Author: Rachel Hoppe

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Rachel Hoppe is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she studied journalism and Spanish studies. She wrote for the Minnesota Daily, The Wake Magazine and the Minnesota Star Tribune while attending the U. Originally from Chanhassen, Rachel is excited to be back in the southwest metro area. Contact Rachel at rachel.hoppe@eplocalnews.org

Eden Prairie Liquor is moving to the next step in naming its new THC gummy. After receiving 801 name suggestions for the berry-flavored gummy, a panel chose the top three names, according to a press release from the city. A Facebook poll opened Monday for residents to vote for their favorite, and will remain open through Friday, Aug. 8. The three finalists are Little Berry on the Prairie, Eden BerrieZzz and Prairie Dreamin’. The name with the most votes at noon Friday will become the product’s official name. Eden Prairie Liquor is the first municipal liquor operation in Minnesota to create its own THC gummy, liquor operations manager Jaime Urbina said. Depending on sales, the…

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