EPFD Welcomes 5 New Trucks with “Push-In” Ceremony

Today the Fire Department officially called five new fire trucks into service during a “push-in” ceremony at Fire Station 1. The push-in ceremony, which dates to the era of horse-drawn fire wagons, involves firefighters manually pushing the trucks into the vehicle bay — a symbolic act of readiness. Originally ordered in 2022, all five trucks were delivered simultaneously due to manufacturer timelines. An additional engine, which was ordered in 2023, will arrive in 2026, and a new ladder truck ordered in 2024 is expected to arrive in 2027. The decommissioned vehicles will either be traded into the dealer or sold to other fire departments through the City’s asset management process. Learn more about the ceremony and new trucks.

SouthWest Transit State Fair and Renaissance Festival Shuttles

Southwest Transit provides all-day shuttle service, seven days a week, from SouthWest Station to both the Minnesota State Fair and Renaissance Festival, including Labor Day. Learn more and buy tickets.

Sen. Cwodzinski Recognized as Legislator of Distinction

The League of Minnesota Cities recently honored 28 Minnesota lawmakers as 2025 Legislators of Distinction for their actions and leadership on legislative issues important to cities. Sen. Steve Cwodzinski, who represents Eden Prairie, was one of 12 state senators recognized.

e-Bike Safety Reminders

Keep the following rules and regulations in mind when operating e-Bikes in Eden Prairie. Learn more at edenprairie.org/BikeSafety.

• Minnesota state law prohibits anyone under 15 years of age from operating e-Bikes
• All riders must give an audible signal on approach before passing another bicycle or pedestrian, and pass with a safe distance
• Use safe speeds, slow down when approaching intersections, curves and hills with limited visibility

Staff News

Sarah Ervin recently joined the Finance Division as a part-time accountant. Before joining the City, Sarah oversaw the accounting department at the University of St. Thomas.

Holiday Hours

City Center is closed Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Holiday hours for other City facilities are available at edenprairie.org/Calendar.

Upcoming City Meetings

• The Aug. 25 Planning Commission meeting is canceled
• There are no other City meetings scheduled in August

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