Author: Lea Jacobson

Eden Prairie resident Barb Overline achieved her goal of biking every road in the city, using an old map to navigate her adventure.

Growing up in the Philippines, Llana Rojas loved seeing her mother wear beautiful jewelry. She also always loved being active and playing sports in high school and knew from an early age that she had an entrepreneurial bent. Today, all of these elements of her past have converged into Let’s Roar, her shop in Eden Prairie Center that opened in August, along with a pop-up location in Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka that opened in March. Combining Rojas’ appreciation for jewelry and athleticism, the shop sells activewear for women and men and a variety of jewelry. The activewear pieces each feature…

Coffee shops dot practically every corner here in Eden Prairie. We sought out a few that are local to Eden Prairie or the metro area, which fuel not only our basic caffeine needs but are also invested in the community and their ultimate mission of bringing people together. From the remote worker looking for a place to plug in, to shoppers, friends catching up, or students studying, there is something for everyone and every taste in both coffee and ambience at these shops. Smith Coffee & Cafe Practically since it was built in 1877, the historic red brick Smith Douglas…