🌱 Patch AM: How an Eden Prairie dad survived cardiac arrest on a bike trail

Good day Eden Prairie! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How an Eden Prairie dad survived cardiac arrest on a bike trail

Also on today's calendar: Apple House Opens! and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eden Prairie cyclist calls his survival after cardiac arrest 'a miracle' (eplocalnews.org) — An Eden Prairie father of four is recovering after surviving sudden cardiac arrest during a mountain bike practice and undergoing double-bypass surgery, which he calls a miracle. From his Eden Prairie home, he credits quick CPR, skilled medical teams, and his Christian faith for his survival, and he's now sharing his story to thank rescuers and encourage others to reflect on life and health.
   

📸 Around Eden Prairie

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eden Prairie

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Champps (7 Piece) →
  Champps, 8010 Glen Ln, Eden Prairie
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Apple House Opens! →
  Arboretum AppleHouse, 7485 Rolling Acres Rd, Victoria
  9:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Music in the Garden →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
  1:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Art: Inherited Ground →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  9:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Music in the Garden →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
  1:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Watch the Beekeeper! →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  10:30 am
Sunday September 13
• Music in the Garden →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  1:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• SH-Back to School Open House: Last Name A-G
  Scenic Heights Elementary School SH Entire Building
  8:00 am
• MWA-Picture Day
  Minnewashta Elementary School MWA West Gym
  8:00 am
• GRV - PTO Tonka Pride Sale & Volunteer Fair
  Groveland Elementary School GRV-Cove
  8:00 am
• GRV - Back to School Open House
  Groveland Elementary School GRV Classrooms
  8:00 am
• MWA-Back-to-School Open House: Gr K (English students) and RSK
  Minnewashta Elementary School MWA Entire School
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Edina

• I Took the E Line From Southdale to St. Anthony Main and Watched 4 Movies in Less Than 12 Hours (racketmn.com)
• U.S. Women Reach 2026 NORCECA Continental Champs Semifinals After Win over Puerto Rico (usavolleyball.org)
• Minnesota expert warns against wasting water amid drought: "Our water source is not a bottomless pit" (cbsnews.com)

Minnetonka

• Sound Advice: The downside of owning an electric vehicle (post-gazette.com)

Hopkins

• 1 killed when utility pole falls on car, catches fire (kptv.com)
• Recapping SU's 2027 recruitment efforts under Gerry McNamara (dailyorange.com)

Ok Eden Prairie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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