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🌱 Patch AM: Remember Casey Mittelstadt’s Eden Prairie glory days before his Bruins return?
Coming up: Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa on the Eden Prairie Patch calendar
Greetings Eden Prairie! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Remember Casey Mittelstadt’s Eden Prairie glory days before his Bruins return?
- How Eden Prairie leaders are rallying around Somali neighbors after Trump remarks
Also on today's calendar: Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Eden Prairiefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Eden Prairiefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 8 and low of -1 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 27, low: 17.
- Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 41 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Casey Mittelstadt's feeling Minnesota, and former Mr. Hockey won't be outshined during Bruins' stop in home state (bostonglobe.com) — Former Eden Prairie High hockey star Casey Mittelstadt is back in Minnesota with the Boston Bruins, reflecting on his state tournament runs with the Eagles and the memories that still sting a bit. The piece also details his growing comfort on the Bruins’ second line and a major Wild trade bringing star defenseman Quinn Hughes to St. Paul ahead of their matchup. 
• Eden Prairie leaders, Somali residents respond to Trump remarks (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie community and faith leaders gathered at the Irshad Islamic Center to reassure Somali residents after President Trump’s reported derogatory remarks and immigration enforcement activity. Local lawmakers and Mayor Ron Case emphasized Somalis’ importance to Eden Prairie and pledged support, while Somali parents described heightened fear, confusion among children, and a desire for concrete legal protections rather than just words of appreciation.
📸 Around Eden Prairie
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eden Prairie
★ Featured events ★
- Pet Mondays – Photos with Santa
Eden Prairie Center, 8251 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344,
11:00 am
Monday December 15
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Other local events
- Gift Market at the Arboretum
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum , 3675 Arboretum Dr , Chaska
10:00 am - Eden Prairie Lion's 52 Annual Wild Game Dinner
St. Andrew Lutheran Church , 13600 Technology Dr. , Eden Prairie
9:00 am - Holiday Cookie Bake
Way Cool Cooking School , 16544 W 78th St , Eden Prairie
6:00 pm - 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 - Holiday Teas!
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum , 3675 Arboretum Dr , Chaska
1:00 pm - PiM Arts High School Holiday Market!
Eden Prairie Center
3:00 pm - Winter Lights - Family Nights
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum , 3675 Arboretum Dr , Chaska
4:30 pm - How the Grinch Stole Christmas Workshop (2-6 Years)
7566 Market Pl Dr , Eden Prairie
11:00 am - Winter Lights!
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum , 3675 Arboretum Dr , Chaska
4:30 pm - PiM Arts High School's Winter Variety Show!
Eden Prairie Center , 8251 Flying Cloud Dr , Eden Prairie
5:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
📣 Eden Prairie Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Eden Prairie Center in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eden Prairie here.
🗞 Nearby News
Edina
- Vacant church in Edina could become Spanish immersion school (hometownsource.com)
- Richfield police: Woman fatally shot, man arrested after driving victim to hospital following pursuit (fox9.com)
- Dakota County Notebook: A dead downtown now booming (hometownsource.com)
Minnetonka
- State's largest school district moves grad ceremonies to U.S. Bank, which comes with a $100,000 price tag (kare11.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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