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FIND YOUR FUN! Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation offers programs for all ages and abilities
Browse offerings at edenprairie.org/parksbrochure.
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ATTRACTIONS
Parks Recreation Wildlife Refuge
Health and Wellness
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Art Organizations Clubs & Organizations Youth Clubs Athletic Organizations
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Introduction
GOVERNMENT
City of Eden Prairie City Council Meetings Public Utilities Ordinances Hennepin County Frequently called numbers Libraries Utilities/Miscellaneous Metropolitan Council Watershed Licenses and Documents U.S. Postal Service Health and Human Services Elections Minnesota United States
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LEISURE 29 29 30 30
LIVING Education Eden Prairie Foundation Senior Citizens Support Services
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MARKETPLACE Media Municipal Liquor Stores Business Directory
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PETS Humane Society
2014 lifestyle guide Director of Operations: Laurie Hartmann Publisher: Bill Davis Chief Digital Officer: Pino Shah Photography: Southwest Newspapers Editorial Content: Karla Wennerstrom, Eden Prairie News staff Editorial Design: Barbara Tieben, Nicole Bullock Cover Design: Mike Gears Advertising: Lori Billy, Joy Sutton
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VETERANS
2012
2010
2013
2,734 2008 - 2012 = 200
60,797 62,246 62,603
3% change from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013
= 5,000
6.6%
5 years and under 18 years and under
26.4%
Between 19 and 64 years
58.4%
WORK TRAVEL TIME Mean travel time to work
21.2 min
workers age 16+ 2008 - 2012
HOUSING
8.6%
65 years and older
POPULATION BREAKDOWN WHITE
81.7%
25,075 Housing units, 2010 = 2,000
ASIAN
9.2% HISPANIC OR LATINO
8.5%
BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN
5.6%
AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE
.2%
TWO OR MORE RACES
2.3%
14.5% Foreign born Between 2008 and 2012 EDUCATION
96.9% High School Graduate or higher, 25+ 2008 - 2012
60.8% Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+ 2008 - 2012
73.4%
Homeownership rate, 2008 - 2012
86.5% Living in same house 1 year and over $311,800 Median value of ownership occupied homes, 2008 - 2012 2.61 Persons per household $48,999 Money income in past 12 months, 2012 dollars $93,828 Median household income Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/
LIFESTYLE SNAPSHOT
POPULATION
Possibilities are endless in Eden Prairie A mong the many and diverse attributes that make Eden Prairie a great place to live, work and dream, the variety of opportunities for enjoying an active lifestyle always rise to the top for me. And I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. Everywhere I go, I see members of our community taking advantage of the myriad of recreational amenities and more than 125 miles of trails available to them year-round – there really is something for everyone. During the summer our beaches and splash pads are bustling with kids and adults of all ages, and you don’t have to go far to find a ballgame or soccer match. Eden Prairie has all
the outdoor amenities you’d expect from a city of its size, but it also has unique offerings that encourage physical activity, such as dog parks, an archery range, a disc golf course and a skate plaza. When winter comes, the outdoor activity doesn’t stop. The City works hard to clear snow from trails so runners and bikers can continue to use them. There are also several outdoor ice rinks maintained throughout the season, as well as a groomed cross-country ski trail and giant sledding hill at Staring Lake Park. The Eden Prairie Community Center is an action packed gathering place featuring aquatics, ice arenas,
a gymnasium and state-of-the-art fitness center. Opportunities for physical activity abound with the generous offering of group fitness classes and youth programs. Personally, I love that I can get on my bike and ride the miles of trails for exercise or just to meet friends for coffee at the Dunn Bros located in one of the City’s historic properties, the Smith-Douglas-More House. I also enjoy scenic strolls around Staring Lake, which frequently lead me to an evening of music at the outdoor amphitheater or an astronomy event at the Staring Lake Observatory. The possibilities for living an active lifestyle are truly endless in
MAYOR NANCY TYRA-LUKENS Eden Prairie, which for me, makes life great in this outstanding community I’m proud to call home. To learn more about living in Eden Prairie, visit edenprairie.org.
MAN ON THE STREET “My entire life, I have felt a tremendous sense of pride in being a part of Eden Prairie. Our family moved here in 1963. I have seen our community grow from a small, dirt road, farm community to a high profile, suburban community.” CONN MCCARTAN Principal, Eden Prairie High School
“First it was a job that brought us to Eden Prairie, many years ago, but then we could easily see that there were qualities that set EP apart from other communities: really good schools, an emphasis on parks and natural resources, and people committed to making Eden Prairie more than just your average suburb.” MARK AND ROMA WEBER 30-year residents Mark Weber is the executive director of the Eden Prairie Community Foundation
“We love Eden Prairie for its beautiful parks, lakes, walking, biking and running trails. It also has many fabulous restaurants and terrific shopping. The allure of the strong academic tradition of the Eden Prairie Schools also drew us back to EP.” DEB KARULF FEPS scholarship chair/ EPHS Theatre director
“My fiancé, John, and I decided to purchase a home in Eden Prairie due to three reasons: the community, the school district, and the proximity to our jobs. We love the community of Eden Prairie and everything it has to offer.” DR. SAMANTHA HERMSEN, D.C. New Eden Prairie homeowner
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“My family moved to the ‘Village’ of Eden Prairie in the fall of 1962 and rented a house for a short time while our new home was being built on Sheridan Lane. What impressed them most about Eden Prairie is its physical beauty, abundance of lakes and wonderful natural features, and very friendly people. They also knew it would be a great place to raise a family and I can say first hand it was an outstanding place to grow up.”
“I love Eden Prairie because of the incredible people. Through the PROP Shop, I have had the opportunity to work with, and get to know hundreds of wonderful people. This community’s level of compassion, caring, generosity and kindness is unbelievable.”
DAVID LINDAHL Eden Prairie Economic Development Manager
CINDY EDDY Founder, Eden Prairie’s PROP SHOP
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Pleasant weather greeted the crowds gathered on July 3 in Round Lake Park. Eden Prairie’s Hometown Celebration includes music and activities on July 3. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
den Prairie’s community events include a rocking Fourth of July, Schooner Days, AirExpo and more. In fact, it’s hard to find a weekend without a family-friendly activity on tap. You can visit the Eden Prairie Art Center, Community Center, Veterans Memorial, Staring Lake Outdoor Center and Observatory or take in a show by the Eden Prairie Players. Eden Prairie Center mall offers movies and dining in addition to shopping. Eden Prairie’s historic homes and buildings have been lovingly preserved and given new life and purpose in the form of the Smith-Douglas-More House that is now a popular coffee shop; the Cummins-Phipps-Grill Homestead where you’ll find Santa over the holidays; the Riley-Jacques Barn that houses community theater productions and events; and the Goodrich-Ramus Barn that is now home to a distinctive event center. In Eden Prairie, you have your pick of a variety of attractions in town and nearby. Centrally located off major highways it’s easy to get to the Mall of America, Valleyfair Family Amusement Park, Mystic Lake UP TO DATE Casino, Canterbury Park, Chanhassen CONTENT AVAILABLE Dinner Theatres, Minnesota Landscape ON OUR APP Arboretum, downtown Minneapolis and more. Search for “bigfishlifestyle”
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ATTRACTIONS PARKS EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS Set in an area of rolling hills amid a beautiful wooded landscape, lakes and creeks, Eden Prairie has more than 1,000 acres of active use parkland. The city has community parks, neighborhood parks, mini-parks, conservation areas, historic sites, six special use areas and miles of multi-use trails. Maps showing these trails are available at the Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Rd. Its parks have shelters, playgroun ds , b oat laun ches , ballfields and ice skating rinks with warming houses. COMMUNITY PARKS Flying Cloud Fields 15219 Pioneer Tr. On land owned by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, this community youth athletic complex has soccer fields, youth softball fields, a fenced ballfield and a concession stand/storage facility. Miller Park 8208 Eden Prairie Rd. Youth baseball fields, youth softball fields, a lighted regulation baseball field, five soccer fields, two tennis courts, a basketball court, a barrier-free play structure, an interactive splash pad, a picnic area, bike trails, hiking trails and parking for more than 900 vehicles; it has a fishing pier and a boat ramp onto Mitchell Lake (boats are limited to 10-horsepower motors or less). Purgatory Creek Park 13001 Technology Dr. Gardens, a picnic pavillion, wetland, walking trails, a fountain and the Eden Prairie Veterans Memorial are highlights of this area. Riley Lake Park 9180 Riley Lake Rd. Swimming beach, public boat ramp and fishing pier, as well as a fenced-in children’s play area and a park shelter. Additional facilities include two ballfields, two tennis courts, a basketball court, and four sand volleyball courts. The historic Riley-Jacques Farm is located at this park. The barn has been restored and is available for public rental.
