Submission deadline for the local organization’s contest, named for essayist Paul Gruchow, is April 22.
Author: EPLN Staff Reports
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Highway 101 begins tree and brush removal, a prelude to summer construction aimed at enhancing road quality and safety.
A celebration of life for Virginia “Ginny” Wilkening of Chaska, who passed away on Jan. 16, 2024, after a short battle with cancer, is set for Thursday, April 18, at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m., with the service to follow at 4 p.m.
We are heartbroken to share that Joleen Lillehaug Petersen passed away on March 31, 2024, due to complications from frontotemporal dementia. Joleen made a difference everywhere she went. If your kids were at the same school as hers, she made a difference. If your kid played the same sport or instrument, she made a difference. If you attended the same church, worked at the same company, or lived in the same city, Joleen made a difference. Sometimes, she was front and center, and other times, she worked behind the scenes, but no matter her role, Joleen made the world a…
Eden Prairie Schools is hosting a community conversation to select the new EPHS principal, allowing attendees to engage with candidates.
Shear Bliss hair and beauty salon expected to open next week at Eden Prairie Center; former U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen named to business council advisory board.
Registration for the Eden Prairie summer baseball program is now open and will continue through Monday, April 1. The program, designed for children ages 4 to 18, aims to teach participants the value of relationships, selflessness, accountability, and excellence through the sport. According to organizers, the initiative welcomes players of all skill levels (T-ball to high school level) to join the summer activities. The program emphasizes not only the competitive aspect of baseball but also the fun and joy of participation. Parents interested in registering their children for the program can visit www.epbaseball.com for more information. The Eden Prairie Baseball…
This family-friendly event was created to inspire residents of Eden Prairie and surrounding communities to live sustainably
The City of Eden Prairie’s parks and natural resources staff, in collaboration with the Fire Department, will be conducting prescribed prairie burns through May to enhance and preserve the native prairie landscape. These controlled burns, key to managing invasive plant species, are scheduled at the following locations across the city: the Community Center, Creekwood Park, Hidden Ponds Park, Homeward Hills Park, the Maintenance Facility at 15150 Technology Drive, Prairie East Park, Round Lake Park, Top View Park, and the Water Storage Facility at 8251 Eden Prairie Road. Each burn is expected to last between one and three hours, depending on…
Robert Gene Twiss, age 86, passed away on Jan. 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and wife, Joanne.