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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.

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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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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