Edina, Minnesota

Edina, Minnesota is a first-ring suburb of the Twin Cities Metro area situated immediately southwest of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Edina began as a small farming and milling community in the 1860s, consisting of mostly Scottish and Irish immigrants, and today has grown to a full service metropolitan community.

Major Employers in Edina, Minnesota

Renters in Edina can benefit from the many employers located in Edina. Fairview Southdale Hospital, Jerry's Enterprises, Golden Valley Microwave Foods, Wells Fargo Funding Company, Nash Finch Company, International Dairy Queen, Regis Corporation, Techpower and UnitedHealth Group are major employers.

Shopping in Edina, Minnesota

Edina has numerous retail shopping centers, including Southdale Center, Other shopping centers include the Galleria, Yorktown and Centennial Lakes Plaza. The city shares another thriving commercial area at West 50th Street and France Avenue South with Minneapolis, known as 50th & France.

Parks in Edina, Minnesota

When renting an apartment in Edina, you will have access to Edina's parkland and open spaces, which total more than 1,550 acres. The Edina Park and Recreation Department oversees 39 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 of scenic pathways for bicycling, walking, jogging, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

The Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

The Twin Cities region is known for its thriving, diverse communities, five major sports leagues and its internationally acclaimed orchestras and museums.   When renting an apartment in the Edina, you'll be a part of the nation's most economically healthy regions. Situated among lakes, rivers, parks and forests, the Twin Cities region is an ideal place to raise a family.

The University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is located in the Twin Cities region and ranks among the most prestigious public universities in the United States. It serves as Minnesota's primary research university, with nationally renowned faculty and diverse fields of study. University apartments can be found in St. Paul, Minneapolis and throughout the Twin Cities region.