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News items produced by the City of Eden Prairie Communications Division are intended for members of the news media and the community at large.
Nov. 7, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — New Website Domain, EP Liquor Dollar Drive, Farmhouse Market and Vintage Sale, Park Facility Rentals, GIVE Gathering, Q3 Financial Report, Win e-Bike, Staff News, Holiday Hours, City Meetings
11/07/2025
New City Website Address
The City’s online home and employee email addresses have changed to edenprairiemn.gov.
11/05/2025
2026 Park Facility Rentals
Make plans to reserve an Eden Prairie park facility in 2026.
11/04/2025
Oct. 31, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — PROP Donations, Mayor for a Day Essay Contest, Fundraiser for PROP Shop, Halloween Safety, Lt. Jess Irmiter Award, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
10/31/2025
'Mayor for a Day' Essay Contest
The League of Minnesota Cities is encouraging 4th, 5th and 6th-graders to share their thoughts on how to make our community a better place.
10/29/2025
Oct. 24, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Dog Park Temporary Closure, Prescribed Burns, Sustainable EP Updates, Yard Waste Disposal, Lead Poisoning Prevention, Crime Prevention Fund Fundraiser, Citizens Academy for Seniors, Elementary Art Educator of the Year, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
10/24/2025
Prescribed Prairie Burns Planned
The City is conducting prescribed burns through early December.
10/23/2025
Oct. 17, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Elections, New Residents Guide, Spooky Skate, Citizens in Our Schools, Upcoming City Meetings
10/17/2025
Oct. 10, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Council/School Board Joint Meeting, Lioness Lions Club Donation, LRT Testing, Yard Waste Site Hours, Home Energy Audit, Access City Meeting Documents, Hennepin County Heat Resiliency Plan, Upcoming City Meeting
10/10/2025
Yard Waste Disposal
Eden Prairie’s Yard Waste Site on Flying Cloud Drive is available to Eden Prairie residents and business owners at no charge Friday through Sunday.
10/10/2025
Oct. 3, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Pedestrian Safety Beacons Installed, Harvest to Halloween, Fire Prevention Week, Citizens in Our Schools, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
10/03/2025
Congratulations to the 2025 Community Photo Contest Winners!
The winning photos will be posted to the City’s social media accounts and featured in the winter 2026 issue of "Life in the Prairie."
10/01/2025
Sept. 26, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Citywide Open House, Community Photo Contest Voting, Coffee with a Cop, Eden Prairie Liquor Customer Experience Survey, Badminton at Round Lake Park, Sport Court Lighting at Miller Park, Upcoming City Meetings
09/26/2025
City of Eden Prairie Preliminary 2026 Budget and Tax Levy
City Council adopted preliminary 2026 budget and tax levy at Sept. 2 meeting.
09/25/2025
Court Upgrades Complete — Let's Play!
See what’s new at Miller, Round and Staring Lake parks.
09/23/2025
Save on Energy Bills
Follow these tips to conserve energy during colder months.
09/22/2025
Sept. 19, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — AED Outdoor Installation, New Badminton Courts, Planning Commission Public Hearings, Supporting PROP, Hazardous Materials Disposal, Development Projects, Wings of the North Sweepstakes, Facilities Updates, Upcoming City Meetings
09/19/2025
Dispose Hazardous Materials Responsibly
Hennepin County operates drop-off facilities in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park for hazardous waste and problem materials.
09/17/2025
Learn About Eden Prairie Development Projects
Two interactive maps make it easy to find information about development projects in Eden Prairie.
09/15/2025
METRO Green Line Extension Testing
Drivers and pedestrians can expect to see flashing lights, hear warning bells and encounter lowered gate arms at crossings.
09/15/2025
Sept. 12, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — LRT Testing, Photo Contest, Entrepreneur Event, Car Seat Clinic, Police Explorers Recruitment, EP Schools Gala, Fitness in the Parks, Natural Resources Updates, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
09/12/2025
SouthWest Transit
SouthWest Transit serves Eden Prairie and the southwest metro area through fixed-route bus transportation, shuttle services and on-demand microtransit options.
09/09/2025
Sept. 5, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — E-Bike Safety, Buckthorn Workshop, Eden Prairie Players Presents, Recycling Drop-Off Event, Community Photo Contest, Green Line Extension Walking Tour, Upcoming City Meetings
09/05/2025
Aug. 29, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Staring Lake Sport Courts Closure, Human Services Grant Applications, Sustainable Eden Prairie Awards, Prairie Wine and Brewfest, Students on Commissions Orientation, Holiday Hours, Upcoming City Meetings
08/29/2025
Incident Update: Aug. 21 Hit-and-Run Investigation
A search warrant was made public today that acknowledges the State Patrol is investigating an individual who volunteers as a public safety chaplain in Eden Prairie.
08/29/2025
Incident Update: Aug. 21 Hit-and-Run Investigation
The EPPD has transferred the investigation of the Aug. 21 hit-and-run crash to the Minnesota State Patrol.
08/25/2025
Incident Update: Aug. 21 Hit-and-Run
The EPPD is asking for the public’s assistance following a serious hit-and-run crash that injured a mother and her children Thursday, Aug. 21.
08/22/2025
EPFD Welcomes 5 New Trucks with “Push-In” Ceremony
The new equipment replaces fire engines that have served the community for 20 years or more.
08/22/2025
Aug. 22, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — EPFD Welcomes New Fire Trucks, SW Transit Fair Shuttles, Cwodzinski Recognized as Legislator of Distinction, e-Bike Safety Reminders, Staff News, Holiday Hours, Upcoming City Meetings
08/22/2025
Incident Report: Hit-and-Run Incident Seriously Injures Pedestrians
An adult female and two of her four children were struck by a vehicle that fled the scene and they have been transported to Hennepin Healthcare.
08/21/2025