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Eden Prairie Local News (EPLN) is a non-profit, non-partisan media organization with a hyperlocal focus on Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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The Minnesota State High School League Class AA girls hockey championship trophy from Eden Prairie’s 2006 title season, displayed at Eden Prairie Community Center.

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Written by Daniel Huss
Photo by Rick Olson

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Eden Prairie’s first girls hockey champions reflect 20 years later - Eden Prairie Local News
Members of Eden Prairie’s 2006 girls hockey state championship team reunited earlier this month to reflect on a program-defining season.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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Eden Prairie legislators and faith leaders held a vigil honoring Alex Pretti and Renee Good, killed in recent federal immigration agent shootings.

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Written by Rachel Hoppe
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Hundreds gather in Purgatory Creek Park to mourn Minneapolis ICE shooting victims - Eden Prairie Local News
Eden Prairie legislators and faith leaders held a vigil honoring Alex Pretti and Renee Good, killed in recent federal immigration agent shootings.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Three Democratic state legislators who represent Eden Prairie will host a candlelight vigil at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Purgatory Creek Park.

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Written by EPLN Staff Reporter
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Candlelight vigil planned in Eden Prairie after fatal federal agent shooting in Minneapolis - Eden Prairie Local News
Eden Prairie legislators will host a candlelight vigil after a man was fatally shot during a federal enforcement operation in Minneapolis.
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January 24, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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Eden Prairie students receive degrees, academic honors from post-secondary institutions.

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Written by Staff Reporter

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Campus Honor Roll - Eden Prairie Local News
Eden Prairie students receive degrees, academic honors from post-secondary institutions.
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January 24, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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Will Kukla, a junior at Eden Prairie High School, was selected as a member of the Highlight Division of the New Balance All-America Lacrosse Tournament.

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Written by Staff Reporter

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EPHS junior selected for All-America Lacrosse - Eden Prairie Local News
Will Kukla, a junior at Eden Prairie High School, was selected as a member of the Highlight Division of the New Balance All-America Lacrosse Tournament.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Hennepin County and the City of Eden Prairie will host a virtual open house from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29, to share details about a planned reconstruction of the Pioneer Trail bridge.

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Virtual open house set for Pioneer Trail bridge reconstruction - Eden Prairie Local News
Hennepin County and Eden Prairie will host a virtual open house outlining plans for the Pioneer Trail bridge reconstruction.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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During moments of unthinkable tragedy, chaplains from Eden Prairie’s police and fire departments provide solace and an outlet to express grief.

Written by Rachel Hoppe
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Volunteer chaplains support officers and families in crisis - Eden Prairie Local News
Eden Prairie’s volunteer chaplains support police and fire departments during crises, offering comfort and a listening ear.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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On a frigid Sunday night in Eden Prairie, more than a dozen faith traditions gathered under one roof to talk about light — and, quietly, about fear.

Written by Stuart Sudak
Photo by Gillian Holte

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‘One light, many lanterns’ at World Religion Day - Eden Prairie Local News
World Religion Day in Eden Prairie brought diverse faiths together, acknowledging anxiety while urging connection, understanding and shared humanity.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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The Wings of the North Air Museum hosts a free Feb. 5 lecture on World War II daylight bombing raids over Berlin.

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Written by EPLN Staff
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Wings of the North hosts WWII lecture on Berlin raids - Eden Prairie Local News
The Wings of the North Air Museum hosts a free Feb. 5 lecture on World War II daylight bombing raids over Berlin.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Most of Eden Prairie Schools’ operations and programs will be closed Friday, Jan. 23, due to an extreme cold warning from the National Weather Service.

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Written by Maddie Robinson
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Eden Prairie Schools closed Jan. 23 due to extreme cold - Eden Prairie Local News
Most of Eden Prairie Schools’ operations and programs will be closed Friday, Jan. 23, due to an extreme cold warning from the National Weather Service.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Deportation is more complicated than it sounds - Eden Prairie Local News
A reader responds to Mayor Ron Case’s letter, arguing immigration enforcement and deportation are more complex than often portrayed.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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Eden Prairie Schools opens a new Emerging Technologies Lab at the high school, giving students hands-on access to cutting-edge tools.

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Written by Maddie Robinson
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EP Schools opens long-awaited Emerging Technologies Lab - Eden Prairie Local News
Eden Prairie Schools opens a new Emerging Technologies Lab at the high school, giving students hands-on access to cutting-edge tools.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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Film critic Hunter Friesen previews the most anticipated movies of 2026, spanning major studio releases and ambitious projects.

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Written by Hunter Friesen
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Promotional still of “The Odyssey” (2026 film) showing Matt Damon as Odysseus in costume on a windswept seaside setting, from the article “26 exciting movies coming out in 2026” on Eden Prairie Local News.
January 22, 2026 at 3:16 PM