Public Safety

Eden Prairie teen jailed again in Minneapolis assault case from April

Stuart Sudak • July 22, 2025

Eden Prairie teen jailed after allegedly violating electronic monitoring in Minneapolis assault case that left 14-year-old with serious injuries.

Felony theft charge in Eden Prairie rental case

Stuart Sudak • July 20, 2025

Minneapolis man charged with felony theft after rented skid steer, trailer from Eden Prairie business allegedly not returned.

Gun fraud charge filed against Minneapolis man

EPLN Staff Reports • July 20, 2025

A handgun was fraudulently purchased with a stolen credit card at an Eden Prairie gun store, then sold at a pawn shop.

Eden Prairie woman charged after police chase from Bloomington ends in crash

Stuart Sudak • July 19, 2025

An Eden Prairie woman was charged after a police pursuit that began in Bloomington and ended in a crash and arrest.

City workers help a mom get her ducks in a row

Rachel Hoppe • July 15, 2025

A resident alerted Eden Prairie authorities after discovering five ducklings trapped in a storm drain. All were safely reunited with their mother.

Burnsville man charged in phone thefts

Stuart Sudak • July 14, 2025

Burnsville contractor charged with stealing four phones from Verizon stores in Eden Prairie and Bloomington.

Two charged in $31K retail theft from Eden Prairie store

Stuart Sudak • July 13, 2025

Two men face felony charges after allegedly stealing more than $31,000 in merchandise from an Eden Prairie store July 3.

All prostitution sting suspects now charged

Stuart Sudak • July 10, 2025

Twelve men have now been charged in connection with a June 23 prostitution sting in Eden Prairie targeting would-be sex buyers.

DNA leads to charges in 2023 Eden Prairie business burglary

Stuart Sudak • July 8, 2025

A Blaine man is charged in a 2023 Eden Prairie office burglary after DNA evidence linked him to the scene.

Eden Prairie sting leads to 10 felony charges, two cases pending

Stuart Sudak • July 3, 2025

Twelve men were arrested in an Eden Prairie sting targeting underage solicitation; ten face felony charges, two cases remain pending.

Is there more political violence? Here’s what the limited research shows

MinnPost • July 1, 2025

Minnesota lawmakers face rising threats amid efforts to boost security, protect personal data, and navigate inconsistent public safety systems.

Eden Prairie police urge caution around fireworks ahead of Fourth of July

EPLN Staff Reports • July 1, 2025

Eden Prairie police urge caution with fireworks ahead of July Fourth, citing injury risks and Minnesota laws on illegal fireworks.