Former Eden Prairie teacher charged after alleged relationship with a student

High school hallway.
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A former Eden Prairie High School teacher is in trouble with the law after it was revealed that he was having a relationship with a student at his school, according to a criminal complaint.

Craig Hollenbeck, 51, was a teacher in the Eden Prairie School district when he allegedly developed a relationship with a senior at the school in 2021, according to the criminal complaint.

Since the discovery of the alleged relationship, he has been charged with one count of child endangerment.

Eden Prairie Schools officials confirmed with News Talk 830 WCCO that Hollenbeck is no longer employed in the district, being relieved of his duties on Sept. 28, 2021.

Hennepin County authorities shared that he is currently not in custody.

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