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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.
Nov. 3, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — 2024 Park Facility Rentals, County Accepting Good Steward Grant Applications, Quarterly Financial and Investment Report, Staff News
11/03/2023
Oct. 27, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Housing and Community Services Moving to City Center, Recycling Guide, Real Talk with Rick, Staff News
10/27/2023
Real Talk with Rick: The Real Ron Swanson
Rick talks with Jay Lotthammer, retiring parks and recreation director.
10/24/2023
Housing and Community Services Staff Moving to City Center
Beginning Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, the City’s Housing and Community Services staff will be located in City Center at 8080 Mitchell Road.
10/23/2023
Oct. 20, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Buckthorn Removal, Home Electrification Workshop, Star Watch Astronomy, Jay Lotthammer Retires, Staff News
10/20/2023
Oct. 13, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Fire Prevention Week, Schedule a Home Energy Audit, Prescribed Prairie Burns Planned, Staff News
10/13/2023
Oct. 6, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Citywide Open House, Harvest to Halloween, Yard Waste Disposal, I-494 Construction Open House, Wings of the North Party, EP Players Costume Sale
10/06/2023
Sept. 29, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Citywide Open House, Community Center Fall Into Fitness, Fall Park Projects
09/29/2023
Sept. 22, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Race Equity Initiative Implementation, The GIVE Gathering, Award-Winning Communications, Staff News
09/22/2023
City of Eden Prairie Appoints New Parks and Recreation Director
City manager appoints new director for Parks and Recreation Department.
09/18/2023
Sept. 15, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Briarhill Town Hall, Fall Recycling Drop-off Event, Fitness in the Parks, Harvest to Halloween Volunteers, Treat Trail Vendors Needed
09/15/2023
EPPD Makes Arrest in Connection to Death of 7-Year-Old Boy
The 28-year-old brother of the victim was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder and booked into Hennepin County Jail.
09/13/2023
Sept. 8, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Nonprofit Update, City Named 4-Star mspWellness Champion, Buckthorn Workshop, Back-2-Back One Acts, Fall Recycling Drop-off Event, Wings of the North Museum Reopening and Pancake Breakfast, Eatin' Prairie Burger Battle
09/08/2023
Fall Recycling Drop-off Event Sept. 16
Drop off appliances, tires, power equipment, electronics, mattresses and more to be recycled by Certified Recycling.
09/06/2023
Firefighter Relief Association Helps Retrofit Group Home with Fire Sprinklers
The relief association donated $10,000 to make a retrofit at The Lodges of Eden Prairie possible.
09/05/2023
Sept. 1, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Outdoor Center Open House, Community Photo Contest, Electric Vehicle Showcase, Staff News, Holiday Hours
09/01/2023
Aug. 25, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Town Hall Meetings, City Council/School Board Joint Meeting, Welcome Student Commission Members, Beat the Heat, Sustainable Eden Prairie Award Nominations
08/25/2023
Aug. 18, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Valley View Road Resurfacing, Starring at Staring Next Week, City Recognized for Sustainability Efforts, Liquor Store LED Lighting
08/18/2023
Aug. 11, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Arts in the Park, EV Event Volunteers, Round Lake Park Building Construction, Quarterly Financial Report, Staff News
08/11/2023
Parks and Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer Retiring
Lotthammer's final day with the City is Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.
08/10/2023
Aug. 4, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Round Lake Beach Temporarily Closed, 5K to End Distracted Driving, Fall Recreation Program Registration Opening, Coffee with a Cop, Summer Entertainment Winding Down, Community Center Solar Garden, Staff News
08/04/2023
July 28, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — PeopleFest!, Neighborhood Night at the Fire Station, Friends of Eden Prairie Parks, Staff News
07/28/2023
July 21, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Wings of the North, Emergency Alert Test, Children's Theatre Workshop, Playground Rehab Projects, Senior Police Academy, EP Dog Parks, Staff News
07/21/2023
July 14, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Community Solar Garden Construction Begins, Pop-up Splash Pad at Nesbitt Preserve Park, PeopleFest! A Celebration of Culture, Willow Creek Culvert Project, Monitor Your Water Consumption With EyeOnWater
07/14/2023
July 7, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Nonprofit Highlight: The Prop Shop, EP Liquor Rewards, Staff Updates
07/07/2023
June 30, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — New Splash Pad Open, 2023 Equity and Inclusion Survey, Night to Unite Registration, Holiday Hours
06/30/2023
June 23, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Starring at Staring Concerts, 4th of July Hometown Celebration Events, Street Resurfacing Projects, City Code Reminders
06/23/2023
City Named Top Workplace for 10th Consecutive Year
The City of Eden Prairie has once again been recognized as one of Minnesota's Top Workplaces.
06/16/2023
June 16, 2023 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — City Named Top Workplace, Volunteers Needed for Hometown Celebration, Community Drop-Off Day, Party for Pride, Help Manage EAB, Holiday Hours
06/16/2023
Students Appointed to City Commissions
City Council appoints students to serve on City commissions for 2023-2024 school year.
06/14/2023