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Round Lake Park 16691 Valley View Rd. Eight tennis courts, themed playground structure, an interactive splash pad, urban skate plaza, a lighted baseball stadium, five softball fields (four lighted), full basketball court, two shelters, two hockey rinks, two sand volleyball courts, loop trail and fishing pier. Staring Lake Park and Amphitheatre 14800 Pioneer Tr. Three ballfields, creative tot play structure, picnic shelter, boat ramp, tennis court, basketball court, eight horseshoe pits, bocce ball court, disc golf course, lighted free skating, lighted sliding hill with warming house, wooded picnic area, two fishing piers, archery range, an off-leash dog use area and a large amphitheatre for summer concerts. The historic Cummins-Phipps-Grill Homestead sits on land included in this park. NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Birch Island Park 6225 Eden Prairie Rd. Play structure, hiking trails and picnic area. Carmel Park 11610 Tyrell Dr. Ballfield, two tennis courts and play structure. Creekwood Park 12341 Sunnybrook Rd. Ballfield, tennis court and fullsize basketball court. Crestwood Park 9780 Dell Rd. Two soccer fields, a play structure, basketball court, tennis court, sand volleyball court, park building with covered picnic area, an ice skating and hockey rink area. EdenLakePark 11700 Anderson Lakes Pkwy. Adjacent to Eden Lake Elementary School, it includes a baseball field, tee-ball fields, half-court basketball facilities, a large play structure and tetherball courts. EdenValleyPark 16600 Duck Lake Tr. Picnic area, tennis courts, ballfield, basketball court, sand volleyball court and play structure. Edenvale Park 7200 Edenvale Blvd. Ballfield, play structure, basketball court, hockey rink with warm-
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Eden Prairie Girl Scout Troop 12838 hosted an event Sept. 13 at the Flying Cloud Dog Park to celebrate the improvements made to the Staring Lake and Flying Cloud dog parks. (Photo by Patty Dexter) ing house and skating area, picnic shelter and picnic area. Edenvale Conservation Area is adjacent to the park. Forest Hills Park 13708 Holly Rd. Adjacent to Forest Hills Elementary School. Play structure, two ballfields, soccer field, basketball hoops, tetherball, hockey rink, skating rink and two tennis courts. Franlo Park 10245 Franlo Rd. Softball field, baseball field, two soccer fields, two tennis courts, basketball court and a play structure. Hidden Ponds Park 18300 Twilight Tr. Baseball field, soccer field, basketball court and tennis court, and a play structure. Homeward Hills Park 12000 Silverwood Dr. One soccer field, a play structure, swings, two tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts, a barn used as a park shelter/warming house, one lighted hockey/free skating rink, one softball field and basketball court. Nesbitt Preserve Park 8641 Center Way Two youth baseball fields, a sand volleyball court, lighted hockey rink, play structure, a soccer field, full basketball court, ice skating and warming house. Pheasant Woods Park 8420 Mitchell Rd. Ballfield, soccer field, play structure and trail connections to the neighborhood. Pioneer Park 8950 Eden Prairie Rd.
Tennis courts, pickleball courts, hiking trails, play structure, formal flower garden and community garden plots. Prairie East Park 10379 Balsam Ln. A tennis court, basketball court, play structure, ballfield and small pond. Prairie View Park 17255 Peterborg Rd. Next to Prairie View Elementary School. Park building with covered picnic area, two ballfields, a hockey rink, free skating rink and trail connections to adjacent neighborhoods. An edible playground garden is also located in this park. Red Rock Lake Park 15416 Boulder Pointe Rd. One tennis court, a playground structure, boat ramp onto Red Rock Lake and a picnic area. Boats are restricted to 10 horsepower or less. Rice Marsh Lake Park 8266 Erin Bay Tennis court, play structure, basketball court and a ball field. Rustic Hills Park 17465 Rustic Hills Dr. Adjacent to Edenbrook Conservation Area. A tennis court, basketball court, a sand volleyball court, play structure, ballfield and picnic area, and nature trail connecting to Edenbrook Conservation Area. Smetana Lake Park 7620 Smetana Lane On the shores of Smetana Lake, this park has walking trails around the lake, covered picnic area, play structure, boat ramp and fish pier.
ATTRACTIONS Willow Park 7402 Butterscotch Rd. Baseball field, basketball court, tennis court and play structure. Wyndham Knoll Park 6525 Dell Rd. Ballfield, a soccer field, two tennis courts and a play structure. WATER SLIDE Oak Point Pool 13400 Staring Lake Pkwy 952-949-8470 Two pools and a 141-foot waterslide. REGIONAL PARKS Three Rivers Park District 763-559-9000 Website: www.threeriversparks.org Bryant Lake Regional Park 6800 Rowland Rd., Eden Prairie 763-694-7764 Bryant Lake Regional Park, located south of Highway 62 and west of Shady Oak Road on Rowland Road, is operated by Three Rivers Park District. Facilities include a three-season conces-
sion plaza, three-season pavilion, paved boat launch, fishing pier, swimming beach, boat rental building, 2.2-mile turf hiking trail, 1-mile paved bike/hike trail, general picnic area, disc golf course, dog park and creative play area. The 2,000-square-foot pavilion can accommodate up to 150 people and features a small serving area, fireplace, tables and chairs. It is available for reservation Memorial Day through mid-October. The park is open April through mid-October. Hyland-Bush-Anderson Regional Park Reserve 10145 E. Bush Lake Rd 763-694-7687 The park reserve is managed by the city of Bloomington and Three Rivers Park District and is located along Highway 169 on the Eden Prairie-Bloomington border. Two of the Anderson lakes lie in Eden Prairie, southwest of the intersection of Highway 169 and Interstate Highway 494. Currently, development of this area is limited
to a paved trail off Anderson Lakes Parkway and following the south side of one of the Anderson lakes. More than 7,200 feet of turf and wood-chip trails have been added in recent years. The Landing-Minnesota River Heritage Park 2187 E. Co. Rd. 101 Shakopee 763-694-7784 Website: www.threeriversparks.org
RECREATION Eden Prairie Community Center 16700 Valley View Road 952-949-8470 Located west of the intersection of Eden Prairie Road and Valley View Road, the newly renovated Eden Prairie Community Center is equipped with an expanded fitness area and group fitness studio, indoor swimming pool, three indoor skating rinks, a child care facility, play structure, expanded locker rooms, a family locker room, two racquetball
courts, gymnasium, meeting facilities, a cafe’ and lounge area. Memberships are available at resident and nonresident rates. Daily visit fee, month-to-month payment programs and health insurance reimbursement options available. Visit www.edenprairie.org/communitycenter for more information. Outdoor Center 13765 Staring Lake Pkwy 952-949-8479 Located on the north shore of Staring Lake, the Outdoor Center offers classes, birthday parties, trips and activities in the fields of outdoor recreation and environmental education. The Staring Lake Observatory is located here. Visit www.edenpr.org/outdoorcenter. CAMPGROUNDS Baylor Regional Park 10775 Co. Rd. 33, Norwood Young America 952-466-5250 CARVER PARK RESERVE 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria 763-559-9000
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WILDLIFE REFUGE Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington 952-854-5900 Website: www.fws.gov/refuge/ minnesota_valley Made up of 14 separate units, the 14,000-acre Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge runs from Bloomington to Henderson, along both sides of the Minnesota River to provide 4,700 acres of outdoor opportunities such as hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, wildlife observation and photography as posted on Refuge interpretive signs.
VISIT A Natural Treasure Open Year Round for Family Fun Enjoy 1,200+ acres of magnificent gardens, woods, wetlands and prairie in all seasons. Check out 5,000 varieties of plants, guided tram tours or walking tours. Experience 12.5 miles of hiking trails, 8.5 miles of groomed ski trails and 1.25 miles of snowshoe trails. Plus, visit the Gift Store and Restaurant.
ARBORETUM Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen 952-443-1400 Website: www.arboretum.umn.edu The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum has more than 1,000 acres of landscaped gardens, natural woodlands, wetlands and prairie, plant collections, and displays. Walk, hike or cross-country
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is an idyllic retreat where visitors can see gardens, woodlands, wetlands and wildlife. (Submitted photo by Don Olson) ski more than eight miles of trails. Open 363 days a year. CONSERVATION AREAS Purgatory Creek Park 13001 Technology Dr. Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area 18700 Flying Cloud Dr. Prairie Bluff Conservation Area 10092 Indigo Dr.
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GOOD TASTE Food options come in many flavors
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rom restaurants with longtime local ties to new franchises and upscale offerings, in Eden Prairie, you’ll find the best allAmerican fare around as well as Chinese, Indian, Italian, Greek, Thai, Vietnamese and more. Eden Prairie’s farm history continues with Sever’s Farm Markets dotting the community, Picha Heritage Farms offering fresh raspberries and more at local farm markets and Marshall’s Farm Market’s offerings, mainly during the summer months. The Eden Prairie Lions Club Corn Feed, Rotary Club Rib Fest and Vino Classico (wine and beer tasting) are community favorites. Need to wet your whistle? You might not know that Eden Prairie is home to two natural springs where you’ll find visitors lining up to fill their UP TO DATE water bottles. Fredrick-Miller Spring is CONTENT AVAILABLE ON OUR APP at 9995 Spring Road and the Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area Spring is at 18700 Flying Cloud Drive. Search for “bigfishlifestyle”
Lifestyle Focus Customers enjoyed the Corn Feed at Round Lake Park last year. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
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den Prairie’s more than 60,000 residents can bring city-related questions to Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, where you can obtain a building permit, learn about city ordinances and attend city meetings. The city’s Police Department is also headquartered here and the Fire Department is headquartered across the parking lot at Fire Station No. 1. For more information, call (952) 949-8300 or visit the recently updated website at www. edenprairie.org. For emergencies, call 911; for non-emergencies, call (952) 9496200. For license renewals, visit www.hennepin.us or call (612) 3483000 for information. For passport information, visit http://iafdb. travel.state.gov or call 1 (877) 487-2778. Eden Prairie’s library, which has the highest circulation of any Hennepin County Library, is at 565 Prairie Center Drive. Call (612) 543-6275 or visit www.hclib.org for more information. Eden Prairie is served by the Eden Prairie School District (272), Minnetonka Public Schools, and private schools including the International UP TO DATE School of Minnesota on its 55-acre CONTENT AVAILABLE ON OUR APP campus, and Eagle Ridge Academy. Eden Prairie is also home to Hennepin Technical College, IT T Technical Search for “bigfishlifestyle” Institute and Rasmussen College.
