I've lived here over 20 years
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2/6/2007
I'm 23 and I've been here since I was one. Currently, I'm looking to move away. I thought I'd share my comments about EP since there are none.
PROS: This is a very safe city to live in. There is one part that is shady, but that's it. Few weirdos anywhere you go, but hey, that's life.
CONS: Unless you are materialistic, shallow, and self-centered, I would not recommend raising children here. The community has become very high salary over the last ten years. The kids in the school system are pretty shut off to anyone that isn't in their own clique. Meeting new people here is nearly impossible unless you work with them. I went to Normandale Community College, and most of the friends I made there lived in Bloomington (which I would much more recommend).
Restaurants are very homogenous. You could find them anywhere. The only unique restaurant I could think of is EP Vietnamese Cuisine. If you go into Minneapolis or St. Paul frequently, or wish to for social activities, work, etc. then this is the LAST place you should live. I go to school in St. Paul and it takes about half an hour to get there without traffic. EP once bordered the country side. People are now moving further away to Chaska and Chanhassen, so I guess it's not too bad. SW Metro bus depot is good is you work downtown.
For the most part, it's rich, stuck up, and a far drive from anything. If you make +$100K a year, and love really cold winters, this place is for you.
Kyle | Eden Prairie, MN