🌱 Patch AM: Which Eden Prairie students just won big at the State Fair?

What's up Eden Prairie! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Eden Prairie students just won big at the State Fair?
• Why an Eden Prairie Ukrainian family feels forced to leave the U.S.
• How does Eden Prairie stack up against other Twin Cities suburbs?

Also on today's calendar: Art: Inherited Ground and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Very warm with sunny spells, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• EP's 2026 State Fair winners in Ag-Hort, youth competitions (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie students and residents brought home an impressive range of awards from the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, spanning crop art, robotics, writing, and visual arts. From elementary through high school, dozens of local kids — including Eden Prairie High School standouts — earned top placements that showcase the community's creative and academic talent.
   

• Twin Cities family from Ukraine set to self-deport: "We are becoming illegal here" (cbsnews.com) — An Eden Prairie family who fled Ukraine under a humanitarian program is preparing to self-deport as their two-year visas expire, despite building a life and plumbing business here. Their young daughter attends Eden Prairie Schools, and they hope leaving voluntarily will improve their chances of legally returning to the United States.
   

• The Twin Cities Suburb Guide: Which Minneapolis-St. Paul Community Fits Your Life? - The Rocky Mountain Collegian (collegian.com) — If you live in or near Eden Prairie, this metro-wide suburb guide helps you compare your community with others around Minneapolis–St. Paul, especially the upscale western and well-balanced southern suburbs that include Eden Prairie. It breaks down schools, housing styles, commutes, and lifestyle trade-offs so you can see how Eden Prairie stacks up against places like Minnetonka, Edina, and Apple Valley.
   

📸 Around Eden Prairie

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eden Prairie

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Tuesday September 1
• Art: Inherited Ground →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Back to School Night Eden Lake
  Eden Lake Elementary School
  4:00 pm
• Back to School Night Prairie View
  Prairie View Elementary School
  4:00 pm
• Elementary Back to School Night
  Eden Prairie School District 8100 School Road , Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  4:00 pm
• Back to School Night Forest Hills
  Forest Hills Elementary School
  4:00 pm
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
Thursday September 17
• Glass Pumpkin Patch - OPENING NIGHT! →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  4:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Fun! →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  8:00 am
• Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  9:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 6 words you don't really ever expect to say.
  I just got mobbed by butterflies. Location: Field adjacent to the old Optum bldg in Eden Prairie, off of Technology Drive. (Nextdoor Parkway)
• Hello.
  I was wondering if, by chance and so much love, anyone has seen an orange Maine Coon cat in the Eden Lund area. If so please please call me. She's my… (Nextdoor Eden Lund)

• Target Corporation posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0220) in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(01936) - 13993 Anderson Lakes Pkwy in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eden Prairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Edina

• New Edina ice rink delayed after crews find frozen soil beneath arena (bringmethenews.com)
• Local Trainers' Go-To Performance Tools (mspmag.com)
• Don't Miss: R.F. Moeller's Exceptional Diamond Event (artfulliving.com)

Minnetonka

• Sr. AI/ML Engineer _ Minnetonka, MN (Day1 Onsite) _ 12+ Years Experience - StarTechs Inc. - Minnetonka, MN, US (dice.com)
• Test expectations: How many Hennepin County students failed to meet the mathematics MCA expectations in 2024-25 school year? (northhennepinnews.com)
• 4-H members get their moment to shine at Minnesota State Fair (cbsnews.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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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