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Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Eden Prairie was established in 1858. Minnesota Vikings TCO Performance Center is in Eden Prairie. Repeatedly ranked among the best places to live in America.
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Founded 1858 | Population 64,000 | Peak 64,000 (2024) | County Hennepin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Eden Prairie, Minnesota

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1858 Founded: SW Twin Cities suburb.
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1888 Early Growth: Eden Prairie grew steadily through the late 19th century as settlers and businesses established roots.
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1962 Incorporated: Eden Prairie was officially incorporated as a city.
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2018 Vikings HQ: Minnesota Vikings new headquarters.
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Latest News in Eden Prairie

Jan 1, 1970
Minnesota Election Judge Pleads Guilty to Allowing 11 Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots in 2024 General Election
PARK RAPIDS, Minn.—A 65-year-old man who served as head election judge in a small northern Minnesota precinct has pleaded guilty…
Jan 1, 1970
Investigator Exposes $170M Fraud in California
Investigator Nick Shirley has brought to light a massive $170 million fraud scheme operating within California, representing a sig…
Jan 1, 1970
NYPD Confirms Viable IED at Mayor Mamdani Protests
New York City faces a grave security threat after the NYPD confirmed that a device thrown near protests at Mayor Mamdani’s r…
Jan 1, 1970
Washington Passes Bill for Noncitizens in Law Enforcement
Washington state has enacted a new law that opens the door for noncitizens to join the ranks of law enforcement and prosecution, m…
Jan 1, 1970
Outrage as State Worker Keys Teslas and Gets Slap on Wrist
Minnesota state employee Dylan Bryan Adams was recently arrested for a series of deliberate acts of vandalism targeting Tesla vehi…
Jan 1, 1970
FBI Raids Los Angeles Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s Home, Office
LOS ANGELES – Federal agents raided the home and office of Los Angeles schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on Wednesday, Feb…

Complete Historical Timeline

1858 Culture
Founded
1888 Culture
Early Growth
1962 Government
Incorporated
2018 Sports
Vikings HQ

Did You Know?

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Minnesota Vikings TCO Performance Center is in Eden Prairie.
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Repeatedly ranked among the best places to live in America.
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Named by author Elizabeth Ellet who called it a 'garden of Eden.'.
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Eden Prairie is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Eden Prairie was founded in 1858.

Famous People from Eden Prairie, Minnesota

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Nick Leddy
Ice Hockey Player · Born Mar 20, 1991 · Age 34
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Susan Rapp
Swimmer · Born Jul 5, 1965 · Age 60
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Jackson LaCombe
Ice Hockey Player · Born Jan 9, 2001 · Age 25
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Sarah Wilhite Parsons
Volleyball Player · Born Jul 30, 1995 · Age 30

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