Starting Thursday, June 17 road work will close Baker Road for up to five weeks, according to a Hennepin County transportation department update. Note: Local access will be maintained for businesses and residents. People should expect local access routes to change as crews work in the area. Hennepin County, plans to resurface Baker Road (County Road 60) between Martin Drive and the bridge under I-494. The county will also restripe the road to match the existing configuration on Baker Road between Pinnacle Drive and St. Andrews Drive. In addition to resurfacing the pavement, pedestrian curb ramps that meet Americans with…
Author: Brad Canham
Brad Canham
Prior to moving to Eden Prairie in 2000, Brad served as an newspaper editor and hard news reporter. In Eden Prairie he worked as an executive in high-tech firms, including ADC Telecommunications and Allot Communications. More recently he has worked in high-tech firms in Minnesota and in Silicon Valley while residing in Eden Prairie. Brad graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA, and has a Master of Business Communications degree from the University of St. Thomas (UST). Brad is currently researching high-tech entrepreneurial leadership for a doctorate from the UST-School of Education. “Brad the Dad” has three children, one grown, two in Eden Prairie schools, and especially enjoys exploring Eden Prairie’s trials and lakes with his wife Sandi.
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June 7, 2021, Eden Prairie, MN – Sharon Krumm, Council President for Prairie Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, Minnesota announced the retirement of Pastor Joel Quie at the end of June, in a June 7, news release. Pastor Quie has served as lead pastor for the congregation for twenty-five years, accepting the call to join Prairie Lutheran in June 1996. Pastor Quie informed the Council and congregation of his plans to retire in February of this year. Prairie Lutheran Church is holding a celebration for Pastor Quie on Sunday, June 13th with a special worship service from 9:00-10:30 a.m. and reception afterwards…
Construction crews will be building a temporary acceleration lane from northbound Highway 43 to eastbound Highway 212 starting next Tuesday, June 1, weather and schedule permitting, according to a Carver County Public Works announcement. During this work, short delays on Highway 212 are possible on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Drivers are reminded to watch for flaggers directing traffic. Near the western border of Chaska, Highway 11/Jonathan Carver Parkway will be closed between Ironwood Dr. and 4th St. starting in mid-June. When the road is closed, drivers will be detoured around construction via Highway 212, Highway 43 and Highway 50. The…
As Zinpro gears up to celebrate its 50-year founding day on Tuesday, May 18, Terry Ward, PhD. the Global Director of Strategy said the quality of life in Eden Prairie is one reason why the company sees itself moving forward here. That and “The founders are native Minnesotans,” he noted. In 1971 founder Dean Anderson and his wife Mary officially incorporated Zinpro in Excelsior, MN and began marketing trace mineral supplements to improve the nutrition of animals. Eventually, the company made its global headquarters in Eden Prairie in 2000, followed by a new regional office in Thailand in 2001 and…
Mask mandate lifted in Minnesota In an announcement on Friday, May 14, the city of Eden Prairie signalled it was following the executive order by Governor Tim Walz ending the Minnesota statewide mask mandate. Walz’s order follows a May 13, 2021 notice by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) announcing new mask guidance. As noted in the May 14 City of Eden Prairie announcement: The City of Eden Prairie does not have a mask mandate in place and will continue to follow executive orders issued by the governor and COVID-19 guidance provided by the CDCEffective today, residents visiting…
Terry L. Hutchins, 72, a long-time Eden Prairie resident and community participant passed away on January 31, 2020. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 8th at Grace Church Chapel, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie, 55347. (Door 2). Visitation prior to service.
April 30, is Arbor Day, a tree planting holiday first recognized in the United States on January 4, 1872. Trees suffuse the landscape of Eden Prairie and are constantly, if quietly, a matter of news. Currently in Eden Prairie, the removal of trees is an aspect of potential legal action and debate between development and conservation efforts at the Noble Hills project, under threat from insect pests, symbols of community hope, subjects of a devastating diminishment of the planet’s wild places, an outdoor escape from the day after day slog and homebound pandemic blur, and a blanket of life covering…
Brown, Jane Carol (nee Rudsenske), of Eden Prairie passed away at the age of 91 on January 8, 2021. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Carol was born on July 4, 1929 in Madelia, MN to George and Grace Rudsenske. She received her education degree from Macalester College. She married her husband Jim in 1951. They were married for 49 years and raised four children together. Carol spent thirty-five plus years teaching, starting in Hopkins and moving to Eden Prairie to teach spring primary then 1st grade. She guided and inspired many young minds. Carol…
At 5:39 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2021, a pedestrian walking in the crosswalk at the intersection of Valley View Rd. and Prairie Center Dr. (near Lake Smetana) was struck by a dark-colored sedan. The pedestrian suffered several broken bones. The driver of the vehicle left the scene without stopping or calling for help. Eden Prairie Police Department (EPPD) Investigators would like to speak to each driver of the two vehicles pictured, who may have witnessed this incident. Individuals with information related to this case may contact the EPPD at 952-949-6200 and reference case #21-012734. The Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund…
Coordinated globally by the EarthDay organization, Earth Day is an annual event which began on April 22, 1970. Among others who were pushing for environmental action during the time, United States Sensor Gaylord Nelson from Clear Lake Wisconsin (about 80 to the northeast of Eden Prairie) was instrumental in founding Earth Day. The City of Eden Prairie sponsors Sustainable Eden Prairie, an ongoing education and sustainable practices effort to protect the environment and natural resources. Slots remain for Park Clean-Up Day Sign Up By April 22 Date: 04/24/2021 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: City Parks, Eden Prairie, Minnesota This is your…