Eden Prairie City News

News items produced by the City of Eden Prairie Communications Division are intended for members of the news media and the community at large.

Feb. 6, 2026 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow

Post Date:02/06/2026
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Cities for Safe and Stable Communities

Mayor Ron Case has joined a coalition of Minnesota mayors dedicated to restoring stability and trust in government following the detrimental and ongoing effects of Operation Metro Surge. Learn more about the coalition, which was announced earlier this week.

New Parks and Recreation App

Stay active, stay connected and enjoy everything Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation has to offer — right in the palm of your hand. Available now in the App Store and Google Play.

Eden Prairie Players Presents: Little Women

The Eden Prairie Players production of Little Women begins Friday, Feb. 13 at the PiM Arts High School Loading Dock Theatre (7255 Flying Cloud Drive).

Feb. 13-14, 20-21
7 p.m.

Feb. 15 and 22
2 p.m.

Information about the play and tickets are available at EdenPrairiePlayers.com.

2026 Eden Prairie Optimist Club Essay Contest

The Optimist Club is accepting submissions for its annual Essay Contest through Monday, Feb. 9. Learn more from the Optimist Club Essay Contest Facebook Event.

Staff News

Joe Ahlstrom recently joined the Fire Department as a fire prevention specialist. Before joining the City, Joe worked for the Eagan Fire Department as a firefighter for 10 years.

Connor Guillemette is the EPPD's newest patrol officer. Before joining the City, Connor was a police officer for the Mapleton and Eagle Lake Police Departments.

Upcoming Meetings

  • The Monday, Feb. 9 Planning Commission meeting is canceled
  • The City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. for its workshop in the Heritage Rooms prior to its regular meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the Council Chambers
  • The Sustainability Commission meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the City Center Heritage Rooms
  • The Human Rights and Diversity Commission meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 in the City Center Heritage Rooms

January Construction Report

City Council and Commissions Meeting Minutes

Development Projects Map

Events Calendar

Job Opportunities

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