Virginia “Ginny” Wilkening of Chaska, Minnesota, passed away on Jan. 16, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.
Author: EPLN Staff Reports
Early voting for the March 5 presidential primary began on Jan. 19 in Eden Prairie, with options for in-person and mail-in ballots.
Smith Coffee & Café’s annual Sheldon’s Wrench Treasure Hunt in Eden Prairie features a $250 cash and $100 gift card grand prize.
The Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Department announced Tuesday, Jan. 16, the opening of its outdoor ice rinks and warming houses for the 2024 winter season. Here is a list of Eden Prairie’s rinks and warming houses, along with their operating hours: Open hours for ice rinks and warming houses may vary due to weather conditions. For the latest updates on weather-related closures, residents are encouraged to visit the city website throughout the season.
A sundog lit up Eden Prairie’s sky on a bitterly cold Monday, with the National Weather Service forecasting more freezing temperatures ahead.
For the Words in Action contest, K-12 students who reside or attend school in Eden Prairie are asked to select a quote by a Black American civil rights leader and express what it means to them through art, writing, video or audio.
Hints on keeping people, pets and vehicles safe in below-freezing temperatures.
The City of Eden Prairie is seeking applications through Feb. 5 for positions on six advisory commissions: flying cloud airport advisory, heritage preservation, parks, recreation and natural resources, planning, and sustainability. According to the city, these commissions are vital in shaping the community’s development and ensuring responsible stewardship of local resources. Residents interested in contributing to their community through these commissions can learn more and apply online on the city’s website.
On Jan. 14, Eden Prairie’s Wings of the North Air Museum celebrates ejection seat history with exhibits, experts, and free entry.
The Eden Prairie Police Department, along with other state law enforcement agencies, is stepping up DWI enforcement during the holiday season. A police blog post on Dec. 27 reported that the department made 16 DWI arrests in December, bringing the total to 255 for 2023. Over the past five years, Minnesota has recorded 629 deaths related to drunk driving. The department has issued safety tips for the community: Police warn that DWI offenses can lead to a year-long license suspension, high costs, and possible jail time. Repeat offenders or those arrested with a blood alcohol level of 0.16 or higher…