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Author: Stuart Sudak
Stuart Sudak
Stuart Sudak Stuart Sudak is a longtime freelance journalist based in Minnesota. Over the years, he has written for newspapers, magazines, websites, and corporations. Stuart also served as an editor at several newspapers in Minnesota and Illinois, including the Eden Prairie News from 2000-05. He lives in Chaska with his wife Tracy and three children. To view some of his recent work, visit https://www.clippings.me/users/stuartsudak
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Susan and Shaun Hicken’s annual neighborhood gingerbread house-making party fosters community bonds and holiday spirit.
Marking its 10th year, the Eden Prairie Community Foundation’s scholarship celebrates Dr. Jean L. Harris’s legacy by supporting diverse, community-minded high school seniors
Eden Prairie’s Original Pancake House dishes out holiday cheer, serving as a beacon of charity for the fifth year through the Giving Tree program.
Flying Cloud Animal Hospital relocates to a larger Eden Prairie facility, aiming to increase service capacity and patient care.
Troop 695’s annual Christmas tree sale fuels life-changing adventures for Scouts, supporting diverse programs and fostering essential skills.
Baker’s Ribs, which has served up “real Texas BBQ” in Eden Prairie for over 30 years, is temporarily closed following a fire last weekend. The fire, which damaged the barbecue restaurant’s custom-built smoker pit, will keep the restaurant at 8019 Glen Lane closed for an estimated four to six weeks while owner Al Killion attempts to find a new pit. “Nothing was damaged (in the restaurant) except for the pit, but the pit is what we cook with, and I’m now trying to source a pit similar to the one I had,” Killion said on Friday. He credited the pit…
A 60-year-old Shreveport, Louisiana, man is accused of exploiting a system error to fraudulently obtain $450,000 from EP-based C.H. Robinson.
The Wings of the North (WOTN) AirExpo, a longtime summer fixture at Flying Cloud Airport, is entering a holding pattern for 2024. In a media release last week, the nonprofit educational organization’s board announced plans to pause the show next year, attributing it to escalating operational costs and a notable reduction in available show space. The board hopes the decision will enable WOTN to focus on making the necessary adjustments to ensure that the 2025 show is a “successful and well-received event.” Last July marked the 25th anniversary of the AirShow, highlighting aviation history, especially from the World War II…
In a joint effort with Costco, the City of Eden Prairie is tackling traffic woes at the bustling shopping destination on Technology Drive by installing a new traffic light. City Engineer Carter Schulze stated on Nov. 21 that the currently non-operational signal is anticipated to become active next week. “We were seeing traffic problems getting worse there, and that tipped the scales,” Schulze said. “A traffic signal at this entrance, I think, will help manage the flow in and out more effectively, with less demand for police (to direct traffic).” Schulze said the city encountered significant traffic challenges at Costco…