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Eden Prairie features
listings
ATTRACTIONS
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What to see
A top 10 list of things to do By Daniel Huss
WHAT’S NEW
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City of cranes
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Lots happening around Eden Prairie By Eden Teller
TREASURE
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Fredrick’s spring Popular fountain opened to public in 1890s By Daniel Huss
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LEISURE
19 on the cover Cover Photo by Melissa Turtinen Flowers bloom along Purgatory Creek in Eden Prairie’s Purgatory Creek Park.
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A gift to the community Eden Prairie Art Center a welcoming space By Eden Teller
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2019 - 2020 Discover Guide Publisher: Laurie Hartmann \ Regional Editor: Mark W. Olson Editorial Content: Melissa Turtinen, Eden Teller, Dan Huss Advertising: Shelby Archer Special thanks to the city of Eden Prairie, Eden Prairie Historical Society and Eden Prairie School District for their contributions. Every effort has been made to provide an accurate directory, but if errors have occurred please let us know about them. Published by Eden Prairie News, 1001 Twelve Oaks Center, Suite 1017, Wayzata, MN 55391. Copyright 2019-2020. Printed in the USA. For additional information or to submit corrections, call 952-445-3333 or send an email to editor@chaskaherald.com.
SNAPSHOT POPULATION
HOUSING
26,070
2016
2017
2018
63,206
63,660
Housing units, 2017
73.1%
Home ownership rate, 2013 - 2017
89.5%
Living in same house 2 years or more
2.60
Persons per household
$334,000
Median value of owneroccupied homes, 2013 - 2017
5.8% increase from
= 4,500
64,334 5 years and under
5.9%
18 years and under
24.1%
Between 19 and 64 years
April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
65 years and older
62% 11.8%
POPULATION BREAKDOWN 2017
$57,138
Per capita income in past 12 months, 2017 dollars
$103,426
Median household income, 2013 - 2017
14.2%
Foreign born Between 2011 and 2015
EDUCATION
WORK TRAVEL TIME
96.9%
Mean travel time to work
High School Graduate or higher, 25+
2013- 2017
63.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+
2013 - 2017
workers age 16+ 2013 - 2017
White
79.8%
Asian
10%
Black or African American 6.1% Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Two or more races
2.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native
.2%
VETERANS
2,769 2013 - 2017
22.7 minutes
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WELCOME PHOTO BY EDEN TELLER
Eden Prairie’s iconic water tower welcomes visitors and provides a beacon for residents.
Growing city with close-knit community ‘Wonderful and varied array of people’
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hile the farms and f ields t hat f i rst made Eden Prairie are gone, the city’s spirit is still that of a close-knit, hardworking community. Eden Prairie Mayor Ron Case has a few ideas about what
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makes it such a great place to live. “First and foremost is the people,” Case said. “We have a wonderful and varied array of people from all walks of life.” He also noted the area’s natural landscape and strong
partnerships with its schools and chamber of commerce, which makes Eden Prairie an attractive and competitive place for businesses, Case said. Local historians give credit for Eden Prairie’s name to author Elizabeth Fries Ellet,
who visited Minnesota in 1853. During her time exploring the area that’s now the Twin Cities’ western suburbs, her party climbed the bluff at what was then the Town of Hennepin, now an area south of Homeward Hills Road.
WELCOME
Above — The Eden Prairie Community Center hosts events year-round and features an aquatics center, gym, cafe and child care. Bottom — Bands, theater groups and cultural organizations perform at Eden Prairie’s Staring Lake Amphitheatre throughout the summer. Fries Ellet reportedly exclaimed once reaching the top of the bluff that, “The Garden of Eden could not have been more beautiful.” In the 166 years since Fries Ellet praised the area, Eden Prairie has balanced development with preser vation, maintaining natural spaces throughout the city as it grows. The city boasts 15 lakes where residents can swim and fish, or find a shady spot to cool down on the shore. There are over 170 miles of trails and more than 2,000 acres of park land, too, and 95% of residents say the city is a beautiful place to live. Eden Prairie has also been ranked one of the “Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine multiple times with a ranking of No. 1 in 2010, No. 3 in 2012 and No. 2 in 2016. It’s frequently
ranked high on other lists, such as best places to raise a family. In 2017, it was named among one of the best beach towns, coming in at No. 3. between two cities in Florida. Residents agree with those awards: Over 90% of residents in a city survey said their city was a good or excellent place to live and raise a family. A community of more than 64,000 people, Eden Prairie has over 2,000 businesses and winding roads that weave through scenic neig hborhoods a nd cul-de-sacs. When it comes to culinary tastes, Eden Prairie offers a global buffet of choices — from a thriving restaurant scene to small markets offering local produce and products that are hard to find elsewhere. The restaurant choices include fast casual, fast food,
PHOTOS BY EDEN TELLER
Eden Prairie Center is the city’s commercial hub. cafes and fine dining establishments. Shopping options are plentiful, offering everything from the Eden Prairie Center mall to local businesses you won’t see in other communities. Additionally, Eden Prairie is home to multiple grocery stores and residents can taste the community’s rich farm history with stands dotting the community. There’s plenty to do for those
looking for a night on the town: Local theater troupes entertain with classic plays and new scripts at the city’s Performing Arts Center or outdoors at the Staring Lake Amphitheatre; cultural organizations invite residents to learn about their neighbors’ heritages; and even when in the depths of winter, snowy festivals provide a place to ice skate, sled and play together in the snow. 2019 - 2020 | edenprairienews.com
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PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS
At nearly 250,000 square feet, Scheels, set to open in summer 2020, will be Eden Prairie Center’s largest anchor. Features will include a 16,000-gallon salt-water aquarium as well as a 65-foot Ferris wheel.
ATTRACTIONS WON’T FIT
IN A TOP 5 LIST
SO HERE’S A TOP 10 BY DANIEL HUSS A top-five list of Eden Prairie attractions would be different for different people. It might even be different for different seasons, and most certainly different for different reasons. You could argue, for example, that the Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area, with its sweeping views over the Minnesota River, might be the best place in Eden Prairie to take in the fall colors. During July, the most attractive place in Eden Prairie might be one of its cool, as in refreshing, splash pads (Eden Prairie splash pads can
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be found adjacent to the Round Lake and Miller Park play areas). In January, it doesn’t get any cooler than sliding down the Staring Lake Park Sledding Hill, or schussing on the park’s Nordic ski trails. What if you want to go to a movie or look at the stars? Want to swim laps? Eden Prairie’s top five attractions? How about a top 10?
EDEN PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER Located in the middle of Eden Prairie, the Eden Prairie Community Center is arguably the most unique community center in the state.
