Eden Prairie police arrested a 36-year-old man for making terroristic threats against his family, sparking a day-long investigation and area search.
Author: EPLN Staff Reports
Kiralynn Jade Franklin, 20, faces a felony charge after a police chase from Eden Prairie to Richfield, involving traffic violations and ending in a crash.
Jack Weston Hanson passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 13, 2024, three weeks after his family had gathered to celebrate his 80th birthday.
Eden Prairie residents find solace in temperatures reaching 47 degrees, a welcome break from winter’s chill.
EPLN periodically recognizes Eden Prairie post-secondary students honored by the colleges and universities they attend.
The Eden Prairie Optimist Club invites local students to submit their essays for its annual contest by 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The 2024 theme, “Optimism: How It Connects Us,” encourages students to explore the role of optimism in uniting people and perspectives. Eligible participants include any Eden Prairie area student under 19 as of Oct. 1, 2023. Essays should range from 700 to 800 words and adhere to this year’s Optimist International Essay Contest theme. The EP Optimist Club Essay Contest is divided into three age groups to ensure fair competition and age parity. Winners will receive medallions…
Corey Adney joins PROP Food Shelf as director of food programs and operations, bringing over 10 years of supervisory experience.
Debbie Goettel seeks a third term as Hennepin County Board commissioner, focusing on health, prosperity, and addressing pandemic-induced challenges.
Amid a national trend of declining ACT scores, Eden Prairie High School stands out, with seven students achieving the highest possible score.
Bennett Kotok, of Eden Prairie, passed away from natural causes on Jan. 21, 2024, at just 19 years old. He is survived by his loving family, including his parents Larry and Susan, brothers Jack and Simon, his adored dog George, and Maddie Sura, his girlfriend of several years. Bennett is survived by a loving extended family, including grandmothers Jane Gillen and Retta Kotok, and amazing aunts and uncles that he adored, including Kathy and Corey Melville, Steve and Kristal Gillen, Dave and Tamra Gillen, Jay and Marie Lackmann, Lori and Tom Anderson, and Janice and Bob Krauth. Loving cousins include…