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‘I figure I’m good for another 40 years’

Jim Bayer
November 26, 2024

No injuries as Prairie Dome tears, partially deflates

Jim Bayer
November 19, 2024

EP woman survives breast cancer, mentors others through Firefly Sisterhood

Jim Bayer
November 7, 2024

Eden Prairie moms credited with helping rescue six beagles used for research testing

Jim Bayer
October 14, 2024

Parade celebrates Eden Prairie Schools’ 100th year

Jim Bayer
October 1, 2024

Goettel, Beck seek County Board District 5 four-year commissioner term

Jim Bayer
September 26, 2024

Eden Prairie woman charged with making violent threats

Jim Bayer
September 26, 2024

Man charged with assault for spitting on police officer

Jim Bayer
September 26, 2024

Wrongful death lawsuit filed in 2022 Scheels suicide incident

Jim Bayer
September 10, 2024

EP swimmer wowed by Olympic trials, happy with her performance

Jim Bayer
July 25, 2024

PeopleFest! is a celebration of Eden Prairie’s diversity

Jim Bayer
July 23, 2024

EP emergency services unaffected by cyber outage; travelers hit the road after flights canceled

Jim Bayer
July 19, 2024

Woman who stole expensive stroller – with her infant in it – is charged

Jim Bayer
July 5, 2024

Child helps police confirm man held gun to mom’s head, threatened to shoot her

Jim Bayer
July 5, 2024

Foil and duct tape used in theft of more than $3,000 in Scheels merchandise

Jim Bayer
July 5, 2024

Two men arrested after fleeing police following attempted Home Depot theft

Jim Bayer
July 5, 2024

7 accused of selling alcohol to underage drinkers

Jim Bayer
July 2, 2024

EP piano man Cavalari faces the Mississippi heat and finishes a cool 5th

Jim Bayer
June 25, 2024

Two men face felony charges after high-speed chases

Jim Bayer
June 11, 2024

EP woman charged with illegal firearm possession

Jim Bayer
June 11, 2024

Inver Grove Heights woman charged with drug possession, theft

Jim Bayer
June 11, 2024

Partner remembers K-9 Officer Riggs’ career of catching bad guys and having fun

Jim Bayer
June 3, 2024

Eden Prairie piano man takes his ragtime skills to compete in world championship contest

Jim Bayer
May 17, 2024

Shoplifting doubles, fraud increases; ‘people’ crimes, vehicle thefts down in 2023

Jim Bayer
May 13, 2024

School bus cameras are catching more stop-arm violators in Eden Prairie

Jim Bayer
April 23, 2024

Eden Prairie’s Nelson family recounts ‘flipped switch’ moment as sun goes dark during solar eclipse

Jim Bayer
April 17, 2024

Eden Prairie residents are on the hunt for Monday’s total solar eclipse

Jim Bayer
April 5, 2024

Three arrested in separate theft cases at Home Depot, Menards and Scheels

Jim Bayer
April 2, 2024

Turkeys on the town

Jim Bayer
April 2, 2024

Minnetonka man charged with burglary and identity theft

Jim Bayer
March 27, 2024

Polar plungers dive into chilly, ice-free Lake Riley for Special Olympics fundraiser

Jim Bayer
March 11, 2024

Organics recycling usage in EP has more than tripled in two years

Jim Bayer
February 21, 2024

College-bound students waiting for FAFSA fix before making final college decisions

Jim Bayer
February 16, 2024

100 Eden Prairie Cub Scouts put their cars to the test in Pinewood Derby

Jim Bayer
February 5, 2024

Lunar New Year draws hundreds to Asia Mall

Jim Bayer
February 4, 2024

Four Eden Prairie soldiers among 550 headed to Middle East

Jim Bayer
February 2, 2024

Former EP daycare employee found ‘responsible’ for child maltreatment

Jim Bayer
January 23, 2024

St. Paul man charged with criminal sexual conduct involving 5-year-old stepdaughter

Jim Bayer
January 16, 2024

Eden Prairie residents urged to keep an eye on their water usage

Jim Bayer
January 4, 2024

Theft charges filed in multiple Eden Prairie cases dating from 2021 to present

Jim Bayer
January 2, 2024

Holiday musical fun for the whole family at Eden Prairie Center

Jim Bayer
December 18, 2023

Holiday Nativity crèche brings loving memories and emotions following loss of its creator

Jim Bayer
December 17, 2023

‘Humane Haven’ DECA project working to raise money for pet adoption

Jim Bayer
December 11, 2023

Silent Struggles concludes: Reflecting on EP’s journey through youth mental health and hope for the future

Jim Bayer
November 30, 2023

High speed fiber internet makes its entrance into Eden Prairie

Jim Bayer
November 20, 2023

Eden Prairie man charged with 41 counts of stalking ex-girlfriend

Jim Bayer
November 13, 2023

EPS’ business director to join school consultant company CESO

Jim Bayer
November 4, 2023

Home health aide charged with stealing more than $48k in jewelry from couple

Jim Bayer
October 18, 2023

Former bookkeeper charged, accused of stealing $87,000 from Bobby and Steve’s Auto World

