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In today's newsletter:

• How Eden Prairie's offense exploded for 459 rushing yards at Edina
• Why independent candidates say Eden Prairie voters should rethink the two-party system

Also on today's calendar: The Realities of Dementia: Creating "The Calm" Through Sensory Care and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
• Saturday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eagles crush Edina in 36-0 romp (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie's football team steamrolled Edina 36-0 behind a dominant offensive line and a huge first half from junior running back Owen Konrad, who racked up 260 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles, now 3-0 and ranked second statewide, also stifled Edina's offense and will return home to face St. Michael-Albertville at Aerie Stadium on Friday.
   

• Independent candidates make case beyond two-party system (eplocalnews.org) — Independent and third-party candidates recently gathered at TJ Hooligans in Eden Prairie to argue that Minnesota voters should look beyond the traditional two-party system. Local Senate District 49 hopeful Kris Babler and statewide candidates Jay Reeves and Chip Tangen emphasized nonpartisan oversight, dissatisfaction with both major parties, and how independent voices could influence close legislative margins at the Capitol.
   

📸 Around Eden Prairie

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eden Prairie

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Invasive Species Removal at Riley Creek Conservation Area →
  Cedar Hills Park, 9580 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• The Realities of Dementia: Creating "The Calm" Through Sensory Care →
  Summit Place Senior Campus, 8501 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie
  4:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Fun! →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  8:00 am
• Little Diggers Sensory Play (12m-6y) →
  7566 Market Pl Dr., Eden Prairie, Minnesota
  10:00 am
• Apple & Pumpkin Harvest - Oct 3rd →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  10:00 am
• Fall Family Fun Night
  Forest Hills Elementary School, 13708 Holly Rd, Eden Prairie
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Invasive Species Removal at Edenbrook Conservation Area →
  Edenbrook Conservation Area East Entrance, 6601 Duck Lake Rd, Eden Prairie
  9:30 am
• PAW Patrol Dino Rescue (2-4Y) →
  7566 Market Pl Dr, Eden Prairie
  10:45 am
• Full Harvest Moon Hike →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  7:30 pm
Monday September 28
• Connections & Conversations: An Evening with LinkedIn →
  Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Arboretum Apple House →
  Arboretum AppleHouse, 7485 Rolling Acres Rd, Victoria
  9:00 am
• Harvest Sale Weekend! →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Jerry's Enterprises Inc. posted a job opening for Cub Foods Eden Prairie - Grocery - Progressive scale up to $18.00 / hour, based on experience Hiring Now in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
• Maurices posted a job opening for Temporary Retail Sales Support in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eden Prairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Edina

• Edina council adopts 6.5% preliminary tax levy increase (hometownsource.com)
• Twin Cities Film Fest announces 2026 lineup (hometownsource.com)
• In case you missed it: House District 46A, 46B candidate forum (hometownsource.com)

Minnetonka

• Relationship Manager- Minnetonka, MN (fidelity.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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