Author: EPLN Staff Reports

Six Eden Prairie teachers are 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year semifinalists, the most from any district, selected from 142 candidates.

Eva Potvin named head coach of the Eden Prairie girls’ swim team, replacing Bill Bloomberg. She spent two seasons as an assistant coach for the boys’ team.

Eden Prairie Lions Club donates $10,000 to support Eden Prairie Local News, recognizing its role in keeping the community informed.

In March, PROP Food Shelf aims to combat hunger with MN FoodShare Month, seeking donations matched to aid families in need.

The Eden Prairie private school’s Mock Trial team will compete for the first time in the state tournament, held on March 6-7.

Crew Carwash opens in Eden Prairie at Highway 5 and Eden Prairie Road, replacing a long-vacant Burger King. The site features automated exterior and interior cleaning services.

Brett Lobben returns to Eden Prairie Schools as Eden Lake Elementary principal, succeeding Tim Beekmann, who is retiring after the 2024-25 school year.

William Sawalich will race at Circuit of the Americas, with Eden Prairie-based corporate sponsor Starkey featured for World Hearing Day.

Quennel Cooper will begin his term as secretary/treasurer for the Minnesota Elementary School Principals Association in July.

Esther Sweazey, 100, of Eden Prairie, passed away Jan. 15, 2025. A celebration of life will be March 1 at The Waters.