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City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 Fax 952-826-0389 EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Groundbreaking Takes Place at City Hall for New K-9 Memorial
Edina, Minn., Nov. 1, 2017 – City officials and members of the Edina Crime Prevention Fund broke ground
Nov. 1 for the new K-9 memorial sculpture to be placed outside of the Edina Police Department, 4801 W.
50th St.
The life-size bronze sculpture of a German shepherd, meant to honor all working dogs, measures roughly 46
inches from nose to tail. Edina resident and artist Michelle Recke is putting the final touches – finishing the
welding and patina – on the sculpture that will be installed next spring.
“I hope the K-9 sculpture will be here watching over Edina for years and years to come,” she said.
The Edina Crime Prevention Fund has contracted to work with Elliot Design/Build for the landscaping. This
fall, Elliott Design/Build will complete construction of the paver sidewalk, footings for the sculpture base,
installation of the sculpture base and electrical connections. In the spring, the garden will be planted and the
sculpture and plaques will be installed.
Thanks to funding provided by the Edina Federated Women’s Club, Edina Crime Prevention Fund, Edina
Community Foundation, the Arts & Culture Commission’s Public Art Edina working group and Friends of the
Brave, what was once an idea – a longtime coming – will turn into a friendly greeting as people visit City Hall
and the Police Department.
“There is no better tribute than to have police canines memorialized for their selfless dedication to making
the Edina community safer,” said Sgt. Kevin Rofidal, who worked alongside K-9 partner Kodiak for eight years.
For more information, call the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610.
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