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Coffee in hand, Eden Prairie? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Could an Eden Prairie expert save your struggling book club?
• How a stormy day in Eden Prairie crowned new state champions

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Teas! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A little ice in the afternoon, with a high of 33 and low of 29 degrees.
• Tuesday: A bit of ice in the morning, temps: high: 32, low: 26.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 37 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Facilitators tackle ‘behavioral issues' in book clubs with problems (newstribune.com) — An Eden Prairie resident and retired teacher, Cindy Kalland, shares how professional facilitators can rescue book clubs from talkative members and stalled discussions. Along with peers in Minneapolis and Chicago, she explains techniques, fees, and gentle ways to keep conversations balanced so everyone enjoys their reading time more.
   

• 2025 delivers memorable achievements in sports (hometownsource.com) — Stillwater’s boys track and field team clinched the True Team state title in rough weather at Eden Prairie High School, highlighting a banner year for Ponies sports. From multiple state championships in synchronized swimming, soccer, and track to standout individual athletes and Hall of Fame honors, 2025 delivered a long list of achievements for Stillwater-area programs.
   

📸 Around Eden Prairie

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eden Prairie

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 7

• Happiness Group
  Eden Prairie Senior Center, 8950 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 7

• Drop-in Tech Help
  Eden Prairie Library , 565 Prairie Center Drive , Eden Prairie
  10:00 am
• Family Storytime
  Eden Prairie Library , 565 Prairie Center Drive , Eden Prairie
  11:00 am
• Job Search Assistance
  Eden Prairie Library , 565 Prairie Center Drive , Eden Prairie
  1:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Holiday Teas!
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum , 3675 Arboretum Dr , Chaska
  1:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Art: Winter Quietude
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum , 3675 Arboretum Dr , Chaska
  9:00 am

Saturday January 10

• Winter Wellness Fair
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum , 3675 Arboretum Dr , Chaska
  9:00 am

Tuesday January 13

• Info Session at PiM Arts High School
  7255 Flying Cloud Dr , Eden Prairie
  6:30 pm

Friday January 16

• Fairy Dust Slime Workshop (4-9 Years)
  7566 Market Pl Dr , Eden Prairie
  9:00 am
• Art: Winter Quietude
  University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum , 3675 Arboretum Dr , Chaska
  9:00 am
• Arctic Friends Sensory Play (12 months -6 Years)
  7566 Market Pl Dr , Eden Prairie
  10:00 am

Saturday January 17

• Parent & Child - Crystal Rainbow Catcher (7-99 Years)
  7566 Market Pl Dr, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
  11:00 am

📣 Eden Prairie Shout Outs!

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Eden Prairie PatchAM possible:

• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
• Elegant brow threading — (612) 461-7426
  40% Off First Visit – Limited Time Offer!
• AnnapurnaBlue Heath and Wellness — (952) 405-0342
  You Are The Sun ~ Costa Rica Women's Retreat ages 35 - 70+

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello!
  Anyone missing this little sweetie? My friend found him or her in Chaska. (Nextdoor Fairfield)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
• New Horizon Academy posted a job opening for Toddler Teacher in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eden Prairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Edina

• 22 Magical Places to Ice-Skate This Winter—Including the Midwest's Longest Ice Ribbons (midwestliving.com)

Minnetonka

• Woman killed in Hopkins shooting, suspect arrested (fox9.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

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