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In today's newsletter:

  • Serious crash shuts down key stretch of I-494 in Eden Prairie
  • How Eden Prairie Center's 50-year journey still shapes the city's future
  • Felony charges filed after $1,800 game theft at Eden Prairie Best Buy

Also on today's calendar: Apple House Opening! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• I-494 West Closed In Eden Prairie After Serious Crash (patch.com) — Drivers in Eden Prairie face major disruption as westbound I-494 is closed to all but emergency vehicles between Flying Cloud Drive and Highway 212 after a serious crash. MnDOT warns of significant delays and urges motorists to use alternate routes overnight while the closure remains in place.
   

• Eden Prairie Center marks 50 years as city's 'downtown' (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie Center is celebrating 50 years as the city's de facto downtown, anchoring local shopping, jobs, and tax revenue while drawing millions of visits annually. The story traces its growth from farm fields to regional destination, details city-backed redevelopment and current talks over the vacant JCPenney wing, and highlights how the mall continues to shape Eden Prairie's economy and community life.
   

• Two charged in theft of 26 Nintendo Switch 2 games (eplocalnews.org) — Two St. Paul residents are charged with felony theft after investigators say they stole 26 Nintendo Switch 2 games from the Best Buy on Leona Road in Eden Prairie. Police used surveillance images and a rented car's records to identify the suspects, with one facing an active warrant and the other scheduled for a court appearance later this month.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Games Galore (K through 5th Grade)
    Mount Olivet Lutheran Church Minneapolis Campus, 5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419
    7:30 am
  • Mini Camp (6th through 8th Grade)
    Mount Olivet Lutheran Church Minneapolis Campus, 5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419
    7:30 am
  • New Educator Induction 2026
    Shakopee Public School District Shakopee High School
    7:30 am
  • VEAP Office at Edina's Fire Station #2
    Veap Edina Fire Station #2, 4401 W 76th St, Edina, MN, 55435, United States
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Well I guess another round of pasta sauce and dill pickles will be made in the next couple of days.
    This is the amount of stuff I'm picking every couple of days. (Nextdoor Hidden Ponds)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
  • Extended Stay America, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eden Prairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Edina

  • From West St. Paul to the big screen: Minnesota-made 'Good Sport' lands at Edina theater (fox9.com)
  • Saturday, August 15, 2026, Barbara Lin and Jess Rucks (blogspot.com)
  • Simon Property Group (SPG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript (fool.com)

Minnetonka

  • UnitedHealth Shares Drop 1.5% After New Fund Filings Cover 0.006% of Total Stock (ts2.tech)

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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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