Business

EP Chamber presents ‘Of the Year’ awards

Joanna Werch Takes • December 10, 2025

The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce presented its annual "Of the Year" awards honoring local businesses and people this December.

Lava Island set for explosive opening on Friday

Rachel Hoppe • November 12, 2025

Lava Island will open to the public on Friday, making use of a vacant space once rumored to be an Amazon Fresh grocery store.

Santa lands early as Eden Prairie Center unwraps holiday cheer

EPLN Staff Reports • November 9, 2025

Eden Prairie Center launches its holiday season Nov. 15 with Santa’s Arrival Party, performances, shopping, and community giving events.

Pizzas Gina opens with familiar faces and recipes from Gina Maria’s

Rachel Hoppe • November 4, 2025

A new pizza restaurant, Pizzas Gina, opened Monday, Nov. 3, in the former Gina Maria’s Pizza location at 7416 Mitchell Road. Gina Maria's Pizza closed its four locations on Oct. 14 with little notice....

Bella Gina Boutique marks fourth annual Pink Friday celebration

EPLN Staff Reports • November 2, 2025

Bella Gina Boutique in Eden Prairie celebrates its fourth Pink Friday on Nov. 21, promoting small businesses and community connection.

Minnesotans are changing spending habits as inflation keeps squeezing budgets

MinnPost • October 29, 2025

Minnesotans are adjusting spending, saving, and retirement plans as inflation persists, straining household budgets from retirees to young workers.

EP-based E.A. Sween recalls pulled pork sandwiches

EPLN Staff Reports • October 28, 2025

E.A. Sween recalls Deli Express BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches over possible plastic contamination. No injuries reported; affected products sold nationwide.

Veridian Credit Union breaks ground on new Eden Prairie branch

EPLN Staff Reports • October 22, 2025

Veridian Credit Union has begun building a new branch on Flying Cloud Drive in Eden Prairie, set to open fall 2026.

Gina Maria’s closes all four locations

Rachel Hoppe • October 16, 2025

Gina Maria’s, which opened in 1975, closed this week with a quiet announcement on its website.

Eden Prairie business helps seniors manage life’s big transitions

Robin Silverman • October 15, 2025

From decluttering to online auctions, Caring Transitions helps seniors across Eden Prairie and the southwest metro navigate life’s big moves with expertise, compassion, and family care.