Federal, State and Local Authorities Hear From Community Members About Gun Violence in Edina

Edina (MN) gun violence town hall last night

Your correspondent attended last night’s 2-hour “community conversation” on “gun violence” in the recent suburban disturbances in Edina (MN) and next-door Eden Prairie. The event was held at Edina’s City Hall in front of an overflow crowd. The entire event can be seen here. Some seven (7) invited speakers, Mayors and police chiefs, etc. followed by 25 members of the public had their say. But all that needed to be

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Calls for unity and accountability during a gun violence community meeting in Edina

There was fear, and anger, but also calls for unity and accountability during Monday night's gun violence community meeting in Edina. Both the police chief and mayor said recent incidents tied to Somali gangs demand accountability, but also stressed the issue isn't about race, expressing concern for Somali neighbors.

Federal, state and local authorities hear from community members about gun violence in Edina

It was a line out the door to get inside the packed house at Edina City Hall Monday night, as not only city, but state, county and federal authorities gathered, saying they need to work together to solve a metro-wide problem. The meeting comes after two instances of gun violence in Edina in recent months that remain unsolved.

'Words have consequences': Edina leaders face questions, pushback at gun violence meeting

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Edina shifts gun violence meeting from online to City Hall

The City of Edina has reversed course and will hold an in-person meeting Monday addressing recent gun violence after previously announcing the event would be held online only.