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• Eden Prairie leaders address Somali American gang violence (eplocalnews.org) — City leaders in Eden Prairie are addressing two recent shootings linked by law enforcement to Somali American gang activity, including one outside the high school homecoming game. Police describe active, round‑the‑clock investigations, regional coordination, and closer work with Eden Prairie Schools, while the mayor plans a task force involving neighboring cities and Somali community voices to pursue long‑term solutions without stigmatizing residents.
• Eagles rise above adversity to finish strong against Minnetonka (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie's football team finished a suspended homecoming game against Minnetonka with a hard‑fought 28–21 win, days after a shooting in the Aerie Stadium parking lot halted play. Players, coaches, and school leaders highlighted the community's support and students' resilience as the Eagles quickly shifted focus to a looming showdown with top‑ranked Moorhead.
• St. Louis Park Mayor Calls for Gun Ban Days After Somali Gang Shooting at Eden Prairie High School (libertyonenews.com) — A conservative news site reports that St. Louis Park Mayor Nadia Mohamed is calling for stricter gun control in response to Somali gang‑related violence, days after a shooting at Eden Prairie High School injured two teens. The piece criticizes her for emphasizing gun bans instead of directly addressing gang activity, while briefly recapping what Eden Prairie police have confirmed about the incident.
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