Politics

Eden Prairie Chamber calls for pro-business Minnesota Senate candidates

Rachel Hoppe • December 11, 2025

The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce is calling for pro-business candidates to run for Sen. Steve Cwodzinski’s open seat in 2026.

Minnesota Democrats make a big bet on paid leave

Minnesota Reformer • November 18, 2025

Minnesota prepares to launch its paid family and medical leave program in 2026, learning from other states while businesses brace for costs.

Cwodzinski to retire after a decade in Senate, 43 years in public service

Stuart Sudak • November 18, 2025

State Sen. Steve Cwodzinski plans to retire in 2027, reflecting on 43 years of service, family, civics and a final year’s goals.

Minnesota’s hemp-produced THC beverage and edible industry reels from provision to outlaw products in shutdown bill 

MinnPost • November 12, 2025

Minnesota’s hemp industry faces major setbacks as Congress moves to ban THC-infused products under the new federal shutdown bill.

D.C. Memo: Ken Martin takes a victory lap

MinnPost • November 8, 2025

DFL chair Ken Martin celebrates Democratic victories in key states, saying the party’s unity and affordability message drove success.

Eden Prairie graduate reflects on Minneapolis City Council run

Rachel Hoppe • November 8, 2025

Max Theroux lost his Minneapolis City Council race to incumbent Robin Wonsley but hopes to stay involved in politics.

‘No Kings’ protest draws more than 350 to Eden Prairie

Rachel Hoppe • October 18, 2025

More than 350 people joined the “No Kings” rally in Eden Prairie, part of nationwide protests against the Trump administration.

MAC approves Flying Cloud Airport long-term plan

Rachel Hoppe • October 6, 2025

A new long-term plan for Flying Cloud Airport lays out the next 20 years of improvements in safety, efficiency and development for Eden Prairie’s busy general aviation hub.

Lower Minnesota River Watershed District has new administrator

EPLN Staff Reports • October 4, 2025

Will Lytle assumed the role earlier this year; the previous administrator, Linda Loomis, announced her retirement.

Eden Prairie High School graduate runs for Minneapolis City Council

Rachel Hoppe • September 24, 2025

Max Theroux, an Eden Prairie High School Class of 2022 graduate, has big plans for himself. Theroux is a senior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMN), where he is studying economics and...

Town hall attendees call for end to gun violence

Rachel Hoppe • September 23, 2025

U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison held a town hall at Wayzata Central Middle School on gun violence prevention after the Annunciation shooting.

Eden Prairie legislators call for action after Minneapolis school shooting

Rachel Hoppe • September 4, 2025

Eden Prairie legislators Steve Cwodzinski, Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn and Alex Falconer react to the Minneapolis school shooting and urge stronger gun laws.