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Eden Prairie Homecoming Canceled After Stadium Shooting Evacuation

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 3:26 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Police responded to a shooting outside Aerie Stadium during the Eden Prairie–Minnetonka homecoming game.
Gunfire injured two teens, ages 17 and 18, who were taken to Hennepin Healthcare.
Officials said the gang-related shooting prompted evacuation and moved families to Round Lake Park.
Principal Dr. Jaysen Anderson canceled the homecoming dance because of the shooting.
The game will resume Monday, Oct 5, early fourth quarter with Eden Prairie leading 21-14.

History

Historical Context

On April 20 1999, seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 13 students and a teacher at Columbine High School in Colorado. The tragedy prompted U.S. schools to adopt metal detectors, ID badges, and zero-tolerance policies, and sparked a national debate on gun control. By June 2025, more than 70 copycat shootings had been linked to the “Columbine effect.”

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Story summary

Police responded to a shooting outside Aerie Stadium during the Eden Prairie–Minnetonka homecoming game.
Gunfire injured two teens, ages 17 and 18, who were taken to Hennepin Healthcare.
Officials said the gang-related shooting prompted evacuation and moved families to Round Lake Park.
Principal Dr. Jaysen Anderson canceled the homecoming dance because of the shooting.
The game will resume Monday, Oct 5, early fourth quarter with Eden Prairie leading 21-14.

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