Eva Herscowitz
Reporter
South metroEva Herscowitz covers Dakota and Scott counties for the Star Tribune. She's from Maryland and previously worked at The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina.
Latest from Eva Herscowitz
The Minnesota Star Tribune sues Minneapolis for allegedly withholding public information
The news organization says the Minneapolis Police Department has failed to release information about crimes.
December 24, 2025
This Twin Cities suburb just made it harder for residents to petition for an audit
West St. Paul increased the number of voters needed to push the City Council to ask the state for a financial review.
December 22, 2025
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NDAs, code names and shell companies: How Minnesota officials support data center secrecy
Governments are signing non-disclosure agreements and concealing basic information about potential data centers.
December 18, 2025
At nearly half a billion dollars, water park is just the beginning of Mall of America’s transformation
A portion of profits from the Mystery Cove water park could fund future development near Minnesota’s most famous mall.
December 14, 2025
Western Twin Cities suburbs merge fire departments to end yearslong drama
The resolution of the dispute between Orono and Long Lake follows years of strife between the cities over who should control fire services.
December 11, 2025
Plan for pickleball on old Burnsville dump advances over mayor’s opposition
The proposal to construct a sports complex on a pair of inactive landfills has become a divisive issue in the south metro suburb.
December 8, 2025
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‘Forever chemicals’ slam small cities with big water bills as they surface farther from 3M sites
Apple Valley will likely hike water rates to fund a $100 million project to rid its wells of PFAS.
December 5, 2025
South St. Paul to tear down symbol of stockyard days
The Armour Gates will soon be demolished to make way for a business, disappointing residents who fought to preserve the brick structures.
November 25, 2025
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Property taxes are rising across Minnesota. See where homeowners could feel it most.
Homeowners will see higher than usual tax levy increases, which local officials blame on rising expenses and cost shifts from the state and federal government.
November 17, 2025
State sues landowner who wants to turn inactive Burnsville dumps into sports complex
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency alleges Richard McGowan hasn’t adequately cleaned up the site.
November 14, 2025
Voters in Twin Cities suburbs pick new leaders to address development, affordability
Victors in several suburban races, from Bloomington to Lino Lakes, advanced different ideas for keeping life affordable beyond the Twin Cities.
November 5, 2025
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Twin Cities suburb puts leash on doggy day cares after complaints
Shakopee officials hope to balance residents’ right to do business boarding dogs with those of neighbors seeking a respite from barking.
October 29, 2025
