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Coffee in hand, Eden Prairie? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Eden Prairie runners placed at the Under the Lights meet.
• What did leaders decide about AI's future in Eden Prairie?
• What changes now that Walser owns two big Eden Prairie dealerships?

Also on today's calendar: New Families Night at Legacy Gymnastics! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.
• Monday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 60.
• Tuesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Under the Lights 2026 (milesplit.com) — Eden Prairie runners turned in strong performances at the Under the Lights meet, with Eden Prairie Elementary sweeping the top spots in the boys' and girls' one-mile races. Central Middle School athletes also placed highly in the 3,000 meters, while Eden Prairie High School boys and girls logged competitive 5K times against big programs like Wayzata, Roseville, and Blaine.
   

• AI forum examines risks, opportunities for Minnesota (eplocalnews.org) — An artificial intelligence forum at Eden Prairie High School brought Minnesota's attorney general and local experts together to debate how AI should be regulated, how data centers affect communities, and what it means for workers. Organized by an Eden Prairie Senate candidate, the event focused on privacy, deepfake protections, and preparing local students and employees to use AI without letting it replace human judgment.
   

• Walser Brings Ford Back After 20 Years. Ford Had Less Say in It Than You'd Think (theautowire.com) — Two major Eden Prairie dealerships, Metropolitan Ford and Suburban Chevrolet, have been sold to Walser Automotive Group as part of a three-store deal. State franchise laws, not Ford or Chevy, largely dictated how the sale unfolded, but customers should still see warranties honored while possibly noticing Walser's one-price sales model and potential workplace changes for nearly 300 employees.
   

📸 Around Eden Prairie

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eden Prairie

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• New Families Night at Legacy Gymnastics! →
  7593 Corporate Way, Eden Prairie
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• The Jason Show - Live Audience Sign-Up →
  KMSP FOX 9 Twin Cities, 11358 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie
  9:00 am
• Connections & Conversations: An Evening with LinkedIn →
  Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Invasive Species Removal at Staring Lake Park →
  Staring Lake Park West Fishing Pier, 14695 Staring Lake Pkwy, Eden Prairie
  9:00 am
Friday October 2
• Harvest Sale Weekend! →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  9:00 am
• Arboretum Apple House →
  Arboretum AppleHouse, 7485 Rolling Acres Rd, Victoria
  9:00 am
• Colors Of Fall Sensory Play (12m-6y) →
  7566 Market Pl Dr., Eden Prairie, Minnesota
  10:00 am
• Kids Night Out: Clay Puppy Studio (5-12 y) →
  7566 Market Pl Dr., Eden Prairie, Minnesota
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Apple & Pumpkin Harvest Day →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• No Carve Pumpkin Party (2-4 y) →
  7566 Market Pl Dr., Eden Prairie, Minnesota
  10:45 am
• Harvest Sale Weekend! →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Women With Spirit Bible Study →
  Pax Christi Catholic Community, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• So my dad and I were rear ended at a stop light this past Wednesday in Eden Prairie.
  Both cars were totaled. I have whip lash injuries cause of this young 17 yr old that speed and hit us. Please tell your young drivers to slow down… (Nextdoor Eden Place)

• Genuine Parts Company posted a job opening for Motion Automation Intelligence - Assembly Tech - Fabricator in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
• R.R. Donnelley posted a job opening for Material Handler 1 - Web Press Department - 12-hr Night Shift Fixed Front (7pm - 7am) in Chanhassen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eden Prairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Edina

• Edina hires Laurie Hokkanen as new city manager (hometownsource.com)
• Police search for answers after gunfire outside Edina church (fox9.com)
• Girls cross-country: Stillwater places 17th at Griak Invite (hometownsource.com)

Minnetonka

• Week 4 Predictions: Huskers at Spartans (cornnation.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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