Lifestyle Focus An Eden Prairie fire truck was on display at Citywide Open House at Eden Prairie City Center. The mission of the Eden Prairie Fire Department is to lead and strive to minimize risk, increase safety, and improve the quality of life in the community through education, code compliance and emergency response. (File photo)
GOVERNMENT
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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY CENTER
8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-949-8300 allcouncil@edenprairie.org www.edenprairie.org TTY: 952-949-8399
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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
Police, fire, medical emergencies 911 Police (non-emergency) 952-949-6200 Crime TIPS line 952-949-TIPS or 952-949-8477 Fire Department (non-emergency) 952-949-8300 City of Eden Prairie 24-Hour Comment Line 952-949-8561 Water and sewer billing 952-949-8382 Eden Prairie Community Center 952-949-8470 Eden Prairie Chamber 952-944-2830 952-496-8341
CITY COUNCIL Eden Prairie is a “Plan B” city. The council-manager plan of government means all policy and legislative decisions are the responsibility of the elected City Council. Eden Prairie residents are represented by a mayor and four council members. The mayor serves four-year terms and the council members serve four-year “at-large” staggered terms. City elections are held in even-numbered years with the general election in November. The council delegates all administrative duties to the city manager. The city manager is accountable to the council for the administration of city business in accordance with council decisions. The city manager oversees the day-to-day administrative duties and hires city staff.
NANCY TYRA-LUKENS * Mayor 952-937-1898
BRAD AHO Council member 952-303-6884
RON CASE Council member 952-949-0915
KATHY NELSON * Council member 952-941-6613
* Denotes up for election in 2014
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SHERRY BUTCHERWICKSTROM * Council member 612-296-3721
MEETINGS City of Eden Prairie meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Rd. and are generally held on the following schedule: FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS Eden Prairie City Council, 7 p.m. Council meetings are open to the public unless it is in a rare closed session. Citizens have the opportunity to speak before the council during Open Podium from 6:30-6:55 p.m., prior to City Council meetings. To take part in Open Podium, residents must sign up with the city manager’s office by noon on the day of the meeting. City Council meetings are televised live on EPTV Cable Channel 16. Playbacks of meetings are scheduled for opposite Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and on Sundays at 1 p.m. on EPTV 16. City Council meetings are also available, live or on-demand, via CITY TV on the City’s website at edenprairie.org. APRIL AND MAY OF EACH YEAR
Board of Appeal & Equalization
SECOND THURSDAY, BI-MONTHLY
Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission, 7 p.m.
SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAYS
Planning Commission (televised on EPTV 16), 7 p.m.
THIRD MONDAY
Heritage Preservation Commission, 7 p.m.
SECOND THURSDAY, except July and Aug.
Human Rights and Diversity Commission, 7 p.m.
FIRST MONDAY
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission, 7 p.m.
SECOND TUESDAY
Conservation Commission, 7 p.m.
GOVERNMENT PUBLIC UTILITIES MISCELLANEOUS Before You Dig Gopher State One Call 651-454-0002 Website www.gopherstateonecall. org ELECTRICITY Xcel Energy 1-800-895-4999 Electric outage 1-800-895-1999 Website www.xcelenergy.com Minnesota Valley Electric 952-492-2313 NATURAL GAS CenterPoint Energy 1-800-245-2377 Billing info/new service 612-3724727 Suspected gas leak 612-372-5050 Repair service 612-372-4727 Website www.centerpointenergy.com WATER & SEWER Water Bills & City Sewer 952-949-8382 WASTE DISPOSAL Recycling The following are several locations where recyclables or reusable items may be taken. Eden Prairie refuse haulers are required to collect recyclables, including newsprint, glass, cardboard and plastics. Some choose to collect additional materials. Eden Prairie refuse haulers may provide services not listed here; contact your hauler for information.
ORDINANCES Detailed information about City of Eden Prairie ordinances is available by visiting edenprairie.org. ORDINANCE ADMINISTRATION Community Development Department 952-949-8529 The Community Development Department at the Eden Prairie City Center administers city zon-
ing ordinances and codes. Offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, to answer questions related to your property or surrounding property. General Residential Setbacks All residential structures and accessory structures, which include sheds, outbuildings, play structures and gazebos, are subject to specific setbacks from a lot line based on the zoning district. All structure setbacks are taken from the property line. The setback from a front, rear or side yard may vary based on the zoning district. To find out what a property is zoned for and what the required setbacks are, call the Community Development Department. Lawn Maintenance All grounds in a residential zoning district not covered by a building, patio or driveway must be covered in grass or ornamental landscaping, including rock material. Ground cover may grow to a height of 10 inches. Once the growth exceeds 10 inches, City Code requires cutting. Should you identify a property in which grass is over 10 inches in height, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 952-949-8442. Recreational Vehicle Parking Parking or storing a recreational vehicle (RV) is allowed in a residential zoning district provided certain requirements are met. These include having not more than two RVs stored outside and that they are not more than 12 feet in height. Requirements also deal with setback, storage surface, time of storage and other factors. RVs may not be used for living quarters or connected to water/sanitary sewer. The City suggests talking with neighbors prior to placement of an RV on your lot. In addition, your neighborhood or lot may have private covenants or agreements that prohibit or limit the parking of RVs. This covenant or agreement would supersede the city regulations.
Lawn Watering City code limits lawn watering to an odd/even schedule. That means if your house address ends in an odd number, you may water your lawn on odd-numbered days only. If your house address ends in an even number, water only on even-numbered days. A watering ban is in effect in the city of Eden Prairie from noon to 5 p.m. each day of the year, unless otherwise notified by the City. Snow Removal There are no hourly restrictions on the operation of snow removal equipment. Property owners are required to keep all snow and ice on their own property. City code prohibits placing snow or ice in any right-of-way, roadway, street, sidewalk, walkway, bike or trail way, easement, park or other public property. Although the City of Eden Prairie is responsible for the removal of
snow and/or ice from sidewalks or trails abutting several streets, the majority of owners or occupants of one- or- two family dwellings that are abutting a sidewalk or trail are responsible for removing the snow and ice. This removal must be accomplished within the first 24 hours after the cessation of the precipitation. For more information, call 952-949-8300. Yard Waste All yard waste must be disposed of within one week unless it is being composted in an approved composting area/ container. Yard waste is solid waste generated from landscaping and lawn care activities, such as mowing, trimming, gardening or raking. Yard waste materials consist of grass clippings, twigs, tree and brush clippings, straw, pine needles, tree branches, soft vegetative garden waste and leaves.
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HENNEPIN COUNTY 612-348-3000
HENNEPIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
300 S. 6th St., Minneapolis, MN 55487 TTY/TDD : 612-349-5456 www.hennepin.us
HENNEPIN COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS The Hennepin County Board meets most Tuesdays in the board room of the Hennepin County Government Center at 1:30 p.m. Alternate Tuesdays, board committees meet. Commissioners serve four-year terms. Board and committee meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 6, and rebroadcast Friday nights at 8 p.m.
