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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.
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
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
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
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
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
May 30, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Residents Recognized for City Service, Fit for Summer Member Appreciation, Fitness in the Parks, Summer Entertainment, Home Electrification Webinars, Stop the Trafficking 5K, 2024 Drinking Water Report, Upcoming City Meetings
05/30/2025
2026 Fiber-Optic Cable Projects
If you see non-City crews working in the right of way along a street near you, or in backyard drainage and utility easements, they may be installing fiber-optic cable.
05/27/2025
Residents Recognized for Service on City Commissions
City recognized outgoing commission members at May 22 banquet.
05/23/2025
May 23, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Human Rights Awards, Planning Commission Item, Friends of EP Parks Update, Green Line Extension Tour, Staff News, Holiday Hours, Upcoming City Meetings
05/23/2025
2024 Human Rights Awards Presented
Human Rights Award winners were honored at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
05/21/2025
May 16, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Splash Pads Open, Free Play Equipment Kits, Memorial Day Ceremony, Schooner Days, Lawn Watering Restrictions, City News Text Message Number Change, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
05/16/2025
May 9, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Taste of the Prairie, Heritage Preservation Award, Senior Awareness Month, Quarterly Financial Report, Curbside Pickup Continues, Home Energy Squad Visit in May, SouthWest Transit Workshop, Shredding Event, Upcoming City Meetings
05/09/2025
2025 Heritage Preservation Award Presented
Eden Prairie Schools was recognized for preserving and celebrating its educational history through community engagement and commemorative efforts.
05/07/2025
May 2, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Performance Measurement Dashboard, Bike Month, Mother's Day POUND, SouthWest Transit Info Sessions, Park Clean-up Event Results, MnDOT Hwy 212 and 5 Road Project, Call for Artists, Women's One Acts, Upcoming City Meetings
05/02/2025
Celebrate Bike Month in May
Grab your favorite two-wheeled ride and have some fun!
05/01/2025
April 25, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Nominate a Veteran, Students on Commissions, Spring Recycling, Arts in the Park Vendors, Planning Commission Public Hearing, Salvage Crawl, Lead Paint Removal Grants, Spring Employee Recognition, Upcoming City Meetings
04/25/2025
April 18, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Quality of Life Survey, Coffee with a Cop, Arbor Day Celebration, Recreational Fires, Mosquito Control, Yard Waste Site Opening, Drug Take Back Event, EP Gives, Lions Club Fundraiser, Upcoming City Meetings
04/18/2025