Community Service

Comings and goings at Eden Prairie Library

Carrie Brunsberg • August 20, 2024

Eden Prairie Library offers a robust fall lineup, including children’s storytimes, teen workshops, and creative writing sessions for adults.

Applications open for Lioness Lions Club donations

EPLN Staff Reports • August 19, 2024

Eden Prairie Lioness Lions Club invites nonprofit applications for donations up to $1,500 to support community programs, with an Oct. 31 deadline.

All ears: Lions Club’s Corn Feed serves up summer tradition

Stuart Sudak • August 1, 2024

The Eden Prairie Lions Club's Corn Feed, a community staple, offers all-you-can-eat corn while supporting local charities and bringing neighbors together.

Eden Prairie’s ‘Night to Unite’ supports PROP

EPLN Staff Reports • July 30, 2024

On Aug. 6, Eden Prairie's annual "Night to Unite" will bring neighborhoods together, encouraging donations to PROP Food Shelf amid increased demand.

Eden Prairie Lions Club tees up for annual Charity Golf Tournament

Stuart Sudak • July 26, 2024

The Eden Prairie Lions Club's annual Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 5 at Bent Creek Golf Club aims to raise funds for various charitable causes.

Melody makers wanted for ‘EP Sings!’ competition

EPLN Staff Reports • July 23, 2024

The top finishers from last year's competition (from left): Lainey Donaghue (first place), Sadie Maguire (second place), and runners-up Navya Nambiar and Ella Schumacher. Photo courtesy of the Eden Prairie...

Native plants about to take a road trip

Renee Rushdy • July 10, 2024

Friends of Eden Prairie Parks has scheduled events July 12 and 19 to rescue and relocate native plants from the site of future construction along Dell Road.

PROP Food launches July ‘Open Your Heart’ campaign to combat hunger

EPLN Staff Reports • June 28, 2024

PROP Food is urging Eden Prairie and Chanhassen residents to donate during July's "Open Your Heart" campaign to address increased food insecurity.

What EPLN’s readers think: survey results

Joanna Werch Takes • June 20, 2024

With thanks to those who took last month's reader survey, EPLN shares what we found out about what you like, and what you want.

EPLN receives SPJ awards for photography, Story of the Year, headlines

Joanna Werch Takes • June 19, 2024

EPLN received two first-place awards and recognition in the Story of the Year category in the contest run by the Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

Keys to kindness

Stuart Sudak • June 17, 2024

A chance encounter at Lakewinds Food Co-op inspired pianist Lara Bolton to launch a successful GoFundMe, gifting Idriss Elberkraoui his first piano and the promise of lessons.