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The Sign of Success.

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Great home located at the end of the cul de sac. Open floorplan with large granite kitchen center island for entertaining. Upgraded appliances. Upgraded HVAC system with whole home humidifier. New paint throughout. Four bedrooms up with three bathrooms. Two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill and one bedroom has a private bath. Large master bath. Finished walkout lower level includes a large family room, fifth bedroom and bathroom. Home is in like new condition.

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Enjoy sitting high atop the hill overlooking beautiful Staring Lake in your screen porch or extensive deck. This Kroiss built model home has everything for the modern family. Hardwood flooring throughout the main and upper levels, a main floor bedroom & adjacent 3/4 bath, 3 large bedrooms upstairs & an office overlooking the lake. The massive walkout basement features a large bedroom, walk-in closet & adjacent 3/4 bath. Enjoy the privacy of a .6 acre lot with walking trails just down the hill.

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This bright and inviting 2-story in Creek Knolls offers a large, open kitchen with center island, walk-in pantry, main floor private office, formal and informal dining, gas fireplaces, four upper BRs includes a large master suite with private bath. Home is move-in ready with neutral colors throughout. Exterior boasts an oversized deck which is wooded/private, freshly painted siding, and a new driveway.

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Outdoor enthusiasts and horse lovers will enjoy this soft contemporary home with an open plan design and vaulted ceilings. Located on a large, private lot with deeded access to 27 miles along the MN Valley State trail system for hiking, biking, horseback riding and snowmobiling. A unique property you’ll have to see to appreciate. The pole barn has 4 horse stalls and is a great place to store your outdoor toys.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER

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Hello, Eden Prairie! I'M PROUD TO SAY I'M THE NEW OWNER AND PUBLISHER FOR EDEN PRAIRIE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE. I look forward to continuing to drive the meaningful content and connections you have grown to expect from Eden Prairie Lifestyle. This is our Eco issue, and April is a wonderful month to reconnect with the Earth and spend some quality time outside. While you're out, take a moment to appreci-

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 12 Get Ready for Eden Prairieâ€™s Schooner Days Parade! Local Parade Back After 55 Year Hiatus

16 Healthy, Natural Healing Explore the Natural Healing Practices of Acupuncture and Cupping

20 Eco Friendly Travel Enjoy the Pristine Beauty of Aruba and Feel Good About Your Trip

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28 The Art of Eco Brewing Having Fun While Saving the Planet

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Giving Back

Trend Setter

20 Travel Destination 24 DIY 28 Locally Owned 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Open House

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AROUND TOWN

HAVE YOU TRIED NEXTDOOR?

to open July 11. The new Scheels store will be an

If you haven't tried it yet - you might want to sign

experience unlike anything ever seen in the Eden

up for the Nextdoor App. Nextdoor is the best way to

Prairie retail market. Scheels new store will feature

stay informed about what’s going on in your neighbor-

things like a 65 foot Ferris Wheel and a 16,000

hood—whether it’s finding a last-minute babysitter,

gallon aquarium. There will also be activities such

planning a local event, or sharing safety tips. There

as rollerball (Think small-scale bowling), a syn-

are so many ways our neighbors can help us, and

thetic ice rink, archery lanes and a host of arcade

Nextdoor is an easy way to connect with them. You

games. A candy factory for your sweet tooth and

can access Nextdoor on your computer or through a

cafe for something more substantial will also be

smartphone. Visit www.Nextdoor.com to learn more.

available. The new store is the literal definition of,

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - CLEAN UP OUR PARKS!

"Destination Shopping", where your family can relax for a few hours and entertain themselves in a number of ways.

While there are numerous ways to get involved as a volunteer, here's one that you get to do outside! On April 25th, starting at 8:00 AM, help make Eden Prairie’s parks sparkle by participating in our annual Park Clean-up Day. Grab your work gloves, bring your trash bags and help keep Eden Prairie’s parks and trails clean. Park Clean-Up Day is a great volunteer opportunity for service and youth organizations, and neighborhood groups! For more information, email Parks@edenprairie.org or call 952-949-8463 by Thursday, April 23, for park assignments.

