Edina has doubled back on its plans to move a much-anticipated community meeting on gun violence online, opting now to hold the event at City Hall.
The meeting was originally planned after shots were fired at a basketball court near Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. The church had agreed to host the meeting but then backed out, citing safety concerns.
Over the weekend, city officials announced the meeting would be moved online, prompting outcry from the Edina community. A flood of comments posted on social media criticized the city for what residents called a lack of transparency and effort…