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.


Archived News
  • Organics recycling

    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

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    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

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    City Announces Sustainable Eden Prairie Award Winners

    Award recipients contributed to the overall vitality and sustainability of Eden Prairie.

    11/20/2025

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    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

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    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

  • Winter Plow

    Snow Emergencies: What You Need to Know

    Learn what to expect during Snow Emergencies in Eden Prairie.

    11/17/2025

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    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

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    Recommit to Recycling in Honor of America Recycles Day

    Recycling works when items are recycled right.

    11/13/2025

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    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

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    New City Website Address

    The City’s online home and employee email addresses have changed to edenprairiemn.gov.

    11/05/2025

  • Riley-Jacques Barn

    2026 Park Facility Rentals

    Make plans to reserve an Eden Prairie park facility in 2026.

    11/04/2025

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    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

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    '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

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    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 Burn

    Prescribed Prairie Burns Planned

    The City is conducting prescribed burns through early December.

    10/23/2025

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

  • entrance of Miller Park pickleball courts with overhead lighting in place

    Court Upgrades Complete — Let's Play!

    See what’s new at Miller, Round and Staring Lake parks.

    09/23/2025

  • Smart Thermostat

    Save on Energy Bills

    Follow these tips to conserve energy during colder months.

    09/22/2025

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    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

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    Dispose Hazardous Materials Responsibly

    Hennepin County operates drop-off facilities in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park for hazardous waste and problem materials.

    09/17/2025

  • Development Projects Map

    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 logo

    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

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    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

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    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