COUNTY ATTORNEY Michael O. Freeman * 612-348-5540 Website www.hennepinattorney.org
COUNTY SHERIFF Rich Stanek * 612-348-3744 Emergencies Medical, fire, police 911
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Main Office 612-348-3081
Peter McLaughlin*, District 4 612-348-7884
Mike Opat, District 1 612-348-7881
Randy Johnson, District 5 612-348-7885
Linda Higgins*, District 2 612-348-7882
Jan Callison, District 6 612-348-7886
Marion Greene*, District 3 612-348-7883
Jeff Johnson, District 7 612-348-7887
RANDY JOHNSON DISTRICT 5 A-2400 Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 612-348-7885
JAN CALLISON DISTRICT 6 A-2400 Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487 612-348-7886
* Denotes up for election in 2014
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Medical, fire, police Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Website www.hennepin.us
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“Hennepin County Government Center 5” (Photo by Alexius Horatius)
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS General 612-348-3000 Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Tipline 1-888-988-TIPS Website www.hennepin.us COMMUNITY SERVICES Extension Service 612-596-2110 Elections 612-348-5151 Voter Registration 612-348-5151 ENVIRONMENT Recycling Information 612-348-3777 Solid Waste Hotline 612-348-3777 HEALTH SERVICES Hennepin County Medical Center 612-873-3000 Mental Health Center 612-596-0900
MN Poison Control System 1-800-222-1222 Public Health Clinic (Red Door Services and TB) 612-543-5555 Suicide Prevention 612-873-2222 HUMAN SERVICES Child – Adoption and Foster Care 612-348-5437 Child – Support 612-348-3593 Child Care Licensing 612-348-3883 Economic Assistance Help Line 612-348-7984 Financial Assistance 612-596-1300 Mental Health 612-348-4111 PROTECTION Adult 612-348-8526 Children 612-348-3552 Domestic Abuse 612-348-5073
GOVERNMENT Aging & Disability Services 612-348-4500 JUSTICE County Attorney 612-348-5540 COURTS District Court 612-348-6000 Traffic Court/Tickets 612-348-2040 PROBATION Juvenile 612-348-3700 Adult 612-348-2110 MISCELLANEOUS Licenses & Certificates 612-348-8240 Vehicle Registration 612-348-8240 Property Taxes 612-348-3011 Ridgedale Service Center 12601 Ridgedale Dr. 612-348-8240
LIBRARIES HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM Eden Prairie Library 565 Prairie Center Dr. 612-543-6275 Website www.hclib.org Renewals 612-543-8811 Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m. The Eden Prairie Library is part of the Hennepin County Library system. Books, CDs, DVDs, periodicals and downloadable books, music and movies are free for borrowing. Materials in Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Russian, Somali, Vietnamese and other languages are available. The Eden Prairie Library has more than 80 computer workstations, free Wi-Fi during open hours and a computer lab with word processing software. Storytimes and other free programs that support family literacy and learning are offered regularly for children, teens and adults. “Ask Us” information service at 612-543-KNOW, or text “hclib” to 66746 or www.hclib.org/askus The Hennepin County Library system is affiliated with the Metropolitan Library Service Agency
(MELSA), which allows Hennepin County Library card holders access to other libraries in the seven county metropolitan area. Minnetonka Library 17524 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka 612-543-5725 For a list of all the suburban Hennepin County libraries, their hours and locations, visit www. hclib.org. AREA LIBRARY Chanhassen Library 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen 952-227-1500
UTILITIES/ MISCELLANEOUS UTILITIES Before You Dig Gopher State One Call 651-454-0002 Website www.gopherstateonecall. org ELECTRICITY Xcel Energy 1-800-895-4999 Electric outage 1-800-895-1999 Website www.xcelenergy.com Minnesota Valley Electric 952-492-2313 NATURAL GAS CenterPoint Energy 1-800-245-2377 Billing info/new service 612-3724727 Suspected gas leak 612-372-5050 Repair service 612-372-4727 Website www.centerpointenergy. com WATER & SEWER Water Bills & City Sewer 952-949-8382 WASTE DISPOSAL Recycling The following are several locations where recyclables or reusable items may be taken. Eden Prairie refuse haulers are required to collect recyclables, including newsprint, glass, cardboard and plastics. Some choose to collect additional materials. Eden Prairie refuse haulers may provide services not listed here; contact your hauler for information. CLOTHING–HOUSEHOLD Prop Shop of Eden Prairie 15195 Martin Dr., Eden Prairie 952-934-2323
The Eden Prairie Library is at 565 Prairie Center Drive. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom ) The PROP Shop is a volunteerbased, nonprofit resale store selling clothing, housewares and furniture to the public with proceeds donated to local human services organizations. In addition, it provides basic items free of charge to families in need referred by local social service agencies. Goodwill Stores 80 W. 78th St., Chanhassen 952-934-1354 1025 Hill St., Hopkins 952-935-2760 Donations of clothing, small working appliances and other usable household items accepted. Bridging Inc. 201 W. 87th St., Bloomington 952-888-1105 Bridging accepts donations of furniture and household goods for distribution to the needy. Arc Greater Twin Cities (used clothing, household items) Arc Used Goods Pickup Service 612-866-8820 Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores & Donation Centers www. arcsvaluevillage.org HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Hennepin County Drop-Off Facilities (residents only) 1400 W. 96th St., Bloomington 612-348-3777 Website www.hennepin.us
The facilities accept household hazardous waste and problem materials (adhesives, paint, pesticides, fluorescent lamps, consumer electronics, etc.); most items free of charge. Call for hours.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL 390 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101 651-602-1000 Public Information 651-602-1140 www.metrocouncil.org public.info@metc.state.mn.us Susan Haigh, Council Chair 651-602-1390 susan.haigh@metc.state.mn.us The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The council advocates for vital communities and a competitive region. It runs the regional bus system, collects and treats wastewater and manages water resources preservation, plans regional parks and administers funds that provide housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The council serves the metropolitan counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington. The governor appoints
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GOVERNMENT riage Licenses Southdale or Ridgedale Service Center 612-348-8240 Passports Southdale or Ridgedale Service Center 612-348-8240
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
A SouthWest Transit bus at SouthWest Station in Eden Prairie. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
Eden Prairie Post Office 8725 Columbine Rd. 952-944-7186 ZIP Codes 55344, 55346, 55347 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon ZIP Code Information: 1-800-2758777 Website www.usps.com
TRANSPORTATION a representative for each, as well as the council chairperson. The council’s website provides information about the region and regional services. The site has current data on aviation, demographics, the economy, housing, land use, parks and open space, transportation, and water quality and supply. Forecasts of population, employment and households are available, as are city and township data, regional plans, water resources, and transportation information. Visit www.metrocouncil.org or email at public.info@metc.state. mn.us.
WATERSHED Watershed management organizations and watershed districts in the Twin Cities metropolitan area participate in water planning and implementation.
Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Four managers are appointed by Hennepin County commissioners and one manager is appointed by Carver County Commissioners. Claire Bleser, administrator 952-294-5976 cbleser@rpbcwd.org
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LICENSES AND DOCUMENTS All of these services, except driver’s exams, can be provided at the Ridgedale and Southdale Service Centers. Hours vary by center. For information, visit www. hennepin.us. Motor Vehicle Plates, Boat & Motor Licensing, Title Transfers Hennepin County Service Center Southdale, 7009 York Ave., Edina 612-348-8240 Ridgedale, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka 612-348-8240 Motor Vehicle Licensing Center 21550 Hwy. 7 952-474-6929 Driver’s License Renewals See above list or visit www. mvrenewal.state.mn.us. Driver’s Exams Road test appointments/scheduling 651-284-1000 General information 651-2966911 Hunting/Fishing Licenses & Cross Country Skiing Permits Southdale or Ridgedale Service Center 612-348-8240 Sold at many sporting goods shops and service station stores. Documents Birth & Death Records, Mar-
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SouthWest Transit 13500 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-949-2BUS (2287) Website www.swtransit.org SouthWest Transit operates under a joint powers agreement of the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen and Eden Prairie. Bus transportation is provided to downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota, MondayFriday, from the following Parkand-Ride locations: Chanhassen Transit Station, Chanhassen; SouthWest Village, Chanhassen; Walnut Park and Ride, Chaska; Cloverfield Park and Ride, Chaska; SouthWest Station, Eden Prairie; Preserve Village Mall, Eden Prairie; and Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES Cornerstone 952-884-0330 Sojourner 952-933-7422 Home Free 763-559-4945 EMERGENCY FOOD SHELTER PROP (People Reaching Out to
Other People) - 952-937-9120 Inter Congregation Communities Assn. - 952-938-0729 FamiLink Eden Prairie - 952-2945950 Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery 763-591-0400 RESOURCES Pet Poison HELPLINE™ 1-800-213-6680 MN Poison Control System 1-800-222-1222 Rape & Sexual Abuse Center 612-825-9077 Suicide Prevention Hotline 612-357-2222 United Way 651-291-0211 HEALTH SERVICES Hennepin County Medical Center 612-873-3000 Mental Health Center 612-596-0900 MN Poison Control System 1-800-222-1222 Suicide Prevention 612-873-2222 HUMAN SERVICES Child – Adoption and Foster Care 612-348-5437 Child – Support 612-348-3593 Child Care Licensing 612-348-3883 Economic Assistance Help Line 612-348-7984 Financial Assistance 612-596-1300 Mental Health 612-348-4111 Prop Shop of Eden Prairie 15195 Martin Dr., Eden Prairie 952-934-2323 The PROP Shop is a volunteerbased, nonprofit resale store selling clothing, housewares and furniture to the public with proceeds donated to local human services organizations. In addition, it provides basic items free of charge to families in need.