“We have g y ms, ice and aquatics under the same roof,” said Community Center Manager Valerie Verley. “We offer over 200 fitness classes. We teach swim lessons. We’ll host birthday parties and we have open swim, open skate and open gym.” Last year, the Eden Prairie Community Center counted nearly 1 million unique visits. “Yet, we’re still kind of a hidden gem,” added Verley. Location: Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie 55346
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Having won 11 big-school
state championships since 1996, the Eden Prairie High School football team is a fantastic follow. “A F riday night football crowd is the largest gathering in the city,” said Eden Prairie coach Mike Grant. “At a typical Friday home game, we’ll get 4,000 to 5,000 fans. On Homecoming, we might get 5,000 to 6,000, 6,000 to 7,000 if Homecoming is against a big rival (read Edina, Minnetonka or Wayzata). “For big event s,” added Grant. “Aerie Stadium is the place to be.” Location: Aerie Stadium, 17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie 55346
STARING LAKE KE Eden Prairie runs ns its outdoor recreation and environmental educaation programs out of a r ef u rbi she d c abi n t h at sit s along the shores of Staring Lake. The building itself was original ly a St ate Emergency Relief Administra-tion (SERA) camp for or t he Mi nnesota River ver Valley during the Great Depression. Its grounds ounds are re-mindful of “up north,” north ” as they feature bird feeders and bird houses, natural gardens and wildflowers. There’s even a nature-themed play area. The crown jewel, however, is a 9-foot tall, 16-inch Cassegrain telescope, one of the largest in Minnesota. It’s housed in an observatory building next to the Outdoor Center. Star watch classes are ongoing. Location: Staring Lake Outdoor Center and Observatory, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie 55347
EDEN PRAIRIE CENTER The already popular Eden Prairie Center is about to bolster its 9 0 shops, 18 movie screens and casual and fancy dinning with the addition of a 250,000-square-foot Scheels store. Set to open in the summer of 2020, the new anchor’s plans include a 16,0 0 0 -gallon salt water aquarium, 65foot Ferris wheel and wildlife mountain. Eden Prairie Center averages 10 million shopper visits annually. Location: Eden Prairie Center, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie 55344
PICKLEBALL With 22 courts, including 12 dedicated courts, Eden Prairie is becoming a pickleball mecca In 2018, Eden Prairie opened its best jar, an 8-court pickleball facility at Staring Lake Park. The facility includes a water fountain and four big
FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF RICK OLSON
FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF RICK OLSON
Home Friday Eden Prairie High School football game crowds average 4,000 to 5,000. A Homecoming game against a big rival could attract a crowd as large as 7,000.
Since 1996, the Eden Prairie High School football team has won 11 big-school state championships. sun-blocking umbrellas. Eden Prairie also has four dedicated courts at Franlo Park, six multi-use courts at Riley Lake Park and four multi-use courts at Pioneer Park. “Too many?” asked former SW Metro Pickleball Club President Dennis Gallaher. “Not the way the sport is growing.” The Staring Lake facility is one of the largest pickleball complexes in the state. Location: Staring Lake Park, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie 55347
FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF RICK OLSON
The Eden Prairie Community Center counts nearly 1 million unique visitors per year.
FIVE MORE Richard T Anderson Conservation Area Location: 18700 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie 55347 Splash Pad Miller Park, 8250 Shoreline Drive, Eden Prairie 55347 Location: Round Lake Park, 16691 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie 55346 Staring Park Sledding Hill L o c ati on : 14 8 0 0 P i on e er Trail, Eden Prairie 55347 Fredrick-Miller Spring Location: 9995 Spring Road, Eden Prairie 55347 Br ya nt L a ke Reg iona l Park Location: 6800 Rowland Rd., Eden Prairie 55344
PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS
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WHAT’S NEW
A sign advertises apartments at Elevate, a new apartment building in Eden Prairie.
THE CITY OF CRANES Lots happening around town
BY EDEN TELLER
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or a visitor driving through, Eden Prairie looks like a city of cranes. Construction projects all over town — from the future City West light rail station in the north, to the Prairie Bluffs Senior Living development in the south — show that growth isn’t just on the horizon; it’s here. Pat MulQueeny is the president of the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce and credits the city’s thriving business scene to its high quality of life. Its restaurants, retail centers and public parks are major draws, he said. “That goes hand-in-hand with major employers and businesses,” MulQueeny explained. “You tie that all together and Eden Prairie has built a great reputation over the years.” Plans for new apartments, department stores and business hubs paint the picture of a city on the rise in 2019 and 2020.
SCHEELS The sporting goods and department store Scheels is rapidly taking shape at Eden Prairie Center. After receiving City Council approval for the project
in March 2018, construction quickly began to redevelop the site, formerly a Sears. The plans call for opening the new roughly 250,000 -square-foot store in 2020. In 2 016, Sears vacated a 204,566-square-foot space and 18-acre parcel at the mall, and the site was purchased from Sears Holdings by Eden Prairie Center’s owners. It was one of the original anchor stores when the mall opened in 1976; today, the other anchor stores include Target, Kohl’s, Von Maur and JCPenney. Project proponents have said that Scheels will draw visitors from a 150-mile radius. According to Eden Prairie Center’s general manager Nancy Litwin, the new store will include: A 16,000-gallon salt water aquarium. A 65-foot Ferris wheel under a sunny atrium. Interactive photo opportunities, games and sports simulators. A wildlife mountain. A service shop for bike repairs, skate sharpening and more. “World class” brands for fashion and footwear collections. A wide array of sporting goods and gear for outdoor adventures.
Home decor. Scheels anticipates adding about 350 jobs to the community.
ELEVATE In fall 2017, the Eden Prairie City Council gave final approval for the Elevate at Southwest Station project. The plans called for tearing down a vacant bank branch and a former restaurant near the SouthWest Station bus terminal, and building a complex that includes 222 apartment units and 13,266 square feet of mixed retail space. Blooming ton-based Timberland Partners is the owner and property manager. The project opened in September 2019. The project provides several amenities for apartment residents, including a rooftop lounge, spa, outdoor kitchen, fitness center with fitness on demand, a coffee bar, dog spa, a dog run and dedicated underg round parking. The development’s retai l space wi l l h ave t wo f u l l- ser vic e restaurants, including local chain Brick and Bourbon, and other retail tenants.
TENNANT In a stroke of luck and good planning, cleaning equipment
manufacturer Tennant will expand to Eden P rai rie in the first half of 2020 and fill a large office complex that’s b ei n g vac ate d by Element Fleet Management, its current tenant, the company’s communications director Katheryn Lovik said. Nearly 500 employees will be moving to the new space. Finding a tenant to fill such a large office space is difficult, and such spaces can sit empty for years, said David Lindahl, the city’s economic development manager, on a tour of new developments in Eden Prairie. The 4 0 -acre proper ty on Capital Drive is currently occupied by Element, a Torontobased company that provides management services for fleets of vehicles from city cars to large trucks. Tennant’s headquarters are currently in Golden Valley, 12 miles from its future home at 3 Capital Drive. The company has been looking for a new headquarters for nearly two years, Lovik said. A few hu nd red Ten na nt employees will remain at the Golden Valley location when the company moves in spring 2020, which will also mark the company’s 150th year in business. 2019 - 2020 | edenprairienews.com
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BUSINESS
Southwest
LRT train is coming And so is development BY DANIEL HUSS
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hile the 14.5m i le $ 2 bi l lion Southwest Light Rail Transit li ne, which wi l l r u n f rom dow ntow n M i n ne ap ol i s to SouthWest Station in Eden Prairie, isn’t expected to carry its first passengers until 2023, developers aren’t waiting at the station. “Construction of the alignment and development are a l r e ady h app en i n g ,” s a id E den P r a i r ie C h a mb er of Commerce President Pat MulQueeny. “We’re seeing building and we’re seeing properties listed for sale.” In Eden Prairie, the poster child for transit redevelopment is the Elevate at Southwest Station apartment complex clo s e d i n S ept emb er. It’s located within steps of
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SouthWest Station. “Would that be built without L RT ? ” question s Mu lQueeny. “Probably. Would it be that size (222 apartments)? Maybe not.” Expect additional apartment complexes to be built and rebuilt. “The apartment market is hot right now,” said Eden Prairie Economic Development Manager David Lindahl, “the office market not so much.” Lindahl then circles back to SouthWest Station. “Eden Prairie will have the best of both worlds,” he said. “We’ll still have SouthWest Transit buses. They offer direct service. They’re fast and they’re reliable. “We’ll also have the LRT,” he added. “It will have more stops, and it will take longer, but it will run more frequently.” And? “The more people you can
PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS
Construction on the Southwest LRT line has already started. The 14.5mile transit line that runs from downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie is expected to be operational in 2023 .
