Eden Prairie Local News

The Eden Prairie City Council appointed 33 high school students to serve on city commissions during the 2026-27 school year.

Eden Prairie students named to city commissions The Eden Prairie City Council appointed 33 high school students to serve on city commissions during the 2026-27 school year.

Eden Prairie marked the near-completion of its $26.5 million Police Department expansion at City Center with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

Written and photo by Mark A Weber

Eden Prairie police near July move into expanded City Center quarters Eden Prairie officials marked the transition from construction to move-in at the Police Department’s new quarters at City Center.

Eden Prairie Local News received eight Minnesota SPJ awards this week, including five first-place honors, and was named a finalist in a national nonprofit news competition.

Written by Joanna Werch Takes
Photo by Robin Silverman

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EPLN receives five first-place journalism awards Eden Prairie Local News received eight Minnesota SPJ awards this week, including five first-place honors, and was named a finalist in a national nonprofit news competition.

A new PFLAG chapter is bringing LGBTQ+ support closer to south metro families, with meetings in Eden Prairie and New Prague.

Written by Teegan Toftely
Photo by John Jarvis

New PFLAG chapter brings LGBTQ+ support closer to south metro families The volunteer-led group grew from an Eden Prairie effort and will connect with residents at the city’s annual Party for Pride.

Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’ finds fresh heart in a story about childhood, screens and the toys left behind.

Written by Hunter Friesen
Photo courtesy of Pixar

‘Toy Story 5’ recaptures Pixar’s magic Pixar’s latest sequel brings Woody, Buzz and Jessie back for a funny, heartfelt story about childhood, technology and growing up.

Residents of Eden Prairie's Summit Place recreate old-time radio shows in front of a live studio audience.

Written and photo by Joanna Werch Takes

(It’s not just The Shadow who knows) The fun of old-time radio shows Residents of Eden Prairie's Summit Place recreate old-time radio shows in front of a live studio audience.

Eden Prairie pianist David Cavalari won the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest after years of near misses.

Written by Jim Bayer

Creativity, practice and ‘Bathtub Pickles’ lead Eden Prairie pianist to national ragtime title Eden Prairie pianist David Cavalari won the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest after years of near misses.

Eden Prairie resident Wendy Cregg, the first woman to win Grandma’s Marathon, returns to Duluth for the race’s 50th running.

Written and photo by Stuart Sudak

Grandma’s Marathon’s first female winner returns for 50th running Wendy Cregg never set out to make running history. Her only marathon became part of Minnesota running history.

Eden Prairie is reminding residents about summer code rules for lawn watering, yard maintenance, trash containers, pets, equipment use and temporary dumpsters.

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City highlights summer code reminders Eden Prairie is reminding residents about summer code rules for lawn watering, yard maintenance, trash containers, pets, equipment use and temporary dumpsters.