Author: Stuart Sudak

The Eden Prairie Lions Club is gearing up for its annual Charity Golf Tournament, which will be held on Monday, August 5, at Bent Creek Golf Club, 14490 Valley View Road. This year’s event for teams of foursomes, ages 18 and over, promises a mix of camaraderie, friendly competition, and unique experiences, all aimed at raising money for charity. The Lions Club, known for its philanthropy, donates all proceeds from its fundraisers, including the Charity Golf Tournament. It supports many worthy causes, such as the MN Lions Gift of Sight Eye Bank, the MN Lions Hearing Foundation, Can Do Canines, and True Friends…

The city will host a pop-up splash pad event at Nesbitt Preserve Park, 8641 Center Way, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23. The event is free and features activities for all ages. Eden Prairie police officers and firefighters will be in attendance, along with a pop-up library, lawn games, and craft projects. A water balloon toss is scheduled for 6 p.m. Smoothies from Smooth Move will be available for purchase.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, whose presidential bid stemmed from concerns over President Joe Biden’s ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in November, has responded to Biden’s Sunday announcement that he will not seek a second term. Phillips, 55, who has represented Minnesota’s 3rd District since January 2019, took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise Biden and call for a competitive process for selecting the Democratic nominee. “President Biden is an American hero and patriot whose legacy will rank among the most important in our history. I entered the primary in the spirit of Paul Revere, not George Washington,…

Commissioner candidate Marisa Simonetti, facing assault charges, finds new legal counsel before court appearance.

Early voting has begun in Eden Prairie for the Aug. 13 primary, with key races including the U.S. Senate and House District 49A.

Diane Simons, a longtime Eden Prairie resident who recently lived in Minnetonka, witnessed the town’s transformation from rural to suburban. She participated in the Boyd Rodeo and raised her family in the community.

Eden Prairie residents will soon have access to a new autonomous microtransit service, enhancing local transportation options.

T.J. Hooligan’s Pub & Grub will open a second location in Eden Prairie, occupying the old Campiello spot on Shady Oak Road.

A 23-year-old man faces federal arson charges for allegedly setting a house fire that injured five, including his biological son.

Marisa Simonetti, a candidate for Hennepin County Commissioner, faces assault charges after using a spider in a heated Airbnb eviction.