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Elevate at Southwest Station, a 222-unit apartment complex, opened in September. It is steps away from SouthWest Station.
move,” said Lindahl, “the better off you are. “At the end of the day,” he adds, “mobility is king.” Mu lQueeny hea rd t hose exact words during an Eden Prairie Chamber economic bus tour held in late July. “Some of the business leaders on tour mentioned that a lot of their employees live in Minneapolis,” said MulQueeny. “The issue is retention and LRT could help with that, as it will offer reliable service.” MulQueeny then took the next step. “We have businesses looking for opportunities in close proximity to the stations,” he said. “Others are exploring shuttle services that could take their employees that “last mile.’” Housing is the biggest next step. “ Pe ople wa nt to l ive i n the communities where they work,” said MulQueeny.
ANTICIPATION While many development decisions have already been made, others are still to come. “There are people on the sidelines waiting to see what happens,” said Lindahl, of the impact of Southwest LRT. “In Eden Prairie, a lot of what we already have is relatively new, meaning it’s still economically viable. “If there’s redevelopment,” he added, “it has to make sense. If you’re an investor, the rewards have to outweigh the risks.” An after-the-fact approach would also address what MulQueeny calls “unique opportunities.” In other words, you’re not going to know what happens until it happens. “We’ll know more once the train is running,” said Lindahl. W hile true, don’t expect development/redevelopment to wait.
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CALENDAR
2020 CALENDAR OF There’s always something to do in the southwest metro. These events are just the tip of the iceberg. For more events, and details on the following activities, read your local newspaper and visit the websites listed.
January North American Pond Hockey Championship When: Jan. 16-19, 2020 Where: Excelsior, on frozen Lake Minnetonka What: A weekend of pond hockey on several rinks on Excelsior Bay. The event also includes live music, a bags tournament, a fun run, and more. The event is produced by the DWB Memorial Foundation, and proceeds go to various organizations. Website: pondhockeylakeminnetonka.com
Pong Fest When: Jan. 25, 2020 Where: Eden Prairie What: An annual beer pong tournament that benefits the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary and the group’s service projects. The top teams win cash prizes. Website: portal.clubrunner.ca/5594
February Feb Fest When: Feb. 1, 2020 Where: Lake Ann Park, 1456 W. 78th St., Chanhassen What: A winter community festival, centered on a fishing contest, that provides a fun atmosphere for the family, with 1,000 holes drilled in the ice, and lots of prizes. Website: www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Chilly Open When: Feb. 7-8, 2020 Where: Wayzata, on frozen Lake Minnetonka What: Thousands of golfers grab whatever they can find to play golf, using a tennis ball, on a course built on frozen Wayzata Bay. The weekend event also includes yoga in the snow, a movie and skating, a chili cookoff, live music and more. It is put on by the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce. Website: wayzatachillyopen.com
March Annual Ice Show When: March 20-22, 2020 Where: Eden Prairie Community Center What: Skaters perform in the annual ice show, presented by the Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club. Website: edenprairiefsc.org/ice-show
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April Easter Egg Candy Hunt When: April 11, 2020 Where: City Center Park, 7700 Market Blvd., Chanhassen What: The city of Chanhassen hosts the city’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Website: www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Easter Egg Hunt When: April 11, 2020 Where: City Square Park, 300 N. Chestnut St. Chaska What: The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 57 holds its 68th Easter Egg Hunt. Website: www.chaskalegion.org
May EP Gives When: May 2, 2020 Where: Eden Prairie area What: An evening of dinner, dancing and live auction to benefit the Eden Prairie Community Foundation. Website: epcommunityfoundation.org/ events/ep-gives/
Arbor Day Walk and Green Fair When: May 2, 2020 Where: Eden Prairie What: Celebrate Arbor Day with a walk around Round Lake, which will host a variety of green-themed vendors and activities, including concessions, family activities, free seedlings, native plant vendors, tree health information, and more.
Taste of Chaska When: May 13, 2020 Where: City Square Park, 300 N. Chestnut St., Chaska What: SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event, which features food from local restaurants, and a beer and wine sampling tent. Website: www.swmetrochamber.com
Chaske Wacipi Pow Wow When: May 16-17, 2020 Where: Chaska Middle School West Gymnasium, 140 Engler Blvd., Chaska What: The pow wow features American Indian dance, music and crafts, and is sponsored by the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee, Eastern Carver County Schools and Community Education. Website: www.district112.org
Memorial Day When: May 25, 2020 Where: Various cities What: Cities and veterans groups host events to commemorate Memorial Day with programs to honor veterans (check the newspaper for schedule and locations).
Schooner Days When: Late May or early June 2020 Where: Eden Prairie’s Round Lake Park What: An annual celebration of summer put on by the Eden Prairie Lions and Lioness Clubs. The event typically features live music, a carnival, bingo and a pickleball tournament.
June Classic Car Nights When: Various Wednesday nights throughout the summer, beginning in June Where: Downtown Victoria What: Classic car enthusiasts park their vehicles in downtown Victoria. Music accompanies the event. Website: victoriaba.org
Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie and RibFest When: June 7, 2020 Where: Eden Prairie What: A free concert in Eden Prairie featuring area big bands, as well as the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary’s annual RibFest, which benefits the rotary’s various projects. Website: jazzontheprairie.com/Festival.aspx
Excelsior Art on the Lake When: June 13-14, 2020 Where: Excelsior What: The 40th annual Excelsior Art on the Lake features 100-plus local and national artists from multiple disciplines, as well as live music and food vendors. The event is put on by the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce. Website: excelsior-lakewminnetonkachamber.com/excelsior-art-on-the-lake.html
July Fourth of July Hometown Celebration When: July 4, 2020 Where: Eden Prairie What: Eden Prairie’s Fourth of July celebration is typically a multi-day event with fireworks, live music, activities for kids, a pickleball tournament, a 5K run and more.
