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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. 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, and to outline…

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. Dr. Harris was Eden Prairie’s first female mayor and its first African American mayor. Elected in 1995, she was in office until her death in December 2001. Harris also served on the Eden…