Junior Mya Maras scores a point at the net over Shakopee’s Kendall Rice during their recent match. Photos by Jeremy Peyer The Eden Prairie girls tennis team defeated the Shakopee Sabers 6-1 on Monday at the Round Lake tennis courts. The Eagles went 3-1 in singles matches, with Lakshanya Selvakumar, Mya Maras, and Ziwei “Weiwei” Chen all winning in straight sets. Rhea Sastri was the lone winner for the Sabers in singles, defeating Sahana Murthy in straight sets. EP also swept the doubles matches, with Maya Varikuti/Elzeda “Zadie” Walvatne, Sravika Vadrevu/Addison Premo, and Tessa Plourde/Celia Skubic all winning in straight…
Author: Jeremy Peyer
Eden Prairie firefighters welcomed residents to Neighborhood Night at the Fire Station, a special event held at all four city fire stations on Thursday. The goal was to bring families to their neighborhood fire stations to meet the firefighters, tour the facilities, and see what the inside of a fire truck looks like. Children practiced spraying water with fire hoses, tried on bulky gear, and posed for photos in the front seats of the big red trucks, while adults asked firefighters questions about their roles in protecting the city. The behind-the-scenes look offered locals, young and old, a chance to…
Larry Yazzie from Native Pride Arts performing during Sunday’s PeopleFest! Party at the Staring Lake Amphitheatre. Photos by Jeremy Peyer Staring Lake Park came alive this past Sunday during the opening festivities of the city’s annual PeopleFest! A Community Celebration of Culture. This week-long event aims to showcase the diverse traditions and talents found within the Eden Prairie community through interactive activities, exhibits, and performances. The opening party featured a lineup of performance groups representing cultures from around the world. It included Makam Baklava, who entertained with their blend of Turkish, Bulgarian, and Balkan music; Larry Yazzie from Native Pride…