Jeffrey Anderson, 49, dies in Jamaica following a diabetic coma, emphasizing the difficulties families encounter with medical crises abroad.
Author: Stuart Sudak
Stuart Sudak
Stuart Sudak is editor-in-chief of Eden Prairie Local News, having previously served as co-editor. He is a longtime freelance journalist based in Minnesota. Over the years, he has written for newspapers, magazines, websites and corporations. He also served as an editor at several newspapers in Minnesota and Illinois, including the Eden Prairie News from 2000 to 2005. He lives in Chaska with his wife, Tracy, and their three children. Contact him at stuart.sudak@eplocalnews.org.
A public memorial service to honor three first responders who were killed in the line of duty in Burnsville will take place next week at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. Scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m., the service will remember Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth, who died on Sunday, Feb. 18. With its 4,300-seat auditorium and ample parking, Grace Church can accommodate the expected large turnout from across the Twin Cities. “Grace Church is deeply saddened by the events that took place in Burnsville last weekend; we have been and continue…
Eden Prairie’s Words in Action Contest, marking Black History Month, engages youth in exploring civil rights legacies through creative expression.
Cameron Desha Davis, 43, faces felony charges after a high-speed chase from Eden Prairie to Edina, involving a stolen vehicle incident.
A 19-year-old Eden Prairie man faces multiple assault charges after an altercation with police and emergency personnel on Feb. 11.
The PROP Food Shelf’s Empty Bowls event on Feb. 20 aims to combat hunger, featuring meals, an after-party, and community support.
Mykola Jeffrey Stephen Glowa, 36, faces felony and misdemeanor charges after a Jan. 31 incident involving threats and domestic assault in Eden Prairie.
After a devastating dog attack in Eden Prairie, the Tudor family faces recovery and financial strain, turning to GoFundMe for support.
Eden Prairie resident Alex Falconer, a longtime organizer and former DFL employee, officially declared his candidacy for Minnesota State House seat 49A on Sunday. He is running as a Democrat. Falconer’s entry into the race follows the retirement announcement of Rep. Laurie Pryor, making him the first contender to enter the field. Pryor, a Democrat who has represented the district encompassing northern Eden Prairie and southern Minnetonka since 2017, will retire at the end of her current term. The election for the 49A seat is scheduled for Nov. 5, and the winner will assume office in January 2025. In a…
The Eden Prairie High School wrestling team celebrated its senior athletes on January 18, acknowledging their significant contributions and leadership. Seven seniors, Aden Akale and Israel Ramirez from junior varsity, and Will DiAna, Terae Dunn, Leo Johnson, Patrick Kubisa, and Will Sather from varsity, were lauded for their mentorship, especially to more than 20 first-year wrestlers in the program. “Our upperclassmen, our seniors, they have a pretty big responsibility,” said Eagles wrestling head coach Marcus LeVesseur. “The way they lead by example, push through challenges, work hard, and encourage the young wrestlers to keep up with our drills has been…