Author: EPLN Staff Reports

Eden Prairie Center’s “Denim Days” campaign, running Aug. 12-27, invites shoppers to donate denim for upcycling, benefiting The PROP Shop.

The League of Women Voters Minnetonka-Eden Prairie-Hopkins will host September forums for local candidates, offering Eden Prairie voters election insights.

State Sen. Steve Cwodzinski was one of 25 state lawmakers named as 2024 Legislators of Distinction.

On Aug. 6, Eden Prairie’s annual “Night to Unite” will bring neighborhoods together, encouraging donations to PROP Food Shelf amid increased demand.

Lisa Toomey, seeking reelection to the Eden Prairie City Council, highlights her work on public safety, affordable housing, and local development initiatives.

PG Narayanan, who has served on the Eden Prairie City Council since 2018, announced his reelection campaign.

Incoming students and their families are invited to meet principals, enjoy frozen treats, and socialize at elementary schools next week.

Floyd Wendell Hagen (1937-2024) of Eden Prairie passed away on July 18, 2024, at age 87. Floyd is survived by his wife, Jacquie, who was his true “one and only” for 64 years. He is also survived and greatly missed by his children Eric (Ivy), Pam (Sean), Kurt, and Mark; grandchildren Kai, Logan, Cari, Josh, Nick, Tim, Gia, and John; and great-grandchildren Ellie and Mikey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Selma Hagen of Montevideo, Minnesota, and his two sisters, Beverly Dorsey and Shirley Herrick. Floyd graduated from Montevideo High School and completed his aerospace engineering…

EPLN periodically recognizes Eden Prairie post-secondary students honored by the colleges and universities they attend.

Participants gain points through such activities as making a meal plan, using up leftovers, and properly storing food to reduce their food waste.