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🌱 Patch AM: Why Eden Prairie’s Eagles now sit atop Minnesota’s football rankings

Happening soon: New Families Night at Legacy Gymnastics! on the Eden Prairie Patch calendar

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Hey hey Eden Prairie! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Eden Prairie's Eagles now sit atop Minnesota's football rankings
  • Which fall fixes should Eden Prairie homeowners tackle before winter hits?

Also on today's calendar: New Families Night at Legacy Gymnastics! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Foggy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 66, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who is the No. 1 high school football team in all 50 states at the midway point of the 2026 season? (on3.com) — Eden Prairie football fans can celebrate: the Eden Prairie Eagles are ranked Minnesota's No. 1 high school team at the midway point of the 2026 season. A national rundown of all 50 states' top squads shows the Eagles among elite programs, giving local supporters extra bragging rights as the schedule heats up.
   

• Home maintenance tips for fall and winter (fox6now.com) — Homeowners in Eden Prairie get a timely reminder from the Better Business Bureau to tackle key fall maintenance tasks before winter hits, from cleaning gutters to servicing furnaces. The piece also stresses using BBB resources to find trustworthy local contractors and avoid scams while you prepare your home for the cold months ahead.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Edina

  • Police search for answers after gunfire outside Edina church (fox9.com)
  • Sherburne County Auditor: Michael Tonsager (hometownsource.com)
  • Drivers in Hennepin County see lowest premium gas at $4.59 in week ending Sept. 19 (northhennepinnews.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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