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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.
June 21, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Prairie Center Drive Construction, Student Commission Members Appointed, City Government Academy Graduation, Public Works Spring Activity, City Code Reminders, Upcoming City Meetings
06/21/2024
City Named Top Workplace for 11th Consecutive Year
The City of Eden Prairie has once again been recognized as one of Minnesota's Top Workplaces.
06/21/2024
Prairie Center Drive Project Begins Next Week
Expect directional closures and periodic detours throughout the project.
06/18/2024
June 14, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — KidStock, Summer Musical, Community Drop-Off Day, Party for Pride, Forestry and Natural Resources Update, Staff News, Holiday Hours, Upcoming City Meetings
06/14/2024
June 7, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Summer Entertainment Series, Fitness in the Parks, Economic Development Bus Tour, Community Cricket Night, Stop the Trafficking 5K, Development Projects/Dashboard, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
06/07/2024
Eden Prairie Police Issue Scam Alert
Beware of a scammer pretending to be an Eden Prairie officer.
06/06/2024
May 31, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Hometown Celebration Volunteers, Splash Pads Open, 2023 Drinking Water Report, Slow-Mow Summer, Street Maintenance Projects, Summer Fauna Wild Food Supermarket Hike, EP See Click Fix, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
05/31/2024
Slow-Mow Summer
Support bees and other pollinators, and reduce the need for frequent watering and mowing by diversifying the vegetation in your yard.
05/28/2024
May 24, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Memorial Day Ceremony, Human Rights Awards, Residents Recognized for Service on Commissions, Lawn Watering Restrictions, Planning Commission Public Hearings, Fleet Services Spotlight, Holiday Hours, Upcoming City Meetings
05/24/2024
2023 Human Rights Awards Presented
Human Rights Award winners were honored at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
05/22/2024
Enhancing Pickleball in Eden Prairie
The City is working on improvements to its facilities and programs to ensure everyone who wants to can enjoy the sport.
05/20/2024
Eden Prairie’s Memorial Day Ceremony
Honor those who have served our country, and paid the ultimate sacrifice, on Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial in Purgatory Creek Park.
05/20/2024
May 17, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Spring Road Resurfacing, District 6 Special Election Results, Free Play Equipment Kits, Schooner Days, Solar Co-op, Upcoming City Meetings
05/17/2024
Residents Recognized for Service on City Commissions
City recognized outgoing commission members at May 16 banquet.
05/17/2024
May 10, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Firefighter Joseph Johns, District 6 Special Election, Heritage Preservation Awards, Curbside Pickup, Quarterly Financial and Investment Report, Senior Awareness Month, Geographic Information Systems, Upcoming City Meetings
05/10/2024
2024 Heritage Preservation Awards Presented
Sasha Allen, John Gertz, and Marcia Kolb and Johnny Severson, were recognized for their dedication to historic preservation in Eden Prairie.
05/08/2024
Getschow Honored with Award for Management Excellence
City Manager Rick Getschow presented with Dr. Robert A. Barrett Award for Management Excellence.
05/03/2024
May 3, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Students on Commissions Applications, City Recognized for EV Adoption Efforts, District 6 Special Primary Election Results, Free Shredding Event, Women's One Acts+, Building Inspections Update, Upcoming City Meetings
05/03/2024
April 26, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Spring Recycling Opportunities, Yard Waste Site Open, Small Business Week, Lead Paint Removal Grants, Q1 Fire Department Updates, Spring Employee Recognition, Upcoming City Meetings
04/26/2024
April 19, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Resilient Shorelines Workshop, Arbor Day Walk and Green Fair, Step to It Challenge, Recreational Fires, Economic Development Update, Upcoming City Meetings
04/19/2024
April 12, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Hennepin County Commissioner District 6 Early Voting, Helicopter Activity Next Week, Severe Weather Awareness, Riley-Jacques Barn Open House, 2023 EPPD Statistics, Upcoming City Meetings
04/12/2024
April 5, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Annual Fire Hydrant Flushing, Seeking Summer Camp Counselors, Low Salt Design Pilot City, Planning Commission Agenda, Heritage Preservation Award, Upcoming City Meetings
04/05/2024
March 29, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Prescribed Prairie Burns, State of the County Address, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
03/29/2024
March 22, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Human Rights Award, Tree Sale, Park Clean-Up, Election Judges, Seasonal Jobs, Water Treatment Plant Stats, Upcoming City Meetings
03/22/2024
March 15, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Commission Appointments, Sustainable Eden Prairie Events, Heritage Preservation Awards, Prairie Center Drive Projects, Upcoming City Meetings
03/15/2024
March 8, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Valuation Notices, Primary Election Results, Citywide Food Drive, Eden Prairie Players Presents: Inherit the Wind, Xcel Energy Project, Upcoming City Meetings
03/08/2024
March 1, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Primary Election, Spring/Summer Program Registration, Community Center Updates, Eden Prairie Liquor Highlights, Community Band Concert, Upcoming City Meetings
03/01/2024
Feb. 23, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Support for Burnsville, Human Rights Awards, Art Center Youth Open House, Facilities Division Highlights, Kinsley Townhomes Final Plat, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
02/23/2024
City Recognizes 2024 Words in Action Contest Winners
Thanks to everyone who participated and honored the legacy of Black American civil rights leaders.
02/21/2024
City Accepting Nominations for Human Rights Award
The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 29.
02/21/2024