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In today's newsletter:

  • Is this Eden Prairie critic’s $25 Avatar ticket actually worth it?
  • Could a rookie tight end boost the Vikings’ banged-up offense?
  • How is Eden Prairie Schools responding to rising ICE-related fears?

Also on today's calendar: Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Very windy, with a high of 38 and low of -4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Snow late in the afternoon, temps: high: 23, low: 17.
  • Saturday: Morning flurries, then breezy, with a high of 25 and low of 0 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is a feast for the eyes, and a famine for the mind (eplocalnews.org) — An Eden Prairie film critic shares a visually dazzled but story-disappointed take on “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” noting its stunning 3D experience but predictable plotting and bloated runtime. He also highlights the steep local ticket prices for premium formats and reflects on James Cameron’s continued technical ambition, even as this sequel feels like more of the same.
   

• The Vikings Announce Some Good News (vikingsterritory.com) — Eden Prairie gets a brief nod as the longtime home of Winter Park in a story focused on the Vikings’ latest roster news. While safety Josh Metellus is out for the season, rookie tight end Gavin Bartholomew has entered a 21-day evaluation window that could see him return to action as Minnesota pushes through an injury-plagued 2025 campaign.
   

• Principals are warning of the new impacts of ICE raids (districtadministration.com) — Eden Prairie families are pressing the school district to clearly explain how it will protect students amid heightened ICE activity in the Twin Cities, especially for the city’s sizable Somali community. Their concerns mirror national research showing principals report increased student absences, bullying, and fear tied to aggressive federal immigration enforcement and rhetoric, prompting schools nationwide to draft response plans for potential ICE encounters.
   

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  • Bloomington police are searching for a male suspect, originally wanted for shoplifting, who fled on foot and may be armed.
    3:38PM on Dec 16: Police in Bloomington are searching for a male suspect who fled on foot after a pursuit, originally wanted for shoplifting and may… (Nextdoor )
  • I need to find a quiet/private space to have a 1 hour meeting this Friday in Eden Prairie.
    Does the EP library have a room to use or if there an office space to rent for an hour meeting? Thanks for any ideas!!! (Nextdoor Parkway)
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Backroom Associate in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eden Prairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Edina

  • POLICE REPORT: Noise protest held at Edina hotel allegedly hosting ICE agents (hometownsource.com)
  • Minikahda Vista residents rally against traffic control changes (hometownsource.com)
  • Marc Heu Pâtisserie Paris Brings Holiday Pop-Up to Linden Hills (mspmag.com)

Minnetonka

  • Video: Growth in girls wrestling highlighted as hundreds hit the mats at Hopkins (startribune.com)

Hopkins

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