The agenda is set for the 7 p.m., Feb. 2, 2021 meeting of the Eden Prairie City Council. City meetings are streamed live at edenprairie.org/CityTV and on Facebook. EPTV, the city’s access channel, is available to Comcast subscribers on HD channel 813 and SD channel 16; and CenturyLink subscribers on HD channel 1235 and SD channel 235. Construction status reports The agenda includes a second reading of an ordinance for planned unit development (PUD) District Amendment with waivers on 7.27 acres by Oppidan Investment Company. The proposal is part of a retail area involving Phase 3 of the Castle Ridge redevelopment project located at 615-635 Prairie Center Drive in Eden Prairie. A status…
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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PROP’s popular event, Empty Bowls returns for a ninth year as a virtual week long community event to raise awareness and funding to combat hunger in Eden Prairie and Chanhassen. Proceeds from the virtual events go to PROP. To sign up for an activity or learn more, visit propfood.org “Every day, hundreds of our neighbors struggle to put food on their table. Food insecurity is one of the early indicators of family economic crisis and PROP’s Empty Bowls event has always epitomized neighbors helping neighbors,” says PROP’s Executive Director, Janet Palmer. “This year, we are bringing the spirit of Empty Bowls to the community.” Take…
Asking that attendees “please share ideas” 3rd Congressional District U.S. Representative Dean Phillips engaged with business owners in a wide-ranging video call on January 29, 2021. Just the day before, on January 28, 2021, Rep. Phillips announced he was named to the U.S. House Committee on Small Business where he is also chairing the Investigation, Oversight, and Regulations Subcommittee. Pat Mulqueeny, President of the Eden Prairie Chamber questioned the current rules which tax Paycheck Protection Program (PPE) loans at both the state and federal level. Rep. Phillips responded that he prefers “consistency” between federal and state government taxes on…
At 9:22 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Eden Prairie Police responded to a report of an aggravated robbery (carjacking) in the parking lot of Tower Square shopping center at the northeast corner of Flying Cloud Drive and Prairie Center Drive. The victim, an adult male from Eden Prairie, reported he was loading groceries into his vehicle when he was approached by two individuals who demanded his key fob – one of the individuals reportedly displayed a weapon. The victim complied with their request, and the two individuals left in his vehicle, which was later recovered in Minneapolis. The victim was not…
With a forecast for snow accumulation of 2 inches or more, the City of Eden Prairie has declared a Snow Event effective Jan. 23–24. As soon as snow accumulation reaches two inches, a Snow Emergency is in effect.Once the Snow Emergency begins, do not park on City streets until noon Jan. 24.Crews will work to maintain safe and passable roadways and perform a full curb-to-curb cleanup beginning at 3 a.m. city of Eden Prairie details regarding the Snow and Ice Removal Ordinance are provided here.
In the few months since its start, individuals from the Eden Prairie Local News (EPLN) working group, sales and marketing, technologists, and team of journalists have collectively devoted expertise and thousands of hours to the “local news.” The simple question is: What motivates people to do such a thing? What’s the point? Let’s start with the facts. On February 5, 2020, the Eden Prairie News, a 46-year old weekly was purchased by a subsidiary of the Alden Global Capital hedge fund. Eighty-five days later the newspaper was silenced. No surprise really. The Internet has imploded the news industry’s advertising-driven…
The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS) is accepting nominations for its 2021 Legacy Awards. The nominations are accepted through to February 12, 2021. FEPS established the Legacy Awards in 2008 to honor outstanding teachers, staff, students, volunteers, alumni and community members who contribute to the success and excellent reputation of our school district. “We are thrilled to continue recognizing the wonderful leaders contributing to the success of Eden Prairie Schools,” said Lisa Sisinni, FEPS Executive Director. “This program will allow us to shine a spotlight on individuals who are passionate about and dedicated to advocating for Eden Prairie students.”…
Balanced by two crooked sticks in either hand, the old-timer’s steps on the snow-packed Southwest LRT Regional Trail were short and quick. It was January 1st, 2021 and I was sitting on the frame of a fat tire bike taking in the overlook view south to the Minnesota River. The sun skirted the tree tops of mid-afternoon like a swimmer taking a breath. Walkers on the trail, which I frequent daily, were uncharacteristically quiet. Hungover? Looking for portents signalling clues to the coming year, or a shoe to drop? It’s easy to get lost in thoughts on a day of…
EPLN looks back at the Eden Prairie stories of 2020 which gathered the most views by readers.
Eden Prairie Schools Eden Prairie Schools reports updated 14-day COVID-19 cases among students and staff every Friday. EPLN will report that information each week. 12/11 – 12/25 Staff – 6 cases Students – 6 cases (Note: Eden Prairie Schools has 1,825 staff members and 8,768 students. Total staff is all district employees, including coaches, advisors, and reserve staff.) City of Eden Prairie/Hennepin County and Surrounding Cities Hennepin County and the City of Eden Prairie report 14-day COVID positive rates per 10,000 residents. EPLN will report information for Eden Prairie, Hennepin County and a few cities contiguous to Eden Prairie each…