Gov. Dayton Orders Special Session, Agenda Sticks to Disaster Relief

Despite the GOP's best efforts to get a trio of tax increases repealed in a one-day session set for Sept. 9, the Governor has held the line on limiting the scope of discussion.

Eden Prairie Student Reflects on Internship at Rep. Paulsen’s Office

Chloe Sershon spent her summer interning for Representative Erik Paulsen in Washington, D.C.

$500K More Each Year To Locate Southwest LRT Facility in Eden Prairie

With estimates rising for a maintenance facility in Eden Prairie, the Hopkins site for the unwanted building is no longer the more-expensive option.

Met Council's Vote on Southwest LRT Route Could Be Delayed

Met Council Chair Susan Haigh said more time is needed, according to Finance & Commerce.

City of Eden Prairie Asks for Public Input on Goals and Initiatives

Find Out About The Big Project on Flying Cloud Drive

The proposed project is from Highway 101 in Chanhassen to Charlson Road in Eden Prairie.

Minnesota Governor Declares Aug. 1 'Freedom to Marry Day'

Minnesota will become the 12th (or 13th, as Rhode Island also joins in) state to recognize same-sex marriages at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.

Southwest Light Rail: Public Meetings Coming Up

The Southwest LRT Project is hosting a conversation with businesses located in Eden Prairie’s Town Center area.

Obama Approves Disaster Aid for June Storms

President Obama signed a disaster declaration Thursday.

Road Construction in the Twin Cities This Week

Expect Delays on Highway 169 Through August

Which Intersection Near Eden Prairie Won a National Award for Efficiency?

Tell us: Does it feel like you just passed through an award winning intersection?

Pulte Homes Plans 103 New Homes in Eden Prairie

One of the last big properties for the city to develop is progressing smoothly.

Highway 212 in Eden Prairie Closed Friday for the Weekend

The roadway and ramps will re-open by 5 a.m. Monday, July 22.

Southwest Light Rail: Who 'Gets' the Service Center?

Eden Prairie and Hopkins are the two finalists for a facility that no community along the line really wants.

Dayton Reappoints Munt to Met Council

Jennifer Munt started serving on the council in March 2011.

Hann Won't Run for Governor, Will Focus on Senate

Eden Prairie's state senator was considered a likely candidate in the 2014 elections.

Will Eden Prairie Get Federal Help With Storm Damage?

The storms left over half a million Xcel Energy customers without power.

MN United PAC Offers Extra Help to Jenifer Loon

The group is helping state legislators who voted to legalize same-sex marriage get re-elected.

New MN Laws Begin Today: Cigarette Tax, All-Day K

You'll pay $1.50 more starting today for tobacco to help pay for a new Vikings stadium, and parents may pay less for kindergarten.

City of Eden Prairie, Three EP Businesses Receive Wellness Awards from Hennepin County

The Wellness by Design Awards recognizes employers “who make employee health a priority through wellness policies and programs.”

'You Go America!!!': Eden Prairie Area Celebrates DOMA Decision

Local Twitter users overwhelmingly supported the Supreme Court's Decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage act, a win for gay marriage supporters.

Rep. Selcer To Host Town Hall on Fraud Prevention

Use the New Southwest LRT Interactive Website to Share Your Ideas

The website allows you to vote in polls, submit comments and even upload photos to illustrate your ideas.

How Should the City Tell You About an Emergency?

Eden Prairie is conducting a survey about how those who live or work in the city want to receive information during a public emergency.

Check Out the Cutest Permit Request Ever

Two young Eden Prairie residents wanted to make sure they had the proper permission before they started their dream project.

Eden Prairie Man Fined $25K for Cutting Down Trees

The trees were in a conservation easement on his property.

Erik Paulsen: 'Concerns' about Government Surveillance, Sees Need for 'Balance'

Minnesota's Third District congressman also introduced charter-school legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Attend a June 26 Open House for Proposed Southwest LRT Stations

Erik Paulsen Readies IRS Scandal Questions for House Ways and Means Hearing

The congressman, who represents Minnesota's Third District, asked constituents what he should ask when victims testify before the committee Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

Give Feedback on First Hennepin County Pedestrian Plan

Hennepin to Start Accepting Gay Marriage License Requests June 6

Is it Fair For Eden Prairie to Do Without Local Government Aid (LGA)?

Tweaks to the state aid program and additional funding didn’t benefit Eden Prairie any.

Hann: New Taxes Would ‘Hit Everybody in the State of Minnesota’

The Eden Prairie legislator condemned taxes like the proposed tax on business-to-business services.

UPDATE: Day Care Providers Rally as Minnesota Senate Approves Unionization Bill

A contingent of day care providers and families with children who use that care protested against Senate File 778. But the DFL-controlled Senate approved the measure with a narrow, 35-32 vote after 17 hours of debate.

SouthWest Transit Wins Gold Award for Safety

The award comes from the American Public Transportation Association.

Hann Says He’s Not a Bigot Because of Gay Marriage Opposition

The local legislature, whose district includes Eden Prairie and Minnetonka, said such ‘name-calling’ shuts down honest debate.

Loon Endorses Measure to Remove Marriage from State Law

During debate on a same-sex marriage bill, she backed an amendment that would replace marriage with civil unions.

MAP: Eden Prairie Helps Minnesota to 3rd Place Voter Turnout Rates

The community had 86.1 percent of registered voters cast a ballot in the 2012 election.

WATCH: Loon Abstains From Gay Marriage Vote

The Eden Prairie representative did not vote for or against the same-sex marriage bill during Monday’s House Ways and Means Committee vote.