City of Eden Prairie

A Wednesday in Eden Prairie: How Sarah’s day reflects the city’s latest community survey results

Mark Weber • April 17, 2025

A fictional couple’s routine frames new survey results revealing how Eden Prairie residents feel about safety, services and quality of life.

‘Iceberg Dead Ahead’: 113 years later, Titanic’s legacy endures

Michael Koebnick • April 13, 2025

Marking 113 years since Titanic’s sinking, this story explores its voyage, Minnesota ties, final meal, and enduring legacy.

Eden Prairie prepares for light-rail era with millions in infrastructure upgrades

Mark Weber • April 10, 2025

Eden Prairie prepares for Green Line light rail with infrastructure upgrades, transit-oriented development and long-term plans near future stations.

Eden Prairie limits cannabis retail to state minimum

Mark Weber • April 2, 2025

Eden Prairie caps cannabis retailers at five, sets zoning rules and school buffer, as state prepares to issue licenses.

Minnesota teen’s bug experiment flew on Columbia’s 1982 shuttle mission

Michael Koebnick • March 31, 2025

Minnesota teen’s space experiment flew aboard Columbia in 1982, revealing how bugs react to weightlessness during shuttle missions.

Cannabis retail: Eden Prairie eyes 5-store limit, distance rules

Mark Weber • March 30, 2025

Eden Prairie may limit cannabis retailers to five, with buffer zones, under a proposed ordinance the City Council will consider Tuesday.

Eden Prairie Center’s north end: Mixed-use concept unveiled

Mark Weber • March 20, 2025

A proposed redevelopment at Eden Prairie Center’s north end could replace the vacant JCPenney site with housing, retail, offices, and a hotel.

Knobby wheels welcome: City gearing up for mountain bike trail

Mark Weber • March 10, 2025

Eden Prairie is in the early stages of planning a three-mile mountain biking trail at Cedar Hills Park, with possible expansion.

Lawsuit claims community center ‘verbal abuse’ policy violates rights

Mark Weber • March 7, 2025

A family is suing Eden Prairie, claiming the community center’s verbal abuse policy violated their constitutional rights.

City manager gets 4.3% raise; is praised for ‘amazing job’

Mark Weber • March 6, 2025

Eden Prairie City Council approves 4.3% pay increase for city manager Rick Getschow, citing 2024 accomplishments and leadership.

From highway remnant to business hub: Eden Prairie project OK’d

Mark Weber • March 5, 2025

Eden Prairie approves a 52,000-square-foot office-warehouse near Highway 5. Endeavor Development plans to create jobs while addressing tree and noise concerns.

Young voices reflect on civil rights through art, writing

Stuart Sudak • February 27, 2025

Eden Prairie students reflect on civil rights icons through art, writing, and poetry in the 2025 Words in Action Contest.