City of Eden Prairie

Architect hired to move police remodeling forward

Mark Weber • January 3, 2024

Eden Prairie City Center's west end remodel, a major step for Police Department expansion, progresses with BKV Group's $988,300 contract.

Future of firefighting in EP is focus of study

Mark Weber • January 2, 2024

Eden Prairie initiates a $79,000 study to evaluate its fire department's needs and strategies in response to the city's evolving landscape and growth.

Hiring of police project architect on council’s agenda Tuesday

Mark Weber • December 30, 2023

The EP City Council on Jan. 2 will discuss a $988,300 contract with BKV Group for the Police Department's remodeling.

$2.8 million in state public-safety money will help pay for fire trucks

Mark Weber • December 27, 2023

Eden Prairie uses a $2.8 million state grant to retire fire truck debt, easing the financial path for the Police Department's city hall relocation.

Eden Prairie’s longtime nature guide, Stan Tekiela, is retiring

Mark Weber • December 22, 2023

Stan Tekiela, director of Eden Prairie's Outdoor Center, is set to retire on Jan. 2 after 24 years of leading the facility.

Eden Prairie navigates population changes

Frank Malley • December 19, 2023

Despite a slight population decline in Eden Prairie, experts highlight its minimal impact and emphasize ongoing city development and planning.

‘Green’ building policy goes into effect Jan. 1

Mark Weber • December 16, 2023

Eden Prairie implements new sustainable building standards, aiming for a net zero carbon footprint by 2050, focusing on LEED compliance and green initiatives.

Photo gallery: Senior Center holiday lunch

Gillian Holte • December 15, 2023

More than 80 seniors celebrated at Eden Prairie Senior Center's annual holiday lunch on Dec. 8, featuring festive carols and Santa Claus.

The people’s TV

Jeff Strate • December 13, 2023

Regional governmental group makes decisions that impact the public access TV station and programming available to those who reside and work in Eden Prairie and other southwest suburbs.

Parking a concern, but biotech building’s addition endorsed

Mark Weber • December 12, 2023

Aldevron has purchased an existing building at 7075 Flying Cloud Drive and is asking the city to approve the construction of a two-story, 96,244-square-foot addition and remodeling of the overall building.

Biotech company seeks OK for major building addition

Mark Weber • December 9, 2023

A biotech company that purchased a northeastern Eden Prairie building last year is seeking city approval for a major addition to that building. Aldevron – a Fargo, North Dakota-based company that...

City budget OK’d; it has more money for wages, elections, police cadets

Mark Weber • December 7, 2023

The Eden Prairie police chief would like a more diverse department, at a time when there’s a shortage of police officers across the country. So, he’s being given 2024 money to start a police cadet...