Eden Prairie Local News

12/09/2025

A century of service!
Camp Eden Wood, originally founded in 1925 to serve children with tuberculosis, recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. This historic site, now a cherished camp for children and adults with disabilities, has a rich and inspiring past.
Operated by True Friends, the camp is one of only two remaining former tuberculosis camps in the U.S. and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It continues to be a place of joy, friendship, and empowerment for its campers and their families.
Read the full story of Camp Eden Wood's incredible legacy.

Speeches, supper, camp songs, memories of the past and plans for the future were part of the site's celebration.

12/09/2025

In our "Sustainability in Action" series, we're taking a look at how Eden Prairie residents are helping to reduce waste.
Over 200 locals are using Ridwell, a service that collects hard-to-recycle items, such as plastic film and batteries, right from their doorstep. This effort helps to keep thousands of pounds of waste out of our landfills.
The service also partners with local nonprofits, donating a monthly "feature category" of items to support families in need. It’s a great example of how small changes can lead to a big impact in our community!
Read the full story on this local effort to simplify sustainability

Nearly 200 Eden Prairie residents use Ridwell, a doorstep service recycling hard-to-recycle items and diverting 2 million pounds statewide.

11/09/2025

An 18-year-old man has been charged with multiple felonies, including threats of violence and fleeing police, following a domestic assault incident in Eden Prairie.

The criminal complaint alleges that Aaron Enyinda George Ejike threatened his girlfriend with a pair of scissors, restrained her, and then fled in a vehicle, leading to a police pursuit. He was later arrested and is scheduled for a court hearing in October.

Read the full report on the charges filed in this case.

Man charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor after allegedly assaulting girlfriend with scissors and fleeing police in Eden Prairie.

11/09/2025

Ever wondered how different faiths celebrate their holidays?

An interfaith panel discussion in Eden Prairie brought together leaders from Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and Christian communities to discuss their unique holidays, calendars, and traditions. The conversation highlighted both the differences and similarities in how people of faith observe special days—from month-long fasts based on the lunar calendar to grand feasts.

The panelists also discussed how the community can better support and honor these traditions. It was a fascinating look at our community's rich and diverse cultures!

Read the full recap of the "Holidays Across Cultures" panel discussion.

Panelists shared the traditions and meanings of their religions' holidays as part of this year's PeopleFest.

11/09/2025

A Florida woman has been charged with a felony count of theft by swindle after allegedly diverting an Eden Prairie employee's paycheck into her own bank account.
According to court documents, the woman, Inisha Tameria Stacy, sent an email impersonating an employee to change their direct deposit information. A paycheck of over $5,000 was then deposited into her account.
The investigation is ongoing, and Stacy is scheduled to make her first court appearance later this month.
Read the full report on the case

Florida woman charged with swindling $5,056 from Eden Prairie business after diverting paycheck, court records show.

11/09/2025

A new era for Eden Prairie boys' lacrosse is here!

Aaron Olivier has been named the new head coach for the boys' lacrosse team. He brings over 20 years of coaching experience to the role, including leading Minnetonka to a state championship in 2009.

Olivier has also been a youth coach in Eden Prairie for the last eight years, and his philosophy centers on player development, communication, and passion for the game. He steps into the role after the retirement of Coach Ryan Ward, the program's only head coach for the past 19 seasons.

Read more about the new head coach and his vision for the team.

Eden Prairie High School named Aaron Olivier head boys’ lacrosse coach, succeeding Ryan Ward after 19 years leading the program.

10/09/2025

Congratulations to the 11 Eden Prairie students named National Merit Semifinalists! Ten are from Eden Prairie High School and one is from the International School of Minnesota. They are among the top 1% of high school seniors nationwide.

Eleven Eden Prairie students earned recognition as 2026 National Merit semifinalists, part of fewer than 1 percent of U.S. seniors honored.

10/09/2025

Eden Prairie Schools is projected to hit a 10-year enrollment high this year.
Initial projections estimated 8,890 students, but the district has seen a higher-than-expected number of students at every grade level, pushing the new estimate to over 9,000. District officials are looking into what's driving the surge, from new housing to the effectiveness of their marketing efforts.
The official count will be confirmed at the school board meeting on October 27.
Read the full report on the enrollment increase:

Eden Prairie Schools is expected to reach its highest enrollment in at least 10 years, with more than 9,000 students projected.

10/09/2025

Victory! The Eden Prairie girls' volleyball team secured their first win of the season with a commanding sweep of Hopkins.
The Eagles won all three sets with scores of 25-18, 25-15, and 25-19. It was a strong performance for the team, which is now 1-3 for the season.
The match also included a special ceremony honoring EPHS alum and Team USA volleyball player, Sarah Wilhite Parsons.
Read the full game recap: Eden Prairie volleyball gets first win with sweep of Hopkins

Eden Prairie girls volleyball earned its first win of the season, sweeping Hopkins and honoring alum Sarah Wilhite Parsons.

09/09/2025

The rain couldn't dampen spirits at the annual Prairie Wine & Brewfest!
Despite the weather, a great crowd came out to Purgatory Creek Park to enjoy local brews, wines, live music, food trucks, and games. The event, hosted by the Eden Prairie Community Foundation, was a huge success.
Congratulations to this year's Choice Grant winners: PROP Food ($3,000), Every Meal ($2,000), and Eden Prairie Local News ($1,000)! Your support helps make a difference in our community.
Read the full recap of the event and see more photos.

Crowds braved rain for Eden Prairie’s Prairie Wine & Brewfest, where PROP, Every Meal and EPLN earned community Choice Grants.

09/09/2025

In a highly anticipated matchup, the Eden Prairie Eagles were defeated by the No. 1-ranked Maple Grove Crimson with a final score of 28-14. Despite a strong performance from their running game and key defensive plays, the Eagles were ultimately undone by penalties and mistakes.
Coach Mike Grant believes the team can correct these issues and is already focused on preparing for their next big challenge against the undefeated and No. 4-ranked Edina Hornets.
Read the full game recap and a look ahead to the next matchup:

Eden Prairie fell 28-14 to top-ranked Maple Grove in Week 2, with penalties and mistakes proving costly despite strong effort.

08/09/2025

Eden Prairie Local News appoints longtime resident Mark H. Weber as its first full-time CEO and publisher, succeeding Steve Schewe.