Hey Eden Prairie locals, if you've ever wanted to peek behind the curtain of city operations, here's your chance. The city is accepting applicants for the 2025 City Government Academy, a free six-week course designed to give residents a comprehensive glimpse into the inner workings of their municipal government.
Each Wednesday night, from April 16 through May 21, enrollees will dive into a different city department, gaining insight from facility tours and conversations with the city staff who make it all happen, the city announced in a recent news release, participants who make it through the program will be recognized in a graduation ceremony at the June 17 City Council meeting.
Eden Prairie residents aged 18 and up can throw their hats in the ring, but act fast—slots are limited and filled through a lottery draw. The application deadline is set for 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 14, so mark your calendars, and don't miss the cut-off.
For those interested in signing up or just curious about more details, the application and additional information can be found on the City of Eden Prairie's website, just click here and you can get all the relevant data straight from the source, whether you're aiming to apply or simply want to learn more about what the academy entails, this is where you can get the scoop.