Jim Bayer
October 18, 2023

Jonas Wagner died at age 17 by suicide in 2021. Today, his mom speaks out

Jim Bayer
October 12, 2023

Silent Struggles: EPLN project explores mental health and suicidal ideation in Eden Prairie teens

Jim Bayer
October 5, 2023

Eden Prairie’s ‘trash man’ teaches lessons about caring for people and his community

Jim Bayer
September 12, 2023

Financial scammers reap huge amounts of cash in thefts from Eden Prairie businesses and individuals

Jim Bayer
September 2, 2023

Maui fires bring back memories of Lahaina’s people and friendliness as island residents begin long recovery

Jim Bayer
August 17, 2023

EP swimmer Larsen qualifies for September international meet in Israel

Jim Bayer
August 15, 2023

Suspect charged in 2021 minority-owned business burglaries

Jim Bayer
July 22, 2023

Upcycling becomes furniture art at new Eden Prairie home furnishings studio

Jim Bayer
July 13, 2023

Boys volleyball season ends, preparation for next season begins

Jim Bayer
July 7, 2023

Four more men charged in May prostitution sting

Jim Bayer
July 6, 2023

Prostitution charges brought against four men caught in May police sting operation

Jim Bayer
June 24, 2023

‘Heads, hearts, and tails’

Jim Bayer
June 21, 2023

Senior Sunset

Jim Bayer
June 7, 2023

‘She never lost heart’

Jim Bayer
June 5, 2023

Eagles softball season ends with loss to Shakopee

Jim Bayer
June 4, 2023

‘Scared out of my mind’

Jim Bayer
May 24, 2023

Players, coaches thrilled as boys volleyball becomes varsity sport

Jim Bayer
May 10, 2023

Thefts, drug possession, DWIs top recently released Hennepin County District County charges

Jim Bayer
April 28, 2023

EPHS Spring Sports Previews (Part 2)

Jim Bayer
April 20, 2023

EPHS Spring Sports Previews

Jim Bayer
April 16, 2023

EP swimmer chases dreams in pursuit of college success and 2024 Olympics

Jim Bayer
April 3, 2023

Martial arts instructor convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct

Jim Bayer
March 29, 2023

Investigation begins into Flying Cloud plane crash that injured three

Jim Bayer
March 14, 2023

Shoptalk: EPLN hosts out-of-state publishers to explore the impact of nonprofit local news

Jim Bayer
March 3, 2023

DWIs, assaults charged in Hennepin County District Court

Jim Bayer
March 1, 2023

School district served with notice ‘seeking resolution in advance of litigation’ in Flom matter

Jim Bayer
February 16, 2023

Eden Prairie joins fencing consortium to protect City Center and Fire Station 1 in case of civil unrest

Jim Bayer
February 5, 2023

Plowing snow: despite the science, hardworking people still needed to move the white stuff

Jim Bayer
January 19, 2023

Charges filed in traffic incidents: 110 mph with 4 yr. old in car, DWI with 5 yr. old in car

Jim Bayer
January 10, 2023

Frigid Winter Blast draws the hardy to Staring Lake for frosty fun

Jim Bayer
January 8, 2023

EPPD’s DWI officer focused on catching impaired drivers

Jim Bayer
December 29, 2022

EPLN Year-End Review: We brought our neighbors stories of joy, optimism, shock and sadness in 2022

Jim Bayer
December 26, 2022

Police report outlines tragic events of Aug. 22 at Scheels

Jim Bayer
December 18, 2022

No charges, case closed in August suicide and lockdown at Eden Prairie Scheels store

Jim Bayer
November 14, 2022

Mother, sister remember Charlie Alleman

Jim Bayer
October 31, 2022

You are invited to EPLN’s 2nd anniversary celebration and annual meeting Oct. 17

Jim Bayer
October 14, 2022

Victim of Aug. 22 Scheels suicide identified

Jim Bayer
September 27, 2022

Thunderhead

Jim Bayer
September 17, 2022

Mother is second person charged in toddler’s April fentanyl overdose at EP apartment

Jim Bayer
September 1, 2022

Teacher shortage not a problem — but district needs more support staff for 2022-23 school year

Jim Bayer
August 23, 2022

One man dead following apparent suicide at Eden Prairie Scheels store

Jim Bayer
August 22, 2022

Bridges of Eden Prairie

Jim Bayer
August 18, 2022

Suspect arrested in theft of 10 catalytic converters

Jim Bayer
August 15, 2022

Warrant issued for St. Paul man in drug overdose of EP 2-year-old

Jim Bayer
August 11, 2022

Felony charges levied in Eden Prairie cases involving criminal sexual conduct, burglary, thefts

Jim Bayer
August 9, 2022

EP Schools applies for federal grants to purchase 10 electric buses

Jim Bayer
August 9, 2022

Shakopee man charged with soliciting juvenile in undercover prostitution operation

Jim Bayer
August 6, 2022

Rowing Bryant Lake

Jim Bayer
August 2, 2022

Eden Prairie man charged with multiple felonies for assault on woman, unborn twins

Jim Bayer
August 1, 2022

Phillips says Biden shouldn’t run for reelection in 2024

Jim Bayer
July 29, 2022

Missouri drowning victim ID’d as EP man

Jim Bayer
July 27, 2022