By mid-November, sunset happens before 5 pm. It is dark and cold. Things can, well, get a little gloomy. The good news? With darkness as a backdrop, household and neighborhood light displays stand out all the more to awaken the holiday spirit. And Eden Prairie residents know how to put on a show that doesn’t disappoint. And EPLN has created a special holiday lights Google map to make the voyage easier here. There are several homeowners in Eden Prairie that go all out in a big way by creating dazzling displays on their own front lawn. Fill up a thermos…
Author: Kelley Regan
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Kelley Regan
Kelley moved to Eden Prairie in 2004 with her husband Matt and her four children. She graduated from Bethel College in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Business and Leadership. Kelley has been a real estate advisor for over 23 years. She is active in the community and a dedicated Eden Prairie volunteer. Her volunteer experience includes The PROP Shop, Eden Prairie Historical Society, Eden Prairie News, and others. She looks forward to bringing news to Eden Prairie’s residents through both her stories and photography.
The Eden Prairie Historical Society will be hosting the 3rd annual EP Sharing Tree lighting event on November 28th at the historic Cummins Farmhouse in Eden Prairie. The Sharing Tree event celebrates the winter season for all cultures and religions. It is a symbol of joy and hope for good things to come in the new year. The Eden Prairie Historical Society started the EP Sharing Tree festive event for Eden Prairie’s non-profit organizations. These organizations were invited to adorn the tree with unique handmade ornaments. Due to COVID-19 challenges attendance to the Sharing Tree event this year is limited.…
On October 23, 2020 a new kiosk was installed at the Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area in Eden Prairie by the Eden Prairie Historical Society. The Feldmann family kiosk is located on the walking trail at the main entrance of the park off of Flying Cloud Drive. The kiosk highlights the rich history of the land. It describes the challenges of immigrant life and the good that immigrants brought to Eden Prairie. The Feldmann family immigrated to Eden Prairie from Switzerland in the 1860’s. They built their home and farm where the park is today. Jeff Miller (a direct descendant…
On the corner of Pioneer Trail and Eden Prairie Road is a small piece of land that houses a marvel of a farmer’s market. Marshall’s Farm Market opens in July. It’s a whirlwind of a summer for fourth generation farmers, Carrie and Greg, who own and operate the farm. The fruit and vegetables are scrumptious and rightfully so, given the care given in growing these gems. Not only are these veggies raised with tender loving care but the farm also practices sustainable gardening giving you the confidence needed when feeding your family. In early October, when the summer fruits are…
If you are looking for a true farm experience when selecting your perennials, annuals, and vegetables, visit the Picha farm in Eden Prairie. Just a short jaunt off Eden Prairie Road and over the railroad tracks, you will find a dirt road leading to the farmstead and its charming farmer’s market. It’s owned and operated by a five-generation farm family with roots going back to the 1800s. Today, the Picha farm is owned and operated by Terry Picha and his wife, Kathy. They do it all: planting, harvesting, and selling. And, word has it that Terry is quite the cultivator.…
Mother Nature performs a neat trick this time every year. If everything goes right, it’s a “Look at me now!” type of moment: color everywhere, including a transformation of trees into pieces of art. It’s been that kind of autumn in Eden Prairie, as photographer Kelley Regan has documented. Her photos reflect an ongoing, city-wide art exhibit wrought by nature this October. We call this ongoing exhibit “The Colors of Change in Eden Prairie.”