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EDEN PRAIRIE HISTORY

just a pontoon and has grown to having 2 pontoons,

Did you know there’s a book that offers a fas-

docks, 1 lift, and 2 storage sheds. In 2018 the local

cinating look at Eden Prairie’s history? Visit Eden

chapter served over 3400 seniors, veterans, youth

Prairie’s City Hall and pick up a copy of, “Eden

and disabled persons, along with hospice trips for

Prairie; The First

individuals requesting their last trip with their fami-

Holden Anderson, for a project sponsored by the

lies. If you are interested in learning more or volun-

Eden Prairie Historical Society and the Eden Prairie

teering, please visit. www.edenprairie.lgfws.com/.

Heritage Preservation Commission.

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WHEN WILL SCHEELS OPEN?

For those wondering when the new Scheels

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Superstore will open in Eden Prairie, there's good

ments you’d like to see included in our Around Town

news! Although there is already a Scheels at the

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GIVING BACK

LOCAL PARADE BACK AFTER 55 YEAR HIATUS

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schooner days parade! 76 TROMBONES LEADING THE BIG PARADE? No but there will be marching bands. After a 55-year hiatus, Eden Prairie will again have a parade this year on Saturday, May 30th. The parade route will be along Valley View road, starting at the west side of the high school, and then turning right

What did the parade look like 55 years ago? A small

on Eden Prairie Road. With the support and encouragement

parade marched along Flying Cloud Drive near the old

of the City, the Eden Prairie Lions Club, is organizing what is

Flying Cloud Theater. That theater closed in 1989. The

officially being called the Eden Prairie Schooner Days Parade.

highway was shut down by the Minneapolis Police.

The Lions Club is holding its annual Schooner Days event that

This was long before Eden Prairie had its own police

same weekend.

department. Â A small procession of units, including two Connaughty girls representing the graduating class of 1982, moved down the highway. The viewers were enthusiastic, if sparse. What brought the local parade back to life? The simple answer is years of persistence by Curt Connaughty and the support of Mayor Ron Case. These two, and especially Curt, were the cheerleaders for organizing another parade.

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Curt came to Eden Prairie in the 1950’s to accept a teaching position. He’s been active in the community ever since. He was the high school’s first football coach, he coached track and he became a principal at the high school. Since he retired a few years back, he remains active in the sports scene by being a timekeeper at football games and a starter for track meets. But why an interest in parades? One clue is that he and his wife Mary have attended the Bayport Memorial Day parade for over sixty years. Another is the twinkle in his eye when he talks about parades. Spry and active at age 88, there is a skip in his gait just thinking about the parade. He enjoys the hard work it’s taken, and will take, to put on the parade. But he is especially proud of the opportunity to bring many facets of our diverse community together to put on and to celebrate a parade. Connaughty found a fellow parade lover in Mayor Ron Case. The two of them conspired and cajoled the City to approve, and the Eden Prairie Lions Club to take on the formidable task of organizing a parade. Curt heads the committee that has been working hard since last October to make this event a success. They got a bit lucky finding Lion Club President Gary Watkins with an interest for and an understanding of parades. Gary through his business has been active and with the Osseo Lions ROAR parade for many years. His knowledge base has been a great help with the task of defining actions needed, approvals required, and helping ensure the commitment of the Lions Club. Curt, Mayor Ron and Gary have all worked on the committee that has been working hard for months to bring a parade to our community.

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“THE THEME FOR THE PARADE IS, ‘WE A R E M A N Y, B U T T O D AY W E A R E O N E .’ T H E ORGANIZING COMMITTEE IS WORKING HARD TO I N C L U D E R E P R E S E N TA T I O N F R O M M A N Y F A C E T S O F O U R D I V E R S E C O M M U N I T Y.”

Curt is delighted and amazed at the cooperation and support he’s been given with what’s turned out to be

announcers for the parade will be located on the footbridge, with a PA system to let everyone know what’s passing.

a monumental undertaking. Although it’s not the first

From 1965 when Eden Prairie’s population was a bit more

parade, the committee really had to start from scratch.

than 2,000 residents, to today when the population is over

City staff from the city manager, the police chief, and

60,000, the village, now a City, has changed dramatically.

almost every department have contributed to the

Most all of the farms are gone, you don’t see horses on city

effort. The county approved the use of Eden Prairie

streets anymore, and homes, businesses and parks take up

Road for part of the route. The local radio club, the

most of the developable land in the city. We may not have

AV group from the high school, and many local busi-

a defined downtown, but we have pride in our community

nesses and organizations will be working to make this

and a parade is a measure of that pride, a celebration of

year’s parade a success.

community and just an old-fashioned reason to have fun.

