Hennepin County Small Business Recovery Fund

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) is making approximately $2-million available in the form of grants to help businesses impacted by the recent federal immigration enforcement surge overcome short-term financial hurdles. Eligible small businesses may receive one-time grants between $3,000 and $10,000 to help cover two months’ business rent or commercial mortgage payments as they navigate reduced foot traffic, temporary closures due to safety concerns, workforce disruptions and other indirect impacts due to immigration enforcement actions. Applications may be submitted from 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 through 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. Learn more and apply.

Spring Break Programs

If you're staying in town for spring break and need to find activities for your kids, check out our recreation program options. Learn more and register at edenprairiemn.gov/SchoolsOut.

Heritage Preservation Award Nominations Open

The City is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Heritage Preservation Award. The award program recognizes an individual, family or business who has made an outstanding contribution to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and use of Eden Prairie's heritage resources. The deadline for nominations is 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 10. Visit edenprairiemn.gov/HeritageAward for more details about the award program and nomination criteria.

Lions Club Charity Cribbage Tournament

The Eden Prairie Lions Club is sponsoring an annual charity cribbage tournament Friday, March 20 at True Friends Camp Eden Wood (6350 Indian Chief Road). Doors open at 6 p.m., with the tournament starting at 7 p.m. This event raises awareness and funds for people impacted by homelessness. Learn more and register.

Magnolia Trail Connection Project

The City is connecting existing sections of Magnolia Trail near Columbine Road and Garden Trail:

• Construction is expected to begin this spring and be completed by fall 2026
• The project will fill a sidewalk gap and provide better connectivity for neighborhood walkers and students
• Issues around traffic congestion and school bus pick-up and drop-off will also be resolved

For more information, visit the Magnolia Trail Connection project site.

Staff News

Eden Prairie Police Officer Todd Groves recently retired after 27 years of service. During his tenure, Officer Groves served in a number of roles including traffic officer, crime scene technician, field training officer, drug recognition evaluator and reserve unit coordinator.

Upcoming Meetings

• The Heritage Preservation Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, March 16 in the City Center Heritage Rooms
• The Tuesday, March 17 City Council meeting is canceled
• The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, March 23 in the Council Chambers

February Construction Report

City Council and Commissions Meeting Minutes

Development Projects Map

Events Calendar

Job Opportunities