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Hello Eden Prairie! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Eden Prairie teens can explore trades careers through VR headsets.
  • What police say happened inside an Eden Prairie apartment garage.
  • Why Eden Prairie police say motorcycles hit 120 mph on Highway 212.

Also on today's calendar: Meeting With Common Cause Minnesota and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
  • Friday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dunwoody Seeks to Fill the Trades Gap—Virtually (tcbmag.com) — Eden Prairie high school students are among the first to access Dunwoody College's new virtual-reality trades courses, which offer free college credit and hands-on-style training from home. The program aims to spark interest in careers like electrical work, architecture, and advanced manufacturing, while helping local employers eventually fill persistent skilled-trades job openings.
   

2. St. Paul man faces 3 felonies in Eden Prairie garage burglary (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie residents are learning more about a recent apartment garage burglary where police say a man entered a secured Martin Blu garage, left with a stolen bicycle, and was found nearby with tools and ammunition. The St. Paul suspect now faces three felony charges in Hennepin County, with bail set and an omnibus court hearing scheduled in early October.
   

3. Two charged after motorcycles top 100 mph in Eden Prairie (eplocalnews.org) — Drivers in Eden Prairie are hearing about felony charges after police say motorcyclists hit speeds up to 120 mph on Highway 212 near Valley View Road, weaving through traffic and fleeing officers. Two riders from Bloomington and Shakopee now face fleeing charges in Hennepin County, with bonds posted and omnibus hearings set for late October.
   

4. Sweet revenge as Eagles roll over Maple Grove (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie football fans just watched the Eagles avenge two straight losses to Maple Grove with a 21-14 home win at Aerie Stadium, powered by a dominant defense and clutch late-game plays. The victory boosts Eden Prairie to No. 2 in the state rankings and sets up a big Friday night showdown against defending champion Edina at Kuhlman Stadium.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • EP Costco shopping yesterday.
    Ive bought stew meat from them for years, i cook for my dogs. Beef prices rising but Costco was a full $1.00 over Cub and other grocery store prices… (Nextdoor Wyndham/Hidden Glen)
  • Illinois Tool Works Inc posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eden Prairie here.

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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