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Attention singers! A chance to showcase your vocal talents is just around the corner. The 8th annual “Eden Prairie Sings! Amateur Vocal Competition” takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive, as part of the city’s Arts in the Park event. Arts in the Park is a full-day affair, running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it offers a wide array of unique crafts, artwork, food, and art activities. Eden Prairie Sings! is hosted by the Eden Prairie Optimist Club and is open to singers between the ages of…

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On July 16, 2024, Cleve Edward “Bud” Fitzsimmons, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Sun City, Arizona, surrounded by family and loved ones. Bud was born on Aug. 18, 1944, to Willard and Lucille (Simonson) Fitzsimmons in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the fourth child of eight. In 1962, Bud graduated from Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis and joined the United States Air Force, serving for four years. Bud met his love, Margaret Susan Springer “Peggi” at a New Year’s Eve party in 1963. This was the start of a 60-year relationship. He married Peggi on May 27, 1967. Bud…

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The City of Eden Prairie has rescheduled its July 4 fireworks, which were canceled due to weather, for Thursday, Aug. 22. Dubbed the “Best. Make-up Party. Ever!,” the event will take place at Round Lake Park and feature a lakeside concert by Free & Easy Band at 7 p.m., followed by a fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. The celebration will also include food trucks and beverages. The lineup of food vendors will be available on the city’s website as soon as they are confirmed. Parking will be available at the Eden Prairie Community Center, with a free shuttle service from…

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