Community Service

Eden Prairie hockey players deliver a birthday assist for local families

Rick Olson • December 11, 2025

Eden Prairie and Chanhassen hockey players collected 710 pounds of donations and assembled 184 birthday bags for PROP Food Shelf, supporting local families.

PROP to hold mobile food distribution Dec. 17

EPLN Staff Reports • December 5, 2025

PROP will hold a mobile food distribution on Dec. 17 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, offering free produce and groceries to anyone in need.

At this Eden Prairie Scout tree lot, the season begins with the smell of Christmas

Stuart Sudak • December 4, 2025

Eden Prairie’s Troop 695 opens its Christmas tree lot, where families buy trees and Scouts raise funds for camps and adventures.

Eden Prairie Lioness Lions craft fair set for Dec. 6

EPLN Staff Reports • December 2, 2025

The Eden Prairie Lioness Lions Club hosts its annual Art and Craft Fair on Dec. 6, featuring local artisans and free admission.

PROP Food kicks off housing-aid campaign with $50,000 match

EPLN Staff Reports • December 1, 2025

PROP Food launches its annual housing-stability campaign with a $50,000 matching gift to help families facing rising housing and utility costs.

Sons to share memories of Bud and Sid at EP Lions wild game dinner

EPLN Staff Reports • December 1, 2025

Mike Grant, son of former Vikings coach Bud Grant, and Chad Hartman, son of Minnesota sportswriter Sid Hartman, will share stories of their fathers' friendship at the Dec. 15 event.

Veridian Credit Union opens scholarship applications

EPLN Staff Reports • November 28, 2025

Submission deadline for the scholarships, offered to high school seniors and post-high school applicants, is Feb. 6, 2026.

Eden Prairie gathers to GIVE

Joanna Werch Takes • November 27, 2025

The annual GIVE Gathering highlighted volunteer opportunities and gave attendees a chance to learn about the services local organizations provide.

Eden Prairie Community Foundation’s grant application period opens Dec. 1

EPLN Staff Reports • November 26, 2025

The Eden Prairie Community Foundation opens its 2026 Impact Grant application period Dec. 1 for nonprofits serving local residents.

Eden Prairie Community Foundation seeks new executive director

Rachel Hoppe • November 26, 2025

The Eden Prairie Community Foundation seeks a new executive director after Greg Leeper stepped down earlier this month.

Eagles birthday boost: Eden Prairie boys hockey teams and PROP Food help families celebrate birthdays

Lea Jacobson • November 25, 2025

Eden Prairie boys hockey teams collect donations to assemble 200 birthday bag kits for PROP Food, helping local families celebrate birthdays.

Lions’ $21,000 gift expands Eden Prairie’s growing network of lifesaving AEDs

Stuart Sudak • November 21, 2025

Eden Prairie Lions donated $21,000 to add three AEDs in city parks, expanding life-saving access after a recent Miller Park rescue.