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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.
Recycle Your Organic Waste
About 25% of what we throw away is organic material such as food and food-soiled paper that could be put to better use as compost.
12/05/2025
“Little Berry on the Prairie” Edibles Arrive at Eden Prairie Liquor
Eden Prairie Liquor introduces its first proprietary THC edible, now available in stores.
11/25/2025
Nov. 21, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Yard Waste Site Closing, Coffee With a Cop, Winter Hazard Awareness, Recreation Programs Registration, Holiday Market, Toys for Tots, Snow Emergencies, Nov. 18 City Council Meeting Highlights, Holiday Hours, Upcoming Meetings
11/21/2025
City Announces Sustainable Eden Prairie Award Winners
Award recipients contributed to the overall vitality and sustainability of Eden Prairie.
11/20/2025
Winter Parks and Recreation Program Registration Opens Dec. 3
Mark your calendar and set your alarm — winter program registration opens at 7 a.m.
11/19/2025
Snow Emergencies: What You Need to Know
As soon as snow accumulation reaches 2 inches or more, a Snow Emergency is in effect and it is illegal to park on City streets.
11/18/2025
Snow Emergencies: What You Need to Know
Learn what to expect during Snow Emergencies in Eden Prairie.
11/17/2025
Nov. 14, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Fall into Fitness, Happy Hour for Hunger, Planning Commission Public Hearings, America Recycles Day, Welcome, Ruby, Upcoming City Meetings
11/14/2025
Recommit to Recycling in Honor of America Recycles Day
Recycling works when items are recycled right.
11/13/2025
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
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
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