Community Service

WWII vet draws winning ticket at Wings of the North sweepstakes

Stuart Sudak • October 4, 2024

WWII veteran Jim Rasmussen, 100, draws the winning ticket at the Wings of the North sweepstakes on Sept. 28.

Pancakes, planes, and WWII vet: Wings of the North hosts Saturday morning sweepstakes with special guest

EPLN Staff Reports • September 27, 2024

WWII veteran Jim Rasmussen will draw the winner at Wings of the North’s pancake breakfast and sweepstakes event on Saturday

Cornerstone fundraising luncheon supports abuse survivors

Mike Wilkinson • September 25, 2024

Cornerstone will celebrate 41 years with a Friday fundraising luncheon to support programs for abuse survivors and community engagement.

EPLN receives national recognition for ‘Silent Struggles’

Joanna Werch Takes • September 25, 2024

EPLN’s “Silent Struggles” series on teen mental health is named a finalist in the 2024 Nonprofit News Awards.

PROP-TOBERFEST fundraiser set for Sunday to support families in need

Stuart Sudak • September 20, 2024

PROP-TOBERFEST raises funds for Eden Prairie families in need, offering games, live music, and community fun on Sept. 22.

Wings of the North sweepstakes winner can fly high – or cash out

EPLN Staff Reports • September 13, 2024

Wings of the North’s Airplane Sweepstakes concludes Sept. 28 with a prize drawing during the fall pancake breakfast fundraiser.

A decade of drafts: Prairie Brewfest serves up its 10th round

Jeremy Peyer • September 12, 2024

Prairie Brewfest celebrates its 10th year, raising funds for local causes with craft beer, live music, and record-breaking attendance.

A neighborhood remembers: Olympic Hills lemonade stand returns Sept. 11 after hiatus

Jennifer Pitterle • September 9, 2024

After a two-year hiatus, the Olympic Hills lemonade stand returns, raising funds for veterans and 9/11 charities once again.

PROP Food hosts first ‘PROP-TOBERFEST’

EPLN Staff Reports • September 6, 2024

PROP Food Shelf hosts its first PROP-TOBERFEST on Sept. 22, raising funds for Eden Prairie and Chanhassen residents in need.

At 99, WWII veteran takes to the skies for one more adventure

Stuart Sudak • September 5, 2024

At 99, WWII veteran John Ehlert took a flight on a vintage biplane, with his son reflecting on his father’s wartime service ahead of his 100th birthday.

Prairie Brewfest toasts 10 years of community and craft

Stuart Sudak • September 5, 2024

The 10th annual Prairie Brewfest offers craft beer tastings, food, and family activities, raising funds to support Eden Prairie nonprofits.

Wings of the North Air Museum celebrates anniversary with free tours

EPLN Staff Reports • August 30, 2024

Wings of the North Air Museum celebrates its first anniversary at its new location with free tours and historic aircraft.