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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.
Feb. 5, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — SWLRT Project Temporary Road Closures, Winter Scavenger Hunt, City Commission Recruitment, Staff News
02/05/2021
City Earns 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award
City of Eden Prairie recognized nationally with inaugural Top Workplaces USA award.
01/29/2021
Jan. 29, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — A Message from Mayor Case, City Recognized with Top Workplaces USA Award, City Commission Recruitment, Summer Recreation Programs Update
01/29/2021
Crime Alert: Aggravated Robbery and Vehicle Theft
Information about the incident and safety tips.
01/27/2021
Jan. 22, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — State of the City Event, City Accepting Nominations for Human Rights Award, City Marking Infected Ash Trees for Removal, "Quality of Life" Survey, Hennepin County Plastic-Free Challenge
01/22/2021
Martin Luther King, Jr. Words in Action Contest Winners
Over the past month, dozens of Eden Prairie youth participated in the City’s first-ever Martin Luther King, Jr. Words in Action Contest. Thanks to everyone who participated, honoring and carrying forward the legacy of Dr. King.
01/15/2021
Jan. 15, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Martin Luther King, Jr. Words in Action Contest Winners, "Quality of Life" Survey, New Take Home Art Totes Available, Holiday Hours
01/15/2021
Jan. 8, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — City Seeks Resident Input on COVID-19 Vaccinations, City Commission Recruitment, Small Business and Nonprofit Relief, Recycling Holiday Trees and Lights, City Council Workshops
01/08/2021
Dec. 31, 2020 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Words in Action Contest, Watersheds Seeking Citizens Advisory Committee Applicants, Outdoor Ice Rinks and Sledding Hill, Holiday Hours
12/31/2020
Watersheds Seeking Citizens Advisory Committee Applicants
You can make a difference by volunteering with local watershed districts.
12/31/2020
Outdoor Skating Rinks Update
Eden Prairie parks maintenance staff continue to prepare and monitor condition of skating rinks and the Staring Lake Sledding Hill to determine when they are ready to use safely.
12/23/2020
Dec. 18, 2020 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Community Center Fitness Area Reopening, New Selection of Take-Home Totes Available, Recycling Holiday Trees and Lights, Holiday Hours
12/18/2020
Dec. 11, 2020 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — SWLRT Project Temporary Closure, Planning Commission Public Hearing, Parks and Recreation Take-Home Totes, Holiday Lights Recycling
12/11/2020
Dec. 4, 2020 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Environmental Stewardship Award, Holiday Lights Recycling, Mosquito Control District Report, Real Talk With Rick Podcast, Employee Recognition Event
12/04/2020
Choose to Reuse
Looking for ways to live sustainably by reducing waste, saving natural resources, conserving energy, preventing pollution and saving money?
12/03/2020
Preventing Ice Dams
Schedule a Home Energy Squad visit before it's too late.
12/03/2020
New Episode of Real Talk with Rick: Best Wishes, Brad!
City Council Member Brad Aho chats with Rick about why he decided to serve his community, his involvement in regional transportation issues and his plans after leaving the council.
11/25/2020
Nov. 20, 2020 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Parks and Recreation Programs/Facilities Update, Eden Prairie Land Acknowledgement Statement, Yard Waste Site Closing for Season, Deer Management, Holiday Hours
11/20/2020
Nov. 13, 2020 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Eden Prairie Local News, Mayor for a Day Essay Contest, City Council Meetings, COVID-19 Resources
11/13/2020
Nov. 6, 2020 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — A Message from Mayor Ron Case, Local Election Canvassing Board, Yard Waste Drop-Off Site, Staff News, Holiday Hours
11/06/2020
City Council Election Results
Preliminary results show 88 percent of registered voters participated in the 2020 general election in Eden Prairie.
11/04/2020
Oct. 30, 2020 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Voting Update, Tree Trimming, Fall Recycling Events Recap, Financial and Investment Report
10/30/2020
Oct. 23, 2020 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Yard Waste Drop-Off Site Open, 2020 Sustainable Eden Prairie Awards, Real Talk With Rick Podcast
10/23/2020
City Announces Sustainable Eden Prairie Award Winners
The Sustainable Eden Prairie Award recognizes significant and innovative investments that contribute to the overall vitality and sustainability of the community.
10/21/2020
New Episode of Real Talk with Rick: A 1973 Conversation with Pappy Grill
Rick and Eden Prairie Historical Society President Kathie Case discuss a recently-discovered interview from a 1973 radio show featuring Martin “Pappy” Grill. Kathie prefaces the clip with a lesson on the origin Eden Prairie’s historic Cummins-Phipps-Grill House.
10/21/2020
Oct. 16, 2020 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Electronics-Only Drop-Off Day, Xcel Energy’s Flex Pricing Pilot to Begin Nov. 1, Register for Parks and Recreation Programs, Staff News
10/16/2020
Oct. 9, 2020 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Fall Recycling Events, Voter Preregistration, Real Talk With Rick Podcast, Staff News
10/09/2020
New Episode of Real Talk with Rick: J. Lo in EP
Former State Representative Jenifer Loon stops by to discuss what brought her to Eden Prairie, why she ran for office, her current endeavors and more in the latest podcast.
10/06/2020
Oct. 2, 2020 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Eden Prairie School Board Candidate Forum, MN Senate District 48 and House District 48 A/B Candidate Forums, Movies in the Park, Fitness in the Parks
10/02/2020
Sept. 25, 2020 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Highway 212 Off-Ramp Closure, City Council Candidate Forum, Fall Recycling Events, Car Seat Clinic
09/25/2020