New Episode of Real Talk with Rick: Mr. Fix-It

Eden Prairie Facilities Manager Rick Clark talks about his moves between California and Minnesota, Eden Prairie’s cost-effective sustainable practices and challenges the City’s facilities team has faced during the Coronavirus pandemic.

09/18/2020

Sept. 18, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Message from Mayor Case, Census Door-to-Door Visits, New Fall Events, Real Talk With Rick Podcast, In-Person Absentee/Early Voting in Progress

09/18/2020

Sept. 11, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Weekend to Unite Food Drive, New Fall Recycling Events, In-Person Early Voting, COVID-19 Resources

09/11/2020

Suspicious Individuals Posing as Utility Workers

On Sept. 8, Eden Prairie Police responded to a home in the 17000 block of W. 62nd Street after three males posing as utility workers gained entry to the residence by telling the elderly homeowner they were on site to perform an energy check.

09/09/2020

Sept. 4, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — In-Person Early Voting, Hennepin County Emergency Housing Assistance, Stop Food Waste Challenge, Real Talk With Rick Podcast, Holiday Hours

09/04/2020

New Episode of Real Talk with Rick: Banking on Eden Prairie

Roy Terwilliger stops by to talk about taking a gamble by opening Eden Prairie’s first bank, his time in the State Senate with two very different governors, and his role in getting the Vikings stadium deal done.

09/02/2020

Stop Food Waste Challenge: Create Meals, Not Waste

08/28/2020

Heat Brings Back Blue-Green Algae

08/27/2020

Aug. 21, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — SWLRT Project Temporary Road Closures, Fall Program Registration Begins Next Week, Night to Unite Update, Environmental Sustainability Efforts Recognition, Sustainable Eden Prairie Award Nominations

08/21/2020

Eden Prairie Recognized for Environmental Sustainability Efforts

City receives Minnesota GreenStep Cities recognition for its work to conserve resources and reduce waste.

08/19/2020

August 14, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — SWLRT Project Road Closures and Detours, Census Takers Begin Door-to-Door Visits, Sustainable Eden Prairie Award Nominations, Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

08/14/2020

July 31, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Seeking Resident Input on Equity and Inclusion, Free Virtual Home Energy Audit, Housing Loans Available to Qualified Eden Prairie Residents, Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation Begins, Financial and Investment Report

07/31/2020

July 24, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — July 22 Message from Mayor Case, Virtual PeopleFest!, Housing Loan Programs, Summer Entertainment

07/24/2020

July 17, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, PeopleFest! Virtual Party, Fitness in the Parks, Movies in the Park

07/17/2020

July 10, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Hennepin County Emergency Rental Assistance, Eden Prairie Community Foundation Survey, 2020 Pavement Management Project, Summer Entertainment, Real Talk With Rick Podcast

07/10/2020

Chalk Your Walk Contest Winners

In June, residents of all ages participated in the City’s first-ever 4th of July Hometown Celebration #ChalkYourWalk contest. Thanks to everyone who participated and painted the town with chalk! From a group of 24 finalists, online voters helped choose six winning entries. Congrats to the winners!

07/01/2020

New Episode of Real Talk with Rick: Who da man? You da man, Alex.

Jeopardy’s 2020 College Champion Nibir Sarma discusses growing up in Eden Prairie, competing in Quiz Bowl, the process of landing on a spot on Jeopardy and what he’s doing with his winnings.

06/30/2020

Crime Alert: Residential Burglaries

Over the weekend, Police responded to three residential burglaries and four thefts from motor vehicles. To avoid becoming a victim: lock your vehicle, lock the doors to your home and be sure your overhead garage door is closed – report any suspicious activity by calling 911 immediately.

06/30/2020

Students Appointed to City Commissions

City Council appoints students to serve on City commissions for 2020-2021 school year.

06/26/2020

June 26, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — City Named Top 150 Workplace, #ChalkYourWalk Contest, Early Voting Begins Today, Student Commission Members Appointed, Discounted EAB Treatments, Summer Entertainment Begins July 7, New July-August Parks and Recreation Programs, Staff News, Holiday Hours

06/26/2020

City Named Top 150 Workplace for 7th Consecutive Year

City of Eden Prairie once again recognized as one of the best places to work in Minnesota.

06/25/2020

New Episode of Real Talk with Rick: Real Talk with Ric

Former Eden Prairie City Attorney Ric Rosow touches on some of his fondest memories working alongside the City Council and staff, and details how his career path shifted from wanting to join the seminary to practicing law.

06/19/2020

June 19, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Chalk Your Walk, Pavement Management Project, 2019 Human Rights Awards Presented, Award-Winning Communications

06/19/2020

2019 Human Rights Awards Presented

2019 Human Rights Award winners announced and City Council votes unanimously to reaffirm Eden Prairie Manifesto.

06/17/2020

A Message from Police Chief Greg Weber

My hope is for each of you to know and trust that your Eden Prairie Police Department is here to protect and serve everyone in our community with equality and respect.

06/16/2020

June 12, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Stop the Trafficking Virtual 5K, Community Drop-Off Day, EAB, Annual Drinking Water Report, Eden Prairie Promise Dashboard, Staff News

06/12/2020

June 5, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Summer Camps Canceled, Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown, Absentee Voting, City Receives Active Living COVID-19 Response Mini-Grant

06/05/2020

Eden Prairie Mayor's Statement on Death of George Floyd

Mayor Ron Case addresses community concerns about the tragic death of George Floyd.

05/29/2020

May 29, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Mayor's Statement on Death of George Floyd, EP Liquor Sign Sales Fundraiser, Community Drop-Off Day, Prairie Center Drive Road Closure, Commenting on Stormwater Program, Watershed District Board Recruitment, Watershed Assessment Project, Staff News

05/29/2020

May 22, 2020 Friday Report

City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Temporary Order on Outdoor Dining Areas, Public Beaches, Virtual Planning Commission Meeting, Online Property Assessments, Hennepin County Small Business Relief Program

05/22/2020