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Reward for Information: Armed Robbery on Anderson Lakes Parkway
On Tuesday, Aug. 20, Police responded to a report of a robbery in the area of Anderson Lakes Parkway, between Neill Lake Road and Preserve Boulevard.
08/21/2019
Cougars in Minnesota
Last Wednesday evening, an Eden Prairie resident sent a message to the Police Department on Facebook messenger indicating someone she knows saw a cougar near the west side of Staring Lake. There have been no other possible sightings in Eden Prairie.
08/21/2019
Southwest LRT Construction Updates
Highlights of Southwest LRT construction work in Eden Prairie.
08/19/2019
Aug. 16, 2019 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report
08/16/2019
City Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
Eden Prairie honored with the Minnesota GreenStep Cities “Step 5” award for third time.
08/14/2019
Aug. 2, 2019 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report
08/02/2019
New Pump Station and Water Storage Reservoir Project Begins
Preconstruction work begins this week on new infrastructure project.
07/29/2019
July 26, 2019 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report
07/26/2019
New Episode of Real Talk with Rick: Johnny-on-the-Spot
The show’s producer, Johnny Germscheid, recaps the first year of the podcast with Rick.
07/18/2019
July 12, 2019 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report
07/12/2019
Crime Alert: Residential Burglaries and Vehicle Tampering
07/10/2019
June 28, 2019 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report
06/28/2019
New Episode of Real Talk with Rick: Homegrown
The City’s Economic Development Manager Dave Lindahl discusses how he became interested in city planning, booming business in Eden Prairie and his early years jamming at Eden Prairie High School.
06/27/2019
Open to Business Program
Open to Business provides free support for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
06/26/2019
Southwest LRT Project Updates
Construction is scheduled from 2019 through 2022, with passenger service starting in 2023.
06/25/2019
2018 Drinking Water Report
Report says Eden Prairie drinking water met or exceeded federal standards.
06/24/2019
June 21, 2019 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report
06/21/2019
Students Appointed to City Commissions
City Council appoints students to serve on City commissions for 2019-2020 school year.
06/19/2019
2019 Heritage Preservation Award Presented
Kathie Case was recognized for her efforts to preserve Eden Prairie's heritage.
06/19/2019
Aquatics Center Named for Former Mayor
Nancy Tyra-Lukens' passion, leadership and vision helped make the Aquatics Center a reality.
06/19/2019
City Named Top 150 Workplace for 6th Consecutive Year
City of Eden Prairie once again recognized as one of the best places to work in Minnesota.
06/17/2019
City Code Reminder: Stash Your Trash
For more information about this and other City of Eden Prairie codes and policies, visit edenprairie.org/CityCodeFAQ.
06/17/2019
June 14, 2019 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report
06/14/2019
New Episode of Real Talk with Rick: Cake Eater Conversation
Edina City Manager Scott Neal, who is the former Eden Prairie City Manager, chats with Rick about his early interest in city government and his work as a city manager in five different cities in three states.
06/13/2019
June 7, 2019 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report
06/07/2019
New Episode of Real Talk with Rick: Family Values
Rick chats with Jon Thompson, the City's senior real estate appraiser, in the latest City Manager podcast episode.
06/03/2019
Light Pole Banner Design Contest Winners
This spring, residents of all ages submitted original artwork to participate in the City’s light pole-banner design contest. From a group of eight finalists, online voters helped choose three winning designs.
05/31/2019
May 31, 2019 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report
05/31/2019
May 24, 2019 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report
05/24/2019
Parks and Recreation Presented with MRPA and Red Cross Awards
Eden Prairie's Parks and Recreation Department accepted awards from the Minnesota Recreation & Park Association and the American Red Cross at the May 21 City Council meeting.
05/22/2019