Eden Prairie is now accepting nominations for the annual Sustainable Eden Prairie Award, which recognizes significant and innovative investments that contribute to the overall vitality and sustainability of the community. Initiatives implemented by an Eden Prairie resident, business or organization that serves Eden Prairie are eligible. Residential, commercial, industrial, and office properties may be nominated in four categories that align with Sustainable Eden Prairie’s focus areas: energy, landscape, waste, and water. The deadline for nominations is noon Wednesday, Sept. 7.
Author: EPLN Staff Reports
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Steven Lorne Sandness, 77, of Eden Prairie, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Aug. 7, 2022. Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Bernice Sandness, and his brothers, Richard and Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Susan Sandness; three sons, Kurt (Betsy), Michael (Kellie Brazil), Peter (Polly); Trish Sandness; six grandchildren, Kaleigh, Koury, Madeline, Chloe, Maren, Tyler; and his sister Kathleen Smith. Steve was born and raised in Two Harbors, Minnesota. He played football, hockey, and golf for the Agates; most importantly, it is where he met “Susie.” He is…
Polls in Eden Prairie will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the Tuesday, Aug. 9, primary election. To find your polling location, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website. Sample ballots are also available there. Additional voting in Eden Prairie is available on the city’s website. For those who want to vote before then, early in-person voting for the state primary election can be done at City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. Eden Prairie residents will help decide which candidates for Hennepin County…
The League of Women Voters (LWV) will host individual candidate forums for mayoral and city council, state House and Senate, and school board candidates beginning at the end of August. Forums begin with City Council and Mayoral candidates on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The State and House District 49 forum is Wednesday, Sept. 7. The Eden Prairie District 272 School Board forum is Wednesday, Sept. 14. All forums begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Eden Prairie City Council chamber, 8080 Michell Road, according to the LWV website, and will air on Comcast Channel 16 and at lwvmeph.org, Written questions from the public…
Jack Hacking, Eden Prairie Police Department’s (EPPD) first chief, has died, according to an EPPD Instagram posting July 27. Hacking started the department on Jan 1, 1973 along with five other officers, the post said. He served as chief until Dec. 1985. EPPD grew from six officers to about 30 officers during his tenure, and “…multiple new programs were implemented, including the Reserves, the school liaison program, the K-9 unit, and the community service officer program,” the post continued. “The department is saddened by his loss and offers condolences to his family,” it concluded.
Eden Prairie-based hearing aid manufacturer Starkey has named Denise Steinbring its new chief marketing officer. Steinbring has 30 years of experience in sales and marketing for the medical device and healthcare industries, including 18 years at Medtronic. “Through a commitment to marketing excellence, Denise offers caring, values-centered leadership and strategic thinking, which will help Starkey continue to deliver on our brand promise and consistently position us to serve our customers better than anyone else,” said Brandon Sawalich, president and CEO of Starkey. Steinbring holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a minor in management from the University of…
Thomas F. Striker, 86, of Eden Prairie, passed away Dec. 27, 2021, with family at his side. His family will be having a celebration of life from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Bearpath Golf & Country Club, 18100 Bearpath Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Casual attire. We hope you can join us to celebrate this amazing man. Please send RSVP to jstriker@tfstriker.com.
SouthWest Transit announced Friday the addition of three new electric vehicles (EV). All three will be used for SW Prime, the transit service’s on-demand rideshare service. The addition of the vehicles sets SouthWest Transit on a path of fulfilling one of its goals identified in its Agency Sustainability Plan — converting its entire fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2050. The three vehicles joining the SW Prime service are two 2022 C40 all-electric Volvos that offer 225 miles per charge and a Ford Transit Passenger Van that was converted from gas to electric propulsion and has 140 miles per charge. All…
Do you need a cool respite from the hot weather? Well, look no further than the city’s pop-up splash pad event tonight, in which old and young alike can beat the summer heat by running through the spray from a fire truck. The event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Edenvale Park, 7200 Edenvale Blvd. While drying off, attendees can meet Eden Prairie police officers and firefighters, check out a book from the pop-up library, bring their bicycle for a free safety check, and play games. “You can’t beat the weather for that,” said Jay Lotthammer, the…
SouthWest Transit announced on Monday it will once again provide service to the 2022 Minnesota State Fair. But, due to budgetary concerns and driver availability, the fair service is being reduced this year to eight days. In past years, SouthWest provided the service for all 12 days of the fair. For this year’s fair, which takes place from Aug. 25 through Sept. 5, service will operate every 15 minutes from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Aug. 25-28, and Sept. 1-4. The round-trip cost to and from the fair is $6. Half-priced fares for seniors and free for…