ELECTIONS VOTER REGISTRATION You must be registered to vote. If you have changed your name or address since registering, you must complete a new registration application. By registering prior to Elec-
GOVERNMENT tion Day, your name and address will appear on the polling place roster. An individual may register any time before the 20th day preceding any election, on Election Day at the polling locations or when submitting an absentee ballot. Registration applications are available at city and township offices, libraries and the county auditor’s office. If you changed your address, you may register to vote when you change your driver’s license. To register on Election Day, you must have a State of Minnesota recognized identification showing your present address on it. For detailed local election information, visit the City of Eden Prairie Website at www.edenprairie.org. POLL LOCATIONS FOR PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS Precinct 1 Prairie View Elementary School 17255 Peterborg Rd. Precinct 2 Eden Prairie Assembly of God 16591 Duck Lake Tr. Precinct 3 Immanuel Lutheran Church 16515 Luther Way Precinct 4 Life Church 14100 Valley View Rd. Precinct 5 Prairie Hill Evangelical Free Church 17200 Valley View Rd. Precinct 6 Christ Lutheran Church 16900 Main St. Precinct 7 City Hill Fellowship 12901 Roberts Dr. Precinct 8 Wooddale Church 6630 Shady Oak Rd. Precinct 9 Resurrection Life Church 16397 Glory Lane Precinct 10 Eden Prairie United Methodist Church 15050 Scenic Heights Rd. Precinct 11 St. Andrew Lutheran Church 13600 Technology Dr. Precinct 12 Eden Prairie Community Library 565 Prairie Center Dr. Precinct 13 Hennepin Technical College
13100 College View Lane Precinct 14 Pax Christi Catholic Community 12100 Pioneer Trail Precinct 15 Eden Lake Elementary School 12000 Anderson Lakes Pkwy. Precinct 16 Pax Christi Catholic Community 12100 Pioneer Trail Precinct 17 Prairie Lutheran Church 11000 Blossom Rd. Precinct 18 Eden Prairie Community Church 9145 Eden Prairie Rd. Precinct 19 Grace Church 9301 Eden Prairie Rd. EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS School District 272 When held in conjunction with city or state elections, Eden Prairie polling places are the same as those used in the primary or general elections. When not held in conjunction with city or state elections, they are combined at the following four locations: Precincts 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6 Immanuel Lutheran Church 16515 Luther Way Precincts 4, 7, 8, 11 & 12 St. Andrew Lutheran Church 13600 Technology Dr. Precincts 9, 10, 18 & 19 Grace Church 9301 Eden Prairie Rd. Precincts 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 Prairie Community Church of the Twin Cities 11000 Blossom Rd. POLITICAL PARTY CONTACTS Democratic-FarmerLabor Party (DFL) 255 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul 651-293-1200 Republican Party of Minnesota (GOP) 525 Park St., St. Paul 651-222-0022 Independence Party (IP) P.O. Box 40495, St. Paul 651-487-9700
MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE Senate Information 651-296-0504 Website www.senate.mn
Community members walk into a polling location at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. (Photo by Patty Dexter) Sen. David Hann, District 48 (R) 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., State Office Building 147 St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-1749 House Information 651-296-2146 Website www.house.leg.state.mn.us Rep. Yvonne Selcer, * District 48A (DFL) 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 523 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-3964 E-mail rep.yvonneselcer@house.mn Rep. Jenifer Loon, * District 48B (R) 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 261 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-7449 E-mail rep.jenifer.loon@house.mn CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Governor Mark Dayton* (D) 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 651-201-3400 www.mn.gov/governor Attorney General Lori Swanson *(D) 1400 Bremer Tower, 445 Minnesota St., St. Paul, MN 55101 651-296-3353 attorney.general@state.mn.us www.ag.state.mn.us
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie* (D) 180 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2803 secretary.state@state.mn.us www.sos.state.mn.us State Auditor Rebecca Otto* (D) 525 Park St., #500, St. Paul, MN 55103 651-296-2551 state.auditor@state.mn.us www.auditor.state.mn.us
UNITED STATES U.S. CONGRESS Sen. Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 302 Hart Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510 1-202224-3244 Fax 1-202-228-2186 Website www.klobuchar.senate.gov Sen. Al Franken * (DFL) 309 Hart Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 1-202224-5641 Website/e-mail www.franken. senate.gov Rep. Erik Paulsen * (R-3rd District) 250 Prairie Center Dr., #230, Eden Prairie 952-405-8510 Fax 952-405-8514 * Denotes up for election in 2014
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den Prairie has adopted a theme of “Live Well Eden Prairie,” and lives up to it. “Whether you choose to live healthy, live happy, live with adventure or live in peace, the desire to live well is inherent among those who choose to live, work and dream in the city of Eden Prairie,” according to the city’s website. Residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of healthy activities in the community from fitness and volunteering to enjoying nature and gardening. Local athletic associations are among the largest in the state. U.S. News & World Report called it one of the best healthy places to retire. The city is also committed to sustainability and “living green,” including its 20-40-15 initiative to improve energy efficiency in facilities by 20 percent and fuel efficiency in its vehicles by 40 percent, all by 2015. The community is served by area UP TO DATE hospitals, clinics and urgent care CONTENT AVAILABLE ON OUR APP facilities, home health care and hospice services. A number of dental, optometry and chiropractic providers Search for “bigfishlifestyle” can be found.
Lifestyle Focus The edible playground entrance at Prairie View Park is shown here. An anonymous donor funded the project. It’s one of many healthy initiatives in Eden Prairie. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
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HEALTH HEALTH AND WELLNESS HOSPITALS Fairview Southdale Hospital 6401 France Ave., Edina 952-924-5000 Website www.fairview.org Methodist Hospital 6500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park 952-993-5000 Website www.parknicollet.com/ methodist Ridgeview Medical Center 500 S. Maple St., Waconia 952-442-2191 Website www.ridgeviewmedical.org St. Francis Regional Medical Center 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952428-3000 Website www.stfrancis-shakopee.com URGENT CARE Doctor’s Office Urgent Care, The 800 Prairie Center Dr., #120, Eden Prairie 952-942-7337 MD Care 4729 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka 952-974-3200 Park Nicollet Clinic–Chanhassen 300 Lake Dr., Chanhassen 952-993-4300 Ridgeview 24/7 Urgent Care Two Twelve Medical Center 111 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska 952-361-2447 Urgent Care for Kids 6060 Clearwater Dr., #240, Minnetonka 952-939-4112 St. Francis Regional Medical Center Same Day Surgery 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-2000 Home Health Care & Hospice Ridgeview Home Health Services & Hospice 501 S. Maple St., #1, Waconia 952-442-6030 MEDICAL CLINICS Alexander Center – Park Nicollet Clinic Health System Minnesota 8455 Flying Cloud Dr., #205, Eden Prairie - 952-993-2498 Prairie Center Park Nicollet Prairie Center Medical Bldg., 8455 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie 952-993-7400 Fairview Clinics-Edina 6545 France Ave., #150 Edina 952-848-5600
Fairview Clinics-Eden Prairie EdenCenter Medical Bldg., 830 Prairie Center Dr., Eden Prairie 952-826-6500 MD Care 4729 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka 952-974-3200 Park Nicollet Clinic–Chanhassen 300 Lake Dr., Chanhassen 952-993-4300 Allina Health Clinic 7710 Dell Rd., Chanhassen 952-428-0200 Ridgeview Clinics – Physician Referral Line 952-442-8083, option 3 Ridgeview Chanhassen Clinic 7907 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen 952-934-0570 Ridgeview Chaska Clinic Two Twelve Medical Center 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240, Chaska 952-361-2450 Ridgeview Chaska Medical Plaza 3000 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska 952-556-0155 Southdale Pediatric Associates Cascade Professional Bldg. 18315 Cascade Dr., #170, Eden Prairie 952-949-0399 South Lake Pediatrics 800 Prairie Center Dr., #120, Eden Prairie 952-401-8300 Wayzata Children’s Clinic, #420 952-448-3847 Western OB/GYN Women’s Health Center 952-556-0071 SPECIALTY CLINICS Associated Skin Care Specialists, P.A. 18315 Cascade Dr., #150, Eden Prairie 952-934-7336 Children’s Minnetonka 6050 Clearwater Dr., Minnetonka 952-930-8600 Edina Eye Physicians & Surgeons 7907 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen 952-906-7826 Fairview ClinicsPrimary Care Skin Flagship Corporate Center 775 Prairie Center Drive #250, Eden Prairie 952-995-8799 Foot & Ankle Physicians West, P.A. 7770 Dell Rd., Ste. 140, Chanhassen 952-934-9360 Institute for Athletic Medicine 775 Prairie Center Dr., Eden Prairie 952-944-5314
Minnesota Oncology/Hematology 560 S. Maple St., #100, Waconia 952-442-6006 Minneapolis Heart Institute 1601 St. Francis Ave., #100, Shakopee 952-428-2099 Twin Cities Orthopedics 111 Hundertmark Rd., #460 Chaska 952-456-7400 Physical Therapy 8455 Flying Cloud Dr., #100, Eden Prairie 952-993-5900 Ridgeview Seasons Medical Spa 675 Water St., Excelsior 952-906-7877 RIDGEVIEW SPECIALTY CLINICS Dermatology 560 S. Maple St., #120, Waconia 952-442-3188 Endrocrinology 560 S. Maple St. #220, Waconia 952-361-2450 Gastroenterology 560 S. Maple St., #220, Waconia 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240, Chaska 952-442-8011
Nephrology 7907 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240 Chaska 952-934-0570 Oncology/Hematology 490 S. Maple St., #204, Waconia 952-442-2191, ext. 5295 Otolaryngology 560 S. Maple St., #40, Waconia 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240, Chaska 952-925-5626 Pediatric Integrative Medicine 111 Hundertmark Rd., #470, Chaska 952-361-2476 Podiatry 7907 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen 952-934-0570 Pulmonology 490 S. Maple St., #216, Waconia 952-442-8017 Rheumatology 60 S. Maple St., #220, Waconia 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240, Chaska 952-361-2450 Women’s Imaging & Breast Center 500 S. Maple St., Waconia 952-442-2191, ext. 5628
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• Five Perfect ACT scores (2013-2014) • Named in Top U.S. High Schools lists in national publications • Highest percentage of students in the metro area attend college and achieve a degree (2013-2014) • One of “Americas Most Challenging High Schools” (2013-2014) • State leaders in athletics and activities programs • Award winning community education early childhood program ranked Four out of Four Stars by the MN Dept. of Education for Best Practices
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Beaches at Round Lake Park and Riley Lake Park have recent additions like the playground and splash pad at Round Lake Park and lighted tennis courts at Riley. Miller Park has a barrier-free playground to welcome all children. Bryant Lake Regional Park, part of the Three Rivers Park District, has amenities including the beach, 170 scenic acres and a disc golf course.
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Lifestyle Focus Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer and Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens kicked off paddleboarding season with a “First Paddle” on Round Lake. (Photo by Patty Dexter)
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LEISURE ART ORGANIZATIONS ART OFFERINGS Youth and Family Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation offers classes and activities in the arts, music and movement, drama and theater for infants through age 12. Programs are included in the Parks and Recreation Program Guide, which is published in August, November and March. Call 952-949-8470 to receive a mailed copy of the brochure or visit edenprairie.org/ parksbrochure for an online version. Outdoor Center The art classes at the Eden Prairie Outdoor Center relate to sustainability and nature. Classes are offered for youth and adults. Programs are listed in the Parks and Recreation Program Guide. Eden Prairie Art Center 7650 Equitable Drive 952-949-8304 The Eden Prairie Art Center is a place where community members of all ages can explore new and exciting art forms, learn a new talent, develop an existing gift and appreciate all that the world of art has to offer. Visit edenprairie.org/ artcenter. Summer Concert Series The City of Eden Prairie offers summer concerts in the park at Staring Lake Park Amphitheater. The concerts are held on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 p.m. at Staring Lake Park. Art at the Senior Center 8950 Eden Prairie Rd. Hours (free public viewing): enter through the main front doors between 8 a.m. –4 p.m. Arts in the Park This annual art fair is held in May and offers visitors an opportunity to stroll around Purgatory Creek Park (13001 Technology Drive) and peruse artwork of all types from local vendors and artists. The event is free of charge.
