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Good morning Eden Prairie! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Eden Prairie Schools' biggest enrollment in 16 years really matters
  • What we now know about the Eden Prairie homecoming shooting arrest
  • Why Eden Prairie's homecoming shooting is now a statewide campaign issue.

Also on today's calendar: Parent's Time Off: K-Pop Kitty Clay (5-12y) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Becoming windier and warmer, temps: high: 87, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eden Prairie Schools' preliminary enrollment hits 16-year high (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie Schools are seeing a major enrollment surge, with a preliminary count of 9,531 K-12 students for 2026-27, the highest in 16 years and well above budget projections. District leaders say this growth, driven partly by EP Online and strong programs, will shape tax levy planning and future staffing, while they finalize official Oct. 1 numbers later this month.
   

• Arrest made in connection to Eden Prairie homecoming shooting (valleynewslive.com) — An arrest has been made after the shooting at Eden Prairie High School's homecoming football game, where two people were injured and the stadium was evacuated. Police took an 18-year-old suspect into custody in Minneapolis, and classes resumed Monday after staff prepared the school, while investigators continue probing possible gang ties and broader concerns about youth gun violence.
   

• Minnesota Senate hopeful warns threat level rising amid rash of Somali gang crime, terror plot (foxnews.com) — Eden Prairie residents are hearing their city cited in a high-profile U.S. Senate campaign as an example of rising concern about Somali gang violence and public safety in Minnesota. GOP candidate Michele Tafoya points to a recent Eden Prairie High School homecoming shooting and a foiled terror plot at the Mall of America while arguing for tougher crime policies, while law enforcement continues investigating the incidents.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Edina

  • LETTER: Gage is a new voice for Edina (hometownsource.com)
  • Edina mayor addresses recent gun violence among Somali youth (fox9.com)
  • 8 Buffets In Minnesota So Good You'll Want To Unbuckle Your Belt Before Walking In (newsbreak.com)

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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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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