Community Service

Pet Evolution hosts November Pet Food Drive

EPLN Staff Reports • November 5, 2025

Pet Evolution, including the Eden Prairie store, will collect pet food, treats, toys and supplies during November to benefit local food pantries.

Crew Carwash fundraiser to benefit EPHS Boosters

EPLN Staff Reports • November 5, 2025

Crew Carwash in Eden Prairie will hold a fundraiser for the Eden Prairie High School Boosters Association Nov. 7 and 8.

SNAP uncertainty brings increased community support

Rachel Hoppe • November 4, 2025

With SNAP funding uncertain, Eden Prairie food shelves and local leaders call on neighbors to support families in need.

First Western Bank participates in annual Volunteer Week

EPLN Staff Reports • November 2, 2025

The Eden Prairie branch's community service activities in and out of the bank included food preparation, tying blankets, and coloring cheerful messages.

Veridian Credit Union seeks nominations for Giving Tuesday donations

EPLN Staff Reports • November 2, 2025

The financial institution will give $10,000 to a Twin Cities organization addressing one of its five funding priorities.

Your support powers every story EPLN writes. Each donation is important — and it’s matched!

Mark Weber • November 1, 2025

Eden Prairie Local News launches year-end donation drive with matching funds to support local, fact-based journalism and community storytelling.

‘Mayor for a Day’ essay contest invites young voices

EPLN Staff Reports • October 30, 2025

Minnesota fourth, fifth and sixth graders can enter the League of Minnesota Cities’ Mayor for a Day essay contest by Dec. 12.

Eden Prairie’s water stewards, Part 3: Resources, and what you can do

Jeff Strate • October 26, 2025

Part 3 of a three-part series on waterways in Eden Prairie and efforts to protect them reviews available resources and how individuals can become involved.

Historian to recount 1958 B-52 crash that shook Inver Grove Heights

EPLN Staff Reports • October 25, 2025

Aviation historian David Mattsson will recount the 1958 B-52 bomber crash in Inver Grove Heights during a free talk at Wings of the North Air Museum.

EPLN’s 2025 annual meeting celebrates 5 years, reflects on importance of local news

Joanna Werch Takes • October 23, 2025

A public gathering on Oct. 20 commemorated the local news organization's fifth year anniversary, with speakers reflecting on the importance of local news.