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F EVENTS CALENDAR City of Chanhassen’s Fourth of July Celebration When: July 2-4, 2020 Where: Downtown Chanhassen, with most events near City Center Park or Lake Ann Park What: The Rotar y Club of Chanhassen and city of Chanhassen put on a large summer bash, with games, food, band, a carnival midway, fireworks and a big Sunday parade. Website: www.ci.chanhassen. mn.us
Wings of the North AirExpo When: Mid-July Where: Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie What: A celebration of flight featuring iconic airplanes from the Wings of the North collection, exhibits, famous planes used in training, combat and general aviation. Website: www.wotn.org/airexpo/
Fire & Ice Festival When: July 17-19, 2020 Where: Firemen’s Park, 3210 Chaska Blvd., Chaska What: A curling bonspiel, accompanied by music, fireworks and games along the shores of scenic Firemen’s Clayhole. Website: www.fireandicebonspiel.com
River City Days When: July 24-26, 2020 Where: City Square Park, 300 N. Chestnut St., Chaska What: Chaska’s big city festival, with games, music, food, car shows and crafts. Minnesota Valley Community Band performs Friday night. Parade on Sunday. Website: www.chaskarivercitydays.com
August 10,000 Lakes Concors d’Elegance When: Aug. 9, 2020 Where: Excelsior What: A classic car and boat
show featuring one-of-a-kind historic cars, boats and motorcycles. The event also features retail and food vendors, live music and entertainment, an area for kids and presentations. Website: 10000lakesconcours. com
Tour de Tonka When: First Saturday in August, typically Where: Minnetonka, west metro What: A bike ride featuring distances that range from 16 miles to 100 miles that benefits the ICA Food Shelf and the Minnetonka Community Youth Education and Early Childhood Programs. Website: minnetonkaschools. org/district/mcec/events/tourde-tonka
Eden Prairie Lions Club Corn Feed When: early August 2020 Where: Round Lake Park Pavilion, Eden Prairie What: The Eden Prairie Lions Club hosts an annual corn feed, serving up steamed, shucked, and buttered Minnesota-grown corn to attendees, with 100 percent of proceeds going to the club’s charitable causes. Website: www.e-clubhouse. org/sites/eden_prairie/
Flags and Honor of Minnesota Car, Bike & Tractor Show When: Aug. 8, 2020 Where: City Square Park, 300 Chestnut St. N., Chaska What: Classic cars, motorcycles and tractors, all on display in the shade of City Square Park. Food, trivia and music accompany the event Website: www.flagsandhonor. org
PeopleFest! When: Mid-August Where: Eden Prairie What: A series of community events, camps and programs to celebrate the unique cultures represented in Eden Prairie. The event
is put on by the city of Eden Prairie, as well as community groups that include Eden Prairie Chinese Association, Eden Prairie Community Foundation, Eden Prairie Schools Community Education, Hennepin County Library, Human Rights and Diversity Commission and Interfaith Circle. Website: edenprairie.org
September Prairie BrewFest When: Early September Where: Eden Prairie What: A beer festival featuring local breweries put on by the Eden Prairie Community Foundation to benefit local nonprofits. Website: epcommunityfoundation.org/events/brewfest/
Steamboat Days When: Sept. 11-13, 2020 Where: Downtown Carver What: A big city festival and a great way to wrap up summer. Events ranging from beanbag toss tournaments to fireworks. Big Sunday parade. Website: www.carversteamboatdays.org
Apple Day When: Late September 2020 Where: Excelsior What: A lakeside festival celebrating community, featuring locally produced food, art, antiques, as well as a 5K run, live music and a street dance. The event is put on by the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce. Website: www.excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com/appleday
October Fall Harvest Celebration When: Early October 2020 Where: Eden Prairie’s RileyJacques Farmstead What: Explore the farmstead through a history hunt, art making, games and stories, as well as a tour of the Dorenkemper House, courtesy of the Eden Prairie Historical Society. The event also
features horse-drawn wagon rides, a photo booth, pottery wheel demonstrations, music, animals, pumpkin decorating and inflatables. Website: www.edenprairie.org
Spooky Saturday When: Oct. 26, 2019, Oct. 24, 2020 Where: Eden Prairie Community Cente What: Trick-or-treating, artsand-crafts, music, games and climbing in the Prairie Play Zone Website: www.edenprairie.org
November Election Day When: Nov. 5, 2019, Nov. 3, 2020 Where: Polling places throughout the state What: 2019 election will feature referendums, school board races and some city council races. The 2020 election will be for president, congressional seats and local races. Website: sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting
Christkindlsmarkt When: Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 2019, Nov. 26-29, 2020 (likely) Where: Excelsior What: A three-day festival to celebrate the holiday season filled with activities for the family, including a Grande Parade, an openair market with German Christmas traditions, treats and unique gifts, as well as a beer garden. Website: excelsiorchristkindlsmarkt.com
December Chanhassen Tree Lighting When: Dec. 7, 2019, Dec. 5, 2020 Where: City Center Park, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen What: Chanhassen holds its Christmas tree lighting, with a visit from Santa Claus. Website: www.ci.chanhassen. mn.us 2019 - 2020 | edenprairienews.com
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‘You’re telling our secrets’ Fredrick opened his spring to public in 1890s BY DANIEL HUSS
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city of Eden Prairie installed sign located steps aw ay f r om t he Fredrick-Miller Spring, 9995 Spring Road, Eden Prairie, shows an old photograph, circa 1890, of William Fredrick, August Kruger, John Kruger and neighbors working to improve access to their natural spring. After building a wooden tank to hold the water, they made their resource available to the public. A fter F redrick died, the property was purchased by the Miller family, who not only continued to work the spring, but maintained its public access. In 1968, Arthur Miller deeded the spring, with about a tenth of acre, to the city of Eden Prairie. T he city made i mprove ments to the site in 1972 and again in 2003. “There were three springs in the area when we moved to Eden Prairie 64 years ago,” said Curt Connaughty, a former Eden Prairie High School teacher and administrator. “There was one by Riverview Road, the one by Lyons and one on the way to Shakopee.” Lyons? “It was Lyons before Lions Tap,” said Connaughty, “and teachers weren’t supposed to go down there because they served beer.” Connaughty collected water from the spring back then and after they “fancied it” 15-20 years ago. “People would come to the
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spring from as far away as Litchfield,” he added.
TASTE Edina’s Michael Nester had filled 30 one-gallon jugs at a recent visit. “ We u s e t h e w at e r f o r drinking and coffee,” he said. “We come here maybe once a month.” Why? “Flavor-wise it’s good stuff,” he said, before catching himself. “When it comes right down to it, water shouldn’t have a flavor.” That’s the point. “Our water in Brooklyn Center tastes like chlorine,” said Breanne Boness, “this doesn’t.” Boness arrived at the spring with 12 one-gallon glass bottles. “I have kids,” she said. “and I think storing water in glass is safer.” There was a line to the fill water containers the day Nester and Boness were at the spring. “You’re telling our secrets,” said a lady from Golden Valley. Again, there was a line. Edina was represented, as was Brooklyn Center. There was the lady from Golden Valley, a couple from Norwood Young America and another couple from Burnsville. “It’s normally not like this,” said Bu r nsvi l le’s Ca r melo Gomez. Gomez had filled five 5-gallon bottles.
SAFETY A city of Eden Prairie sign above the spring reads, “The quality of the water from this spring can change rapidly, so
PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS
The Fredrick-Miller Spring is a regional attraction, with users visiting from throughout the metro. even though the water is tested, we can not assure its safety at all times.” Translation: Drink at your own risk. Eden Prairie tests the Fredrick-Miller Spring water at the beginning of each month for coliform bacteria and nitrates. Tests come back as either pass or fail. “ I ’ve b e en c om i n g her e for 20-30 years,” said Nester,
“Once, there was a note saying don’t drink the water.” (Note: Fails are rare; Eden Prairie hasn’t reported any in the last seven years.) Before deeding the spring to the city, Miller was said to have turned away numerous offers from bottlers who had hoped to market the water. That comes as no surprise to the people waiting in line to fill their own bottles.
LEISURE
In Eden Prairie, Art Center truly is a gift Building community in a welcoming space
PHOTO BY EDEN TELLER
Children create pottery at a summer camp at the Eden Prairie Art Center.
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nyone can be an artist, but not everyone can afford to install a kiln in their basement, or create their own splatter-safe painting studio. That’s where community art centers come in: Open to all and full of affordable opportunities for learning, an art center is a place for people to explore their creative side and dive into their passions.
EDEN PRAIRIE ART CENTER The Eden Prairie Art Center is more than a place for people to explore creative pursuits; according to Arts and Events supervisor Jes Schrom, it’s the largest gift the city has ever received. Art enthusiast and Eden Prairie resident Roger Sampson
created the building, at 7650 Equitable Drive, as a personal studio for his work, complete with a glass blowing station. He passed away in 2008, Schrom said, and his wife, Elaine, donated the space to the city so the whole community could make art. T he renovated bui ldi ng opened to the public in 2009 and eight staff run the center, alongside 18 teaching artists. The Art Center offers around 300 classes, workshops and drop-in activities every year, from summer camps to open studio hours. “Art also allows people to express themselves in ways that work for them,” Schrom said. “We have participants who are surgeons, parents, students, business professionals − all exploring and building their community in our welcoming space.” Under Schrom’s direction, the center has expanded its catalog, including innovative
pendulum painting classes and happy hours where adult attendees can bring an alcoholic beverage and make art while relaxing after work. With these new offerings, the center has expanded enrollment by around 25% in the 2019, Schrom said. “We’re small but mighty,” Schrom added.