Eden Prairie Players – Community Theatre The Eden Prairie Players annually produce a musical, one play and a youth theater company oneact series. To learn more about auditions, productions, classes and news, request to be added to the mailing list by contacting Lindsey Danhauser, Art Center Coordinator, at 952-949-8304 or ldanhauser@edenprairie.org. Or visit the Eden Prairie Players website at edenprairieplayers.com. Eden Prairie Community Band The Eden Prairie Community Band is an adult band that performs year-round in Eden Prairie and neighboring communities. The band includes a Concert Band and the Jazz on the Prairie Big Band, and is home to the Prairie Schooners (Dixieland). Open to adults who live or work in Eden Prairie, instrumentalists are needed and may join the group at any rehearsal (Central Middle School in Eden Prairie, Thursdays at 7 p.m.). For more information, call 952949-8455. Visit edenprairie.org to find a list of upcoming concerts.
MN Valley Mothers of Multiples Club Website www.mvmom.org
Eden Prairie Women of Today E-mail membership@epwt.org Friends of Birch Island Woods Website www.fbiw.org
MN Water Fowl Association 952-767-0320
Friends of the Minnesota Valley 952-858-0727 Website www.friendsofmnvalley.org Home Educators for Excellence Website www.hedfex.org La Leche League Website www.llli.org League of Women Voters 612-333-6319 Let’s Go Fishing Website www.lgfedenprairie.com Lions Club Website www.eplions.org Lioness Club E-mail. eplionessclub@gmail.com MN Transportation Museum 651-228-0263
MOMS Club of Eden Prairie- Mitchell Lake and Staring Lake Chapters Website www.freewebs.com/ epmomsclubs Newcomers Club of the SW Suburbs Website www.NewcomersMN.com NOW – National Organization for Women–MN Valley Website www.now.org/chapters Pheasants Forever Northwest Suburban Chapter Website pheasantsforever.org Relay for Life of Eden Prairie American Cancer Society 1-800-ACS-2345 Website www.relayforlife.org/ edenprairiemn
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Eden Prairie Booster Club 952-975-6800 Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce 952-944-2830 Website www.epchamber.org Eden Prairie High School PTO Roxane Gilje 952-913-5670 Eden Prairie Historical Society Website www.edenprairiehistory.org Eden Prairie Optimist Club Facebook. www.facebook.com/ epoptimists Eden Prairie Veterans Memorial 952-949-8300 E-mail epvets@gmail.com Eden Prairie Volunteers 952-975-6869 Website edenprairievolunteers.org 2014 | eden prairie.bigfishlifestyle.com
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LEISURE 4-H CLUBS Univ. of MN Extension Hennepin County 612-596-2110 YMCA Camp Kici-Yapi 952-835-2567
ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS Scouts from Troop 13382 helped guide runners during the Eden Prairie Optimist Club’s annual OK 5K held on the Fourth of July. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom) ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AM Club (Eden Prairie) 952-937-0411 E-mail: info@epamrotary.org Website for AM Club: www. epamrotary.org Noon Club (Eden Prairie) E-mail. info@epnoonrotary.org Website www.epnoonrotary.org Toastmasters — Midday Mumblers Website 1000.toastmastersclubs. org
YOUTH CLUBS Boy Scouts of America Northern Star Council Website www.northernstarbsa.org Girl Scouts of MN & WI River Valleys 800-845-0787 Website girlscoutsRV.org Camp Fire U.S.A. 612-235-7284 Website www.campfireusa-mn.org Camp Tanadoona 952-474-8085
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS Eden Prairie Parks & Recreation 952-949-8442 Eden Prairie Baseball Association Website www.epbaseball.com Eden Prairie Basketball Association – Boys Website www.epbba.org Eden Prairie Basketball Association – Girls Website www.epgba.org Eden Prairie Football Association Website www.edenprairiefootball.com Hockey Association of Eden Prairie Website www.ephockey.com Minnesota Hockey (Rec League) Website www.minnesotahockey.org
Eden Prairie Lacrosse Association Website www.eplacrosse.com Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club Website www.tcyrc.org Eden Prairie Track & Field Assoc. Website www.eptfa.org Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club Website www.edenprairiefsc.org Snowdrifters Website www.edenprairiesnow drifters.shutterfly.org Eden Prairie Soccer Association Website www.edenprairiesoccer.org Eden Prairie Soccer Club Website www.epsoccerclub.com Minnetonka United Soccer Association Website www.tonkaunited.org Eden Prairie Fast-Pitch Association – Girls Softball Website www.epfastpitch.com Aquajets Swim Team Website www.aquajets.com Eden Prairie Foxjets Swim Team Website www.teamfoxjet.com Eden Prairie Volleyball Assn. Website www.epvolleyball.com Eden Prairie Wrestling Club Website www.epwrestlingclub.org
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LIVING When Elizabeth Fries Ellet compared ‘ it to the Garden of Eden and gave Eden Prairie its name in the 1850s, she could see what the entire country knows today, Eden Prairie is a great place to live.
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LIVING EDUCATION Three school districts serve the residents of Eden Prairie. The Eden Prairie district (272) covers the largest territory. The other two districts are Minnetonka (276) and Hopkins (270). EDEN PRAIRIE ISD 272 Eden Prairie Schools’ legacy of excellence is built on academics, arts and athletics. The district’s students, teachers, schools and programs regularly receive recognition locally and nationally for innovation and high achievement. The district prepares more students to go to college and achieve a degree than any other public school system in the area. Eden Prairie Schools is comprised of eight schools, and a community education program that includes pre-school and early childhood programs. The schools work to educate children through a rigorous and enriching curriculum, encompassing all students at all levels. The district’s digital initiative, i-Learn@
EP, works to merge technology and curriculum into one cohesive model, and place technology into the hands and minds of every student. The district has a long-standing reputation of exceptional scores on standardized tests and college entrance exams. Outside of the classroom the district offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities to help broaden the student experience, and develop talents and champions. For more information visit the district’s website at www.edenpr. org, or call 952-975-7150. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CENTER 8100 School Rd., Eden Prairie General information 952-975-7000 E-mail communications@edenpr.org Website www.edenpr.org This building houses all of the school district’s central administrators. For information regarding the school district, check out its website. From there you can access websites for each school in the district.
ADMINISTRATION Curt Tryggestad Superintendent 952-975-7011 EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOL BOARD The Eden Prairie School Board is the district’s governing body. It is composed of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected by its voters. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone wishing to speak should call the superintendent’s office at 952-975-7015 in advance so that time may be reserved. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Karla Bratrud 952-906-9583 Dave Espe 952-294-0344 John Estall 952-937-0140 Ranee Jacobus 612-750-1522 Elaine Larabee 612-845-4671 Holly Link 612-743-8265
Holly Parker 952-937-2552 FACILITIES Early Childhood Programs Lower Campus 8100 School Road 952-975-7200 Cedar Ridge Elementary 8905 Braxton Dr. 952-975-7800 Ann Swanson, Principal Eden Lake Elementary 12000 Anderson Lakes Pkwy. 952-975-8400 Tim Beekmann, Principal Forest Hills Elementary 13708 Holly Rd. 952-975-8600 Connie Hytjan, Principal Prairie View Elementary 17255 Peterborg Rd. 952-975-8800 Carol Meyer, Principal Oak Point Elementary 13400 Staring Lake Pkwy. 952-975-7600 Joel Knorr, Principal Central Middle School (Gr. 7-8) 8025 School Rd.
