Nikki Haley, facing long odds against Donald Trump, rallies in Minnesota, emphasizing fiscal responsibility, critiquing Trump’s policies, and advocating for traditional conservative values.
Author: Steve Schewe
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Steve Schewe
A resident of Minnesota since 1983 and Eden Prairie since 1993, Steve Schewe has a deep interest in public affairs and volunteer leadership. Steve and his wife Beryl have three adult children, and two grandchildren. Steve likes building community, relationships, and sustainable practices with family, friends and colleagues. Steve loves classical music, yoga, and the family farm.
EPLN, an independent and volunteer-driven news outlet, focuses on delivering timely, local stories to Eden Prairie, enhancing community engagement and awareness.
Plenty of Catholic priests sing from the altar. Most shouldn’t. Father J. Michael Byron, who died unexpectedly Friday, May 20, was an exception. Father Mike, as he was known to his parishioners at Pax Christi, had a beautiful voice from the days when he was a leader in the concert choir at Edina West High School. “As a young man, his love of music was expressed through his active participation in our music ministry,” said Father Kevin Finnegan, the current pastor of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, where Father Mike attended with his family while he was growing up.…
An infill development plan for Johnson Ridge in the Bluestem Hills neighborhood was approved Monday night, August 9th by the Eden Prairie Planning Commission.
An Eden Prairie youth sports group hopes to reverse declining participation with an innovative solution: charitable gambling. The Eden Prairie Hockey Association (EPHA) began selling pull tabs July 12 at Champps restaurant and sports bar. It also has plans to also sell them at Bowlero starting Aug. 16 and next winter at Green Mill restaurant. A pull tab is a small gambling card with a tab that can be pulled back to reveal whether prizes have been won. The EPHA believes pull tabs can raise funds that will lower the cost of playing youth hockey and thus increase participation. The…
It was a hot July 25, Sunday morning leavened by a slight breeze. EP Legion matched the weather with batting heat. It was the opening of the final game of the Sub-State #3 tournament at Chaska Athletic Park and EP Legion would cruise to a win over Shakopee 4-1. Center fielder Jake Luloff led off with a triple and then scored on a sacrifice fly by left fielder Joey Flom. Two more runs quickly followed as EP Legion batted through the order in the top of the first inning. Shakopee countered with a run of its own, but EP Legion…
On July 23, a hot, humid evening, Eden Prairie Legion Baseball beat Orono 11-2. Backed by powerful offense that generated 10 hits and lots of stolen bases, including a double steal, Aiden Pfeifer pitched a complete game. EP Legion Baseball plays again at 6 pm tonight (July 24th) against Post 471 (Edina). The winner of tonight’s game will play again Sunday the 25th. All games are being played at Chaska Athletic Park. Watch the EPLN event calendar for updates. Winner advances to Legion State Tournament The winning team of the Sub-State #3 tournament will advance to the state American Legion…
If you’re craving peace and quiet this weekend, you might want to leave town. If you want to party on your porch, you won’t have to pay for the band. From social media to neighborhood coffee breaks, much of the talk today in Eden Prairie was about the Summer Jam concerts in Canterbury Park, and the upcoming Air Expo at Flying Cloud Airport. “Six disturbing-the-peace calls were logged by 911 last night,” said Katie Bengston, senior communications coordinator for the City of Eden Prairie. Bengston posted on EPPD’s Facebook page, alerting residents to noise and potential traffic jams along…
EP Police attempted to arrest a suspect with an outstanding felony drug warrant on Thursday evening, July 22.
The Dakota Valley Symphony played a charming program of movie music and show tunes on a perfect mid-summer evening.