MINNETONKA CENTER FOR THE ARTS O verlooki n g t he water s Lake Minnetonka, the Minnetonka Center for the Arts (MCFA) is full of natural light and artists eager to create. Since 1952, the MCFA has been a place for community members to gather, learn and take advantage of the resources for painting, ceramics, jewelry making, calligraphy and more. “I think that’s a part of making art, that sense of making
art with others,” said Adult Program Director Mara Miller. “We’re in a time of makers, when people see the value of creating something.” The MCFA’s long history has given it a few fun secrets: The Henrietta Murphy room, where community members can hold meetings, is named for a neighbor’s dog that used to enter through the automatic doors and wander into classrooms. During her years as a guest, Henrietta was a frequent inspiration for artists, said marketing and communications director Nikki Lindberg. Wit h ju r ie d a r t s how s , chi ld ren’s su mmer camps, a n a i r y d e si g n by Ja m e s D ay ton , of t he M i n ne s ot a Dayton family, and classes t e ach i n g ever y t h i n g f rom photography to weaving, the MCFA d r aws p e ople f r om around Lake Minnetonka to its sunlit halls.
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Rent to own? History of Eden Prairie City Center PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS
The Eden Prairie City Center serves a resident population of nearly 65,000.
BY DANIEL HUSS
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hile the city of Eden Prairie do e sn’t c onduct business out of a historic building constructed in the 1800s, it could have. The town board of Eden Prairie held its first meeting on May 11, 1858, the same day, actually, Minnesota became a state. Eden Prairie became a village in 1963, a city in 1974.
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Village Hall, which now houses the Eden Prairie Senior Center, ser ved as t he Eden Prairie City Hall until it was deemed too small. In 1987, Eden Prairie traded its 8950 Eden Prairie Road location for that of a rental. It rented an office in the Edenvale Corporate Park for 6-1/2 years. T h at wa sn’t a lways t he plan, however. In May 1986, Eden Prairie residents voted down a $ 5.4 million referendum to build a new city ha l l on P rai rie
Center Drive. Six years later, Eden Prairie moved on a bank-owned property that used to house CPT Corp., a company that manufactured word processing equipment. “I came up with the idea,” said then-councilor Patricia Pidcock, “and people thought I was absolutely crazy.” The building, which had been on the market for months, was 240,000-squarefeet large, was located in the middle of Eden Prairie, and housed some fantastic views.
“It was an all-brick building, but served as a factory,” said Pidcock. “It certainly had lots of space.”
ONE ROOF The building’s size is what sold Eden Prairie. “He (City Manager Carl Jullie) had wanted to consolidate all the city branches on one campus,” said Pidcock. “That included police and parks.” Eden P rai rie pu rchased the building for just under $ 6 million, and spent another $ 6 million on remodeling.
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Yes, you can park your bike at Eden Prairie City Center. “That’s very inexpensive,” said Eden Prairie Economic and Development Manager David Lindahl. “It would cost $23 million to build.” While the space was larger than what Eden Prairie would need, the city leased an upper wing to CH Robinson and a part of the lower level to the Eden Prairie School District. “Because it had a revenue source,” said Lindahl, “the city could issue lease revenue bonds.” Financially, the deal made sense. “Even the harshest critics were supportive,” recalls Lindahl.
IMITATION Today, Eden Prairie’s City Center works as intended. It’s accessible, easy to navigate and all encompassing. “Owning and leasing parts of the building is still unusual,” said Lindahl, “but it works, and it’s home.” Twenty-six years removed from the official Eden Prairie City Center dedication (Nov. 1, 1993), Pidcock said Eden Prairie got it right. “We were the envy of a lot city governments ,” she said. “They’d look at what we have and say, “I wish we had space like that.’” Some now do. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?
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Wheelie fun trails Adventure awaits nearby
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hen the sun is shi ni ng a nd t he we at her is warm, it’s easy to get m ov i n g i n t h e s out hwe s t metro. There are miles upon miles of trails, perfect for stretching those cramped winter legs on earth-friendly, two-wheeled vehicles — bikes. A lter natively, you can dust off your favorite pair of sneakers and go for a walk or go the extra mile and take a nice run. Some trails are well-known and attract hundreds of users, while others are off the beaten path. Residents living in Chaska, Chanhassen, Minnetonka, Plymouth, or any other neighboring community can take advantage of the Luce Line Trail, Dakota Regional Trail, Lake Minnetonka LRT Trail, Chaska Ravine Trail, the Arboretum’s Three Mile Drive, Purgatory Creek Park and the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail.
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So what are you waiting for? Take on a new adventure. Oh, and don’t forget a helmet!
1. LUCE LINE TRAIL: FOR BEGINNERS This beauty stretches 38 miles from Plymouth to Watertown and 45 miles from P ly mout h t o Hut c h i n s o n , taking users from their suburban homes to rural America. Much of it is f lat, making it family-friendly and easy for beginner riders. The trailhead in Plymouth is located at Vicksburg Lane and 10th Avenue North. Park in the nearby shopping strip and the trail will lead you 38 miles west to Watertown, 43 miles to Hutchinson and 63 miles to Winsted.
2. DAKOTA REGIONAL TRAIL: FUN RIDE This trai l stretches 2 5.5 miles, bringing riders
t h r ou g h M ayer, Wac on i a , St. Bonifacius, Minnetrista, Mound, Spring Park, Minnetonka Beach, Orono and the Wayzata Dakota Rail Regional Trail. While you soak in the views, you can also stop by a number of businesses along the way. Access to this trail is at Way z at a , 175 Grove L a ne ; Mound, 5515 Lynwood Blvd.; M i n n e t r i s t a , G a le Wo o d s Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W.; St. Bonifacius, 4150 Bell St.; Mayer, State Highway 25 and First Street Northwest.
3. LAKE MINNETONKA LRT TRAIL: PICTURE PERFECT Bring your camera on this scenic route. It stretches 15 miles between Hopkins and Carver Park Reserve, with the best views of Lake Minnetonka along the way. T he pat h, made up of cr ushed li mestone, passes t h r ou g h t he c om mu n it ie s of Minnetonka, Deephaven,
Greenwood, Excelsior, Shorewood and Victoria. T he t rai l head beg i ns at Ei g ht h Avenue Nor t h ju st south of First Street North in Hopkins and ends at 81st Street, west of Highway 5/ Arboretum Boulevard in Victoria.
4. CHASKA RAVINE TRAIL: OUT IN THE WILD Pack your bug spray and binoculars for this one. You’ll be able to spot egrets, fish and much more. It follows the the East Chaska Creek watershed through Chaska and the nor th and south portion are dissected by a railroad track. F rom the north, it loops Mc K n i g ht L a ke. S out h of McKnight, it f lows through Chaska’s Jonathan neighborhood toward the Minnesota River. Access is directly south of 105 W. 82nd St., Chanhassen (near the Minnesota Landscape
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FILE PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR
Picturesque views of Lake Waconia and Lake Minnetonka are only a part of the landscape beauty among the 25.5-mile Dakota Rail Regional Trail between Mayer and Wayzata.
FILE PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE
Elisa Millan and Emily Ingemann of Wayzata on the Luce Line Trail in Plymouth.
Arboretum’s Spring Peeper Meadow) and at the SouthWest Transit, East Creek Station, 2120 Chestnut Street N., Chaska.
5. MINNESOTA RIVER BLUFFS LRT REGIONAL TRAIL: TAKE IN THE MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY. This trail gives users great views of lakes and forested areas in the Minnesota River Va l ley. T he t r e e s pr ov ide shade a long the paths and shelter from the winds. Access to the Hopkins trailhead is at 9451 Excelsior Boulevard; Chaska trailhead is at Bluff Creek Drive (a quarter mile north of Flying Cloud Drive).