The theme for the parade is, “We are many, but today we

The Lions welcome everyone’s participation in the parade.

are one.” The organizing committee is working hard to include

You and your organization or business may enter a unit in the

representation from many facets of our diverse community.

parade, or you can just come out as a family to enjoy the spec-

What will the parade consist of? There will be marching

tacle. For more information, or to request a parade unit appli-

bands, drum units, dancers, floats, antique cars, tractors,

cation, email Connaughty at cconnaughty@comcast.net

firetrucks, police vehicles, politicians and many surprises. The

or Rick Jensen at rick@jenslaw.com.

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TREND SETTER

healthy, natural healing EXPLORE THE NATURAL HEALING PRACTICES OF ACUPUNCTURE AND CUPPING

INSPIRED BY OUR JANUARY ISSUE ON EXERCISE, I SIGNED UP FOR BOXING CLASSES TO KICKSTART THE YEAR. The fitness benefits are great, but muscle aches and tension quickly caught up with me. If elite sports performers use acupuncture and cupping as an alternative to pain relivers, I wondered if it might work for me as well. I turned to Sarah Elliott at Elliott Therapeutics. Sarah is a Licensed Acupuncturist with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practices and is certified in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. I asked Sarah how acupuncture and cupping works. “When you get a papercut, the brain recognizes the injury and will send antibodies to heal the cut and in a few days it heals completely. Acupuncture works on the same principle. By creating a micro tear in the skin, the body will send antibodies to the area to help it heal.” Sarah explained. “Cupping works on the same principle, by lifting the skin away from the muscle, it signals the body to send blood into the muscles to help it heal.”

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If you have a fear of needles like me, don’t worry. “An acupuncture needle is about the width of a cat’s whisker and you will probably feel it going in, but the pain is minimal”, explained Sarah. After swabbing the areas to be treated with alcohol, Sarah inserted the needles. I quickly realized that I barely felt the needles go in. Sarah placed needles in my neck, along my spine, ankles, hands and ears. Once the needles were in, she placed a bell in my hand to ring if I got uncomfortable. Sarah let me relax for about 20 minutes. During that time, I was aware of a comfortable zinging and warming sensation between the acupuncture needles. It was cool to listen to my body going through the healing process. After acupuncture, we moved on to cupping. Cupping is different than massage in that it lifts the facia, the connective tissue of the muscle, allowing blood to flow in to remove inflammation. Massage, on the other hand, is a downward pressure. Cupping and massage have similar benefits that it creates blood flow to the muscles. Elliott therapeutics is the only clinic in Eden Prairie using fire cupping. Fire cupping is when a flammable substance is inserted and removed from a glass cup then the cup is placed upside down on the skin. As the air inside the cup cools, it will create suction, lifting the skin away from the muscle. I expected the cup to be warm, hot even, but it was cool to the touch. Sarah let the cups sit for a few minutes before moving them around on my back. As I dressed, I took inventory of my body; the pain in my shoulder and upper back had lessened. Most of all, I felt centered and relaxed. I know that one session will not reverse the abuse I put my body through every week. Sarah even cautions that acupuncture or cupping are not a one and done approach, but can be a healthy addition to a natural lifestyle. If you want to check out acupuncture and/or cupping at Elliott Therapeutics, visit www.elliottacu.com or call 952-277-9975. Elliott Therapeutics is located at 8937 Aztec Drive in Eden Prairie. CONTINUED >

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FAQ about cupping and acupuncture HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK? It kickstarts the body’s natural healing ability by stimulating the autonomic nervous system to produce chemicals that reduce inflammation, encourages blood flow and releases endorphins and calms the brain. WHAT ARE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE? Acupuncture can help you relax, sleep better, have more energy, reduce muscle pain, lessen headaches, improve mood, improve digestion, balance hormones, improve skin and more. HOW DOES CUPPING WORK? Cupping is the use of suction to pull the skin and facia away from the muscle to release tight muscles and increase blood flow into the muscles.

