Eden Prairie, Minnesota is about twelve miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. Situated along the north bank of the Minnesota River, upstream of its confluence with the Mississippi River, Eden Prairie is in southern Hennepin County. Although Eden Prairie is now the seventh largest suburb of the Twin Cities and the twelfth largest city in Minnesota, for most of its history it was a slow-growing farming village, its population growing from under seven thousand in 1970 to more than sixty thousand in 2010. The area began to be populated by white Americans after an 1851 treaty opened the land up for settlement, and some of the early farmhouses still exist within the town. Originally known simply as Eden, Eden Prairie held its first town board meeting on May 11, 1858, the day that Minnesota became a state. Eden Prairie remained a small farming town for about a century, the 1970s being the first decade of growth for the city, its population more than doubling each decade between 1970 and 1990, and continuing to rise thereafter. Nearby communities include Atwood, Barden, Bloomington, Chaska, Deephaven, Edina, Hazeltine, Hopkins, Marystown, Minnetonka, Prior Lake, Savage, Shorewood, Spring Lake, and Victoria.
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Locally owned and operated, the store has been in business since 1984, offering home appliances, kitchen appliances, laundry and outdoor products. Its inventory may be viewed or purchased online, for local delivery, and available promotions and rebates are highlighted, along with the store’s location and hours.
http://www.epappliance.com/
Located in Eden Prairie, in the southwestern Twin Cities metro area, the center features shopping, dining, and entertainment venues, including a hundred and twenty shops and restaurants, a theater, large indoor play area, food court, and a three-story fireplace. A calendar of events, featured offers, and contacts are posted.
http://www.edenprairiecenter.com/
Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce
The Eden Prairie Chamber is a business membership organization made up of business owners and others in Eden Prairie, Minnesota or the immediately surrounding region. Its board of directors, staff directory, committees and councils are introduced, along with program descriptions, membership policies, and schedules.
http://epchamber.org/
Eden Prairie Historical Society
The membership organization recognizes and maintains historical buildings and sites within the city of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, collects records, photographs, and other artifacts. A schedule of events, historical photos, a newsletter, contacts, and historical articles relating to the city are featured.
http://www.edenprairiehistory.org/
Established in 1982, the private school enrolls infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, using a Montessori method of education. Its age-specific programs and summer school programs are highlighted, staff contacts and hours are given, and an overview of the Montessori principles are included.
http://edenprairiemontessori.com/
Specializing in the sale of new Nissan cars and trucks, the auto dealership is situated on Plaza Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Directions to the car lot, its hours of operation, and special offers are highlighted. Its inventory may be browsed or searched through a number of variables.
http://www.edenprairienissan.com/
Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, the PK-12th grade public school district operates several campuses, including Cedar Ridge Elementary, Eden Lake Elementary, Forest Hills Elementary, Oak Point Elementary, Prairie View Elementary, Central Middle, and Eden Prairie High School, as well as Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion, and early preschool program, and community education programs.
http://www.edenpr.org/
The official municipal web site posts city council meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, a calendar of events, and administrative contacts and office hours. Residents may access and register for parks and recreation activities and programs, the city’s community center, and pay utility bills.
http://www.edenprairie.org/
The family owned clinic specializes in restoring the health and function of the body naturally, offering chiropractic care, corrective exercises, massage therapy, spinal and postural screening, lifestyle advice, and nutritional counseling. Its location, office hours, and appointment policies are noted.
http://www.edenprairiespine.com/