6. ARBORETUM’S THREE MILE DRIVE: FIND TRUE INSPIRATION Take it slow over at t he M i n ne sot a L a nd sc ap e A r boretu m and look for t r ue inspiration.
Visitors can drive their car, walk, bike, or even ride the Arboretum’s Bee-Line shuttle through the path. Access is at the Minnesota Landscape A rboretu m (ad mission fee applies) 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen.
7. PURGATORY CREEK PARK TRAIL: TAKE A BREAK FROM THE CITY IN THE CITY Wild animals are a common sight on this trail, even though it is located in the center of Eden Prairie. The trail is only 3.1 miles, but can easily be extended by following the trail to Staring Lake. Purgatory Creek Recreation Area Trail can be accessed at 13001 Technology Drive. The trailhead starts at the Veterans Memorial and along the way you’ll find the Mayor Jean Harris Memorial Gathering Bridge. Foodies will also take pleasure that restaurants are just across the street from the main parking lot.
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Bikers ride the Lake Minnetonka LRT Trail past Lake Minnetonka’s Carson’s Bay in Deephaven during the 2017 Tour de Tonka.
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BUSINESS
2018 Best of the Best
Winners of Eden Prairie BEST CHILD CARE PROVIDER
BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT
Finalist: St. Andrew Early Learning
Finalists: Great Mandarin Restaurant, Red Moon Chinese Cafe
BEST BURGER Winner: Lions Tap
Finalist: Smith Coffee & Cafe
F i n a l i s t s : F a m i ly E ye Clinic & Contact Lens Center, Pearle Vision
BEST LOCAL INSURANCE AGENCY
BEST HAPPY HOUR
BEST FITNESS STUDIO/GYM
Finalist: Brandi Warmbier − State Farm Insurance Agent
Finalists: Burn Boot Camp, Vault Fitness, Xcel Fitness
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
BEST HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL CENTER
Finalists: Cara Hobbs and Team − Keller Williams Realty, Harlin Paradise − Coldwell Banker Burnet
Winner: Kona Grill Finalist: Tavern 4&5
BEST LUNCH SPOT
BEST FRENCH FRIES
Winner: Lions Tap Finalists: Cafe Zupas, The Tomato Vine
Winner: Lions Tap Finalist: Five Guys − Eden Prairie
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT Finalist: Aurelia’s
Finalist: Southdale Pediatric Associates, Ltd
BEST MASSAGE SERVICE Finalists: Massage Retreat and Spa, Sanctuary Salonspa
BEST SANDWICH Finalist: Chester’s Turkey Avocado at Tavern 4&5
BEST SPECIALTY PIZZA
BEST PIZZA RESTAURANT
BEST ORTHODONTIST
Finalists: Green Mill Bar & Restaurant − Eden Prairie, Punch Pizza − Eden Prairie
Winner: Veil & Wild Orthodontics F i na l ists : Eden Prairie Orthodontic Associates, the Dental Specialists Orthodontics
W i n n e r : M a r g a r it a at Punch Pizza − Eden Prairie, MN Finalists: BLT Pizza at Tavern 4&5; Grandma & Grandpa at Detello’s Pizza and Pasta − Eden Prairie; the Matty-Matt at Detello’s Pizza and Pasta − Eden Prairie
Finalists: Tavern 4&5, Lion’s Tap
BEST BAKERY
BEST SANDWICH SHOP
Finalist: Nothing Bundt Cakes − Eden Prairie
F i n a l i s t s : C a fe Zup a s , Crumb Gourmet Deli, Erbert & Gerbert’s − Eden Prairie, The Tomato Vine, Wildfire
BEST PLACE TO EAT GLUTEN FREE Finalists: Lotus Leaf Restaurant, The Tomato Vine
BEST SPA/SPA SERVICES
BEST RESTAURANT
Finalists: Chirocenter Eden Prairie, Future Concepts Studio + Spa, Sanctuary Salonspa
BEST APARTMENTS
BEST BAR/BAR RESTAURANT
BEST BREAKFAST
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BEST SALON OR BARBER SHOP F i na l ist : Bohoriche Organic Salon, Future Concepts Studio + Spa
BEST SENIOR LIVING/SENIOR CARE CENTER Winner: Elim Shores Independent & Assisted Living F i n a l ist : Summit Place Senior Campus
BEST VETERINARY OR PET HOSPITAL Finalist: Flying Cloud Animal Hospital
BEST DOG PARK OR OFFLEASH AREA Finalist: Staring Lake Dog Park
BEST AUTO CARE/AUTO SERVICE CENTER
BEST ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
BEST STEAK
Finalist: Benchmark Auto Repair Services
Finalist: Performing Institute of Minnesota
Winner: Wildfire Finalists: Redstone American Grill
BEST AUTO DEALERSHIP
BEST SLEDDING HILL
Finalist: Metropolitan Ford of Eden Prairie
Winner: Staring Lake Sledding Hill
Finalist: Tavern 4&5
Finalist: The Original Pancake House − Eden Prairie
BEST LEGAL FIRM
BEST EYE CLINIC BEST COFFEEHOUSE
BEST HIGH SCHOOL F i na l ists : Eden Prairie High School, PiM Arts High School
BEST FLORIST Finalist: Belladonna Florist
Winner: Fafinski Mark & Johnson PA
BEST DANCE STUDIO Finalist: Prairie School of Dance
BEST SUSHI Winner: Kona Grill Finalists: Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar
Dr. King is a Board-Certified Orthodontic Specialist who focuses on individualized attention and state-of-the-art specialty care.
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Bicyclists participating in the 36-mile Tour de Tonka ride leave the starting line at Minnetonka High School on Aug. 3, 2019.
TEMPLE of ECK For all who love God ECK Light and Sound Services First Sundays, 10:00 a.m.
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HISTORY
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE EDEN PRAIRIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A group poses for a photo in front of the Miller Store in Eden Prairie.
Settled as a river town Now a busy Twin Cities suburb BY KATHIE BY KATHIE AND RON AND CASE RON CASE
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anding on an exact date of Eden Prairie’s beginning is a bit like asking when did America begin — first indigenous people? First time explored? Colonized? Declared independent? Ratified the Constitution? So it is with Eden Prairie in that our land was first populated by indigenous people after
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the last glacier receded over 10,000 years ago. The first settlers arrived sometime after the 1851 treaty opened up the land west of the Mississippi River. The surveyed and delineated land referred to as Eden Prairie became a township on May 11, 1858, and not until early Jan. 1, 1963, did we become an incorporated village. In 1974, the Minnesota Legislature reclassified all villages in the state as either Class 1 to 4 cities, and when our population surpassed the 20,000 mark, we became and
still are, one of 20 Class 3 cities in the state of Minnesota. The first settlers of European descent came by river boat either de-boardKathie Case ing at the site of the Bloomington Ferry or coming down to the Hennepin Landing at the southern edge of Eden Prairie. They signed documents purchasing land,
sometimes sight unseen, i n la nd offices down in St. A nthony, followed early Native American trails, transpor ted their meager Ron Case belongings on oxen trails, and built log cabins, early schools, churches, blacksmith shops and stores. A lthough Eden Prairie’s earliest settler roots are that
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The Eden Prairie Depot.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE EDEN PRAIRIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Eden Prairie Historical Society recently spent money restoring photos from the Tuckey family, who lived off Pioneer Trail and Homeward Road in Eden Prairie. There was a Tuckey Post Office and store. of a river town, we became a farming community for the next hundred years. Not until we became a village in 1963, bringing with it modern city services, City Council government and a master guide plan, did our large farms and 5-acre minimum lot sizes give way to the suburban housing development explosion of the last quarter of the 20th century. Our 1960 population of 2,000 ballooned to its current estimate of nearly 65,000 on the heels of the Twin Cities growing to become the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Knowledge of our past can provide stability in our lives today. Just realizing that others came before us experiencing the joys, heartaches and challenges that we too face can comfort us as we journey through the phases of our lives. We just need to slow down and listen for the wisdom in the whispers of log cabins, Native
American trails, ancient burial mounds and early farmsteads. The Eden Prairie Historical Society serves as the official sanctioned body solely responsible for gathering, protecting and celebrating our historic past through its physical records and artifacts. An annual membership cost of $20 offers members a chance to interact with others who share their passion for history. Additionally, members can access the society’s historical resources, receive its quarterly newsletter and be the first to be invited to special events scheduled throughout the year. We welcome new members and encourage you to reach out to us. Please feel free to contact us at www.edenprairiehistory.org or 952-949-8580. Kathie Case is the president of the Eden Prairie Historical Society. Ron Case, her husband, is a former teacher of Eden Prairie history and now serves as mayor of the city.
