City of Eden Prairie

Family values baked into every batch of Sassyfras cookies

Andrea Justus • December 12, 2025

An Eden Prairie home baker turns family inspiration into custom-decorated cookies, balancing creativity, time and community connections.

Eden Prairie City Council OKs 2026 budget with 5.6% levy increase

Rachel Hoppe • December 5, 2025

The Eden Prairie City Council approved a 2026 budget with a 5.6% tax levy increase, raising monthly taxes on the median home by about $12.

A place to play

Jeff Strate • December 1, 2025

Eden Prairie’s Miller Park playground showcases inclusive design rooted in a family’s advocacy, inspiring a Kenyan student studying barrier-free play.

Eden Prairie Liquor’s THC gummy hits shelves

Rachel Hoppe • November 28, 2025

Eden Prairie's THC gummies hit shelves on Nov. 22, after calling for residents to submit name ideas for the product.

City honors 2025 Sustainable Eden Prairie Award recipients

EPLN Staff Reports • November 21, 2025

The city honored four recipients with the 2025 Sustainable Eden Prairie Awards for standout sustainability efforts by residents, businesses, and community groups.

Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Department to launch app in December

Rachel Hoppe • November 20, 2025

The Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Department is set to launch an app for its services and programs in December.

State demographer outlines shifting trends in Eden Prairie

Rachel Hoppe • November 19, 2025

The Minnesota state demographer outlined Eden Prairie’s population trends during a Chamber of Commerce event focused on growth and demographic shifts.

Eden Prairie geothermal project will cut costs and carbon with $1.6-million federal boost

Mark Weber • November 19, 2025

Eden Prairie advances a geothermal upgrade at its Water Treatment Plant, aiming to cut emissions and lower long-term costs with federal support.

Ruby the red-tailed hawk finds a new home at the Outdoor Center

Rachel Hoppe • November 18, 2025

The Eden Prairie Outdoor Center welcomed Ruby, a red-tailed hawk, in September and will use her in educational programs with schools.

Eden Prairie updates recycling guidance for 2026

EPLN Staff Reports • November 14, 2025

America Recycles Day arrives on Saturday, Nov. 15, and Eden Prairie is encouraging residents to review local recycling practices and make use of recently updated resources. According to the city, items...

Manufacturing Bus Tour guides residents through the city’s lesser-known employers

Rachel Hoppe • November 10, 2025

The Manufacturing Bus Tour guided residents through Eden Prairie’s small but mighty manufacturing sector, highlighting local companies and their products.