Vietnam War veteran Gary Nash gives the keynote speech during the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Eden Prairie Veterans Memorial in Purgatory Creek Park on Monday. Photo by Gretchen Haynes On a warm, sunny Monday morning, the annual Memorial Day Ceremony unfolded at the Eden Prairie Veterans Memorial in Purgatory Creek Park. As in previous years, attendees set up chairs around the memorial to watch the ceremony. The event is hosted annually by the Eden Prairie Veterans Memorial Committee, which played a vital role in financing the memorial’s construction (dedicated in 2008) and contributing to its design. The ceremony pays…
Author: Gretchen Haynes
The Excelsior Commons overlooking Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior was a popular spot for pre-prom photos on Saturday afternoon. Photos by Gretchen Haynes Decked out in suits and dresses, Eden Prairie High School (EPHS) students gathered at Excelsior Commons along the shores of Lake Minnetonka on a sunny Saturday for photos ahead of the school’s prom at U.S. Bank Stadium later that evening. Traditionally, EPHS students would gather for pre-prom photos at the Lake Harriet Bandshell, located about halfway between Eden Prairie and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. However, the bandshell is temporarily unavailable due to renovations. EPHS students were not…
Regatta participants from City Academy High School took to Lake Riley on Saturday with their solar boat named Sea Academy. Photo by Gretchen Haynes The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) hosted its 31st Annual Solar Boat Regatta on Saturday at Riley Lake Park in Eden Prairie. Sisters Genevieve (front) and Maeve Atkinson in their solar boat, Little Kitty. Photo by Gretchen Haynes A total of 11 boats, sporting names such as Dragon Avalonus, Ghost Rider, TYTANIK II, and S.S. America, took to the waters of Lake Riley. These watercraft were crafted by middle and high school students, as well as…
On Sunday night, a fortunate few who ventured outdoors to enjoy the pleasant weather were treated to a stunning sunset over Lake Riley in Eden Prairie. EPLN contributor Gretchen Haynes skillfully captured the beauty of the scene at Riley Lake Park through her photos. One photo (above) shows a cyclist taking a break from the trail to admire the sunset, while another (below) depicts two youngsters skipping rocks into the calm lake.
Caitlin Niedzwiecki and her daughter, Emma, petting some of the bunnies before the yoga begins. Photos by Gretchen Haynes Bunny Yoga hopped into action at the Eden Prairie Community Center on Saturday morning, May 13, captivating participants with hare-raising bunny-human interactions. A bunny gazes directly at the camera. Originally planned for the Senior Center, the event was relocated to accommodate the overwhelming response, with 54 participants of all ages registering for this unique yoga experience. Amid the yoga flows, adorable and adoptable bunnies playfully roamed, creating a joyful and lively atmosphere. All proceeds from Bunny Yoga, which featured rabbits provided…
Adam Mertens pitches the ball to Lincoln Peterson during the Eden Prairie Baseball Association’s Opening Day celebration on Saturday at Miller Park. Photos by Gretchen Haynes The Eden Prairie Baseball Association (EPBA) held its third annual Opening Day celebration on Saturday, April 29, at Miller Park. The event, exclusively for families who have a player registered for Eden Prairie baseball this year, included various games and contests for kids. Mayor Ron Case threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Mike O’Brien, the coach of the Eden Prairie American Legion Team also gave a short speech to the youth players. A young…
Rising water levels from Purgatory Creek and the Minnesota River cover a section of Riverview Road, located at the bottom of a hill near the Hennepin Town Road intersection and west of the Old Shakopee Road exit on Highway 169 in Eden Prairie on Thursday. Photo by Gretchen Haynes EPLN contributor Gretchen Haynes captured photos on Thursday of the flooding on Riverview Road caused by rising water levels from the Minnesota River. A portion of the road between Hennepin Town Road and Parker Drive closed earlier this week. Detour signs have been posted at Hennepin Town Road and Homeward Hills…