Community Service

Eden Prairie Local News seeks new CEO/publisher

EPLN Staff Reports • July 15, 2025

Eden Prairie Local News seeks its first full-time CEO/publisher as the nonprofit digital newsroom enters its next phase of growth.

Lions Club golf tournament tees up big prizes and a charitable cause

Stuart Sudak • July 12, 2025

The Eden Prairie Lions Club hosts its annual charity golf tournament at Bent Creek, combining community spirit with fundraising and competition.

A soft place to land: Eden Prairie teen sews beds for rescued dogs

Lea Jacobson • July 9, 2025

Eden Prairie teen Fiona Rohde sews and donates handmade dog beds to Warrior Dog Rescue as part of a service project.

EPLN receives awards for state, local government reporting

Joanna Werch Takes • June 27, 2025

EPLN placed first in State Politics/Government Reporting and received second-place awards in Local Politics/Government and Best Interview categories from the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists.

PROP Food launches July campaign amid rising summer need

EPLN Staff Reports • June 25, 2025

PROP Food launches its July donation campaign to fight rising hunger in Eden Prairie, amid a seasonal drop in contributions.

Watershed district to host Creek Week events

EPLN Staff Reports • June 4, 2025

The Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District will hold events focused on local water resources June 8-14.

Schooner Days rolls in with rides, crowds and record fun

Stuart Sudak • June 3, 2025

Schooner Days 2025 drew record crowds to Eden Prairie’s Round Lake Park with food, bingo, beer, rides, and community spirit.

Fire up the fun at Eden Prairie Rib Fest June 8

Robin Silverman • June 3, 2025

Eden Prairie Rib Fest returns June 8 with ribs, beer, disc golf, and big-band jazz at the city’s annual Festival of Jazz on the Prairie.

Low vision program offers support, resources at Eden Prairie Senior Center

Mike Wilkinson • June 1, 2025

Eden Prairie’s low vision program connects residents with support groups, eye care professionals and tools to navigate vision challenges.

Optimist Kids 5K returns June 28 to support youth programs

EPLN Staff Reports • May 31, 2025

The Optimist Kids 5K returns to Eden Prairie on June 28, raising funds for local youth programs and community engagement.

The rhythm of Schooner Days beats in Pilar’s heart

Stuart Sudak • May 28, 2025

Pilar Sisinni’s lifelong ties to Schooner Days highlight the joy, tradition, and community spirit of the Eden Prairie Lions Club festival.

Schooner Days doubles down on charm

Stuart Sudak • May 28, 2025

Eden Prairie’s Schooner Days marks its 61st year with new food, more vendors, and small-town tradition at Round Lake Park.