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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.
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
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 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
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
Aug. 15, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Town Hall Meetings, Historical Society Update, Human Services Grant Applications, Pop-Up Splash Pad, Picnic on the Farm, Final Starring at Staring Concerts, Quarterly Financial Report, Upcoming City Meetings
08/15/2025
Aug. 8, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Citizens Academy, e-Bike Safety Reminders, Arts in the Park, Night to Unite Results, Water Treatment Plant Highlights, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
08/08/2025
'NAME THAT GUMMY' Winner Announced
The official name of Eden Prairie Liquor's new THC edible, is...
08/08/2025
August 1, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Communications Awards, Highway 5 Closure, Summer Entertainment, Night to Unite, Fix-It Clinic, Fall Program Registration, Dive Pool Closed for Maintenance, Tour de Tonka, EPPD Mid-Year Stats, Upcoming City Meetings
08/01/2025
July 25, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Hwy 5 Closure, PeopleFest! Party, Planning Commission Public Hearings, Miller Park Courts Celebration, Movies in the Park, Lions Club Corn Feed, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
07/25/2025
July 18, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — PeopleFest!, Children's Theatre Workshop, 2024 Quality of Life Survey Results Video, Solar on Fire Station #1, Fitness in the Parks, EyeOnWater, Name That Gummy Contest, Residential Solar Installation, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
07/18/2025
New Rooftop Solar Array Powers EP Fire Station #1
The project was partially funded by a grant from the Solar on Public Buildings program.
07/16/2025
July 11, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Picnic on the Farm, Sustainability Recognition, Watershed District Board Vacancy, Fire Department Statistics, Home Electrification Help, Stop Food Waste Challenge, Upcoming City Meetings
07/11/2025
Eden Prairie Recognized with GreenStep Cities Sustainability Award
This is the ninth year in a row the City has been recognized for attaining the highest level of achievement in the program.
07/09/2025
City Honored with Statewide Sustainability Award
City wins “Best of Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond (B3)” Award for leadership in energy efficiency.
07/02/2025
Eden Prairie Police Sting Operation Leads to 12 Arrests for Attempted Exploitation of a Minor
The operation took place in Eden Prairie and involved support from the 494 Corridor Group, a multi-agency task force focused on addressing trafficking and exploitation along the I-494 corridor.
06/27/2025
June 27, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Summer Musical, Hometown Celebration, Street Projects, Summer Concerts, Swim Lessons, Night to Unite, Miller Park Pickleball Courts, Splash Pads, Sustainability Update, Holiday Hours, Upcoming City Meetings
06/27/2025
Now Open: Miller Park Pickleball Courts
The community is welcome to enjoy this new recreation space featuring dedicated areas for basketball, pickleball and tennis.
06/20/2025
June 20, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Riley Beach Closed, Drop-Off Day, Elevate Hennepin, Students Appointed to Commissions, Government Academy Graduation, KidStock, Aquatics Recognition, Planning Commission Item, Flying Red Horse Ribbon Cutting, Pollinator Week, Upcoming City Meetings
06/20/2025
Students Appointed to City Commissions
City Council appoints students to serve on City commissions for 2025-2026 school year.
06/18/2025
Community Center Aquatics Recognition
Congratulations to the Community Center!
06/18/2025
Statement from Mayor Ron Case Regarding Targeted Shootings
Mayor Case expresses condolences for MN legislators and their spouses who were shot in their homes this morning.
06/14/2025
City is a Top Workplace for 12th Consecutive Year
The City of Eden Prairie has once again been recognized as one of Minnesota's Top Workplaces.
06/13/2025
June 13, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — City is Top Workplace, e-Bike Rules and Safety, Party for Pride, Pioneer Trail Construction, Rotating Art Series, Summer City Code Reminders, Organic Waste, Staff News, Holiday Hours, Upcoming City Meetings
06/13/2025
e-Bike Rules and Safety
Stay informed about e-Bike rules and regulations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
06/10/2025
Remembering Mark VandenBerghe
Retired Eden Prairie Fire Captain Mark VandenBerghe passed away last week following a courageous battle with cancer.
06/09/2025
June 6, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Youth Citzens Academy, Hometown Celebration Volunteers, Planning Commission Item, Parkinson's Resource Fair, Taste of the Prairie, Planting on Shorelines Workshop, Summer Musical, Community Drop-Off Day, Upcoming City Meetings
06/06/2025