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01/12/2026
Jan. 9, 2026 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — City Commission Recruitment, Words in Action Contest, State Legislators Meeting, Fire Hydrants Help, Christmas Tree Disposal, Reduce Salt Use, Snow Removal Facts, Upcoming Meetings
01/09/2026
Jan. 2, 2026 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Park Facility Rentals, Winter Blast, Skating Rinks, Open Pick-Up Broomball, Subscribe for Text Messages, Snow Emergencies, Flashing Yellow Arrow Indicators, Upcoming Meetings
01/02/2026
Dec. 19, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Deer Management, EP Housing Loans, Green Disposal Guide, Save on Winter Energy Bills, Holiday Hours
12/19/2025
Green Disposal Guide
Find information on the best way to recycle, reuse or dispose of items from your home.
12/16/2025
Housing Loans Available to Qualified Eden Prairie Residents
Zero-interest, deferred and forgivable loans are available.
12/16/2025
Deer Management in Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie’s annual deer management program is underway.
12/16/2025
Celebrating 2025: A Message from City Manager Rick Getschow
City Manager Rick Getschow reflects on the highlights of 2025.
12/16/2025
Dec. 12, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — City Gift Ideas, Holidays with Heroes, Recycle Holiday Lights, Reduce Salt Use, Cold Weather Rule, Upcoming Meetings
12/12/2025
Reduce Salt Use this Winter
Help protect Eden Prairie's water resources by decreasing your salt usage.
12/11/2025
Cold Weather Rule Offers Help with Heating Bills
To qualify for protection, customers must work with their utility providers to establish a reasonable payment plan.
12/08/2025
How Immigration Operations in MN Relate to Eden Prairie
The EPPD enforces state and local laws — not federal immigration laws.
12/05/2025
Dec. 5, 2025 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — City Budget, EPCC Day of Giving, Outdoor Center Holiday Market, Holiday Concert, Art Center Open House, Mayor for a Day Essay Contest, Hennepin County Advisory Boards, Planning Commission Public Hearing, Fall Employee Recognition, Upcoming Meetings
12/05/2025
2026 City Budget Approved
City tax rate and levy increase remain among the lowest compared to metro-area suburbs.
12/05/2025
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
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
City Announces Sustainable Eden Prairie Award Winners
Award recipients contributed to the overall vitality and sustainability of Eden Prairie.
11/20/2025
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
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
Recommit to Recycling in Honor of America Recycles Day
Recycling works when items are recycled right.
11/13/2025
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
New City Website Address
The City’s online home and employee email addresses have changed to edenprairiemn.gov.
11/05/2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Court Upgrades Complete — Let's Play!
See what’s new at Miller, Round and Staring Lake parks.
09/23/2025