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
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 3, 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
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Twin Cities suburbs seek destination status with new downtown plans
From Rosemount to Richfield to Brooklyn Center, leaders say residents are craving downtown-style developments and amenities that foster connection.
October 20, 2025
Bloomington spent nearly $1 million in federal COVID relief money on City Hall bathroom
A city official said the remodeling project provided a much needed update for an aging facility. Some residents, however, have questioned the city’s priorities.
October 12, 2025
Debates over development, taxes drive suburban Twin Cities election contests
Voters will cast ballots Nov. 4 for city leadership in several cities, including Bloomington, Lino Lakes, Minnetonka and White Bear Lake.
October 7, 2025
Bloomington clears way for tax subsidy for $432 million Mall of America water park
A financing plan that includes private loans and a tax subsidy could pay for the Mystery Cove water park, which is slated to open in 2029.
October 1, 2025
Bloomington mulls ‘complex’ plan to fund $432 million Mall of America water park
Mall property taxes could help fund the project. If the city approves the plan, construction on the Mystery Cove water park would begin this spring.
September 30, 2025
Repurposed old hotels setting off debates in the suburbs
The owner of an aging Hampton Inn in Burnsville wants to turn it into a rehab facility amid efforts to reinvent hotels to meet social service needs.
September 25, 2025
