Author: EPLN Staff Reports

Katherine Rose Koski of Eden Prairie, born on October 7, 1944, lost her battle with cancer on January 1, 2022.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, as well as a devoted friend to many. She was married to the love of her life John Koski for 57 years. She is survived by her husband, John, daughter Nancy (Koski) Bergstrom, son-in-law Shawn Bergstrom, grandchildren Nick and Hailey Bergstrom and her sister Roberta (Bailey) Corder. She was loving, generous, funny and the best hugger. She held a special place in so many hearts. An interment service will be…

Larry Ellsworth Bebler, 82 years old of Eden Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, June 14. He is preceded in death by his father Elmer, mother Bernice, his wife of 52 years Karen, and his beloved son Brian. He leaves behind his older sister Barbara Dahl of Seattle, his oldest son Kevin, and six grandchildren — Madeline (Alex), Georgia, Ava, John, Mary, and Tommy. A quintessential “farm kid,” Larry was born in 1939 in Grant County, Minn. He attended elementary school in a one-room schoolhouse and was close with his sister and cousins. His family later moved to Marshall, Minn., where…

Rebates are available to Eden Prairie homeowners who make improvements that contribute to water conservation and improve water quality. Landscaping for water quality Installing a native plant landscape supports water conservation and improves water quality. Native plants are adapted to local environmental conditions. They require less irrigation and fertilizer, capture pollutants, mitigate erosion and provide wildlife habitat. All projects must be approved prior to installation. Plans approved by the city could qualify for a rebate of 80% of the pretax cost of the project up to $2,000. See details on the city’s website. Smart irrigation and water reuse systems Smart irrigation…

Eden Prairie city staff members will help residents complete applications for the Metro HRA Section 8 housing waiting list lottery from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, June 27 at the Housing and Community Services office located on the lower level of Eden Prairie Center. Application assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents should contact Megan Yerks at 952-949-8394 to schedule private appointments. To apply independently, visit waitlistcheck.com/METRO. Applications will be accepted until noon, Tuesday, June 28.

Eden Prairie’s new 4 million gallon water storage reservoir has been nominated for the 2022 Top Tank Award. The city is encouraging you to vote for your favorite today. The facility is located north of Highway 212 and east of Eden Prairie Road. The water tank was finished in 2020 and is the largest of Eden Prairie’s five water storage facilities, three of which are elevated and two of which are on the ground – including one that is underground at Highway 5 and Mitchell Road beneath the solar array at that location. Twenty tanks from all over the country are up…

Believing that Eden Prairie will continue to be a thriving community if it has a wide range of housing – including homes affordable for our children or grandchildren, our starting-wage police officers and school teachers, our seniors and low-income families – the Eden Prairie Community Foundation has launched the Housing Alliance. Its kick-off meeting was Friday, June 24, at the Eden Prairie City Center. The Housing Alliance brings together people from the development and real estate communities, faith and nonprofit leaders, the city and schools, and other local residents who are interested in this topic and in finding a common…

Graduates Campbellsville University, KY Tatiana Saranina Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY Nicolas Roy Johnson, master of science in physician assistant studies University of Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY Sai Tejaswi Valluri – Master of Science in Information Technology University of Iowa, Iowa City Matthew Broschard – Doctor of Philosophy; Major: Psychology Lauren Fletcher – Bachelor of Science; Major: Human Physiology Lars Hansen – Bachelor of Business Administration; Major: Finance Alyssa Oyen – Bachelor of Arts; Major: Communication Studies Edda Perry – Carver College of Medicine; Certificate; Major: Perfusion Technology Ryan Pokrzywinski – Bachelor of Business Administration; Major: Business Analytics and Information Systems Savannah Riese – Master of Arts; Major: Strategic Communication…

Organizers of PeopleFest!: A Community Celebration of Culture are accepting applications for exhibitors at the PeopleFest! Party at Staring Lake Park on July 31. Exhibits must address one of the following to be considered: education regarding a specific culture, education of cultural practices, beliefs, customs, etc., and/or promote awareness of culturally specific services. All booths must have a hands-on activity, and must be appropriate for people of all ages. The application is available on the City of Eden Prairie website. The application deadline is July 10. PeopleFest!: A Community Celebration of Culture, runs from July 26 to August 9. It features…

Two former members of a University of Missouri fraternity have been indicted for a hazing incident that left Eden Prairie’s Daniel Santulli blind and unable to walk or communicate after drinking a liter of vodka, according to an Associated Press (AP) report. A Boone County (MO) grand jury June 17 indicted former Phi Gamma Delta fraternity members Ryan Delanty and Thomas Schultz, both of St. Louis County (MO), in the hazing that occurred in October 2021, according to the report. Both were charged with felony hazing and misdemeanors of supplying liquor to a minor or an intoxicated person. Shultz also…

Motorists on one of Eden Prairie’s busiest roads will face disruptions beginning Monday, June 20 through mid-July for repaving. Flying Cloud Drive (County Road 61) will get a fresh coat of asphalt during a project that will extend through the end of July, according to Hennepin County. Crews will start work with full, directional closures between Pioneer Trail (County Road 1) and Technology Drive. One direction of traffic will be closed at a time. Work will begin with the southbound lanes of Flying Cloud Drive and then switch to the northbound lanes. Repaving for each direction of traffic is expected…