Author: EPLN Staff Reports

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, the Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) invites the public to a family-friendly open house at its Eden Prairie location (10180 Viking Drive) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29. MAC is a non-profit organization that provides therapy and assessments for children and adults on the spectrum. Guests will have the chance to meet MAC’s leadership and therapy providers to learn more about the organization’s mission and vision. Sheletta Brundidge, a local community advocate and author, will also be present to record her podcast and give away autographed books developed around her children on…

D. Lorraine Chalker, age 96, of Eden Prairie, passed away on Oct. 11, 2022, with family at her bedside.  Lorraine was born on Feb. 11, 1926, to Gunnar and Edith Johnson in Duluth. After graduating from Duluth Central High School in 1943, Lorraine went on to study for two years at Gustavus College. Then she attended Duluth business school and became employed with the Minnesota Arrowhead Association in Duluth.   Lorraine and Rollin H. Bissonett met in Duluth and wed in 1947. They immediately moved to Minneapolis and went on to have three sons, James, Thomas and Bruce. In 1950…

The Wings of the North (WOTN) annual spring pancake breakfast and the start of ticket sales for its annual airplane sweepstakes are Saturday, May 6, from 8 to 11 a.m. in the WOTN hangar at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie. Enter the airport through Gate H on the northwest corner of the field, by the city ballfield complex. The address is 14857 Pioneer Trail. Pancake breakfast tickets are available at the door for $8 per person; admission for kids 6-12 is $5; kids 5 and under are admitted free. A family of two adults and two kids is $20.…

Beloved son, brother, cousin, nephew, grandson and friend Aaron Jackson Vo Husmann of Shakopee passed away unexpectedly on the evening of April 10, 2023, at Mitchell Lake in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Aaron was preceded in death by his sister Jasmine, grandmother Joy Husmann, and grandfathers Thuan Vo and Khanh Bui. Aaron is survived by his parents Jamey and Thuy-Hang; his siblings Gabrielle, Henry, Vina, Viki and Elizabeth; his grandfather Lou Husmann and grandmother MyLe Vo. Aaron was an exceedingly kind, considerate, compassionate, empathetic, energetic, driven, sweet, gentle, selfless, giving, caring, loving, pensive, intelligent, hard-working,…

Robert Ambrose Becker, age 58, of Burnsville, died unexpectedly on April 10, 2023. Robert or Rob, as most knew him by, was born on Dec. 7, 1964, in New Prague. He was the son of Jeanette (Witt) and Ambrose Becker and the son-in-law of Betty and Leonard Cavanaugh. Since 1992, Robert worked at Eden Prairie High School as a school security monitor, where he connected with countless staff and students, building lifelong friendships throughout his time. Robert started his career working at The Northwest Passage in his summers from 1986 to 1991. Then, at Midwest Aquacare where he spent his…

Ruth Kelly Hustad, of Eden Prairie, passed away on Jan. 14, 2023, in Edina, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early September. Her family and friends will honor her life with a Celebration of Life Memorial on Saturday, April 29, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 16515 Luther Way, Eden Prairie. Our beloved Mom and Gram (Ruth, “Ruthie, Ru”) will be deeply missed by her family and many dear friends. She lived a truly amazing 89 years. Ruth was born on Sept. 28, 1933, to Milton and Gertrude Kelly in Lemon, South Dakota. She lived in Franklin, Minnesota,…

Zane Warner Stranger, 23 years young, was welcomed into God’s loving arms on March 29, 2023. Born on a Thursday, March 23, 2000, at 12:13 p.m., he was eagerly awaited by his 23-year-old mom, Renee, and 32-year-old father, Steven Stranger. Little did they know this baby would be speaking in full, articulated sentences by 1.5, reading at the age of 3 and fascinating them with the wonders of his mind. Zane had an affinity for many things. From red pandas to cats, country maps, coins, globes, vanilla meringues from Trader Joes, Inca Cola, chess, ghost pepper salsa, Super Smash Bros.,…

The Metro Green Line Extension staff is holding an informational meeting for residents of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka to learn about spring and summer construction activities. The 6 to 7 p.m. hybrid meeting is both virtual using the Microsoft Teams or Webex platforms for desktop computers, and cell phones and in person at Minnetonka City Hall, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. TO REGISTER Click here to register and to access Microsoft Teams or Webex and passcode via your browser. The project staff recommends early registration. Give yourself time to work out any connection issues.

Eden Prairie’s parks and natural resources staff, assisted by the fire department, will be conducting prescribed prairie burns this spring at 10 locations, according to a statement released by the city. The locations for the prescribed burns are Cedar Hills Park, near the Cummins-Phipps-Grill House, Edenvale Park, Hidden Ponds Park, Miller Park, Nesbitt Preserve Park, Prairie Bluff Conservation Area, Riley Lake Park, and Staring Lake Park. Each prescribed burn is expected to last between one to three hours, depending on weather conditions. According to the city, the purpose of the burns is to rejuvenate growth and ensure the long-term survival…

Riverview Road in Eden Prairie is expected to close later this week between Hennepin Town Road and Parker Drive due to rising water from the Minnesota River. According to a statement from the City of Eden Prairie on Tuesday, detour signs will be posted at Hennepin Town Road and Homeward Hills Road at Pioneer Trail. Another update will be sent when the road is officially closed, the city stated.