The plan will include more than 40 miles of unpaved trails, a new paved 6.5-mile connector trail and two lake loops around Holland and McDonough lakes.
A proposal for 9 miles of paved trail in Lebanon Hills Regional Park has caused a stir in Dakota County. Check out the proposed trail route here.
The agency wants to improve traffic flow on Hwy. 77 and build a better connection between the Cedar Grove bus station and the highway.
Dakota County officials have plans to develop a nine-mile paved bike trail in Lebanon Hills Regional Park to increase recreational opportunities. But some residents would prefer the park stay as pristine as possible.
The consternation that marked a January meeting on the proposed reconstruction of a portion of Pilot Knob Road was nowhere in sight last week.
The 146-foot-tall water tower in Eagan is a money-maker for the city, but the aging building needs at least $510,000 in maintenance.
Expect delays as MnDOT reduces northbound and southbound traffic to a single lane from Apple Valley to Cliff Road.
Sen. Jim Carlson (DFL) told his fellow senators that his friendships with same-sex couples in Eagan have broadened his understanding and acceptance of the issue.
On a separate note, hundreds of Eagan residents have signed four petitions asking the city to make changes to its snow and ice removal policies for trails and sidewalks in the city.
The community had 84 percent of registered voters cast a ballot in the 2012 election.
Reactions ranged from outright rejection and concern to celebration. No matter the views, it was an emotionally intense debate, legislators said.
Both of Eagan's District 51 House representatives stand in favor of the measures.
A 50-unit housing development designed for low- to moderate-income families got a green light from the Eagan City Council on Tuesday.
Will Eagan may soon be home to another affordable housing complex, if the council votes to approve a site plan and rezoning for a 50-unit townhome facility near Lemay Lake.
Tax payments can be made in person at several locations in the county, or mailed to county offices
MnDOT will be closing portions of Interstate 35E and 35W in May to make repairs to the freeway interchange in Burnsville.
Eagan resident Sona Mehring announced earlier in April that she planned to run for Minnesota's Second Congressional seat.
The Dakota County Community Development Agency wants to construct a 50-unit facility near Lemay Lake in Eagan.
For two years, Dewey's Café has added color and coffee to Wescott Library. At the end of April, the quirky coffee shop will be under new ownership.
Southview Senior Communities wants to build a 148-unit senior living building at 4232 Blackhawk Road. The company's request will go before the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission this week.
Rep. John Kline announced his intention to run for re-election to the House in 2014 in order to clear the field for candidates seeking higher office.
Mayor Mike Maguire spoke with Patch regarding the council's decision to approve the Parkview redevelopment, moving forward and his own personal stake as a resident living near the golf course.
Minnesota Department of Transportation officials are planning a series of projects to improve access and reduce congestion on Cedar Avenue.
Save Parkview Coalition spokesperson Mark Skweres believes Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire treated opposition to the Parkview redevelopment plans unfairly on Tuesday night.
Amid heated words, the Eagan City Council voted Tuesday to allow developer Hunter Emerson to redevelop the well-known local golf course.
The Eagan City Council is also expected to vote whether to permit the proposed redevelopment of Parkview Golf Course.
"Children should be protected from morally offensive broadcasting, not exposed to it," commented one Eagan resident.
Jeff Varela has submitted what he calls a "credible, seven-digit" offer for the 80-acre golf course, just days before city officials will vote to decide the golf course's fate.
On Tuesday, the Eagan City Council is expected to vote whether to allow a developer to build a 177-home residential development at the current site of Parkview Golf Course in Eagan.
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Eagan residents can order as many as two trees from the city by April 19, then pick them up on May 4.
The parking ramp would be built adjacent to Paragon Outlets' planned, 440,000-square-foot outlet mall in Eagan's Cedar Grove neighborhood.
The city needs volunteer firefighters able to respond to day or night emergency calls.
Each week, Patch takes a closer look at the activities of Dakota and Rice Counties' legislators as part of our Capitol Review.
Eagan's new city administrator weighs in on his love for public service, the need to attract young people to the community and his decision to come to Eagan.
The Eagan resident announced her candidacy early this week.
Meanwhile, Minnesota continues adding jobs.
This session will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, in the Elko New Market Library.
A dispute over whether two autistic men can carry Little Caesar's advertisements and wave to passing motorists touched on city regulations and freedom of speech issues, according to city staff.