A historic photo of the Eden Prairie Creamery.
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City of EDEN PRAIRIE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY CENTER (8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344) www.edenprairie.org
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ron Case MAYOR
Brad Aho COUNCILOR
COUNCILOR
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 “atlarge” staggered terms. City elections take place in evennumbered years on Election Day 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-today administrative duties and hires city staff. To send an email to all City Council members, email allcouncil@edenprairie.org. Ron Case 952-949-8593 *Dec. 31, 2022 City Council members Brad Aho 952-303-6884 *Dec. 31, 2020
Mark Freiberg COUNCILOR
Mark Freiberg 612-581-7504 *Dec. 31, 2022 PG Narayanan 952-393-3100 *Dec. 31, 2020 Kathy Nelson 952-941-6613 *Dec. 31, 2022 *Term ends
MEETINGS PG Narayanan COUNCILOR
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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor
Kathy Nelson
allcouncil@edenprairie.org
Eden Prairie City Council Meetings are at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chambers
FILE PHOTO BY SAM JOHNSON
Lenin Prideaux pushes a Zorb Wars inflatable ball during Fourth of July festivities in Eden Prairie on July 4, 2019. at City Center. City Council meetings are televised live on EPTV cable channel 16, and rebroadcast several times throughout the week. Meetings are also streamed live at edenprairie. org/citytv and are available ondemand within 24 hours of each meeting. Conservation Commission Meetings are at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Prairie Room at City Center. Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission Meetings occur quarterly at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Rooms at City Center. Heritage Preservation Commission Meetings are on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Prairie Room at City Center.
Human Rights and Diversity Commission Meetings are on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the lower level of Eden Prairie Center. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Meetings are on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Center. Planning Commission Meetings are on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Center. Planning Commission meetings are televised live on EPTV cable channel 16, and rebroadcast several times throughout the week. Meetings are also streamed live at edenprairie. org/citytv and are available ondemand within 24 hours of each meeting.
HENNEPIN COUNTY HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Johnson
Jan Callison
HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners meets at 1:30 p.m. most Tuesdays in the board room of the Hennepin County Government Center. 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. Main office 612-348-3081 Mike Opat, District 1 612-348-7881 *December 2020
Debbie Goettel
Mike Opat
Irene Fernando
HENNEPIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 300 S. 6th St., Minneapolis, MN 55487 TTY/TDD : 612-349-5456 www.hennepin.us
SUPPORT Child Protection Services 612-348-3552 Drop-off facilities 612-348-3777 Elections 612-348-5151 Emergency Food Shelter PROP (People Reaching Out to People) 952-937-9120 Environmental Information 612-348-3777 Food Assistance 612-596-1300 Government Center Service Center, Hennepin County 612-348-8240
Marion Greene, District 3 612-348-7883 *December 2022
Hennepin County Medical Center 612-873-3000
Debbie Goettel, District 5 612-348-7885 *December 2020 Jan Callison, District 6 612-348-7886 *December 2020 Jeff Johnson, District 7 612-348-7887 *December 2020 *Term expires
Angela Conley
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Tipline: 1-888-988-TIPS www.hennepin.us
Irene Fernando, District 2 612-348-7882 *December 2022
Angela Conley, District 4 612-348-7884 *December 2022
Marion Greene
Emergencies Medical, fire, police: 911
COUNTY ATTORNEY Michael O. Freeman 612-348-5550 Term expires December 2022 Website: www. hennepinattorney.org
COUNTY SHERIFF David Hutchinson 612-348-3744 Term expires December 2022
Inter Congregation Communities Association 952-938-0729 Mental Health Center 612-596-9438 Property Tax Information 612-348-3011 Prop Shop of Eden Prairie 15195 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie 952-934-2323 Ridgedale Service Center 12601 Ridgedale Drive 612-348-8240 United Way 612-340-7400 Veterans Services 612-348-3300
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Eden Prairie Mayor Ron Case, standing, chats with residents at Jean and Paul Ekholm’s 2019 Night to Unite party.
FILE PHOTO BY EDEN TELLER
Skydiver Andy Farrington poses with a fan after his jump at the 2019 Wings of the North AirExpo in Eden Prairie.
HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY 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. Eden Prairie Library 565 Prairie Center Drive 612-543-6275 www.hclib.org Hours*: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday Noon5 p.m. *Eden Prairie Library is closed for renovation. It is expected to reopen in the late fall of 2019. Excelsior Library 337 Water St. 612-543-6350 Hours: Monday 9 a.m.5 p.m., Tuesday noon-8 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday noon-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday closed.
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Hopkins Library 22 11th Ave. N. 612-543-6400 Hours: Monday-Wednesday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., ThursdaySaturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Long Lake Library 1865 Wayzata Blvd. W. 612-543-6425 Hours: Monday noon-8 p.m., Tuesday closed, Wednesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday closed, Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday closed. Minnetonka Library 17524 Excelsior Blvd. 612-543-5725 Hours*: Monday and Tuesday noon-8 p.m., WednesdaySaturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday closed. *Minnetonka Library is closed for renovation. It is expected to reopen in the fall of 2019. Plymouth Library 15700 36th Ave. N. 612-543-5825 Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.
FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
Arts and crafts got glittery at Eden Prairie’s 2019 PeopleFest! party at Staring Lake Park. Ridgedale Library 12601 Ridgedale Drive 612-543-8800 Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon5 p.m. Wayzata Library 620 Rice St. 612-543-6150 Hours: Monday noon-8 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday noon-8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 9 a.m.5 p.m., Sunday closed. Westonka Library 2079 Commerce Blvd. 612-543-6175 Hours: Monday noon-8 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Wednesday noon-8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 9 a.m.5 p.m., Sunday closed. Renewals 612-543-8811 www.hclib.org “Ask Us” information service at 612-543-KNOW or text “hclib” to 612-400-7722 or hclib. org/askus. Service is free, but standard message and data rates apply. 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.
AREA SCHOOLS Three school districts serve the residents of Eden Prairie. Eden Prairie (District 272) covers the largest territory. The other two are Minnetonka (District 276) and Hopkins (District 270).
