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Edina Robotics Firm Lays Off Most of Company After Defense Budget Cuts
ReconRobotics, an Edina firm founded in 2006, lay off about two-thirds of its 60 employees.

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ReconRobotics, an Edina firm founded in 2006, lay off about two-thirds of its 60 employees.

Edina's golf operations lost $400,000 in 2013.
Edina's city manager, Scott Neal, proposed in a blog post that maybe Minneapolis should chip in to pay for parking on the Edina side of France Avenue.
Police arrested the man in connection with two Wednesday-morning burglaries, one of which took place across the street from the school.
The St. Louis Park brewery's founders are expanding into spirits.
Edina residents reside in senate district 49. Check here for your caucus location.
St. Louis Park residents reside in senate district 46. Check here for your caucus location.
The Edina Police Department's Crime Activity Report for Jan. 13 to Jan. 19.
A quick look at St. Louis Park Police Department activity from Jan. 9 to Jan. 14.
New details about the renovation of Pamela Park were shared with the Edina city council at a Tuesday meeting.
The Edina school district decided to cancel classes Thursday due to "dangerously cold temperatures."
The St. Louis Park school district decided to cancel classes Thursday due to "dangerously low temperatures."
The third annual Winter Fun Day runs from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Park.
The 6th annual Skate with the Hornets takes place from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26.
The coyote pup is adorable, but coyotes pose a number of hazards, especially during their mating season, which runs through March.
Red's Savoy will open a 42-seat restaurant near the interchange of Highway 100 and Highway 494 in early February.
Cars spun out, rolled over and collided with semi trucks on Highway 100 Wednesday morning, but there were no major injuries.
The security guard was elbowed in the chest while attempting to detain a shoplifter.
The health club has 12 years remaining on its lease.
Qdoba Mexican Grill and Sterling Search Group are among the businesses with job openings.