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Commentary: Mea Culpa! EP = Everyone’s Polite?

Karla — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:02:52 +0000

What do you think? Are drivers becoming less courteous on the road? Do you signal before you break to change lanes? Click here to comment on a forum.

A funny thing happened after I cut off that irate person on Highway 169

By Suzanne Ruff

Obituaries from the Dec. 4 EP News

markaweber — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:43:51 +0000

The following obituaries are from the Dec. 4, 2008 print edition of the Eden Prairie News newspaper:

Petitioning for change

Karla — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:31:42 +0000

Visit our forum here.

A group is seeking to limit the Eden Prairie superintendent’s contract, as School Board reviews her performance

By Karla Wennerstrom

New city budget options enter the mix

Leah Shaffer — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:54:23 +0000

Recession concerns add new twist to budget talks

By Leah Shaffer

East of Eden collects for Toys for Tots -- open house Friday

Karla — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:46:41 +0000

East of Eden Salon has planned a Toys for Tots open house from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. Donate a new toy and receive a complimentary mini service, according to a news release. Food, drinks and door prizes are also planned. You can drop off toys at the salon through Dec. 11.

East of Eden is at 7735 Flying Cloud Drive. For information, visit www.eastofedensalon.com or call 952-942-0590.

Baja Sol Cantina to open Dec. 11 in former Chevy's location

Karla — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:37:44 +0000

Baja Sol Cantina is set to open at 8335 Crystal View Road (former Chevy’s location) in Eden Prairie on Dec. 11.

The restaurant is set to be open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to midnight Sundays, according to general manager Tom Boeckmann.

The full service restaurant chain is headquartered in Inver Grove Heights.

Learn about lake restoration tonight in Chan

Karla — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:00:00 +0000

An Evening with the Watershed is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Chanhassen American Legion, 290 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen.
The Riley-Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed will feature Professor Peter Sorenson and David Austin reporting on their work on lake restoration over the summer.

“Significant, new strides were made in understanding our lakes and their aquatic communities and prospects for restoration,” according to a news release.

Funeral notice for Evelyn N. Shull

markaweber — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:38:49 +0000

Evelyn Shull, 85, of Eden Prairie, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008.

Service is Thursday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour before at the Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel, 7625 Mitchell Road, 952-975-0400.

View Eden Prairie's challenged ballots

Karla — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:02:21 +0000

Attached below this article are Eden Prairie's challenged ballots in the Norm Coleman-Al Franken U.S. Senate election recount. No 'Lizard People' here, but still a bit up for debate. Check them out for yourself by clicking on the attachments below.

Funeral notice for Shirley M. Carlon

markaweber — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:19:05 +0000

Shirley Carlon, 87, of Eden Prairie, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008.

Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 13505 Excelsior Boulevard, Minnetonka.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service at church as well as Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel, 7625 Mitchell Road, 952-975-0400.