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Good morning Eden Prairie! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What crimes did Eden Prairie police handle around town last week?
  • How many storm drains can Eden Prairie residents clean before November ends?
  • How did Eden Prairie secure its late win over Maple Grove?

Also on today's calendar: Watch the Beekeeper! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: A stray shower in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
  • Monday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eden Prairie police reports Sept. 3-9 (hometownsource.com) — Eden Prairie police responded to a week of incidents Sept. 3-9, including several DWIs near major highways, shoplifting cases on Flying Cloud Drive, and a first-degree burglary on Martin Drive. The report also notes terroristic threats on Wagner Way and multiple traffic-related offenses, offering residents a clear snapshot of recent public safety concerns around town.
   

• Two local watersheds invite you to compete in the Grate Drain Race (eplocalnews.org) — If you live in Eden Prairie within the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek or Nine Mile Creek watershed districts, you can now join a fall-long Grate Drain Race to adopt and clean storm drains. Participants compete for prizes while helping reduce pollution in local waterways, with extra raffles for the winning watershed. You can check your district and sign up online or by contacting organizers.
   

• How the Minnesota Top 25 fared in Week 2 (startribune.com) — Eden Prairie's football team improved to 2-0 with a tight 21-14 win over Maple Grove, sealed by a late touchdown pass from Mason Hemmesch to Phillip Moita. The game keeps Eden Prairie high in Minnesota's Top 25 rankings, alongside other powerhouse programs like Minnetonka, Lakeville South, and Moorhead heading into Week 2 matchups.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Edina

  • Returnees, incoming recruits headline Penn State women's hockey forward unit (psu.edu)
  • Wright County Sheriff reports, Aug. 24-30 (hometownsource.com)
  • The Exhaustive Twin Cities Weekend Directory: September 11 ~ 13, 2026 (town.news)

Minnetonka

  • Two Minnesota titleholders compete in Miss America pageants (kttc.com)
  • Radisson Blu Mall of America Completes Guestroom Renovation (lodgingmagazine.com)

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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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