City of Eden Prairie

Bucket list for new Outdoor Center naturalist includes stronger school connections

Mark Weber • March 25, 2024

New supervisor Max Melby aims to chart the future of Staring Lake Outdoor Center, drawing on his hometown roots and expertise.

City sets prescribed burns through May

EPLN Staff Reports • March 22, 2024

The City of Eden Prairie's parks and natural resources staff, in collaboration with the Fire Department, will be conducting prescribed prairie burns through May to enhance and preserve the native prairie...

Court rules for city in land-use appeal

Mark Weber • March 20, 2024

The Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld the Eden Prairie City Council's rejection of a service station plan near residential areas.

EP launches Arbor Day tree sale for residents on Friday

EPLN Staff Reports • March 20, 2024

Eden Prairie and Tree Trust's annual sale on March 22 offers residents discounted trees to plant in their yards

Extended lease for Flying Cloud Fields OK’d, even as airport improvements eyed

Mark Weber • March 13, 2024

Eden Prairie City Council approves Flying Cloud Airport property lease for youth sports as MAC develops long-term airport plan.

Drone light show added to Independence Day festivities

Mark Weber • March 13, 2024

The city adds a drone show to its July 3 Family Night, enhancing the traditional July 4 fireworks with modern, sensory-friendly entertainment.

Polar plungers dive into chilly, ice-free Lake Riley for Special Olympics fundraiser

Jim Bayer • March 11, 2024

More than 600 participants braved Lake Riley's cold waters in Eden Prairie's Polar Plunge, raising funds for Special Olympics Minnesota.

Heritage Preservation Award nominations open

EPLN Staff Reports • March 11, 2024

Eden Prairie has opened the nomination process for its 2024 Heritage Preservation Award, inviting community members to recognize significant contributions to local heritage and history. According to...

EP police slated for proposed federal funding boost

EPLN Staff Reports • March 11, 2024

Legislation includes a proposed $963,000 for Eden Prairie Police's Mobile Command Center, pending Senate approval, backed by Minnesota's Congressional delegation

An unexpected kindness during a chaotic afternoon

Brianna Collett • March 10, 2024

An unexpected detour for two Oak Point Elementary students leads to a memorable police escort home amid local first responders' funerals.

Extension of lease for Flying Cloud Fields eyed

Mark Weber • March 9, 2024

The City of Eden Prairie has used airport property for what it calls its Flying Cloud Fields complex for decades.

Despite higher wages and inflation, sales and profits are up at EP Liquor

Mark Weber • March 4, 2024

Despite a statewide decline in municipal liquor store profits, Eden Prairie Liquor reports a modest 1.5% profit increase in 2023, outperforming broader trends.