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LIVING 952-975-7300 Nate Swenson, Principal Eden Prairie High School (Gr. 9-12) 17185 Valley View Rd. 952-975-8000 Conn McCartan, Principal Education Center 8040 Mitchell Rd. 952-975-6900 Transportation 8055 Wallace Rd.. 952-975-7500 Lance Libengood, Director FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Athletics/Activities-CMS 952-975-7400 Athletics/Activities-EPHS 952-975-8120 Busing 952-975-7500 Calendar 952-975-7150 Communications 952-975-7150 Community Education 952-975-6940 Curriculum
952-975-7152 Donations 952-975-7000 Driver Education 952-975-6945 Drug and Violence Prevention 952-975-7044 Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) 952-975-6980 Early Childhood Screening 952-975-7047 Early Childhood Special Education 952-975-6979 English Language Learners 952-975-7042 English Language Learners for Adults 952-975-6900 Facilities: High School physical education, music and drama spaces 952-975-8107 (All other school space: 952-975-6941) Finance 952-975-7072 Food Service 952-975-8051
Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools 952-975-7205 Free and Reduced Lunch 952-975-8055 GED Program 952-681-6170 Gifted and Talented 952-975-7040 Health Services 952-975-7044 Home Schooling 952-975-7042 Human Resources 952-975-7100 Mosaic, highly gifted program 952-975-7040 Open Enrollment/Nonresident Agreements 952-975-7072 Preschools 952-975-6980 Registration for New Students 952-975-7008 School-Age Childcare K-6 952-835-2567 Special Education 952-975-7040 Summer School 952-975-7040
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LIVING District Service Center 5621 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka 55345 General Information 952-401-5000 Website www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us ADMINISTRATION Dennis Peterson Superintendent 952-401-5004 FACILITIES Clear Springs Elementary (K-5) 5701 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka 952-401-6953 Curt Carpenter, Principal Deephaven Elementary (K-5) 4452 Vine Hill Rd., Deephaven 952-401-6900 Bryan McGinley, Principal Excelsior Elementary (K-5) 441 Oak St., Excelsior 952-401-5650 Lee Drolet, Principal Groveland Elementary (K-5) 17310 Minntonka Blvd., Minnetonka 952-401-5600 David Parker, Principal Minnewashta Elementary (K-5)
26350 Smithtown Rd., Excelsior 952-401-5500 Cynthia Andress, Principal Scenic Heights Elementary School (K-5) 5650 Scenic Heights Dr., Minnetonka 952-401-5400 Joe Wacker, Principal Minnetonka Middle School-East (Gr. 6-8) 17000 Lake St. Ext., Minnetonka 952-401-5200 Pete Dymit, Principal Minnetonka Middle School-West (Gr. 6-8) 6421 Hazeltine Blvd., Excelsior 952-401-5300 Bill Jacobson, Principal Minnetonka High School (Gr. 9-12) 18301 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka 952-401-5700 Jeff Erickson, Principal Minnetonka Community Education Center 4584 Vine Hill Rd., Deephaven 952-401-6800 Tim Litfin, Executive Director Minnetonka Preschool
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4584 Vine Hill Rd., Deephaven 952-401-6830 Judy Erdahl, Coordinator HOPKINS ISD 270 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins, MN 55305 952-988-4000 Website www.hopkinsschools.org Hopkins Public Schools is an award-winning, high achieving school district that serves more than 800 Eden Prairie households primarily in the northeastern part of Eden Prairie. The levels in the Hopkins School District are: elementary (K-6); junior high (79); and high school (10-12). The schools most Eden Prairie students attend are: FACILITIES Gatewood Elementary School (K-6) 14900 Gatewood Dr., Minnetonka 952-988-5250 Hopkins West Junior High School (Gr. 7-9) 3830 Baker Rd., Minnetonka 952-988-4400 Hopkins High School (Gr. 10-12)
ADMINISTRATION John Schultz Superintendent 952-988-4021 Nik Lightfoot Director of Administrative Services 952-988-4028 OTHER EDUCATION Eagle Ridge Academy Grades 6-12 7255 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie 952-746-7760 Website: www.eagleridgeacademy.org Eagle Ridge Academy is a public school dedicated to offering a demanding college preparatory, classical, liberal arts curriculum. The goal is to not only help each student achieve his highest academic potential, but also to develop strong character, with the intent of creating not just smarter students but better people, prepared to lead abundant and responsible lives as contributing members of the country.
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LIVING CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH & Early Learning Center (Childcare)
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952-934-5110 • www.livingchrist.org • (LCMS)
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Please join us! Sunday Worship - 9:00 & 11:00 am Sunday Learning - 10:00 am Wednesday Learning - 7:00 pm Children & Youth Ministries Men s & Women s Ministries Preschool Family Events Camps, VBS & Retreats Adult Small Groups Mission Trips Service Projects Bible Studies and more!
Baha’is of Eden Prairie “O Thou kind Lord! Unite all. Let the religions agree and make the nations one, so that they may see each other as one family and the whole earth as one home.” ‘Abdu’l-Baha
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LIVING The International School of Minnesota Grades: Preschool through grade 12 6385 Beach Road, Eden Prairie (952) 918-1800 Website: http://ism-sabis.net/ The International School of Minnesota is a private, non-denominational college preparatory school for children in preschool through grade 12. Admissions are accepted throughout the school year, based on availability. The ISM’s curriculum is rigorous with extensive math and science. Spanish and French are taught upper school. Interscholastic sports, drama, choir, orchestra, art numerous extra-curricular activities are available. An Extended Day program is offered 7 a.m. — 6 p.m. and is included in tuition. Finaicial Aid is available for grades 6-12. Intermediate District 287 Gifted Education Services 1820 N. Xenium Lane, Plymouth Sandy Lewandowski, Superintendent 763-559-3535 ID 287 provides gifted, high school vocational, alternative options, special education, foreign languages, tech prep and other programs and services for 13 member districts. Eden Prairie is one of the cooperating member districts receiving benefits from District 287. Hennepin Technical College 13100 College View Dr., Eden Prairie 952-995-1300 Website: www.hennepintech.edu Courses are offered during the day, evening and online. More than 45 programs are available with Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees offered, as well as diplomas and certificates.
EDEN PRAIRIE FOUNDATION Eden Prairie Community Foundation 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie Mark A. Weber, Executive Director 952-949-8499
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The Eden Prairie Foundation is dedicated to fostering pride in Eden Prairie through support of community organizations and projects that create a better quality of life and make the city a special place to live and work. It is a 501(c) (3) qualified non-profit organization. Its 16-member board is composed of persons selected by the City Council, School Board and civic and service organizations located in Eden Prairie and other community volunteers. In addition to proceeds from events and charitable contributions through its Century Club, the Foundation also receives gifts in honor or in memory of community members, estate bequests and gifts of property, such as securities and real estate. For special gifts, it works with donors to assure that gifts or gift proceeds are applied in accordance with the donor’s wishes.
SENIOR CITIZENS Eden Prairie Senior Center 8950 Eden Prairie Rd 952-279-8050 The Eden Prairie Senior Center provides an organized program for education, trips, card groups, musical performances and other social activities for seniors. The center also offers health screening, a foot care clinic and a transportation program. PROGRAMS AARP – American Association of Retired Persons Mall of America 952-858-9040 Catholic Charities 612-204-8500 Hennepin County Services for Seniors 612-348-4500 Jewish Family & Children’s Service 952-698-0767 Lutheran Social Services 651-642-5990 Metropolitan Area Agency onAging, Inc. 651-641-8612 Prairie Adult Care 16200 Berger Dr. 952-949-3126 RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
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952-945-4161 Website www.voamn.org Senior Linkage Line 1-800-333-2433 Senior Outreach SCS 8950 Eden Prairie Rd. 952-541-1019, ext. 308 Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 Website www.ssa.gov Meals on Wheels of Eden Prairie, Inc. 952-221-2123 This is a non-profit volunteer organization, sponsored by church and civic groups, that delivers noontime meals five days a week to homebound, disabled or elderly individuals in Eden Prairie. In addition to providing the meals, the daily visits also provide a check on clients’ safety.
SUPPORT SERVICES AARP – American Association of Retired Persons Information Center – Mall of America 952-858-9040 Website www.aarp.org/statepages/mn Alanon/Alateen 7204 W. 27th St., St. Louis Park 952-920-3961 Website www.al-anon-alateen-msp. org Alcoholics Anonymous 7204 W. 27th St., #113, St. Louis Park 952-922-0880 Website www.aaminneapolis.org American Heart Association – Greater Twin Cities 4701 W. 77th St., Edina 952-835-3300 Website www.americanheart.org American Lung Association of MN 490 Concordia Ave., St. Paul Website www.lung.org Arc Hennepin–Carver County 2446 University Ave. W., St. Paul 952-920-0855 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities 651-789-2400 Website www.bigstwincities.org Bridging Inc. 201 W. 87th St., Bloomington 952-888-1105 Website www.bridging.org
CHADD of the Twin Cities 952-922-5761 Cornerstone Advocacy Service 952-884-0376 Crisis 24-hour line 952-884-0330 Crisis Nursery 24-hour hotline 763-591-0100 Early Childhood Screening 952-975-7047 Eden Prairie FamiLink Resource Center 952-294-5950 Five Stars Recovery Center 952-448-6557 Hennepin County Public Health Department 612-348-4111 La Leche League Website www.llli.org Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America Website www.llslorg MADD – Hennepin Co. Mothers Against Drunk Driving 155 S. Wabasha St., St. Paul 651-523-0802 Website www.madd.org/localoffices/mn Meals on Wheels of Eden Prairie, Inc. 952-221-2123 MN Problem Gambling Hotline 1-800-333-HOPE RSVP – Retired Senior & Volunteer Program 952-945-4161 Ridgeview Medical Center Grief Support Group 952-442-2191 ext. 6190 Ridgeview Medical Center Breast Cancer Support Group 952-442-8083 River Ridge Treatment Center 952-936-0304 Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 Website www.ssa.gov St. Francis Regional Medical Center Diabetes Support Group 952-428-3324 Heart Support Group 952-428-2080 Infant Loss Support Group 952-428-2002 Smoking Cessation 1-888-354-PLAN 24-hour crisis line (The Bridge) 612-377-8800
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The successful Chamber of Commerce has more than 500 members with more than 6,000 attendees at its events throughout the year. Eden Prairie is a community where the city, schools and businesses work together on multiple projects.
