The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce will host the event, offering a variety of foods from local restaurants, at Fat Pants Brewing Co.’s parking lot from 4 – 8 p.m. June 12.
Author: Joanna Werch Takes
Joanna Werch Takes
Joanna Werch Takes began her professional journalism career at a weekly community newspaper in Iowa. After moving to Minnesota, she spent several years as an editor at a magazine aimed at hobbyist woodworkers. Joanna and her family have lived in Eden Prairie for over 20 years. She is a former member and officer of the Eden Prairie Women of Today service group and a former Girl Scout leader in Eden Prairie.
Currently the principal at Eden Lake, Beekmann began his career as a teacher at Prairie View Elementary.
Minnesota Chamber CEO Doug Loon spoke on the business group’s concerns related to employee leave laws, workforce demographics, and more.
Gold Star mother Mary Johnson spoke on her family’s loss, while honored veterans Thomas Johnson and Tim Beutell acknowledged military service’s impact on families.
Singers from the Eden Prairie church will perform a world premiere piece during the Memorial Day concert.
Commuter Services connects individuals, residential properties, and employers with transportation options ranging from transit passes to carpool setups.
Brian Ryks’ speech to the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce discussed runway and control tower updates to Flying Cloud Airport, plus long-term plans for MSP.
Eden Prairie Catholic leaders reflect on the impact of Pope Francis, who died April 21. A memorial Mass will be held at Pax Christi on April 24.
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“Reconstructing Catholicism” by the Rev. Trish Sullivan Vanni explains the independent Catholic movement that has birthed congregations like Eden Prairie’s Charis Ecumenical Catholic Community.