice Rink Centennial Lakes Park Edina Aquatic Center Edina Art Center Edina Senior Center Edinborough Park Fred Richards Golf Course Normandale Park Notable Edinans The following people were born in, or have resided in, Edina:David W. Anderson– Founder ofFamous Dave'srestaurant chain. Lynsey Bartilson– Actress Dorothy Benham– Miss America, 1977 Ward Brehm– Chairman and Founder, The Brehm Group, Inc. Paris Bennett–American IdolContestant David Bloom– television journalist, NBC news reporter Curt Carlson– founder ofCarlson Companies Leeann Chin– founder of Leeann Chin Chinese Cuisine Ike Davis– baseball player for theNew York Mets John Denver- singer/activist from 1968–1971 Julia Duffy– actress, famous for playing the role of Stephanie onNewhart Jamie McBain- Ice Hockey defenseman who currently plays for theCarolina Hurricanesof theNational Hockey League. Craig Finn– lead singer / rhythm guitarist ofThe Hold Steady Mardy Fish– professional tennis player Ric Flair– professional wrestler Vince Flynn– author Tim Foecke– scientist and author (1966–1976, Concord Elementary graduate) Judith Guest– novelist and screenwriter Hilary Lunke– professional golfer (Won 2003U.S. Women's Open) Lou Nanne– Captain of the 1968 Olympic team. He was defenseman and sometime forward with theMinnesota North Starsfrom 1968 to 1978, general manager and coach from 1978 to 1988. Manager of the United States team in the 1981 Canada Cup and 1984 Canada Cup tournaments. Bill Nyrop– ice hockey player (ThreeNational Hockey LeagueStanley Cupchampionships withMontreal Canadiens, 1976–1978) Donald Nyrop– U.S. Administrator of Civil Aeronautics (now theFederal Aviation Administration) and Chairman of the U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board (nowNational Transportation Safety Board) under PresidentHarry S. Trumanin the early 1950s. President, CEO and chairman of the board ofNorthwest Airlinesfrom 1954–1976. Barbara Peterson– Miss USA, 1976 Paul Peterson– Member ofThe FamilyandThe Time, musician and producer Tom Petters– OfPetters Group Worldwide Mary Pawlenty– First Lady of Minnesota, Attorney, First District Judge from 1994–2007. Received the distinguished 'Patrick Henry Award' from theNational Guard Associationof the United States andOrder of St. Maurice Civis Awardfrom TheNational Infantry Associationin 2005. Polly Peterson– Miss Minnesota USA, 1981 Carl Pohlad- owner,Minnesota Twins Jenny Potter– ice hockey player (1998 Winter OlympicsGold Medal) Kirby Puckett– center fielder for theMinnesota Twinsfrom 1984–1995, led the Twins to World Series titles in 1987 and 1991 Kaylin Richardson– World Cup Alpine Skier (2006 and 2010 Olympic Team Member) Richard M. Schulze– founder and chairman ofBest Buy Michelle Tafoya– sportscaster Robert Ulrich– chairman and former C.E.O. ofTarget Corp. Paul Westerberg– leader ofThe Replacementsand major solo artist Christopher Straub–fashion designerand former contestant onProject Runway 6. Chris Miller– Professional Racecar Driver Andrew Zimmern- Professional chef and host of the Travel Channel'sBizarre FoodsandBizarre World Tom Cabalka- Iowa Hawkeye Football Alumni and Edina High School Hall of Fame Athlete Edina in Popular Culture Home of E30 Drift Krew car club The interior of Edina's formerCity Hall/Police Stationbuilding (now demolished and rebuilt) was filmed as the police station in theCoen brothers' 1996 filmFargo. One of the baseball fields at Countryside Park was used in the opening scenes of the movieLittle Big League.The umpire can clearly be seen wearing an Edina Athletic Association shirt. Several scenes fromJingle All the Way, a Christmas movie featuringArnold Schwarzenegger, were filmed in an Edina neighborhood near Arden Park. In Disney'sThe Mighty Ducks, controversial star player Adam Banks hails from Edina. The interior of a 1950s rambler in Edina's Highlands neighborhood was used in theCoen brothers' 2009 filmA Serious Man. Edina's Southdale Center hosted the premiere of theWill Smithfilm,Seven Poundson December 12, 2008. Lead singerCraig Finnfrom the bandThe Hold Steadyis from Edina and has made several allusions to the town in their songs. For example, the song 'Hornets! Hornets!' from the albumSeparation Sundaydescribes a wild night in the town, ending with the line 'I drove the wrong way down 169 and almost died up by Edina High.' Also, the song's title is a reference toEdina High School's mascot, the Hornet.