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News stories from Eden Prairie, MinnesotaFuneral notice for Carla Bifaro RichardsMay 13, 2008 - 2:04pm — markaweberCarla 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. Thunder to move back to National Sports CenterMay 13, 2008 - 9:04am — dan hussBLAINE, 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. Lacrosse to to host Chaska in section openerMay 12, 2008 - 3:40pm — dan hussTonight, 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).
Girls Lax team seeded No. 1May 12, 2008 - 1:17pm — dan hussTonight, 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).
 Alex Messinger and Micaele Edwards receive their books for My Book Day. Each student receives his or her own pre-picked hard-bound book for the event, which is sponsored by the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary.
Omdahl cards hole-in-oneMay 12, 2008 - 9:36am — dan hussEric 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.
Happy birthday Eden Prairie!May 11, 2008 - 10:50am — KarlaThe 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 Lane closures at Highways 5 & 41May 11, 2008 - 9:58am — KarlaMnDOT 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. Spiritually speaking: Honoring motherhood, our moms and ourselves on Mother’s DayMay 11, 2008 - 9:39am — KarlaBy Lauren Carlson-Vohs Mother, the museMay 11, 2008 - 7:37am — KarlaShe 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. Religion news: End times series set, Astronaut featured at Salute to Veterans event, Temple classesMay 10, 2008 - 8:00am — Karla
End times The culture of Ole & LenaMay 9, 2008 - 4:24pm — KarlaThere’s Ole: “Ole got a job in the fertilizer factory. The boss tried to determine the extent of Ole’s abilities. ‘Tell me, do you know anything about nitrates?’ Answered Ole… ‘All I know is dey are cheaper dan da day rates.” And then there’s Lena: “Ven ve ver datin’, Ole and I almost froze to death at da drive-in movie. Ve ver vatchin’ Closed for da Season.”  (From left) PROP Shop volunteers Rita Amatuccio, Sarah Meckstroth, Hannah Mohan and Katie Narem pose with a pile of prom dresses that can be found at the PROP Shop. Mohan coordinated and facilitated the Prom Dress Drive with Student Council and PROP Shop. Prom Dress Drive co-chairs also included Kristina Knudsen and Audrey Phillips. The EPHS Prom is Saturday, May 10.
Hopkins School District E-news for May 9May 9, 2008 - 1:33pm — KarlaThe following is an e-mail from the Hopkins School District:
Welcome to Hopkins E-News for Friday, May 9, 2008. Want to learn about landscape photography?May 9, 2008 - 1:28pm — KarlaA “Spring Through the Camera’s Eye Forum” on landscape photography is set for 4-6 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Elizabeth Fries Ellet Interpretive Trail at the Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area in Eden Prairie. Eden Prairie photographer Todd Nordquist will lead the excursion. Softball team to play at Lakeville todayMay 9, 2008 - 9:33am — dan hussToday, the Eden Prairie High School softball team plays Lakeville North. Today's game, at Lakeville North, begins at 4:15 p.m.
Section's top boys lacrosse teams lose final regular season gamesMay 9, 2008 - 9:30am — dan hussThe two teams thought to be the top seeds in the upcoming Section 6 boys lacrosse tournament, Eden Prairie and Minnetonka, both lost on Thursday. Eden Prairie fell 7-4 to Bloomington Jefferson; Minnetonka fell 9-7 to Edina. Eden Prairie High School senior Laura Weber to be honored at Athena breakfastMay 9, 2008 - 9:19am — dan hussLaura Weber, Eden Prairie High School Athena Award winner, is among the 50-plus Minneapolis Area Athena Award recipients to be honored at a breakfast this morning. Athena criteria includes athletic, academic and community accomplishments. Weber is a three-sport athlete who has lettered in swimming, basketball and track. A member of EPHS's Honor Society, she carries a 3.82 GPA. She'll be attending Minnesota State University, Mankato in the fall.
Baseball team pins "W" on Apple ValleyMay 9, 2008 - 9:08am — dan hussThursday, the Eden Prairie High School baseball team got back on the winning track, beating Apple Valley 9-3. Wednesday, the Eagles fell 7-4 to Eastview. Eden Prairie returns to action Monday with home game against Lakeville North (4:15 p.m.).
Farm Bill proposal contains mixed results for waterfowl needsMay 9, 2008 - 8:57am — dan huss
WASHINGTON – With a Farm Bill being readied for a final floor vote in the House and Senate, agricultural conservation initiatives are being treated differently than they were in earlier versions of this year’s bill and in previous Farm Bills. Funeral notice for James E. NichollsMay 8, 2008 - 4:02pm — markaweberJames Nicholls, 82, of Chanhassen, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Visitation is Monday, May 12, from 5-8 p.m. Services are Tuesday at 11 a.m. with additional visitation one hour before, all at Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel, 7625 Mitchell Road, 952-975-0400. Public Notices from the May 8, 2008 Eden Prairie NewsMay 8, 2008 - 3:09pm — Southwest Legal...Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the May 8, 2008 print edition of the Eden Prairie News newspaper? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to this item, in the form of .pdf’s that can be opened with Adobe Acrobat. Helping to guide youth in a positive directionMay 8, 2008 - 12:14pm — Leah Shaffer Librarian Ali Turner receives Human Rights Award
Road block: Pioneer Trail work on hold until 2009May 8, 2008 - 12:05pm — Leah ShafferProject still working its way through layers of oversight
Crime briefs: Close those garage doorsMay 8, 2008 - 12:03pm — Leah ShafferThe following incidents were reported by the Eden Prairie Police Department: BURGLARY Minnesota Lynx unveil "10 Days of May-hem"May 8, 2008 - 11:52am — dan hussMINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Lynx unveiled today the “10 Days of May-hem,” a comprehensive community outreach plan presented by Best Buy that features nearly 20 events and a host of media appearances throughout the Twin Cities during the 10 days leading into the team’s opening game of the 2008 10th Anniversary Season. |
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