A significant law enforcement response is underway at M Health Fairview Hospital in Edina on Tuesday afternoon, prompting authorities to urge the public to steer clear of the area.
The Edina Police Department issued a statement via X (formerly Twitter) just before 3:30 p.m., alerting residents to a “large police incident” near the 6400 block of France Avenue, where the hospital is located. The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed, but officers are actively on the scene.
Authorities have cordoned off parts of the area surrounding the hospital, and nearby roadways may be impacted as the situation unfolds. Emergency vehicles and tactical units have been seen in the vicinity.
At this time, there are no confirmed reports of injuries, and it remains unclear whether hospital operations have been affected. Police have asked the public to avoid the area until further notice.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
