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What's up Eden Prairie! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a simple Eden Prairie lemonade stand raised thousands for veterans
  • Eden Prairie-based Starkey CFO earns major Twin Cities honor
  • Inside the Eden Prairie law firm quietly reinventing its operations

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

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variably cloudy and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Eden Prairie neighborhood commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 with community tradition (hometownsource.com) — An Eden Prairie neighborhood in Olympic Hills just marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with its long-running Lemonade and Cookie Stand, raising thousands for Minnesota veterans groups. Residents lined local streets with flags, welcomed Eden Prairie police, firefighters and the mayor, and passed the organizing torch to a new generation of kids to keep the remembrance tradition going.
   

2. Starkey Chief Financial Officer Kenny Landherr Named a 2026 Minneapolis/ St. Paul Business Journal CFO of the Year Honoree (audiologyonline.com) — Eden Prairie residents may be interested to know that Starkey's chief financial officer, Kenny Landherr, has been named a 2026 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal CFO of the Year honoree. The longtime Starkey leader is being recognized for guiding major growth, including a key merger, and will be honored at a Twin Cities awards celebration in November.
   

3. FMJ Operations and Administration Team, Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A. (minnlawyer.com) — An Eden Prairie law firm, Fafinski Mark & Johnson, recently completed a major overhaul of its billing, finance, and client‑management systems, all driven by a six‑person operations and administration team. Their work modernized technology, streamlined workflows, and supports more than 40 attorneys, helping the firm serve clients more efficiently while positioning for future growth.
   

4. Wayzata jumps Edina in boys soccer poll (startribune.com) — Eden Prairie boys soccer made one of the week's biggest moves, leaping from No. 10 to No. 4 in the Class 3A coaches poll after early‑season success. Wayzata overtook Edina for the top spot, while several other metro programs also shuffled positions across the 3A, 2A, and 1A rankings.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone have an outdoor cat house we could borrow?
    There's a neighbors cat who is not doing well and it's going to rain tomorrow, we can order one but it won't come in time. Plz let me know … (Nextdoor Woodland Addition)
  • I had a tree fall on my house in Saint Louis Park.
    Attached are a few photos. Looking for estimates for tree removal. Thanks. (Nextdoor Hidden Ponds)
  • E.A. Sween Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Food Production Associate-1st shift in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0220) 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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