Community Service

Eden Prairie Lions donate $10,000 to police, support local nonprofits

EPLN Staff Reports • October 18, 2024

Eden Prairie Lions donate $10,000 to police, supporting UAS program, with additional funds available for local nonprofit grants.

Scout’s Eagle project brings new rain garden to Round Lake Park

Juliana Allen • October 18, 2024

Maxwell Amundsen leads a project at Round Lake Park, building a rain garden to manage runoff and prevent erosion naturally.

Public invited to EPLN’s Oct. 21 annual meeting

Mark Weber • October 17, 2024

Join EPLN’s annual meeting on Oct. 21 to learn about the organization’s finances, future plans, and how nonprofit news is shaping Minnesota.

Friends of Eden Prairie Parks seeks volunteers for fall buckthorn removal events

EPLN Staff Reports • October 17, 2024

Friends of Eden Prairie Parks seeks volunteers for fall events to remove invasive buckthorn and restore native habitats in local parks.

EPLN joins Minnesota Nonprofit News Network with Prior Lake, Woodbury news outlets

EPLN Staff Reports • October 16, 2024

Eden Prairie Local News, plus Prior Lake and Woodbury nonprofit news organizations, will receive training and support from the Metro Nonprofit News Network.

Eden Prairie moms credited with helping rescue six beagles used for research testing

Jim Bayer • October 14, 2024

Two Eden Prairie women working as volunteers with a Canadian dog rescue organization are credited with helping rescue six beagles from a Texas animal research facility. Kathy Meyer and Jill Schumacher...

EP woman honored with Doane University alumni award

EPLN Staff Reports • October 13, 2024

Jill A. Smith will receive Doane Unversity's Builder Award in recognition of a legal career that included serving as Mayo Clinic's general counsel and community service that has included serving on the board of Ronald McDonald House.

Eden Prairie resident launches fundraiser for man injured in dog attack

Stuart Sudak • October 10, 2024

An Eden Prairie woman raises funds to support a Plymouth chef facing recovery after a severe dog attack outside his home.

Moving to make a difference

Lea Jacobson • October 10, 2024

Members of Life Time Athletic clubs raise $240,000 for ALS research at a nationwide fundraiser; donations accepted through Oct. 31.

EP organization’s walk supports families who experience infant loss

EPLN Staff Reports • October 9, 2024

The Star Legacy Foundation's annual fundraiser supported the Minnesota Center for Stillbirth and Infant Death.

Friday night lights of another kind

Jeff Strate • October 8, 2024

Eden Prairie teens gather for a unique Friday night program, preparing for future challenges and embracing Somali American identity and community.

Eden Prairie Lions collecting food for PROP at two locations on Saturday

Stuart Sudak • October 4, 2024

The Eden Prairie Lions Club will collect food and donations for PROP at two locations on Saturday, Oct. 5.