Author: EPLN Staff Reports

Dr. Bruce Darol Fossey breathed his last and crossed the river to join God’s heavenly band after succumbing to complications of cancer at his home in The Villages, Florida, on Oct. 15. Dr. Fossey was born in Minneapolis on Nov. 2, 1949, and was a graduate of Edina High School, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating with honors and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha Societies. Bruce practiced as a general surgeon in the southwestern suburbs of Minneapolis. He held several leadership positions, such as chief of staff and chief…

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote about the government deriving its powers from the consent of the governed. We call it voting, and those of us adults who are governed have our say at election time, which culminates this year with final voting on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Can’t vote on Tuesday? In-person early voting remains available at the Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, at the following times: Drop-off ballots are being taken until 3 p.m. on Election Day at the Eden Prairie City Center. Through Wednesday, Nov. 2, there were 7,160 residents who had voted early,…

As the Tuesday, Nov. 8, election nears, EPLN wants to remind readers of its policy for printing election letters. EPLN does not endorse candidates or run editorials during the election cycle, but we encourage letters to the editor.  People can send letters of up to 350 words that have not been published elsewhere to editor@eplocalnews.org. Please include the writer’s name, home address (which will not be printed) and a daytime and home phone number for verification. Writers affiliated with a specific campaign must be clearly identified.  To ensure there’s an opportunity for a response, letters about/against candidates raising questions/or challenges…

It’s almost time for the zombies, ghosts and superheroes to make their annual Halloween appearance trick-or-treating for candy in Eden Prairie neighborhoods. But, before you let the kids out the door on Monday afternoon for some spooky fun, here are a few reminders to help keep them safe. (EP does not have set Halloween hours for trick-or-treating. Generally, though, kids are out from dusk to about 8 p.m.) The Eden Prairie Police Department offered these Halloween safety tips in its Oct. 28 blog: When trick-or-treating outside, carry a flashlight or put reflective tape on costumes.Remind children to stay on sidewalks and cross…

Two cars were involved in an accident at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the corner of Flying Cloud and Prairie Center drives in Eden Prairie.  According to a police spokesperson, the accident resulted from one of the vehicles running a red light. No injuries were reported. There have been a total of nine accidents at the intersection in the past 22 months (since the beginning of 2021), the police spokesperson added.

Eden Prairie police arrested Robert Harper, 25, of Bellwood, Illinois, after he fled a traffic stop at Columbine Road and Anderson Lakes Parkway in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Oct. 25. After a brief pursuit at about 2:30 a.m., police reported that Harper crashed his vehicle at a roundabout at Highways 62 and 100 in Edina. Harper fled on foot, eventually being found in a nearby wooded marsh area, Edina police reported. A Minnesota State Patrol helicopter helped both Eden Prairie and Edina police in the search. Palmer was arrested for fleeing an officer and DWI, EP police reported.…

Richard Gibson Sager passed away on Oct. 19, 2022, at the age of 86 at Riley Crossing in Chanhassen. Born Dec. 17, 1935, in Minneapolis to John C. Sager and Ruby Ferm Sager. Older sister Marian Koehler and older brother James Sager precede him in death. Dick attended Whittier Grade School and West High School. He told stories of how much he loved growing up on Dupont Avenue, just a few houses away from the Ferm grandparents, who he calls “perfect people.” After graduation, he served in the Army and enjoyed his time serving on the Amphibious Duck Boats. Dick…

Robert Hennessey, age 85, of Eden Prairie, passed away on Oct. 14, 2022. Born Nov. 1, 1936, Bob grew up in Mankato. He worked as an engineer for Tennant Company for 25 years and served as a volunteer Golden Valley firefighter for 18 years, nine of which as fire chief.  Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara, and son, Charles. He is survived by his wife, Carol Jean, children Suzanne, Steven (Wendy) and Robert Jr., stepdaughters Karen (Larry) Henning and Paula (Ron) Diedrich, many grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. To support the advancement of science, Bob has donated…

Eden Prairie-based Starkey announced its new chief financial officer will be Kenny Landherr. According to a press release, Landherr is an industry veteran who prior to being named CFO, managed many finance functions at Starkey, including but not limited to, treasury, tax, credit, commercial finance, financial planning and analysis, and business development. “Throughout my career at Starkey, I’m proud to have worked with many talented professionals who are focused on helping the world hear better and live better. In my new role, I look forward to partnering with other leaders throughout the organization to achieve even more success!” Landherr, who lives in…

Eden Prairie police issued a crime alert on Wednesday afternoon, notifying the public of its investigation into multiple stolen vehicles and thefts from vehicles that have occurred in the city over the past several days. Five vehicles have been reported stolen in Eden Prairie since Sunday, Oct. 16, according to the crime alert. In all cases, the vehicles were parked in driveways or open garages and unlocked with keys located in or near the vehicles. During this time frame, 18 thefts from vehicles were also reported in various locations throughout Eden Prairie. In the majority of these cases, the cars…