Blogger Roundup: Gay Marriage, Toxic Plants and Business Tips

Each week, Edina community members turn to Patch’s Local Voices section to share information, insight and opinions about what matters to them. Patch blogs give anyone from gardening enthusiasts to local business owners the power to easily connect with the whole neighborhood.

Here’s a look at what Edina Patch bloggers had to say over the last week.

Spring is finally here and so is the time to ready your house for sale!

Real Estate expert David Nelson says that fixing up your lawn and cleaning the exterior of your house will help in your quest to sell.

Certain garden and household plants are toxic to pets

Did you know lilies are toxic to cats? Westgate Pet Clinic Doctors shares details in this new blog.

Edina Community Lutheran celebrates Marriage for All!

Edina Community Lutheran Church joins Edina Patch's Local Voices section to celebrate with families across the state as Minnesota signs same-sex marriage into law.

Getting Organized: Choosing the Right Business Structure

Are starting your own business, but not sure what structure to use? The Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development offers advice.

Is Your Sales Hiring Process Too Long?

Lee B. Salz tells hiring professionals to be timely when hiring sales employees. “Top salespeople are turned off by elongated interview processes,” Salz writes.

Hard to Believe

Blogger Donald Lee challenges the Kathleen Sebelius , the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, to answer the question: How do you ask for a "voluntary" contribution from someone you regulate?

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