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den Prairie’s economy is diverse, with almost 3,000 businesses, from home-based entrepreneurs, independent retailers and familiar chains to Fortune 500 companies C.H. Robinson and Supervalu. It’s known as the home to the headquarters of Minnesota Vikings. The successful Chamber of Commerce has more than 500 members with more than 6,000 attendees at its events throughout the year. Eden Prairie is a community where the city, schools and businesses work together on multiple projects. Offices, industrial areas, restaurants, stores and hotels are located throughout the community, with a high concentration in the Golden Triangle in the northeast corner of the city. Eden Prairie Center mall is a success story with more than 13 million visiting each year. Transportation is convenient with the proximity to major highways, UP TO DATE SouthWest Transit bus service and CONTENT AVAILABLE Flying Cloud Airport. Redevelopment ON OUR APP is expected along the path of the upcoming Southwest Light Rail Transit line. Search for “bigfishlifestyle”
Lifestyle Focus The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce visited Winter Park, the Minnesota Vikings training facility, for a general membership luncheon recently. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
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The PROP Shop
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MEDIA
Website www.startribune.com
LOCAL MEDIA Eden Prairie News Published Thursday. Delivered by mail. 250 Prairie Center Dr., #211, Eden Prairie 952-942-7885 Bill Davis, Publisher Karla Wennerstrom, Editor 952-9427885 E-mail editor@edenprairienews.com Writers: Dan Huss 952-942-7947 Patty Dexter 952-942-3387 Classified Advertising 952-445-3333 Display Advertising 952-445-3333 Website www.edenprairienews.com
St. Paul Pioneer Press 345 Cedar St., St. Paul General 651-222-1111 Circulation 1-800-678-7737 Website www.twincities.com
Sun-Current Newspapers 10917 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 763-424-7353 Website current.mnsun.com METRO NEWSPAPERS Star Tribune 425 Portland Ave. S., Minneapolis General 612-673-4000 Circulation/Home Delivery 612673-4343
MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES The city of Eden Prairie operates three municipal liquor stores. Profits generated by liquor operations are used to fund capital improvements, from street repair and maintenance to playground equipment. Prairie Village Location (near Kowalski’s Market) 952-949-8423
Prairie View Framing is a Full Service Custom Frame Shop
Specializing in: Archival Framing Shadow Boxing Memorabilia Framing Sport Jerseys Needle Work Poster Framing Fine Art Mirror Canvas Stretching Tile Framing Military Pins and Badges Custom Matting Prairie View Framing was Established in 1987. Serving the Twin Cities area for over 22 years.
Den Road Location (across from Cub) 952-914-8302
952.934.7285 Hours: M, W, F 10-6, T & TH 10-7:30, Sat 10-3 942 Prairie Center Dr. • Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Prairie View Location (near Byerly’s) 952-949-8433
www.associatedskincare.com Complete Adult and Pediatric General Dermatologic Care Mohs Micrographic Surgery • Cosmetic Dermatology Aesthetician Services • Laser Surgery • Patch Testing
Meet the Board Certified Dermatologists of Associated Skin Care Specialists Associated Skin Care Specialists, P.A., consists of a team of dedicated, caring physicians specializing in all aspects of dermatology. We are committed to practicing state-of-the-art care, emphasizing respect and concern for our patient’s well-being.
FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT OUR EDEN PRAIRIE OFFICE CALL 952-934-7336! Eden Prairie Clinic 18315 Cascade Drive, Suite 150, Eden Prairie
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United Professional Building Clinic
University Avenue Clinic
500 Osborne Road, Suite 330, Fridley
7205 University Avenue N.E., Fridley
763-786-9024
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Maple Grove Clinic 9600 Upland Lane North, Maple Grove
763-416-2380
ASCS welcomes Dr. Hanson. She is now accepting new patients at our Eden Prairie and Fridley locations.
Coon Rapids Professional Building Clinic 3833 Coon Rapids Blvd, Suite 280, Coon Rapids
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AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING
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13991 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie 952-949-1088
Organic & Natural Convenience Store Proudly Carrying: • Amy’s Gluten Free Products • Cedar Summit Dairy • Breads/Pastas • Kombucha • Specialty Coffee’s Wednesday Senior Day 10% Off In Store Full Service 9-11 a.m. Free Coffee (Excludes Fuel, Tobacco and Lottery)
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10,000 Great Plains Blvd Hwy 101 & PioneerTrail, Chaska Former Halla Nursery Site 952-445-6555 “Rooted In Integrity, Founded On Faith In Jesus Christ!”
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADVERTISING/PROMOTION Big Fish Works
327 Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3333 www.bigfishworks.com
AUTOMOTIVE Midas – Eden Prairie 8260 Flying Cloud Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-944-8450 www.midas.com
Modern Auto Care, Inc. 9051 Flying Cloud Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-941-3481 www.modernautocare.com
AVIATION Elliott Aviation
Wooddale Church
6630 Shady Oak Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-944-6300 www.wooddale.org
DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL Eden Prairie Preschool And ECFE 8040 Mitchell Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-975-6980 www.edenpr.org/earlychildhood
Living Christ Lutheran Church 820 Lake Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-934-5110 www.livingchrist.org
Prairie Community Church
9145 Eden Prairie Road Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-937-8000 www.prairiecommunitychurch.net
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India Palace
936 Prairie Center Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-946-1923 www.indiapalace.org
New Horizon Academy
7828 Market Blvd. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-949-2665 www.subzeroicecream.com
548 Prairie Center Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-942-0092 www.newhorizonacademy.net
New Horizon Academy
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8251 Flying Cloud Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-942-8555 www.biaggis.com
New Prague, MN 56071 952-758-7850 www.prairiepondwinery.com
CHURCH/WORSHIP
Baha’is of Eden Prairie
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
10160 Hennepin Town Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-345-8012 www.kinderberryhill.com
New Horizon Academy
15050 Scenic Heights Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-937-8781 www.prairiechurch.org
DINING/ENTERTAINMENT
Prairie Pond Vineyard & Winery Kinderberry Hill Child Development Center 105 E. Main St.
13801 Pioneer Trail Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-944-1200 www.elliottaviation.com
Eden Prairie United Methodist Church
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17995 Linwood Ct. Eden Prairie, MN 55347 763-456-6850 www.newhorizonacademy.net 6350 Point Chase Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-944-5191 www.newhorizonacademy.net
DENTAL Prairie Dental Group
6608 Flying Cloud Dr., Suite 200 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-903-5000 www.prairiedental.com
Stone Creek Dental
7935 Stone Creek Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-937-2839 www.stonecreekdental.com
Sub Zero Ice Cream
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS International School of Minnesota 6385 Beach Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-918-1800 www.ism-sabis.net
Prairie School Of Dance
11000 Blossom Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55347 PRAIRIE SCHOOL OF DANCE 952-829-9436 www.prairieschoolofdance.com
Southwest Christian High School 1981 Bavaria Rd. Chaska, MN 55318 952-556-0040 www.swchs.org
Sylvan Learning
172 Pioneer Tr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-466-3838 www.sylvanlearning.com
Sylvan Learning
10590 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 150 Minnetonka, MN 55305 952-544-6253 www.sylvanlearning.com
MARKETPLACE FAMILY ACTIVITIES
MASSAGE
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Massage Therapy
3675 Arboretum Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu
FINANCIAL SPIRE Credit Union
8577 Columbine Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 651-215-3500 www.myspire.com
FUNERAL/CREMATION SERVICES Washburn McReavy
7625 Mitchell Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-975-0400 www.washburn-mcreavy.com
GOLF Bent Creek Golf Club
14490 Valley View Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-937-0789 www.bentcreekgolfclub.com
HOME SERVICES Tiger Plumbing, Heating & Air 6724 Kingston Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55346 952-942-5748 www.callthetiger.com
Yetzer Home Furnishings 33 W. First St. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-4242 www.yetzers.com
LANDSCAPING/GARDENING Mustard Seed
10000 Great Plains Blvd. Chaska, MN 55318 952-445-6555 www.themustardseedinc.com
eCig Store
1345 Heather St. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-681-2354 www.ecigstoremn.com
Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-7868
Eden Prairie Liquor
MEDICAL CLINICS
8108 Den Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-914-0032 www.edenprairieliquor.org
Ridgeview Chaska Clinic
Two Twelve Medical Center, 111 Hundertmark Rd., Suite 115N Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-2450 www.ridgeviewmedical.org
NEWSPAPERS/MEDIA Eden Prairie News
250 Prairie Center Dr., Suite 211 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-942-7885 www.edenprairienews.com
PETS ADOGO Pet Hotel
6133 Baker Rd. Minnetonka, MN 55343 952-933-5200 www.adogopethotels.com
Pampered Paws
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16508 W. 78th St. Eden Prairie, MN 55346 952-949-8432 www.edenprairieliquor.org
Eden Prairie Liquor
968 Prairie Center Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-949-8433 www.edenprairieliquor.org
The PROP Shop Of Eden Prairie 15195 Martin Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-934-2323 www.propshopep.org
Shakopee Florist
409 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-0868 www.shakopeeflorist.com
P.O Box 44402 Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-906-0303 www.pamperedpawsmn.com
TC Running
PHYSICAL THERAPY
The Vintage
OSR Physical Therapy 16550 W. 78th St. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-873-7400 www.osrpt.com
RETAIL/MARKETPLACE Caroline’s Market Place
13991 Anderson Lakes Parkway Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-949-1088
eCig Store
185 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-240-1710 www.ecigstoremn.com
6405 City West Parkway Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-944-7386 www.tcrunningco.com 8971 Crossroads Blvd. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-975-9175 www.vintagechanhassen.com
SENIOR LIVING THE COLONY Senior Living 431 Prairie Center Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-373-0367 www.the-colony.org
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PETS POOCH PARADISE Other pets welcomed as well
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ets and people thrive in Eden Prairie. There are six offleash dog exercise areas plus Bryant Lake Regional Park’s off-leash dog area and two miles of dog trails. The dog exercise areas include a brand new small dog area in Staring Lake Park that opened in September 2014. You will find a pet adoption day frequently at local pet stores. Eden Prairie is served by the Carver-Scott Humane Society, Southwest Metro Animal Rescue and Adoption Society and Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota. Eden Prairie is home to a variety of veterinary clinics, pet stores and other businesses catering to pets. UP TO DATE CONTENT AVAILABLE ON OUR APP
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Lifestyle Focus Watson waits for Jessica Larson to give him a dog treat. (Photo by Patty Dexter)
HUMANE SOCIETY Carver-Scott Humane Society The Carver-Scott Humane Society serves Carver and Scott counties as well as a portion of Hennepin County. The organization is currently without a permanent building; all abandoned pets are housed in foster care until permanent adoption. The humane society frequently hosts pet adoption days at area locations. To help an animal by fostering or donating litter or unopened pet food, call (952) 368-3553, line 4, or visit www.carverscotths.org.
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