WHAT ARE BENEFITS OF CUPPING? It is mostly used for musculoskeletal conditions such as tight muscles, tension in the back and neck and to reduce chronic headaches. It can also improve the overall sense of wellbeing.

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IN SIMPLE TERMS, ECO-TOURISM MEANS TRAVELING TO AREAS THAT CONSERVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAIN THE WELL-BEING OF LOCAL PEOPLE. Ecotourists often visit fragile, pristine and relatively undisturbed natural areas, leaving the smallest footprint possible. Staying in places that use ecologically sounds practices, such as solar heating or cooling and recycling water or waste goods, ecotourists often purchase goods and services from locals or that benefit the local economy. As Ecotourism becomes more popular, more options are available. Aruba is a perfect example of an eco-friendly destination. The island is blessed with natural beauty and the appeal to tourists is easily understood. To keep the island pristine, government and residents take great care to encourage sustainable practices that will keep the island beautiful long into the future. Read on to

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Aruba is 70 square miles of happiness. Helping to keep it that way, the government promotes the use of renewable energy. Solar and wind are the most important sources of renewable energy. The potential for natural, renewable energy is enormous as Aruba has more than 5,000 wind and 2,500 solar hours available annually. These natural resources make Aruba’s renewable energy clean energy. The Vader Piet wind farm generates 17 percent of the island’s electricity needs. A large solar park at the airport provides electricity to some of the island’s residents through clean solar power. Because of its ability to generate clean energy, Aruba has offered the island as a testing hub for other countries renewable and sustainable solution.

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+PLAST ICS BA N Aruba has some of the most beautiful, pristine beaches in the world. The island’s number one commodity is its natural beauty and pristine environment, particularly it’s beach areas. On a small island like Aruba, the need to reduce waste is magnified. Waste from single-use plastics is a major problem. The need for a global effort to move away from single-use plastics is more visible on an island the size of Aruba, where even a small amount of waste becomes a glaring problem. While the economic costs of waste disposal are important, the environmental cost from an excess of plastic waste in such a small space makes this a crucial issue. To combat the problem, in 2017, Aruba’s government banned the use of single-use plastic bags anywhere on the island. The ban is strictly enforced, particularly in beach areas, where plastic not properly disposed of can end up in the fragile costal ecosystems surrounding the island. Roughly three quarters of the island’s retailers were in compliance with the ban as of late 2019. The success of the ban on plastic bags has emboldened Aruba’s Ministry of Environment to announce a milestone initiative that would ban all single use plastic in 2020. The banned items will include plastic cups and straws, utensils, styrofoam boxes and similar items - basically all disposable plastic that is commonly used to consume food and beverages will be banned from the island. Plastic water bottles or commodities pre-packaged in plastic that are imported into Aruba are not banned. Initial efforts to enforce the large-scale ban show strong local support and the effort is proving popular with the island’s visitors. As a result of the ban, regular visitors to the Caribbean report that Aruba is much cleaner than other destinations in the region.

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Tourists should appreciate the efforts by the locals to do their share to follow eco-friendly practices. For instance, tariffs on using electricity from the wind and solar projects have been lowered to encourage adoption of clean-energy equipment, with many residents feeding energy back into the grid. Islanders are employing a wide variety of sustainable practices. For instance, reverse-osmosis water purification systems are being widely adopted, which require far less energy. Residents and local waste haulers collaborate in annual beach cleanings where hundreds or thousands of volunteers – including tourists – join in. Recycling is regularly practiced and up to 50% of all trash is sorted and shipped for recycling. A biogas plant processes all organic refuse. In a broader effort, Aruba’s government has declared a goal to be oil-independent. International organizations have pledged to help, using Aruba as a test location. A Dutch energy think tank recently set up an experimental community, comparing 15 homes that will rely solely on renewable energy sources to 15 homes that do not, allowing for a comparative analysis. The focus of these international and local efforts is on improving current and harnessing new means of energy generation, along with providing education to change wasteful habits. One sign that residents are hearing the message is the prevalence of electric cars on the island. Some condo sales, for instance, include an electric or hybrid car as part of the deal. Aruba’s main power distributor is actively working to promote solar energy structures to homes that will allow residents to charge electric cars using solar power. Tariffs on electric cars have been reduced from 40% (Levied on conventional vehicles) to just 2% for electric cars. Locals are practicing what they preach. For tourists seeking an eco-friendly vacation experience, Aruba should be near the top of your list.

