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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
People Stunned After Finally Learning What “SPAM” Actually Stands For
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Jan 1, 1970
YouTuber Asks Girlfriend To Shoot A Book He’s Holding With .50 Caliber Bullet, Ends In Tragedy
A tragic attempt to create viral content for YouTube ended in heartbreak after a young Minnesota couple’s dangerous stunt turned…
Jan 1, 1970
New Footage Of The Renee Good Shooting Sparks Outrage After People Spot This Small Detail
The deadly shooting of a Minnesota woman during an encounter with federal immigration officers is igniting fierce debate nationwid…
Jan 1, 1970
Amazon One Medical Just Launched a Full GLP-1 Weight Management Program — Convenience Meets Clinical Care
Amazon isn’t just delivering your packages anymore — it’s now delivering a complete weight management experience straight to…
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
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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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