🌱 Patch AM: What we know so far about the Eden Prairie homecoming shooting

Good morning Eden Prairie! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What we know so far about the Eden Prairie homecoming shooting
• What Eden Prairie officials decided after the homecoming shooting chaos
• How Eden Prairie schools are responding after the homecoming shooting

Also on today's calendar: Women With Spirit Bible Study and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
• Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eden Prairie Game Evacuated After Shooting (ingstadmedia.com) — Eden Prairie families are learning more after Friday night's shooting outside Eden Prairie High School's homecoming football game, which injured two teens from St. Paul and led to the stadium's evacuation. Police say both victims' injuries are not life-threatening, no arrests have been announced, Saturday's homecoming dance was canceled, and the interrupted game is expected to resume Monday with added student support.
   

• Minnesota HS Shooting Spoils Football Homecoming Game (statelinesportsnetwork.net) — Police say Friday's shooting outside Eden Prairie High School's homecoming game was likely gang-related and involved two non-students, while the rescheduled game finished with an Eden Prairie win. School leaders canceled the homecoming dance, outlined reunification and evacuation steps, and detailed how police, fire, and EMS secured the area, while planning added support and normal classes on Monday.
   

• Eden Prairie schools reopen Monday after shooting (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie schools are reopening today, Oct. 5, with extra support and police presence after Friday night's shooting outside Eden Prairie High School's homecoming game. District leaders stress there's no anticipated further violence, urge students to seek counseling help, and push back against online hate aimed at Somali community members while confirming the victims and suspects are from outside Eden Prairie.
   

📸 Around Eden Prairie

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eden Prairie

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission Meeting →
  City Center - Heritage Rooms, Eden Prairie
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• In-person Absentee Voting →
  City Center - Council Chambers, Eden Prairie
  8:00 am
• Invasive Species Removal - Staring Lake Park →
  Staring Lake Park West Fishing Pier, 14695 Staring Lake Pkwy, Eden Prairie
  9:00 am
• Invasive Species Removal Staring Lake Park →
  Staring Lake Park West Fishing Pier, 14695 Staring Lake Pkwy, Eden Prairie
  9:00 am
• Women With Spirit Bible Study →
  Pax Christi Catholic Community, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie
  9:30 am
• Info Session at PiM Arts High School! →
  7255 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Northern Lights - Ticket Sales Begins! →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  4:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Forest Bathing →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Art: Thin Veils and Fluid Borders →
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
  9:00 am
• Parent's Time Off: K-Pop Kitty Clay (5-12y) →
  7566 Market Pl Dr., Eden Prairie, Minnesota
  9:00 am
• Inventor's Lab: Build & Create (5-12y) →
  7566 Market Pl Dr., Eden Prairie, Minnesota
  9:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Kids' Extreme Night Out - Splatter & Spin Art (5-12 y) →
  7566 Market Pl Dr., Eden Prairie, Minnesota
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Someone recommended Skyview Drone Services to try to find our cat Rip.
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• Circle K posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
• Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member/Cook in Chanhassen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eden Prairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Edina

• MIAC Women's Golf Championships roll on in Edina (miacathletics.com)
• Demuth and Tafoya would make history in Minnesota, but race and gender aren't their pitch (thederrick.com)

Minnetonka

• Eden Prairie cancels homecoming dance after shooting (eplocalnews.org)
• UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) versus Option Care Health (NASDAQ:OPCH) Head-To-Head Review (watchlistnews.com)
• Somali Gangs Blamed as 2 Wounded at Suburban Minneapolis Homecoming (internewscast.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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