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If you have traveled over the last few years, you have probably noticed a sign in your shower that reads something like, “Help Save Our Planet – Millions of gallons of water are used everyday to wash towels that have only been used once. Help reduce this waste. A hanging towel means you will use it again; a towel on the floor means please wash. Thank you for helping us conserve the Earths vital resources.” You may have cheered the hotel for encouraging energy saving practices, but you might be surprised to learn other ways that hotels are doing their part to be eco-friendly. As a good business practice, many hotels in Aruba actively work to decrease energy and water consumption. Adopting energy efficiency measures makes good sense, both financially to keep rates down but also to serve as good environmental stewards of the island. Examples of energy efficient techniques some of the hotels are practicing include using solar power for hot water systems and air conditioning. Recycling measures are being widely practiced and some hotels are experimenting with filtering water run-off to reduce waste water. Older style light bulbs are being replaced with more efficient light bulbs. Timers and occupancy sensors on bathroom exhaust fans and room lighting are reducing electricity usage. To know if your hotel is practicing sound practices that are eco-friendly, look for the EarthCheck seal, LEED, and Green Globe platinum certifications. Of the 85 hotels in the Caribbean award the EarthCheck seal, 10% are located in Aruba.

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Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort - the Caribbean’s First CarbonNeutral®-Certified Resort

tip 2:

Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa - also Green Globe certified with an EarthCheck platinum seal

tip 3:

Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino, Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort, Divi Aruba, Hyatt Regency Aruba, , and MVC Eagle Beach Resort all have their EarthCheck Seal

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Divi & Tamarijn Aruba have their EarthCheck sliver certification Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino just invested $3.8 million in green projects to reduce the resort’s impact on the environment April 2020 | Eden Prairie Lifestyle

DIY

RESPONSIBLE SPRING CLEAN UP

EARTH FRIENDLY DECLUTTERING TIPS

ARTICLE MIKE MOHN

A PILE OF JUNK STARTS INNOCENTLY ENOUGH – YOU DESIGNATE SPACE IN A SPARE BEDROOM, THAT CRAWL SPACE IN THE BASEMENT OR MAYBE THE GARAGE TO STORE YOUR SELDOM-USED ITEMS. Soon, mixed in with the seasonal decorations, extra furniture that you no longer use, and unwanted gifts are the things that you just don’t know what to do with. Overtime, your storage space became a dumping ground. If your own a home, you know what I’m talking about. To give you a chance to take back your extra space (And for others, to avoid ending up on an episode of the TV show “Hoarders”), we’re giving you a firm plan for cleaning out your junk. Ed Forgerty at Junk King say, “Spring is the busiest time of year for us. Clearing out a mess is a simple process once you make the decision to start.”

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5 TIPS FOR DECLUTTERING

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

BE COMMITTED: Cleaning out the junk will have to be done, either by you now or someone else later. Commit to getting your space back. HAVE A PLAN: Decide whether you will keep, throw or donate your items. Only keep items you will use immediately. The Prop Shop accepts most donations (Please be useable). HAVE SUPPLIES READY: Make sure you have bags or boxes for your items. Markers and tape are helpful as are cleaning supplies for when the job is done. BE RUTHLESS: If you haven’t used an item in over a year, then you likely won’t use the item in the future. Throw it or donate - no exceptions. START! A journey of a 1000 miles starts with a single step. Mark your calendar and work in short segments. You can do the job in multiple sessions. CONTINUED >

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THE PROP SHOP accepts donations of clothes, furniture, bedding and kitchenware (Cookware and utensils). Your donations help over 750 active families that depend on Prop to give them a hand up. Please donate useable items only. JUNK KING can help you move most anything, including large pieces of furniture, appliances, old hot tubs, mattresses, construction waste, etc., Junk King will donate useable items where appropriate and recycles waste materials where disposal is required. WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK? You know the plan to follow, where to donate and how to dispose of items you can’t move yourself. Recognize that decluttering does more than just give you space back in your living space – by repurposing items you minimize waste in landfills and reduce the need to produce more consumer goods. Help yourself by decluttering – and the environment.

