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Morningside neighbors press Edina council to act on slow EMS response times
Summary
Multiple Morningside residents urged the Edina City Council to fund more paramedic firefighters and to accelerate planning for a third fire station after data and personal stories showed response times of roughly 12–15 minutes in parts of the neighborhood.
Residents of the Morningside neighborhood urged the Edina City Council on July 15 to prioritize spending on paramedic firefighters and to accelerate planning for a third fire station after describing delayed emergency medical services and citing a 2018 study recommending a new station. Why it matters: Witnesses, many who live in the neighborhood, said the city’s stated goal of a six‑minute EMS response is not being met in Morningside and that response times of 12–15 minutes were recorded in a 2018 study. Callers and residents told the council they believe staffing shortages and…
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