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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.
June 10, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Public Beaches Open Saturday, Summer Entertainment Kicks Off Sunday, Community Drop-off Day, Bike to Work Month, Hennepin County Drop-Off Facilities, Public Meeting on Draft Transportation Improvement Program
06/10/2022
June 3, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Summer Infrastructure Projects, Fitness in the Parks, Eden Prairie Players Presents: Cinderella, Volunteers Needed for Hometown Celebration Events
06/03/2022
May 27, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Splash Pads Opening for the Season, Memorial Day Ceremony, Volunteers Needed for Hometown Celebration Events, Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie, Stop the Trafficking 5K, Holiday Hours
05/27/2022
May 20, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — 2021 Human Rights Awards, Call for Artists, Stop the Trafficking 5K, Staff News
05/20/2022
Doggy Manners: City Code Reminders
City reminds dog owners to use a leash and pick up after their pets.
05/19/2022
2021 Human Rights Awards Presented
Human Rights Award winners were honored at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
05/18/2022
Residents Recognized for Service on City Commissions
City recognized outgoing commission members at May 12 banquet.
05/16/2022
Discounted EAB Treatment Available to Residents
Eden Prairie has experienced an increase in ash trees infested with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Citywide group discount available to treat healthy ash trees for EAB.
05/13/2022
May 13, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Yard Waste Site Extended Hours, Eden Prairie Players Presents: Women's One Acts, Senior Resource Fair, Students on Commissions, Ash Tree Treatment
05/13/2022
May 6, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Eden Prairie Business Survey Debrief, Recycling Curbside Pickup in May, Heritage Preservation Award, Eden Prairie Players Presents: Women's One Acts, Quarterly Financial and Investment Report, Real Talk with Rick Podcast
05/06/2022
2022 Heritage Preservation Award Presented
Steve Olson was recognized for his efforts to preserve Eden Prairie's heritage.
05/05/2022
Real Talk with Rick: It's Not Easy Bein' Green
Rick talks with Jennifer Hassebroek, the City's sustainability coordinator.
05/02/2022
April 29, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Arbor Day Event Canceled, Spring Recycling Curbside Pickup, Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed Board, Electric Vehicle Survey, Affordable Connectivity Program, Spring Employee Recognition Event
04/29/2022
April 22, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Students on Commissions, Arbor Day Walk and Green Fair, Call for "Arts in the Park" Artists, Step To It Challenge, Staff News
04/22/2022
New Tool Shows Solar Potential of Your Property
In conjunction with Earth Day 2022, the City is launching "ReACT Eden Prairie," an online tool you can use to learn about your rooftop solar options.
04/22/2022
Drug Take Back Event
EPPD and National Drug Enforcement Administration are hosting a Drug Take Back Event at the Eden Prairie Senior Center Saturday, April 30.
04/19/2022
Sgt. Rob Johnston Promoted to Police Department Lieutenant
The Eden Prairie Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Sgt. Rob Johnston to the position of lieutenant, effective April 23, 2022.
04/18/2022
April 15, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Spring Recycling Drop-Off Event, Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, Park Clean-Up Day, Yard Waste Site Opening Soon
04/15/2022
April 8, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Manufacturing Career Fair, Art Center Youth Open House, Fire Hydrant Maintenance, Spring Recycling Drop-Off Event
04/08/2022
April 1, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Apply to Serve as an Election Judge, Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, Eco Expo, Art Center Open House, Riley-Jacques Barn Open House, Real Talk with Rick Podcast
04/01/2022
Real Talk with Rick: Making the News
Rick talks with Steve Schewe, CEO and Publisher of Eden Prairie Local News.
03/28/2022
Use EP SEE CLICK FIX to Report Maintenance Issues
EP SEE CLICK FIX is a mobile application that empowers residents to help the City address maintenance issues throughout Eden Prairie.
03/25/2022
March 25, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Message from the Mayor, Earth Hour 2022, Park Clean-Up Day, Eco Expo, Manufacturing Job Fair
03/25/2022
A Message from Mayor Ron Case
Mayor Ron Case provides an update on home value assessments and property taxes.
03/24/2022
March 18, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Heritage Preservation Award Nominations, Public Art Call for Artists, Staff News
03/18/2022
March 11, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — 2022 Property Valuations, Annual Ice Show, Everything Spring Expo, Parks and Recreation Registration, Staff News
03/11/2022
Eden Prairie Home Values Increase by Historic Levels
The combined value of single-family homes in Eden Prairie increased by almost 20% in 2021.
03/04/2022
March 4, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — 2022 Property Value Notices, 2022 EP Estimated Market Value, Park Facility Rentals Available, Parks and Recreation Summer Program Registration Opens March 16, Real Talk with Rick Podcast, Staff News
03/04/2022
Real Talk with Rick: Back to School
Elaine Larabee, former Eden Prairie School Board chair, chats with Rick about her path to running for the position, experiences as part of the board (including navigating COVID), and what’s next for her.
03/03/2022
Feb. 25, 2022 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Arbor Day Tree Sale, Lt. Chris Wood Promoted to Police Department Captain, Last Call for Human Rights Award Nominations, Parks and Recreation Summer Program Registration Opens March 16
02/25/2022