The Academy of Russian Ballet will present a double bill of enormously popular children’s ballets with their imaginative productions of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” and Camille Saen-Saints’ “Carnival of the Animals.” Choreographed by Svetlana Gavrilova and Kirill Bak, these one-act ballets will be performed together on

More than 40 Eden Prairie High School students who were part of the Rotary-sponsored STRIVE mentoring program this school year were recognized at a breakfast ceremony today.
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Carla Richards, 60, of Eden Prairie, died Friday, May 9, 2008.

Memorial service is Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6901 Normandale Road, Edina.

Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel. 952-920-3996.

BLAINE, Minn. (May 12, 2008) – The National Sports Center (NSC) will once again be the home of the Minnesota Thunder.

Effectively immediately, all Thunder home games will be played at the NSC Stadium in Blaine. In addition, the agreement will keep the team at the NSC through the 2011 season.

Tonight, the No. 2 seeded Eden Prarie High School boys lacrosse team opens Section 6 play against Chaska, the No. 7 seed. Tonight's game, at Aerie Stadium, begins at 7:30 p.m.

If Eden Prairie wins, they'll face the winner of Wayzata vs. Robbinsdale Armstrong on Wednesday (Cooper High School, 5 p.m.).

Section finals are scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m. (Armstrong High School).

Tonight, the defending champion Eden Prairie High School girls lacrosse team hosts a Section 6 lacrosse game.

Eden Prairie, the No. 1 seed, hosts Robbinsdale Cooper, the No. 9 seed. Game time is 5 p.m.

If Eden Prairie wins, they'll play either Hopkins or Chaska at Armstrong High School on Wednesday at 7 p.m 

The section finals are scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m. (Armstrong).

Eric Omdahl, a member of the Eden Prairie High School golf team, carded a hole-in-one Thursday, May 8 at Bearpath Golf and Country Club. He was playing a practice round with two of his teammates and junior varsity coach Bill Bosley. Omdahl achieved the feat on the 178-yard No. 8 hole.

I write about are true stories of the supernatural that I personally have experienced. Sometimes there is more to the story then I tell about. With Mothers Day coming up I thought this would be the best time to tell this about this case.

The following upcoming events are planned in conjunction with the city of Eden Prairie’s 150th anniversary of the first town board meeting. See below for Eden Prairie's proclamation on the city's 150th.

Riley-Jacques Barn Twilight Special

The Minnesota Antiques Dealers Association Show just gets better and better. This is the 4th year in the Fine Arts Building at the State Fair Grounds in St Paul. This beautiful building is a perfect setting for a Shoe and Sale featuring items for every interest from jewelry to furniture, and from Ancient Oriental to Mid-century Modern.

Saturday June 7, 2008 10-7

Sunday June 8, 2008 11-4

Free/close parking...Handicap accessible.

The American Legion Clarence Clofer Post 259 Excelsior-Shorewood will continue its tradition of holding Memorial Day services to remember our fallen comrades and to honor all veterans at local cemeteries, and will present a Memorial program at Excelsior Elementary School, followed by a parade to Oak Hill Cemetery in Excelsior for a graveside service.  Everyone is welcome to attend these services and participate in the activities.
 
SCHEDULE:
06:30 a.m.     Meet at Club, 24450 Smithtown Road
07:00 a.m.     Bus leaves Club

Tomato, watermelon, carrot, pear, and even rhubarb wine are possible.  Local homemade wine maker, Clarence Johnson, shares his knowledge, tips and tricks behind the mystery of homemade wine making.

MnDOT announced that occasional lane closures may occur at Highways 41 and 5 in Chanhassen during installation of a new traffic signal system.

Non-rush-hour shoulder and lane closures were also expected. The signal system is set to be completed and operational by early June.

Edendale Senior Residence is hosting a Vintage Hat Show. Come celebrate “A Century of Hats.” From the delicate bonnet to the sporty boater, the jazzy cloche to the classic pillbox. This entertaining fashion show is for all who love history and fashion. It will take place at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the Eden Prairie Senior Center, 8950 Eden Prairie Road. Information: 952-456-2155.

By Lauren Carlson-Vohs

She has been called quirky, unforgettable, a scene stealer, and even “one of the great moms of American fiction,” but to Shannon Olson, she’s just Flo.

For four decades, Shannon and her mother Florence Olson have played their roles as daughter and mother to perfection. Most of the time, those roles were played out in real life, but occasionally, they have found their way to the pages of Shannon’s books.

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