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Edina, Minnesota

Located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Edina was established in 1888. Southdale Center (1956) was the first fully enclosed shopping mall in America. One of the wealthiest suburbs in Minnesota.
Founded 1888 | Population 53,000 | Peak 53,000 (2024) | County Hennepin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Edina, Minnesota

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1888 Founded: Edina was founded in Hennepin County.
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1888 Incorporated: SW Minneapolis suburb.
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1956 Southdale: First enclosed shopping mall in U.S.
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2010 Modern Era: Edina continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Edina

Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
Minnesota Election Judge Pleads Guilty to Allowing 11 Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots in 2024 General Election
PARK RAPIDS, Minn.—A 65-year-old man who served as head election judge in a small northern Minnesota precinct has pleaded guilty…
Jan 1, 1970
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Complete Historical Timeline

1888 Culture
Founded
1888 Government
Incorporated
1956 Business
Southdale
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Southdale Center (1956) was the first fully enclosed shopping mall in America.
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One of the wealthiest suburbs in Minnesota.
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SW Minneapolis suburb with top-rated schools.
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Edina is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Edina was founded in 1888.

Famous People from Edina, Minnesota

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Mardy Fish
Tennis Player · Born Dec 9, 1981 · Age 44
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Paige Bueckers
Basketball Player · Born Oct 20, 2001 · Age 24
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Jordan Thompson
Volleyball Player · Born May 5, 1997 · Age 28
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Anders Lee
Ice Hockey Player · Born Jul 3, 1990 · Age 35
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Riddick Moss
Professional Wrestler · Born Oct 11, 1989 · Age 36

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