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