The Wings of the North (WOTN) AirExpo, a longtime summer fixture at Flying Cloud Airport, is entering a holding pattern for 2024. In a media release last week, the nonprofit educational organization’s board announced plans to pause the show next year, attributing it to escalating operational costs and a notable reduction in available show space. The board hopes the decision will enable WOTN to focus on making the necessary adjustments to ensure that the 2025 show is a “successful and well-received event.” Last July marked the 25th anniversary of the AirShow, highlighting aviation history, especially from the World War II…
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Stuart Sudak Stuart Sudak is a longtime freelance journalist based in Minnesota. Over the years, he has written for newspapers, magazines, websites, and corporations. Stuart also served as an editor at several newspapers in Minnesota and Illinois, including the Eden Prairie News from 2000-05. He lives in Chaska with his wife Tracy and three children. To view some of his recent work, visit https://www.clippings.me/users/stuartsudak
In a joint effort with Costco, the City of Eden Prairie is tackling traffic woes at the bustling shopping destination on Technology Drive by installing a new traffic light. City Engineer Carter Schulze stated on Nov. 21 that the currently non-operational signal is anticipated to become active next week. “We were seeing traffic problems getting worse there, and that tipped the scales,” Schulze said. “A traffic signal at this entrance, I think, will help manage the flow in and out more effectively, with less demand for police (to direct traffic).” Schulze said the city encountered significant traffic challenges at Costco…
Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, who represents Minnesota’s Third Congressional District, including Eden Prairie, announced Friday he will not seek reelection to Congress in 2024. Phillips, 54, currently serving his third term in Congress, will focus on his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, challenging President Joe Biden. The Wayzata resident released a statement from his office, reflecting on his experience in public service. As a politician, Phillips describes himself as a centrist and pragmatic problem-solver, emphasizing his dedication to bipartisan cooperation and finding practical solutions to issues. Before entering politics, Phillips worked in the business world, including positions in…
Eden Prairie resident Pamela McElwain-Brown challenges the Warren Commission’s conclusion on JFK’s assassination.
The Eden Prairie Historical Society hosted the Cummins Farmhouse Market and Vintage Sale at the historic Cummins-Phipps-Grill House on Nov. 10-11. This event offered visitors a unique opportunity to explore various vintage and antique items provided by The PROP Shop of Eden Prairie. Located at 13600 Pioneer Trail just across from Flying Cloud Airport, the historic house hosted a sale that seamlessly integrated elements of history and antiquing. Attendees could leisurely explore the collection while immersing themselves in the house’s historical ambiance. Hot cider was available to enhance the event’s festive atmosphere. Additionally, visitors had the option to tour the…
Eden Prairie Center is currently hosting an inspiring event that transcends typical holiday decor shopping. The Holiday & Home Decor Sample Sale, which started last weekend and runs until Sunday, Nov. 12, during regular mall hours, is making a significant impact. Shoppers can find the sample sale (located in a storefront) adjacent to the AMC movie theaters, Sandbox VR, the food court, and Scheels. This sale has already seen around $22,000 in merchandise sold as of Friday, Nov. 10, and it continues to draw in shoppers. However, what truly sets this event apart is the meaningful cause it supports. Much…
Renee Klein channels her grief into writing her son Zane’s story, exploring his life’s joys, struggles, and the intertwining of love and loss.
Eden Prairie owes its lyrical name to Elizabeth Fries Ellet, a 19th-century author whose work in literature and women’s history was considered progressive for her time. Local writer Vicki Pellar Price is set to highlight Ellet’s unrecognized contributions to the women’s rights movement in her upcoming book, tentatively titled “Everlasting Feminine Revelations: The Indomitable Elizabeth Fries Ellet, Feminist,” due for early 2024 release by Edina-based Calumet Editions. Ellet, who likened the Minnesota prairies to the Garden of Eden in 1852, a sentiment which subsequently inspired the name “Eden Prairie,” dedicated her life to highlighting women’s roles in American history until…
A Hennepin County jury found Ryan Charles Rooney, 36, guilty on Thursday of first and second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his wife, Samantha Rose Columbus Boshey, 29, at an Eden Prairie hotel in 2021. The two had been married on Aug. 30, 2021. The verdict, which comes two years after the incident, means Rooney faces a mandatory life sentence with the possibility of parole after 30 years. Sentencing is set for Dec. 4. “Today’s guilty verdicts hold Mr. Rooney accountable for this senseless and devastating murder,” said Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty in a statement after the verdict.…
The holiday season often brings a spirit of giving, and for shoppers at Eden Prairie Center, that spirit is amplified by a unique opportunity to both give and receive. From Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 2-5 and Nov. 9-12, during regular mall hours, the Holiday & Home Decor Sample Sale will occupy a temporary spot on the mall’s upper level. It’s located adjacent to the AMC movie theaters, Sandbox VR, the food court and Scheels. The store offers an abundance of Christmas and everyday decor items. But the sale is more than just about decor. Much of the proceeds from this…