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Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• I-494 West Closed In Eden Prairie After Serious Crash (patch.com) — Drivers in Eden Prairie face major disruption as westbound I-494 is closed to all but emergency vehicles between Flying Cloud Drive and Highway 212 after a serious crash. MnDOT warns of significant delays and urges motorists to use alternate routes overnight while the closure remains in place.
• Eden Prairie Center marks 50 years as city's 'downtown' (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie Center is celebrating 50 years as the city's de facto downtown, anchoring local shopping, jobs, and tax revenue while drawing millions of visits annually. The story traces its growth from farm fields to regional destination, details city-backed redevelopment and current talks over the vacant JCPenney wing, and highlights how the mall continues to shape Eden Prairie's economy and community life.
• Two charged in theft of 26 Nintendo Switch 2 games (eplocalnews.org) — Two St. Paul residents are charged with felony theft after investigators say they stole 26 Nintendo Switch 2 games from the Best Buy on Leona Road in Eden Prairie. Police used surveillance images and a rented car's records to identify the suspects, with one facing an active warrant and the other scheduled for a court appearance later this month.
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