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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.
Aug. 23, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Town Hall Meetings, Planning Commission Public Hearings, Seeking EV Event Volunteers, Legislator of Distinction, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
08/23/2024
Aug. 16, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Election Results, Highway 101 Construction, Best. Make-up Party. Ever!, Fiber Projects, Utilities Updates, Quarterly Financial Report, Real Talk with Rick Podcast, Upcoming City Meetings
08/16/2024
Real Talk with Rick: Vote for This Podcast
Rick sits down to chat with David Teigland, Eden Prairie City Clerk.
08/14/2024
Aug. 9, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — State Primary, Staring at Starring, Pop-up Splash Pad, Picnic on the Farm, Arts in the Park, Local Businesses Open During Construction, Night to Unite Results, Upcoming City Meetings
08/09/2024
Aug. 2, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Movies in the Park, Night to Unite, Neighborhood Night at the Fire Station, Fall Parks and Recreation Program Registration Opening Soon, 2024 EPPD Preliminary Statistics, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
08/02/2024
Parks and Recreation Program Registration Opens Aug. 14
Set your alarm — fall program registration opens at 7 a.m. Start browsing programs today at edenprairie.org/Recreation.
08/01/2024
July 26, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — PeopleFest!, Soccer Gear Swap, Lions Club Corn Feed, Best. Make-Up Party. Ever!, Primary Election Direct Balloting, Summer Parks Construction Projects, Staff News, Upcoming City Meetings
07/26/2024
July 19, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Pop-up Splash Pad, Picnic on the Farm, Emergency Alert Test, Children's Theatre Workshop, PeopleFest!, Solar Garden Ribbon Cutting, Final Plats Approved, REAT on the Road, Upcoming City Meetings
07/19/2024
Eden Prairie Community Center Roof-Top Solar Project Begins Producing Energy
The solar garden was built to help meet the goals of the City’s Climate Action Plan and to give residents access to a renewable energy program that reduces utility costs.
07/17/2024
Sign Up to Receive Emergency Alerts Via Text and Email
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07/16/2024
July 12, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — City Recognized for Sustainability Efforts, Stop Food Waste Challenge, Starring at Staring, New Air Handler Unit, Fire Department Updates, Upcoming City Meetings
07/12/2024
City Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
Eden Prairie receives Minnesota GreenStep Cities recognition.
07/11/2024
July 5, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Prairie Center Drive Project, Street Resurfacing Projects, Picnic on the Farm, Real Talk with Rick Podcast, Elevate Hennepin, Home Electrification Help, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board, Upcoming City Meetings
07/05/2024
June 28, 2024 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — 4th of July Hometown Celebration Events, City Named Top Workplace for the 11th Consecutive Year, Night to Unite Registration, Absentee/Early Voting, 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan, Staff News, Holiday Hours, Upcoming City Meetings
06/28/2024
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
Students Appointed to City Commissions
City Council appoints students to serve on City commissions for 2024-2025 school year.
06/20/2024
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
Summer Park Improvement Projects
Learn more about habitat restoration and other improvements happening in Eden Prairie parks and conservation areas this summer.
06/10/2024
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
Get Help with Home Electrification Projects
The City partners with the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) to offer Eden Prairie residents a free service to achieve home electrification goals.
06/03/2024
Free Summer Entertainment Begins June 9
Eden Prairie's summer entertainment series kicks off Sunday, June 9.
06/03/2024
Free Business Resource Program
Elevate Hennepin℠ is designed to connect business owners and entrepreneurs to expertise, capital and resources.
06/01/2024
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
Learn About Eden Prairie Development Projects
Two interactive maps make it easy to find information about development projects in Eden Prairie.
05/30/2024
2023 Drinking Water Report
Drinking water monitoring from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2023, revealed Eden Prairie drinking water met or exceeded federal standards.
05/29/2024
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