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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Eden Prairie, Minnesota with AmericanTowns Eden Prairie Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Hennepin County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Eden Prairie organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Eden Prairie is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Weekend Activities in and around Eden Prairie

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Eden Prairie area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Minnesota’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Eden Prairie in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Minnesota is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Eden Prairie Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Eden Prairie, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Minnesota

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Minnesota Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Eden Prairie Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Eden Prairie Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Eden Prairie elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

FakeTV Is a Green Way to Prevent Burglaries

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN---A burglar deterrent called "FakeTV" saves energy and might possibly save your possessions. FakeTV came into existence because Blaine Readler of...

Hennepin County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Hennepin County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Hennepin County Minnesota area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Minnesota MN

Minnesota Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Minnesota. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Eden Prairie and across the country. With...

Author Ken Thurber Takes a Look at the Impact on the AT&T and T-Mobile Merge

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN---More news about the AT&T and T-Mobile merger, and two anti-trust lawsuits. Now it seems that both the US Justice department and Sprint are trying to stop...

10th Anniversary of September 11 Memorial Ceremony

The Plymouth Fire Department and other metro public safety departments invite the public to a memorial ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United...

September 11th Memorials - 10th Anniversary Events and Memorials in Eden Prairie

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and while it is a day that recalls great devastation and loss, it is ...

Back to School for Eden Prairie - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Eden Prairie! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

For Republicans who do not

For Republicans who do not agree with Sen. Hann, please join the "Republicans Against a MN Constitutional Gay Marriage Ban" group on Facebook....

Visit the Eden Prairie News

Visit the Eden Prairie News on Facebook for a snippet of video. (Karla Wennerstrom is the editor of the Eden Prairie News. She can be reached at editor@edenprairienews.com.)

4th of July Hometown Celebration

Join us for the annual 4th of July Hometown Celebration and enjoy entertainment, concessions, activities and more throughout the evening!Schedule:5:30 p.m. - Jazz on the...

Click here for a video from

Click here for a video from the event: http://www.edenprairienews.com/community/karla/pickleball-eden-prairie (Karla Wennerstrom is the editor of the Eden Prairie News. She can be...

A video of the meeting has

A video of the meeting has been made available via CITYTV on the Eden Prairie city website. A link to the video is below....

Bill Lapadat and Charley

Bill Lapadat and Charley Allnut deserve credit for the term "Junk Yard Democrats." It is a turn of words that was slowly generated during a political conversation of...

Sirens will sound in Eden

Sirens will sound in Eden Prairie at 1:45 and 6:55 p.m. today, according to the Eden Prairie Police Department Facebook page. They're also providing a link for families with...

I remember those shows!

I remember those shows! "Attack of the Burger Pods" was a local cult classic. I like this idea of Junk Yard Democrats. Robert F. Kennedy was a JYD. So was Teddy...

Minneapolis St. Paul

Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal also reporting that IHOP is well on its way to the old Fuddrucker's spot in EP....

Reader's Digest "We Hear You America" 100 City/100 Days RV Tour Arrives in Eden Prairie 4/13

THE READER’S DIGEST “WE HEAR YOU AMERICA” 100 CITIES/100 DAYS RV TOUR COMES TO EDEN PRAIRIE ON APRIL 13TH Area Community to Benefit from Reader's Digest...

Make a difference in Eden Prairie! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Eden Prairie area and...

ep res Just because we have

ep res Just because we have "insurance" doesn't mean that this won't cost the school district. Hate to use the quote "time is money" but time will...

Can the Ingenuity of Big Wave Surfers Save American Manufacturing?

Eden Prairie, MN-- "The economy." When will it recover? And, what will it take to pull out of this nose-dive? It will take American ingenuity!Ken Thurber, author of Big...

We should play a vital role

We should play a vital role to keep our environment clean and green. If the use of solar panels becomes popular in every place of the world then we can our environment beautiful...

If I read the article in the

If I read the article in the Strib correctly, they want to transport Hopkins landfill garbage and deposit it in the EP landfill over a 14 month period? 114 semi-loads a day for 14...

Click on the following link

Click on the following link to read more about the changes to Highway 169 going into effect for the flood season. http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/169corridor/

Below is an update from the

Below is an update from the City of Eden Prairie, sent March 23. "Given the record snowfall this year, the City is preparing for the possibility of localized flooding near...

For more about spring

For more about spring flooding at Bryant Lake, click on the link below. http://www.ninemilecreek.org/CalDetails.asp?cal_seq=177

For more landfill history,

For more landfill history, click on the link below. http://www.edenprairienews.com/news/city-news/closing-time-yet-again-cit...

Want to watch a video of the

Want to watch a video of the Planning Commission meeting? You can find it here: http://eden-prairie.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=503 (Karla Wennerstrom is...

For the second year in a row

For the second year in a row my home value, as assessed by the city and county has dropped, this year by $25K. I live in a very nice neighborhood. Now I know that there are other...

Tired of all the school

Tired of all the school drama in Eden Prairie? We are selling a beautiful 4 bedroom home in Minnetonka. Please contact our agent if you are interested in seeing our home: Nancy...

This is unfortunate.

This is unfortunate. Ultimately the superintendent is accountable for all financial matters of the school district, and she has alienated so many parents that this referendum...

Methinks the timing could be

Methinks the timing could be better.

Did Obama Meet the Wrong Big Wave Surfers?

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN., -- It was reported that during his recent trip to the West Coast, President Obama had dinner with a dozen Silicon Valley executives. The appearance of the...

This story has been updated

This story has been updated to include information on MnDOT's plans for Highway 169.

During spring fashion week,

During spring fashion week, my Tory Burch editor Michelle and I spotted Tory Burch Flats linen hoodie at Tory Burch Shoes, which reminded us of Tory Burch Handbags something Jeff...

A MnDOT news release says it

A MnDOT news release says it will remain closed until 5 a.m. March 3 now. (Karla Wennerstrom is the editor of the Eden Prairie News. She can be reached at...