EPLN periodically recognizes Eden Prairie post-secondary students honored by the colleges and universities they attend.
Author: EPLN Staff Reports
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The Eden Prairie Optimist Club invites local students to submit their essays for its annual contest by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The 2024 theme, “Optimism: How It Connects Us,” encourages students to explore the role of optimism in uniting people and perspectives. Eligible participants include any Eden Prairie area student under 19 as of Oct. 1, 2023. Essays should range from 700 to 800 words and adhere to this year’s Optimist International Essay Contest theme. The EP Optimist Club Essay Contest is divided into three age groups to ensure fair competition and age parity. Winners will receive medallions…
Corey Adney joins PROP Food Shelf as director of food programs and operations, bringing over 10 years of supervisory experience.
Debbie Goettel seeks a third term as Hennepin County Board commissioner, focusing on health, prosperity, and addressing pandemic-induced challenges.
Amid a national trend of declining ACT scores, Eden Prairie High School stands out, with seven students achieving the highest possible score.
Bennett Kotok, of Eden Prairie, passed away from natural causes on Jan. 21, 2024, at just 19 years old. He is survived by his loving family, including his parents Larry and Susan, brothers Jack and Simon, his adored dog George, and Maddie Sura, his girlfriend of several years. Bennett is survived by a loving extended family, including grandmothers Jane Gillen and Retta Kotok, and amazing aunts and uncles that he adored, including Kathy and Corey Melville, Steve and Kristal Gillen, Dave and Tamra Gillen, Jay and Marie Lackmann, Lori and Tom Anderson, and Janice and Bob Krauth. Loving cousins include…
Virginia “Ginny” Wilkening of Chaska, Minnesota, passed away on Jan. 16, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.
Early voting for the March 5 presidential primary began on Jan. 19 in Eden Prairie, with options for in-person and mail-in ballots.
Smith Coffee & Café’s annual Sheldon’s Wrench Treasure Hunt in Eden Prairie features a $250 cash and $100 gift card grand prize.
The Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Department announced Tuesday, Jan. 16, the opening of its outdoor ice rinks and warming houses for the 2024 winter season. Here is a list of Eden Prairie’s rinks and warming houses, along with their operating hours: Open hours for ice rinks and warming houses may vary due to weather conditions. For the latest updates on weather-related closures, residents are encouraged to visit the city website throughout the season.