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

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Eden Prairie students just earned college honors nationwide
  • How Eden Prairie's Blake Cashman became the Vikings defensive commander.
  • Multi-vehicle I-494 crash in Eden Prairie leaves one driver critical

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

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 63.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Local students recognized by colleges (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie Local News is spotlighting Eden Prairie graduates and students earning college honors around the country, from Luther College and MSOE to Maryland and Wisconsin campuses. Families are invited to submit details so more local students can be recognized for graduations, dean's list achievements, and other academic milestones in future updates.
   

2. Lunchbreak: Blake Cashman's Impact Stretches Through Vikings Defense; Rookie Report Card (vikings.com) — An Eden Prairie native is anchoring the Vikings defense: linebacker Blake Cashman has become such a steady, dominant presence in training camp that coaches and reporters now see him as the on‑field commander of Brian Flores' scheme. As he enters his third season with his hometown team, Cashman's blitzing, coverage instincts, and leadership are drawing praise and raising expectations for Minnesota's defense.
   

3. Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in I-494 crash (eplocalnews.org) — A four-vehicle crash on westbound I-494 near Flying Cloud Drive in Eden Prairie left a 55-year-old Sunfish Lake man with life-threatening injuries Monday afternoon. State Patrol officials say his Mercedes lost control from the left shoulder and struck three other vehicles, injuring seven additional people, including two children, with non-life-threatening injuries.
   

4. Woman pleads guilty in wrong-way Eden Prairie crash that killed Ukrainian refugee (cbsnews.com) — A driver has pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide for a wrong-way, alcohol-related crash on Highway 212 in Eden Prairie that killed 69-year-old Bohdan Antoniuk earlier this year. Prosecutors say the defendant, a repeat impaired-driving offender, admitted drinking before driving and faces a potential five- to seven-year prison sentence, with restitution, at an October 5 hearing.
   

5. Eden Prairie legislators react to Boundary Waters order (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie legislators Alex Falconer and Steve Cwodzinski are applauding Gov. Tim Walz's new order blocking state permits for copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters, at least through April 2027. They say the move protects a wilderness prized by many Minnesotans, while critics argue it harms northern Minnesota's economy and creates uncertainty for mining projects.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • Games Galore (K through 5th 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
  • Mini Camp (6th through 8th Grade)
    Mount Olivet Lutheran Church Minneapolis Campus, 5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419
    7:30 am
  • SouthWest Metro Chamber Business Roundtable
    SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce Nicolet National Bank 455 Pond Promenade, Chanhassen MN 55317
    8:00 am

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    We are looking for a house cleaner. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Raspberry Hill)
  • Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Truck Unloader (6 a.m. start) 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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