City of Eden Prairie

Flying Red Horse rides again in Eden Prairie

Stuart Sudak • February 26, 2025

The iconic Flying Red Horse sign returns to Eden Prairie, nearly 17 years after its removal, restoring a cherished piece of history.

Flying Cloud Airport plan unveiled; 45-day comment period opens

EPLN Staff Reports • February 25, 2025

The MAC has opened a 45-day public comment period for its Flying Cloud Airport 2040 plan, outlining long-term safety and development projects in Eden Prairie.

Record bidding results in favorable financing for city remodel project

Mark Weber • February 20, 2025

Eden Prairie secures $24.76M in bonds for city hall remodel after competitive bidding, benefiting from top credit ratings and lower debt costs.

Eden Prairie seeks to document its untold Indigenous history

Mark Weber • February 18, 2025

Eden Prairie explores its Indigenous history with a new research project, aiming to tell the untold stories of the Dakota people.

New office-warehouse proposed for vacant Hwy. 5 site

Mark Weber • February 11, 2025

A developer seeks Eden Prairie’s approval for a 52,000-square-foot office-warehouse, turning vacant land near Highway 5 into a revenue-generating site.

Eden Prairie doubles down on embedded social workers to boost crisis response

Mark Weber • February 10, 2025

Eden Prairie police add a second embedded social worker, expanding crisis response efforts with state funding to address mental health and social issues.

Opus site but EP address: Two industrial buildings approved

Mark Weber • February 5, 2025

Eden Prairie approves a revised redevelopment plan for a former office site, replacing one large building with two industrial buildings, including one for HM Cragg.

Before the suburbs: A Czech farm’s Eden Prairie legacy

Stuart Sudak • February 4, 2025

Janet Holasek Worrall’s memoir chronicles her family’s Czech farm in Eden Prairie, capturing its history before suburban development replaced it.

Historic home, modern problem: Smith Coffee seeks parking fix

Mark Weber • January 30, 2025

Eden Prairie may add six parking spaces at historic Smith-Douglas-More House as Smith Coffee sees increased customer traffic and parking shortages.

39 years later: Remembering the Challenger tragedy

Michael Koebnick • January 28, 2025

Reflecting on the Challenger disaster: Remembering the crew, President Reagan’s tribute, and the enduring legacy of the Challenger Learning Centers.

Plans for empty storefronts, return of local food event revealed at 2025 State of the City

Joanna Werch Takes • January 28, 2025

Leaders from the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce, as well as the city and local schools, shared updates related to development projects, local business priorities, and the schools’ future at the annual event.