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LOCALLY OWNED

THE ART OF ECO BREWING HAVING FUN WHILE SAVING THE PLANET

ARTICLE MIKE MOHN PHOTOGRAPHY PETE ROSE

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WHILE BREWING BEER IS AN ART, ONE

for Fat Pants. Don and Hugh have known

LOCAL FAMILY IS MAKING ART A BIG

each other since the 1980’s, and Hugh

PART OF THEIR BREWING. In creating the

understands Don’s passion for Eden Prairie.

concept for Fat Pants Brewing, the Anderson

“Don was adamant that he wanted fun,

family of Eden Prairie wanted to pay homage

tongue-in-cheek pieces”, says Hugh. “He

to the Brewery’s Eden Prairie roots.

also wanted to show his connection to Eden

“Growing up in Eden Prairie, there were

Prairie”. The result was a unique collection of

landmarks that stood out. We thought it

art, that reveals the Anderson’s humble but

would be fun to create artwork that linked

fun personalities.

to that past”, says Don Anderson. Linda, his

“Graffiti Bridge” is the star of the show.

wife and one of the three owners, adds, “The

Growing up in Eden Prairie, everyone knew

goal of our design concept was to show that

about Graffiti Bridge - a local railroad bridge

we are serious about brewing great beer but

with flat, angled sides. Teenagers would

that Fat Pants is a fun place that’s easy to

routinely graffiti the bridge, ranging from the

enjoy – the art helps make that happen.”

names of young lovers to full-blown murals.

With that idea in mind, the Anderson fam-

Don’s favorite was an elaborate mural of Prince,

ily commissioned local artist and illustrator

but there were also tributes to Pink Floyd,

Hugh Bennewitz to create original artwork

Jimmy Hendricks, the Rolling Stones, etc. CONTINUED >

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

When Graffiti Bridge was torn down in 1991, gone were

You will also see the Fat Pants logo painted on their

the many memories it held, With the creation of the Graffiti

indoor food truck. The truck is both an example of art and

Bridge Art piece at Fat Pants, the Anderson’s hope to honor

the eco-friendly side of the owners. While the artwork

an icon from Eden Prairie’s past.

shows a bit of whimsy, the Andersons have a serious

Over the fireplace at Fat Pants, you will find another art piece,

commitment to being environmentally friendly. Elizabeth

affectionally named, “Hop Face”, and based on “Son of Man” by

Anderson offers, “Recycling the truck and repurposing it

Belgian surrealist painter René Magritte. Magritte painted a man

is an example of being eco-friendly. We also try to be eco-

in an overcoat and a bowler hat, the man’s face largely obscured

friendly by using compostable utensils, plates and takeout

by a hovering green apple. Hugh adds a twist and replaces the

containers and unplug appliance when not in use. Most

apple with a mosaic hop, a signature hop used by Fat Pants.

lights are LED, which use less energy and can change

On the wall above the living room nook, you will find the

colors to suit a particular event or theme.”

“Fancy Pants Girl”, depicting art commonly found on the

If art tells a story, the Fat Pant’s art says that the family

nose of many WWII airplanes. For the piece, Hugh distressed

who is the driving force behind the business may not take

a piece of aluminum, then added a few dents and rivets to

themselves seriously, but they take their brewing seriously.

make it look like the nose cone from an old airplane.

The owners also have a strong commitment to running an

In the spirit of fun, a painting outside the restroom’s pokes

environmentally responsible business. If you are looking for

fun at “American Gothic”. The original piece by Grant Wood

an example of eco-friendly brewing in a fun environment,

shows an elderly couple holding a pitchfork. Bennewitz

visit Fat Pants for a pint and check out the art.

changed the pitchfork so that the couple is toasting each other with Fat Pants beer mugs. One last piece is a spin on the classic, “Dogs Playing Poker.” Added to the traditional painting is a picture of “Hop Face” in the background.

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See other examples of Hugh Bennewitz’ s work at behance.net/hughbennewb325

“GROWING UP IN EDEN PRAIRIE, THERE WERE LANDMARK S THAT STOOD OUT. WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN TO CREATE ARTWORK THAT LINKED TO THAT PAST.”

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APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

annual Egg Hunt & Candy Grab. Enjoy

experiences,

egg hunts by age with activities,

workshops, and giveaways. Visit the

FLASHLIGHT EGG SCRAMBLE

games, crafts, prizes and more. Be

Canterbury Website for hours, prices

sure to bring your Easter basket.

and ticket information.

