Community Service

Eden Prairie declares Steve Schewe Day as EPLN leader steps down

Rachel Hoppe • September 4, 2025

The Eden Prairie City Council proclaimed Sept. 2, 2025, as Steve Schewe Day, honoring the EPLN CEO and publisher as he steps down.

Camp Eden Wood will hold 100th anniversary celebration Sept. 9

EPLN Staff Reports • September 3, 2025

The former camp for children with tuberculosis now serves as a camp for children and adults with disabilities.

Helping Paws creates fund to honor Hortman family

Rachel Hoppe • August 22, 2025

Helping Paws established the Hortman Heroes Fund to honor Melissa, Mark and Gilbert Hortman in providing service dogs to those in need.

EPLN receives McKnight Foundation grant

Joanna Werch Takes • August 15, 2025

The $20,000 grant from the Minnesota-based foundation will support the organization's operations during a time of transition.

From one man’s garden, joy blooms at Eden Prairie Senior Living

Stuart Sudak • August 14, 2025

At Eden Prairie Senior Living, 86-year-old Don Peterson turned a patch of grass into a garden that brightens residents’ days.

PROP is more than just a food shelf

Rachel Hoppe • August 13, 2025

From financial assistance to career coaching, PROP in Eden Prairie helps families find stability in their lives.

Wings of the North admission will be free on Aug. 23

EPLN Staff Reports • August 12, 2025

Wings of the North Air Museum hosts free Volunteer Appreciation Day on Aug. 23 in Eden Prairie with tours and historic aircraft.

Sweet success: Eden Prairie Lions serve 4,000 ears at Corn Feed

Stuart Sudak • August 5, 2025

Eden Prairie Lions serve 4,000 ears of corn at annual Corn Feed, raising funds for local causes and scholarships.

Still sweet after all these years

Stuart Sudak • July 31, 2025

The Eden Prairie Lions Club’s annual Corn Feed returns Saturday, serving buttery sweet corn and community tradition in equal measure.

Reach for Resources combines disability, brain injury case management teams

EPLN Staff Reports • July 26, 2025

The mental health and resources organization says the merger will provide a more cohesive experience for individuals and families.

Fix it, don’t toss it: Eden Prairie hosts free repair clinic

Jody Carey • July 23, 2025

Hennepin County’s Fix-It Clinic comes to Eden Prairie, offering free repairs to help residents extend the life of household items.

PROP participates in summer matching campaign to keep food shelf stocked as demand rises

Rachel Hoppe • July 16, 2025

PROP’s July food shelf campaign highlights rising summer hunger in Eden Prairie, with families facing fewer donations and greater need.