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Good morning Eden Prairie! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Prairie Wine and Brewfest will pour money into Eden Prairie nonprofits.
  • Will Eden Prairie's defense be enough to stop Maple Grove?
  • Eden Prairie man charged after alleged head-on crash with his brother.

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

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy; a strong p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Prairie Wine and Brewfest toasts community (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie residents can sample drinks and support local nonprofits at Prairie Wine and Brewfest this weekend at Purgatory Creek Park. The Community Foundation aims to raise $58,000, with attendees voting to direct $6,000 in grants to three Eden Prairie organizations while enjoying live music, food trucks, and local breweries.
   

• Strib Varsity writers predict outcomes of Week 2's top high school football games (startribune.com) — Eden Prairie football fans can look ahead to a marquee home matchup Thursday night as the Eagles host Maple Grove, with two Star Tribune writers split on who will win. Both note Eden Prairie's physical, experienced squad and strong opening victory, comparing this year's team to past state champions while also previewing other big-school games around the metro.
   

• Eden Prairie man accused of threatening brother, crashing into his car (eplocalnews.org) — An Eden Prairie man has been charged with felony assault and threats of violence after allegedly ramming his brother's car head-on in a Plymouth parking lot following an argument. Prosecutors say alcohol was involved, and the judge set conditional bail at $50,000, with the next court hearing scheduled for late October.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for recommendations on an installer of vinyl plank flooring for an office in my home in Eden Prairie.
    Room is about 125 sq feet. Interested in reputable installer with competitive pricing. Thanks (Nextdoor Franlo Park District)
  • Hello!
    Where have you had the best walleye dinner in the southwest metro? Not a fish fry rather a sit down dinner. Thank you. (Nextdoor Summerfield)
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Full Time Retail Supervisor in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
  • Illinois Tool Works, Inc. posted a job opening for CNC Programmer in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eden Prairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Edina

  • HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer walk and run set for Sept. 19 in Edina (hometownsource.com)
  • U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, even impacting hockey gear as some tryouts begin (kare11.com)
  • Braemar Arena hits frozen ground, delays east rink opening (kare11.com)

Minnetonka

  • Tonka's 'King of Diamonds' still going at 53 (hometownsource.com)
  • Telos Alliance, Pluxbox Partner To Bring Minnetonka ARC Processing To CoreOC Platform (tvtechnology.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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