EDEN PRAIRIE ISD 272 Eden Prairie Schools has a long-standing reputation of excellence that is built on high expectations for students and staff. Eden Prairie students experience academic success, consistently outperforming their peers across the country as they develop the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in 21stcentury life. The nationally recognized schools use a personalized approach to learning that inspires and empowers each student by fostering meaningful relationships, maintaining high expectations, promoting continuous growth, and providing authentic opportunities for engagement. The commitment to each student means that district values the unique skills and interests of all students. Eden Prairie Schools’ commitment to individualized learning is evident in its small class sizes, with the lowest kindergarten and first-grade class sizes in the area. General information edenpr.org; 952-975-7000 Administrative Services Center 8100 School Road, Eden Prairie 55344 Administration Josh Swanson, 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. School Board members: Elaine Larabee 612-845-4671 Dave Espe 952-294-0344 Holly Link 612-743-8265
Adam Seidel 952-221-5918 Lauren Crandall 612-805-1154
EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Terri Swartout 612-701-7393 Karla Bratrud 952-393-8599 Editor’s note: The 2019 November general election may change the school board. Facilities Cedar Ridge Elementary (K-6) 8905 Braxton Drive, Eden Prairie 952-975-7800
Elaine Larabee
Dave Espe
Holly Link
Adam Seidel
Terri Swartout
Karla Bratrud
Eden Lake Elementary (K-6) 12000 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie 952-975-8400 Forest Hills Elementary (K-6) 13708 Holly Road, Eden Prairie 952-975-8600 Prairie View Elementary (K-6) 17255 Peterborg Road, Eden Prairie 952-975-8800 Oak Point Elementary (K-6) 13400 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie 952-975-7600 Central Middle School (7-8) 8025 School Road, Eden Prairie 952-975-7300 Eden Prairie High School (9-12) 17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie 952-975-8000 Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion (K-6) 13400 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie 952-975-8600 Education Center (all ages, children and adults) 8040 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie 952-975-6900
MINNETONKA ISD 276 Minnetonka Schools are focused on world-class child-centered excellence.
Lauren Crandall An orchestra plays at Eden Prairie High School’s 2019 graduation ceremony at the Mariucci Arena. FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS
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State Sen. Steve Cwodzinsk, D-Eden Prairie, answered questions about the Constitution from a high school humanities class at Eagle Ridge Academy on Feb. 15, 2019. Minnetonka Schools lead the state as a district of choice through open enrollment. In total, there are six elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (6-8), one high school (9-12), and a community education center that provides many of the district’s early childhood, youth and adult programs. Minnetonka Public Schools offers a variety of learning opportunities for families, including Chinese or Spanish immersion at every school, beginning in kindergarten. In addition to math, reading and writing, fine arts, computer coding, digital citizenship, STEM and physical education are part of every child’s elementary education. Minnetonka High School offers accelerated courses, including Minnetonka Research, Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma courses and VANTAGE, Minnetonka’s Advanced Professional Studies program.
District Service Center 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka 55345
General information minnetonkaschools.org, 952401-5000
John Holcomb 952-470-5357
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Mike LeSage 612-889-1125
Administration
Lisa Sumner 952-470-0903
Dennis Peterson, superintendent 952-401-5004
Chris Vitale 952-934-5642
Minnetonka School Board The school board is the district’s governing body. It is comprised of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected at-large by district voters. Board meetings usually are held the first Thursday of the month, at the District Service Center at 5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka. Meetings are open to the public. Citizens can address the board on any subject during “community comments” at the beginning of each meeting. School Board members are elected in oddnumbered years. School Board members:
Lisa Wagner 952-474-2205 Editor’s note: The 2019 November general election may change the school board.
Mark Ambrosen 612-801-9307 Katie Becker 612-281-0025
Facilities Clear Springs Elementary (K-5) 5701 County Road 101, Minnetonka 952-401-6950 Deephaven Elementary (K-5) 4452 Vine Hill Road, Deephaven 952-401-6900 Excelsior Elementary (K-5) 441 Oak St., Excelsior 952-401-5650 Groveland Elementary (K-5) 17310 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka 952-401-5600 Minnewashta Elementary (K-5) 26350 Smithtown Road, Excelsior 952-401-5500
Scenic Heights Elementary School (K-5) 5650 Scenic Heights Drive, Minnetonka 952-401-5400 Minnetonka Middle School-East (6-8) 17000 Lake St. Ext., Minnetonka 952-401-5200 Minnetonka Middle School-West (6-8) 6421 Hazeltine Blvd., Excelsior 952-401-5300 Minnetonka High School (9-12) 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka 952-401-5700
HOPKINS ISD 270 Hopkins Public Schools is an award-winning school district with a K-12 population of about 7,000 students, serving the city of Hopkins, most of Minnetonka, about half of Golden Valley, and portions of Eden Prairie, Edina, Plymouth and St. Louis Park. Hopkins Public Schools offers an exceptional education in a real-world setting. There are six elementary schools, one magnet Chinese immersion school (XinXing Academy), two junior high schools and one high
FILE PHOTO BY LARA BOCKENSTEDT
Minnetonka High School is at 5621 County Road 101 in Minnetonka. school. The district is dedicated to several programs including language immersion, elementary Spanish education, STEM and digital curriculum and technology to enrich students and prepare them for the diverse, fast-paced and global world waiting for them after high school.
Jen Bouchard 952-988-5366
General information hopkinsschools.org, 952-9884000 District Service Center 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins
Kris Newcomer 952-988-5367 Editor’s note: The 2019 November general election may change the school board.
Administration
Facilities
Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, superintendent 952-988-4021
Alice Smith Elementary (K-6) 801 Minnetonka Mills Road, Hopkins 952-988-4195
Hopkins School Board The Hopkins School Board is comprised of seven members elected at-large by district residents and is the governing authority of Hopkins Public Schools. The responsibilities of the Board are primarily focused on three areas: budget adoption, revenue management and expenditure authorization; superintendent selection, contract and evaluation; establishing district policy. The superintendent, along with the director of business services who is the board-appointed clerk both serve as ex officio, non-voting members of the board. Board member email addresses are available at www. hopkinsschools.org. School board elections are conducted in odd-numbered years. School board members: Steve Adams 952-988-5364 Fartun Ahmed 952-988-5361
Wendy Donovan 952-988-5363
PHOTO COURTESY OF EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS
Eden Prairie High School’s class of 2019 included 729 graduates. The ceremony was held at Mariucci Arena on Friday, June 7, 2019.
Dave Larson 952-988-5362 Chris LaTondresse 952-988-5365
Eisenhower Elementary (K-6) 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins 952-988-4300 Gatewood Elementary School (K-6) 14900 Gatewood Drive, Minnetonka 952-988-5250 Glen Lake Elementary (K-6) 4801 Woodridge Road, Minnetonka 952-988-5199 L.H. Tanglen Elementary (K-6) 10901 Hillside Lane, Minnetonka 952-988-4900 Meadowbrook Elementary (K-6) 5430 Glenwood Avenue, Golden Valley 952-988-5100 XinXing Academy (K-6) 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins 952-988-4300 Hopkins North Junior High School (7-9)
FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Hopkins senior trumpet players play at Hopkins High School’s 2019 graduation ceremony at the Lindberg Center. 10700 Cedar Lake Road, Minnetonka 952-988-4800 Hopkins West Junior High School (7-9) 3830 Baker Road, Minnetonka 952-988-4400 Hopkins High School (10-12) 2400 Lindbergh Drive., Minnetonka 952-988-4500
NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS Benilde St. Margaret’s (7-12) 2501 Minnesota 100, St. Louis Park bsmschool.org, 952-927-4176
Eagle Ridge Academy (K-12) 11111 W. Bren Road, Minnetonka www.eagleridgeacademy.org, 952-746-7760 PiM Arts High School (9-12) 7255 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie pimartshs.org, 952-224-1340 The International School of Minnesota (Pre-K-12) 6385 Beach Road, Eden Prairie internationalschoolmn.com, 952-918-1800 Hennepin Technical College 13100 College View Drive, Eden Prairie hennepintech.edu, 952-9951300
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