The City of Eden Prairie’s parks and natural resources staff, in collaboration with the Fire Department, will be conducting prescribed prairie burns through May to enhance and preserve the native prairie landscape. These controlled burns, key to managing invasive plant species, are scheduled at the following locations across the city: the Community Center, Creekwood Park, Hidden Ponds Park, Homeward Hills Park, the Maintenance Facility at 15150 Technology Drive, Prairie East Park, Round Lake Park, Top View Park, and the Water Storage Facility at 8251 Eden Prairie Road. Each burn is expected to last between one and three hours, depending on…
Author: EPLN Staff Reports
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Robert Gene Twiss, age 86, passed away on Jan. 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and wife, Joanne.
Eden Prairie and Tree Trust’s annual sale on March 22 offers residents discounted trees to plant in their yards
The Eagles tied for points with Wayzata, with several members of the team receiving individual and season awards.
EPLN periodically recognizes Eden Prairie post-secondary students honored by the colleges and universities they attend.
Carlondrea Hines, the associate superintendent of Eden Prairie Schools, has been named the next superintendent of St. Louis Park Public Schools, pending contract negotiations.
EPLN showcases the top three essays from the Eden Prairie Optimist Club contest, highlighting students’ insights on optimism.
Verizon Wireless is taking public comments on a proposed cell phone tower to be built at Franlo Park; the statewide MN Cup competition is open for businesses with less than $1 million in revenue.
Eden Prairie has opened the nomination process for its 2024 Heritage Preservation Award, inviting community members to recognize significant contributions to local heritage and history. According to the city, the award program recognizes individuals, families, or businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and use of Eden Prairie’s heritage resources. Anyone can submit nominations for themselves or others; one award is given annually. Katie Qualey, the former vice chair of the Eden Prairie Historical Society, received the award in 2023. In April, the Heritage Preservation Commission will select and notify the award recipient, who will be…
Legislation includes a proposed $963,000 for Eden Prairie Police’s Mobile Command Center, pending Senate approval, backed by Minnesota’s Congressional delegation