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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.
Join Hennepin County’s Stop Food Waste Challenge
Create meals, not waste, in a challenge that runs through Nov. 10.
10/13/2021
Oct. 8, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Citywide Open House, Affordable Housing and Mental Health Presentation, Organics Recycling Coming Soon
10/08/2021
Oct. 1, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Housing Loans for Qualified Residents, October Meeting Changes, Fall into Fitness, Citywide Open House, Harvest to Halloween at the Barn, Not-So-Scary Nature Trail
10/01/2021
Sept. 24, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Highway 62 Closure Tonight, Virtual Solar Power Hour, Fall into Fitness, Citywide Open House
09/24/2021
Sept. 17, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie and Rib Fest, Eden Prairie School Board Candidate Forum, The GIVE Gathering
09/17/2021
Now is the Time to Stop Zebra Mussels
Make sure your docks and watercraft are clean, drained and dry to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.
09/16/2021
Seize the Power of Wind
It takes less than five minutes to sign up and costs as little as a dollar per month to participate in Xcel Energy’s Windsource® subscription program.
09/16/2021
Sept 10, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Fall Recycling Drop-Off Event, Prairie Brewfest is Back, Eden Prairie Recognized with GreenStep Cities Award, Free Smart Thermostat, Eden Prairie Players Presents: Women's One Acts
09/10/2021
Eden Prairie Recognized for Environmental Sustainability Efforts
City receives Minnesota GreenStep Cities recognition.
09/08/2021
EPPD Statement: Fatal Reckless Driving Incident
Single vehicle crash occurred in early morning hours of Sept. 5.
09/06/2021
Historical Books and Retired Street Signs for Sale
Historical books about Eden Prairie and street signs make great gifts!
08/30/2021
Interested in a Free Smart Thermostat?
Schedule Home Energy Squad visit to be eligible.
08/30/2021
County Offers Grants for Building Deconstruction
Reuse and recycle building materials from renovation and construction projects.
08/30/2021
Round Lake Ash Trees Being Removed and Replaced
The City will soon begin removing buckthorn and ash trees infested with Emerald Ash Borer on the west side of Round Lake.
08/27/2021
Aug. 27, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Round Lake Ash Tree Removal/Replacement Project, Fall Recycling Drop-Off Event, Eden Prairie Players Presents: Women's One Acts, Staff News, Holiday Hours
08/27/2021
Aug. 20, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Arts in the Park, City Seeks Input on Civic Engagement, Entrepreneur Partnership After Hours Event
08/20/2021
Aug. 13, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — City Seeks Input on Civic Engagement, Fall Parks and Recreation Program Registration Underway, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board Applications, Weekend Events in Eden Prairie
08/13/2021
Aug 6, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board Applications, Quarterly Financial and Investment Report, Night to Unite Results, Staff News
08/06/2021
July 30, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — PeopleFest! A Community Celebration of Culture, Neighborhood Night at the Fire Station, Arts in the Park, Organics Recycling Coming Soon, Real Talk With Rick Podcast
07/30/2021
Harmful Algal Blooms
During the summer months it is common to see algae forming in lakes and ponds. When in doubt, stay out!
07/29/2021
Real Talk with Rick: Farm Fresh from the Prairie
Sever Peterson, a third-generation Eden Prairie farmer, discusses why his family came to Eden Prairie in the late 19th century, his adventures around the world, and he reveals the theme for the 25th season of Sever’s Fall Festival.
07/26/2021
July 23, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Wings of the North Air Expo, Sustainable Eden Prairie Award Nominations, July 26 Planning Commission Meeting Canceled, PeopleFest! A Community Celebration of Culture, Movies in the Park
07/23/2021
Shifting Energy Use Can Help the Environment
When and how you use electricity this summer can have an impact on the environment!
07/22/2021
EPPD Deploys Fully Electric Patrol Car
This week the EPPD is introducing a Tesla Model Y as part of its patrol vehicle fleet.
07/20/2021
July 16, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Sustainable Eden Prairie Award Nominations, Lawn Watering Restrictions Reminder, Neighborhood Night at the Fire Station, 2021 Summer Entertainment Series — Starring at Staring
07/16/2021
Parks and Rec Presented with Awards of Excellence
Eden Prairie's Parks and Recreation Department accepted two awards from the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association.
07/14/2021
July 9, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Wings of the North Air Expo, Eden Prairie Night to Unite is Back, PeopleFest! A Community Celebration of Culture, Fitness in the Parks
07/09/2021
June 25, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Baker Road Closure, Wings of the North Air Expo, Annual Drinking Water Report, Staff News
06/25/2021
June 11, 2021 Friday Report
City Manager Rick Getschow's Friday Report — Lawn Watering Restrictions Reminder, Community Drop-Off Day, Community Center Solar Garden, Real Talk with Rick Podcast, Spring Employee Recognition Event
06/11/2021
Community Center Solar Garden
Residents of Eden Prairie will soon have an opportunity to register for a solar energy subscription!
06/10/2021