Editor’s note: In this commentary, Denise Beusen, a 13-year resident of Heritage Townhomes in Eden Prairie, writes about a proposed development that would neighbor her community. In recent years, the Metropolitan Council has made increasing housing density in the Twin Cities a priority, driven in part by environmental considerations and a shortage of housing. Eden Prairie has responded with several infill projects, including, most recently, a proposal for a townhome community at the southeast corner of Dell Road and Pioneer Trail. As reported by Eden Prairie Local News, the proposal was (recommended for approval to the Eden Prairie City Council)…
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The following was written by Eden Prairie Mayor Ron Case. It originally appeared earlier today, March 24, on the city’s website. Mayor Ron Case Earlier this month, Eden Prairie homeowners began receiving their 2022 valuation notices, which include the assessed values of their properties as determined by the yearly assessment process. As noted in a recent communication from the City, the valuation notices for most homeowners indicated significant increases in home values over the past year. I am writing today to clarify the parameters around the assessment process, to note how the value increases are not tied to the City’s budget,…
By State Sen. Steve Cwodzinski On March 4, I got the chance to speak with nine classes of students at Eden Prairie High School, and I could not have been more impressed by the young people I spoke with. Four classes were AP Government, four were AP U.S. History, and one was a class on social justice. The students were attentive and inquisitive and showed how these past two years had affected their lives. Three things stood out to me that I would like to share. Firstly, not one student had a phone out during the entire eight hours I…
By Tori Hill As we reflect on Black History Month, we must remember the many shoulders that supported us over the centuries. In this moment, one phenomenal woman, wife, mother, doctor, mayor, and pioneer comes to mind. She lived, impacted and served our Eden Prairie community for over 20 years. We celebrate and honor this amazing, profound, and legendary African American woman named Dr. Jean L. Harris. Elected mayor of Eden Prairie in 1995, Jean Harris served until her death in December 2001. Dr. Harris was Eden Prairie’s first female mayor and its first African American mayor. Elected in 1995,…