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Happening soon: Happiness Group on the Eden Prairie Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • What crimes Eden Prairie police handled over the holiday week
  • How Eden Prairie students can win cash in a Black History contest
  • Eden Prairie native defender takes his talents from Kansas State to IU

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

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Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A bit of ice in the morning, with a high of 33 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 37, low: 26.
  • Thursday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eden Prairie police reports Dec. 25-30 (hometownsource.com) — Recent Eden Prairie police reports from Dec. 25-30 detail several DWIs, shoplifting incidents, drug-related offenses, and traffic violations across multiple city streets and shopping areas. While no major injuries or large-scale incidents are noted, the reports highlight ongoing enforcement around impaired driving, theft, and controlled substances during the holiday week.
   

• Black History Month 'Words in Action' contest open through Jan. 20 (eplocalnews.org) — Eden Prairie students from kindergarten through 12th grade can now enter the city’s Black History Month “Words in Action” contest, with submissions due by Jan. 20. Youth who live in or attend school in Eden Prairie can respond creatively to quotes from Black civil rights leaders for a chance at cash prizes and recognition at the Feb. 10 City Council meeting.
   

• Kansas State transfer defensive end Chiddi Obiazor commits to IU football (insidethehall.com) — An Eden Prairie native is making waves in college football: defensive end Chiddi Obiazor has transferred from Kansas State and committed to Indiana University. The 6-foot-6 pass rusher, an All-Big 12 honorable mention with two seasons left, brings strong stats and growing national attention to a hometown alum.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eden Prairie

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    Wednesday January 7
  • Happiness Group
    Eden Prairie Senior Center, 8950 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Two small white dogs running on Dell Road and Twilight Trail in Eden Prairie!!
    I was driving down Dell and two white dogs were running loose in the middle of the road. I stopped and tried to get them but they ran past me. They… (Nextdoor Mitchell Lake)
  • Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Operations Assistant Leader in Eden Prairie. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Eden Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eden Prairie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Edina

  • Stars, Jags return to the rink with mixed success (hometownsource.com)
  • Reoperation Rates Following Lumbar Decompression Surgery at Three or More Levels (springer.com)
  • 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)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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