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Real Talk with Rick: Chief Weber's Swan Song
Recently retired Eden Prairie Police Chief Greg Weber talks about rising through the ranks of the department, how policing has changed in the last year and his fascination for otters.
06/09/2021
June 4, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Senior Center Reopens Monday, SWLRT Tours, Infrastructure Projects Updates, Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District Board, Twin Cities Telework Website, Free Summer Entertainment, Real Talk With Rick Podcast
06/04/2021
Real Talk with Rick: Talking Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT)
Southwest Light Rail Project Director Jim Alexander and Community Outreach Coordinator James Mockovciak drop by to discuss the genesis of SWLRT, its construction progress and its community impact.
05/28/2021
May 21, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Senior Center Reopening, 2020 Human Rights Awards, Planning Commission, Staff News
05/21/2021
Police Chief Greg Weber Announces Retirement
On May 7, 1990, Police Chief Greg Weber was sworn in as an Eden Prairie Police Officer and took an oath that he has upheld for three decades of service to this community.
05/20/2021
2020 Human Rights Awards Presented
2020 Human Rights Award winners were honored at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
05/19/2021
May 14, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Mask Mandate Lifted, Students on Commissions, Emergency Broadband Benefit, Quarterly Financial and Investment Report, Commuter Services Webinar, Southwest Suburban Cable Commission Annual Report
05/14/2021
A Message from Mayor Ron Case
The Fredrick-Miller Spring is a local Heritage Preservation Site which is owned by the City and includes protections written in City Code. The spring water will be safe and available for many future generations to enjoy.
05/07/2021
May 7, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — A Message from Mayor Ron Case, Recycling and Waste Disposal Events, Rental Assistance Applications, Eden Prairie Indoor/Outdoor Triathlon
05/07/2021
Police Seeking Information About Hit and Run Incident
At 5:39 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2021, a pedestrian walking in the crosswalk at the intersection of Valley View Rd. and Prairie Center Dr. (near Lake Smetana) was struck by a dark-colored sedan and suffered several broken bones.
04/30/2021
April 30, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — City Yard Waste Drop-Off Site Open, MN Department of Health Vaccination Clinics, Green Partners Environmental Education Grants, County Offers Grants for Building Deconstruction, Real Talk With Rick Podcast
04/30/2021
City Joins Intercity Challenge to Promote Home Energy Efficiency
Eden Prairie joins 20 other cities to help residents lower their energy bills and increase home comfort.
04/29/2021
Discounted EAB Treatments Available
Eden Prairie has recently experienced a sharp increase in ash trees infested with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Citywide group discount available to treat healthy ash trees for EAB.
04/28/2021
New Episode of Real Talk with Rick: Bringing Sherlock Home
Jeff Falkingham, a local author, stops by to discuss what inspired him to start writing and how Sherlock Holmes was worked into the equation.
04/28/2021
Adopt a Storm Drain
Adopt a storm drain with your family, friends or neighbors!
04/28/2021
April 23, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Students on Commissions, Quality of Life Survey Results, Rental Assistance Applications, EP Gives Goes Virtual, Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation
04/23/2021
April 16, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Eden Prairie Named a Sterling Tree City USA Community, Recycling and Waste Disposal Events, Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation
04/16/2021
Eden Prairie Named a Sterling Tree City USA Community
Eden Prairie achieves 10th year of participation in Tree City USA Growth Award Program.
04/14/2021
April 9, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Quality of Life Survey Results, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, Earth Month Commuter Celebration, EP Gives Goes Virtual, Call for "Arts in the Park" Artists
04/09/2021
April 2, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, Recycling and Waste Disposal Events, Spring/Summer Parks and Recreation Program Registration
04/02/2021
Historic Fredrick-Miller Spring Remains a Protected Landmark
Facts about the Fredrick-Miller Spring.
03/23/2021
March 19, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — 2021 Recycling Events, Shop EP Liquor Online, EP Gives Goes Virtual
03/19/2021
March 12, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Park Clean-Up Day, Parks and Recreation Summer Programming, Real Talk With Rick Podcast
03/12/2021
Winter Scavenger Hunt Contest Winners
Throughout February, 61 residents submitted entries in the Parks and Recreation Department's Winter Scavenger Hunt and six winners were drawn.
03/10/2021
New Episode of Real Talk with Rick: Faithfully
Assistant Fire Chief Kurt Buchanan talks with Rick about some impactful calls, saving cats from trees and how his interpretation of music has changed over the years.
03/09/2021
March 5, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Hennepin County Emergency Rent Assistance Program, Park Facility Rentals, Eden Prairie Zero Waste Workshop
03/05/2021
Feb. 26, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — 2021 State of the City, Hennepin County Food Waste Survey, SWLRT Construction Community Town Hall, Eden Prairie Zero Waste Workshop, Parks and Recreation Programs Update, Staff News
02/26/2021
Police Seek Information on Stolen Vehicle with Dog Inside
Update: Bevis and the Camry have been located and Bevis is safe. Because this is an active investigation, no further details are available at this time.
02/16/2021
Feb. 12, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — City Accepting Nominations for Human Rights Award, Firefighter Recruitment, 2021 Adopted City Budget, Commission Candidate Interviews, Winter Scavenger Hunt, Holiday Hours
02/12/2021
Eden Prairie Police to Deploy Body-Worn Cameras
EPPD prepares to incorporate body-worn cameras for all uniformed police officers.
02/08/2021