Public Safety

Minneapolis man charged with fleeing Eden Prairie police during DWI stop

Stuart Sudak • June 30, 2025

Minneapolis man charged with fleeing Eden Prairie police during DWI stop and refusing breath test, court records show.

Eden Prairie officer recognized for three DWI arrests in one night

EPLN Staff Reports • June 30, 2025

Eden Prairie officer earns honor after three DWI arrests in one shift, recognized by Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety.

Eden Prairie police sting leads to 12 arrests in attempted child exploitation case

Stuart Sudak • June 27, 2025

Twelve men were arrested in an Eden Prairie sting targeting those seeking sex with minors, part of a regional trafficking crackdown.

Eden Prairie man charged in hidden-camera case involving teen stepdaughter

Stuart Sudak • June 24, 2025

An Eden Prairie man is charged with felony privacy interference for allegedly secretly recording his teenage stepdaughter in her bedroom.

Hugo woman charged in Eden Prairie vehicle swindle case

Stuart Sudak • June 23, 2025

A Hugo woman is charged with using worthless checks to obtain two vehicles from Eden Prairie dealerships, court records show.

Edina woman charged after high-speed DWI stop in Eden Prairie

Stuart Sudak • June 22, 2025

Edina woman faces nine charges after Eden Prairie traffic stop, including DWI, underage drinking, and lack of required ignition interlock, police say.

St. Paul man charged in Eden Prairie gun threat

Stuart Sudak • June 21, 2025

A St. Paul man faces felony charges after allegedly pointing a loaded handgun at his girlfriend during an argument in Eden Prairie.

Police vehicle crashes en route to emergency

EPLN Staff Reports • June 20, 2025

An Eden Prairie police squad car collided with an Audi while responding to a call. Both drivers sustained minor injuries.

Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker killing visited other legislators’ homes, prosecutors say

Reuters • June 16, 2025

Suspect targeted four Minnesota lawmakers in deadly rampage; prosecutors say plot included disguises, fake police gear and a hit list.

Suspect in shooting of Minnesota lawmakers to appear in court on murder charges

Reuters • June 16, 2025

Vance Boelter, accused of impersonating a police officer and killing Rep. Melissa Hortman, is scheduled to appear in court Monday.

Eden Prairie dentist known for 2015 lion hunt charged with DWI

Stuart Sudak • June 6, 2025

Walter Palmer, the Eden Prairie dentist linked to Cecil the Lion, faces DWI and obstruction charges following a May 26 incident.

Former employee charged in $120K fraud at Eden Prairie nonprofit

Stuart Sudak • June 4, 2025

An Apple Valley woman faces felony charges alleging she stole over $120,000 from an Eden Prairie nonprofit serving low-income seniors.