Fire Department Urges Residents to Heed GM Recall

Area fire departments are asking residents who own select General Motors (GM) vehicles manufactured between 1997 and 2003 to heed the company’s recent safety recall because of a serious danger of car fires.

Click here for more information.

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Emerald Ash Borer

Recently, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a beetle that attacks and kills ash trees, was found in St. Paul, Minn.

To avoid EAB from spreading, City officials urge residents not to transport firewood, or buy it outside the area where it is being used.

To learn more about the Emerald Ash Borer, click on the following links:

• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
• Minnesota Department of Agriculture  

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H1N1 Flu Preparedness

Eden Prairie emergency preparedness officials urge residents to protect their health by taking the appropriate precautions. Click here to learn more.

• Miller Park Barrier Free Playground Grand Opening

  Eden Prairie is opening its first barrier free playground! Please join us for the Grand Opening Celebration.
  
  Monday, Aug. 3
  8208 Eden Prairie Road

  6 p.m. Dedication
  6 - 8 p.m. Teddy Bear Band and refreshments

  Miller Park Barrier-Free Playground features accessible pathways and surface structures, and gives non-mobile children and adults the opportunity to reach all levels of the play structure. The design allows children with physical challenges the opportunity to play alongside their peers.
  
  To learn more about this exciting development, click here.

• Eden Prairie Night to Unite

  Each year, neighborhoods across the country dedicate one summer evening to celebrate and strengthen the commitment to a safe community.

  This year, the Eden Prairie Night to Unite event will take place Tuesday, Aug. 4.

  Click here for more information or to register your event with the City.

• 4th of July Hometown Celebration

  Join us for the annual 4th of July Hometown Celebration and enjoy the kiddie parade, a sand volleyball tournament, K-9 demonstrations, live music, numerous inflatables, fireworks and much more!
  
  Saturday, July 4
  9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
  
  Round Lake Park
  16691 Valley View Road

  Click here (pdf) to download the full schedule of events, including a map and parking information.