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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.
City News Text Message Number Change
Starting today, City News text messages will be sent from 866-714-0490.
05/14/2025
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
Quality of Life Survey Results
The latest survey results show Eden Prairie residents continue to enjoy a high quality of life and rate most City services and characteristics higher than local and national benchmarks.
04/18/2025
April 11, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Eco Expo, Parking Lot and Trail Striping, Community Resource Fair, Car Seat Clinic, Riley-Jacques Barn Rental Open House, Fiber Installations, Upcoming City Meetings
04/11/2025
April 4, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Hydrant Flushing, Human Rights Award Nominations, Severe Weather Awareness, Turf Alternative Workshop, I-494 Construction Webinar, Clean Energy Financial Incentives, Economic Development Workshop, Upcoming City Meetings
04/04/2025
March 28, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Mayor's Water Challenge, Recycling Curbside Pick-Up, Heritage Preservation Awards, Woodland Invaders Workshop, Park Clean-Up Event, Clothing Swap Results, Upcoming City Meetings
03/28/2025
March 21, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — EP Liquor Event, Human Rights Award Nominations, Tree Sale, Hiring Police Officers, SouthWest Transit MSP Route, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
03/21/2025
March 14, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Property Valuations, Clothing Swap, Park Clean-Up Event, Wellhead Protection Plan Update, EPPD Social Worker, Upcoming City Meetings
03/14/2025
Property Valuation
The City’s Assessing Division maintains Eden Prairie property records and adjusts the market values based on actual real estate sales on comparable properties from the past year.
03/12/2025
Monitor Water Use Online and Save Money
Eden Prairie’s new residential water meters allow households to use a smartphone or computer to track water consumption and save money on water bills.
03/10/2025
March 7, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Commission Appointments, Tree Sale, Heritage Preservation Award Nominations, Fish Fry, Ice Show, Community Band Concert, Upcoming City Meetings
03/07/2025
Feb. 28, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Flying Red Horse Returns, Spring/Summer Program Registration, "Everything Spring" Expo, Polar Plunge, Fish Fry Fundraiser, Upcoming City Meetings
02/28/2025
Feb. 21, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Words in Action Contest Winners, Art Center Open House, Parks and Rec Jobs, Nexus Innovation Center Project, Planning Commission Public Hearing, Housing and Community Services Updates, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
02/21/2025
City Recognizes 2025 Words in Action Contest Winners
Thanks to everyone who participated and honored the legacy of Black American civil rights leaders.
02/19/2025
Feb. 14, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Empty Bowls Day, CDBG Plans Feedback, 2024 EPPD Stats, Holiday Hours, Upcoming City Meetings
02/14/2025
Feb. 7, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — PROP Donation, 2025 Commission Work Plans, Planning Commission Public Hearings, Eras Skate Night, Eden Prairie Players, Building Inspections Updates, Upcoming City Meetings
02/07/2025
Eden Prairie Liquor Customers Donate Thousands to PROP
Annual Dollar Drive raised more than $12,000 for PROP Food Shelf.
02/04/2025
Jan. 31, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Words in Action Contest Deadline, Citywide Work Plans, Dr. Jean L. Harris Scholarships, Snow Plow Insight, Upcoming City Meetings
01/31/2025
City Center Remodeling Project to Begin This Spring
Project will relocate and expand the Police Department and enhance public meeting spaces.
01/27/2025
Jan. 24, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — "Quality of Life" Survey, Winter Salt Awareness Week, Commission Work Plans, Planning Commission Public Hearings, 2024 Eden Prairie Liquor Highlights, Plastic-Free Challenge, Upcoming City Meetings
01/24/2025
Jan. 17, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Rooftop Solar Grant, State of the City Luncheon, Snowtime Saturdays, Staff News, Holiday Hours, Upcoming City Meetings
01/17/2025
A Message from Mayor Ron Case
Mayor Case wishes residents a Happy New Year as he reflects on Eden Prairie’s past, present and future.
01/10/2025
Jan. 10, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Quality of Life Survey, Words in Action Contest, Council Members Sworn In, Commission Work Plans, 2025-2034 CIP, Planning Commission Public Hearings, Snow Emergencies, Upcoming City Meetings
01/10/2025
Jan. 3, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — City Commission Recruitment, Winter Blast, Park Facility Rentals, Dry January Done Right, Ash Tree Removal, Text Message Updates, Upcoming City Meetings
01/03/2025
Dec. 20, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Deer Management, Holiday Gift Ideas, Save on Energy Bills, Low Salt Design, SW Transit Design Contest, Staff News, Holiday Hours, City Meetings
12/20/2024