Savage Sports Center

This free event is held rain, snow or

Scramble across the field at the

shine! While the egg hunt is over

Savage Sports Center with the lights

quickly, additional activities take

off! Scoop up as many eggs as you

place after the hunt is concluded.

can and win a special basket by finding one of several golden eggs. Pre-registered participants receive a goodie bag of prizes. Separate hunts for ages 3-6 and ages 6-9. Bring your

11 EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT

guest

appearances,

24 CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY AT THE ARB! 3675 Arboretum Dr

Experience the Season of Trees Opening Celebration at The Arb! Tree-shaped cookies and beverages

City Center Park, Chanhassen

will be provided prior to the program.

Egg Hunts abound this month,

Dedicated interactive stations will be

including the Easter Egg Candy hunt

available. This engaging overview high-

in nearby Chanhassen on Saturday,

lights the MN Landscape Arboretum's

April 11, at 9AM in the City Center

17 rare and diverse tree collections.

CROSSROADS CORPORATE PROFESSIONAL JOB FAIR

Park. The event is for kids 12 & under

Enjoy a tree scavenger hunt on Arb

with prize giveaways, a coloring

grounds featuring prizes. Pre-Register

contest, the candy hunt, and the

Now at Arbor Day at the Arb

flashlight! Registration required register at Flashlight Egg Scramble.

Grace Church in Eden Prairie

Easter Bunny. Go online to regis-

For mid-career to senior corporate pro-

ter and to enter the coloring con-

fessionals seeking a new career oppor-

test at Chanhassen Easter Events

tunity. Open Positions Include HR, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, Healthcare, Executive Leadership and much More! Some companies that attended in the past

ALL ABOUT DOGS

CRAFT DISTILLERY EXPERIENCE

one day a year the Arb's main trails

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Normally dogs stay on-leash but for

Flying Dutchman

up to our four legged friends. Visitors

Datacard, CHS, Allianz, Best Buy,

Immerse yourself in the craft distill-

and their dogs have the opportunity

General Dynamics, Anthem, Harris, SPS

ery experience. You'll hear not only

to stroll on our Three-Mile Walk, take

Commerce, Fairview, Midwest Dental,

about spirits but about the heritage

part in fun pet contests, win door

Volkart May and more! 9 AM - 1 PM

that defines them. A multi-sensory

prizes, and meet fabulous vendors

experience, you'll smell, taste and

at our pet expo. Walks-ins space

3-5

enjoy products being made (or ones

available or register at: http://arb.

already made). Regardless of how

umn.edu/content/all-about-dogs.

SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA

many brewery, distillery or winery

10 AM - 2 PM

tours you've been on, we guarantee

were: United Health Group, Entrust

Eden Prairie Mall

you'll find something new and unique.

Enjoy a fun show with small busi-

Lasts approximately 30 minutes.

nesses and craft vendors. Open regular Mall hours.

16 - 18 JUNK BONANZA Canterbury Park

EASTER EGG HUNT AND CANDY GRAP

We are always accepting submissions

Come one, come all to the Junk

for events you'd like to see included

Bonanza! It’s THE place for antiques,

in our Calendar section. Submissions

Lion's Park in Shakopee

junkers and flea market lovers. This

are accepted via the Contact Us tab at

The Easter Bunny invites you to it's

indoor event offers best-of shopping

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IF YOU THINK LOOKING INSIDE A LUXURY HOME IS FUN – IMAGINE THE JOY YOU MIGHT FEEL LIVING IN THAT HOME. This spotlight features a former Model home in the Entrevaux development next to Olympic Hills Golf Club. Overlooking Purgatory Creek, this custom-built home has almost anything you might want – two stone fireplaces, gorgeous woodwork and built-ins, Anderson windows and doors throughout, four bedrooms upstairs with generous custom closets and bathrooms, heated master bath floors, a beautifully finished walkout basement with bar and wine cellar, an awesome flat backyard to play in and a heated garage with epoxy flooring. Even better, this stunning home has been meticulously maintained by it’s original owner. Set up a showing to see if this might be the right fit for you. Reach Pilar Fairchild at (612) 805-9535 or Ken Robinson at (612) 562-9099.

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