Community Service

Eden Prairie High School seeks winter clothing donations for students

Juliana Allen • November 22, 2024

Eden Prairie High School’s Eagle Nation Station seeks donations of warm clothing to support students in need this winter.

International School collects over 1,000 pounds of food for PROP

Juliana Allen • November 22, 2024

International School of Minnesota collected 1,366 pounds of food for PROP Food Shelf in October, supporting neighbors facing food insecurity.

12 years, 5,000 hours: Volunteer honored for dedication to The PROP Shop

Robin Silverman • November 21, 2024

Lana MacCarthy recognized for 5,000 volunteer hours at The PROP Shop, helping families through donations and community support.

Children’s Grief Awareness Day is Nov. 21: Wear blue to support grievers

Juliana Allen • November 20, 2024

The third Thursday of November observance provides support to the 1 in 15 Minnesota youth who lose a parent or sibling by age 18.

Paws and pages: Kids read to furry friends

EPLN Staff Reports • November 20, 2024

Kids practice reading aloud to certified therapy animals at Eden Prairie Library’s “Read With an Animal” event.

New hope from old tech: Eden Prairie students lead gadget drive to expand access, reduce e-waste

Juliana Allen • November 11, 2024

Eden Prairie students host Grateful for Gadgets Tech Drive to boost tech access. Donate used electronics Nov. 11-24 for affordable reuse.

PROP Food Shelf seeks support on Give to the Max Day

EPLN Staff Reports • November 9, 2024

On Nov. 21, Give to the Max Day celebrates Minnesota nonprofits, including PROP Food Shelf, which assists local families.

Nominations open for ‘Veridian Gives Back for Giving Tuesday’ donations

EPLN Staff Reports • November 7, 2024

The credit union will award financial donations to nonprofits which address its five funding priority areas.

EP woman survives breast cancer, mentors others through Firefly Sisterhood

Jim Bayer • November 7, 2024

After surviving triple-negative breast cancer, Sara Flagstad gives back by mentoring through Firefly Sisterhood, supporting others facing similar journeys.

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EPLN Staff Reports • November 1, 2024

Eden Prairie Local News seeks support during year-end fundraising campaign to enhance local journalism and secure matching funds for sustainability

Nonprofit, non-partisan, nonfiction: EPLN’s growth and impact

Jeff Strate • October 30, 2024

Eden Prairie Local News highlights growth, community impact, and future goals at the annual public meeting. Learn more about EPLN’s journey.

Eden Prairie drowning tragedy spurs safety action

Mike Wilkinson • October 29, 2024

Following an Eden Prairie boy’s drowning, local advocate provides door locks to protect autistic children drawn to water hazards.