Eden Prairie held its annual Citywide Open House on Oct. 7 at the Eden Prairie City Center and Fire Station No. 1.
Residents received a behind-the-scenes look at the police department, fire department, public works, parks and recreation, and other city programs.
LifeLink and State Police helicopters arrived and departed throughout the event.
The fire department showcased “Close Before You Doze” and sprinkler demonstrations, while the police department’s K9 team highlighted the skills of their dogs, Jax and Gus.
Eden Prairie police officer Brandon Carlston and K9 Jax. 
Eden Prairie police officer Brandon Carlston and K9 Jax. 
Eden Prairie police officer Nate Eichman and K9 Gus. 
Assistant Fire Chief Rik Berkbigler as a LifeLink helicopter departs. 
Julia Pipkin, crime analyst intern, plays an inmate in the Eden Prairie Police Department jail cells. 
Former Eden Prairie police officers John Conley, Joyce Conley and Greg Weber. 
Eden Prairie Fire Department Assistant Chief Justin Johnson during the sprinkler demonstration.
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