Scheels Eden Prairie?

Been seeing commercials on TV lately for “now hiring,” however I was just wondering if the store is open yet and if it is has anyone been there? Are they keeping items in stock unlike so many other outdoor retailers at this time?

Can’t speak for that location but I was at the Rochester location on Monday and they were pretty much fully stocked. Went to fleet farm also and it was just pathetic to see there inventory

I heard it was going to open with full inventories from a someone I know working for them…….It’s going to be a zoo if that’s true!

Coletrain27 wrote:

Can’t speak for that location but I was at the Rochester location on Monday and they were pretty much fully stocked. Went to fleet farm also and it was just pathetic to see there inventory

fleet farm in Waite park is just as bad. Man I haven’t been in a Scheels in a long time.

glenn57 wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>coletrain27 wrote:</div>
Can’t speak for that location but I was at the Rochester location on Monday and they were pretty much fully stocked. Went to fleet farm also and it was just pathetic to see there inventory

fleet farm in Waite park is just as bad. Man I haven’t been in a Scheels in a long time.

Thats unamerican.

Opens July 11th

I live close to it, it’s massive. About time they get a good sporting goods store in the area

It’ll likely go quick once open. Supply chains are stressed especially those that use China products. Or is that not even a thing nowadays?

Fish To Escape wrote:

Opens July 11th

Fantastic, thanks

Dutchboy wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>glenn57 wrote:</div>

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>coletrain27 wrote:</div>
Can’t speak for that location but I was at the Rochester location on Monday and they were pretty much fully stocked. Went to fleet farm also and it was just pathetic to see there inventory

fleet farm in Waite park is just as bad. Man I haven’t been in a Scheels in a long time.

Thats unamerican.

I really don’t need any tackle or hunting stuff so….. I was in fleet to get welding wire and just walked through the fishing isles.

I wish I had a Sheels close to me. The little bit i get to Sheels or ordering from them has been terrific. FF and Cabelas are both 70 minutes away and both are starting to suck for inventory AND their CS is slipping badly.

Eden Praire is getting a Scheels? Sweet! Where by?

In the mall where sears was

I’m sitting on a $400 gift certificate for Scheels and the closest one is St. Cloud. Eden Prairie would be a little closer I guess. Funny thing is right now I really don’t have anything specifically that I need. I’m sure if I wait long enough something shiny will come along that will catch my eye and then I’ll just shop from my lap top.

I knew that it was going to be about a 2 year-long project. I heard they were going to build it there years ago already. Not sure why, but I also heard it has an indoor ferris wheel.

Craig Sery wrote:

In the mall where sears was

Awesome!

gimruis wrote:

Not sure why, but I also heard it has an indoor ferris wheel.

Well that settles it! I know where I’m going!!

Is this one going to be full service, e.g., guns and ammo?

Netguy wrote:

Is this one going to be full service, e.g., guns and ammo?

I believe so, maybe it isn’t connected to the mall anymore? Not 100% sure

It seems our Mankato Scheels is staying pretty well stocked. fishing line seems to be the biggest problem. That appears to be an issue with other retailers as well (FF). I have found the staff at our Scheels to very knowledgeable and attentive to need/wants of their patrons.

Some of the things it will have.

Ferris Wheel
Mini Bowling
16000 gallon Aquarium
Indoor synthetic ice rink
Fuzziwigs Candy Factory
Shooting gallery
Arcade
Archery lanes
Cafe

And yes I have heard it will have a full gun shop

I drove by it a few months ago

It’s HUGE!!

Can’t wait to visit

glenn57 wrote:

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fleet farm in Waite park is just as bad. Man I haven’t been in a Scheels in a long time.

The fleet farm in Waite park is worse than Bad. It is a Joke. I truly don’t know why they even have fishing gear anymore. They might as well just use the area for more clothing and Guns. It seems like that is about all they want to sell these days.

The scheels in Saint cloud was shocked decent when the opened back up. The shelves are starting to look picked over rather good these days though.

fishthumper wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>glenn57 wrote:</div>

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fleet farm in Waite park is just as bad. Man I haven’t been in a Scheels in a long time.

The fleet farm in Waite park is worse than Bad. It is a Joke. I truly don’t know why they even have fishing gear anymore. They might as well just use the area for more clothing and Guns. It seems like that is about all they want to sell these days.

The scheels in Saint cloud was shocked decent when the opened back up. The shelves are starting to look picked over rather good these days though.

and its just not the fishing dept. the racks they have for the LEM backwoods seasonings for jerky and such look like they havent been restocked in 6 months.

how far along is that Runnings coming on the east side in the old shopko building????????

glenn57 wrote:

how far along is that Runnings coming on the east side in the old shopko building????????

Glenn – Is it going into the old Shopko on the east Side or the one more on the West side? Different people have told me different answers. I would prefer if it was the one on the East side. That one is only a few minutes away from my work. I sure hope they do a good job on fishing supplies.

The Carver Fleet Farm fishing department is super picked over too. EP Scheels will be awesome, but the fact of the matter is fishing and ammo are two of the biggest selling areas right now (along with many others like Bikes) and supply just can’t keep up. People are getting outdoors and picking up hobbies, which is good!

it looks like they have 9mm ammo available on their website. There is zero available on cabelas site

Dutchboy wrote:

fleet farm in Waite park is just as bad. Man I haven’t been in a Scheels in a long time.

Thats unamerican.

I must confess to all those who will read this. I must be a communist, socialist, russian, chinese, or something that’s not american. Haven’t been in a Scheels in years, I confess this sin while hanging my head in shame

To be fair, the E.P. store had the name but wasn’t a real Scheels. St. Cloud was too far or a bit out of the way when heading north. Growing up we had 2 in town and visited religiously. In college it was a pilgrimage but had to remember to leave the wallet in the car. Heck I was in there enough in college they actually hired me. Brother worked at a different location too. This was before ferris wheels and arcades

fishthumper wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>glenn57 wrote:</div>
how far along is that Runnings coming on the east side in the old shopko building????????

Glenn – Is it going into the old Shopko on the east Side or the one more on the West side? Different people have told me different answers. I would prefer if it was the one on the East side. That one is only a few minutes away from my work. I sure hope they do a good job on fishing supplies.

i thought i heard on the east side. i drove by the west side one this morning and there is nothing going on and still has a big ole for sale sign there.
for my preference i’d prefer the west side!!!!

Is anyone planning to check out the new EP Scheels soon? They are opening tomorrow, July 11. I would like to go a day next week so if anyone makes a visit when they open please report back what kind of stock levels they have. I have to assume they are going to open with full stock but with the shortages of items and supply chain issues, you never know.

I had a chance to see the store this week. All I will say is go check it out this weekend, you won’t be disappointed.