Eagan High School Nurse: Flu Strain This Year Unusually Severe

Flu cases at Eagan High School peaked last Friday, when roughly 1 percent of the school population was absent or dismissed because of the sickness.

Two Eagan High School Students Earn Triple 'A' Award

Sonja Hedblom and Jacob Guzior, both seniors, took home the award for academic, art and athletic achievements.

Capitol Review: Carlson Throws Support Behind Bill to Reign in Lobbyist Influence

S.F. No. 26 would require additional reporting of lobbyist "scholarships" to legislators, and discourage the dissemination of model legislation.

Eagan, Apple Valley Students Will Blast Science Experiment into Space

Several local students at Minnehaha Academy are testing polymer formation in microgravity—by sending an experiment to the International Space Station.

District 196 Accepting Magnet School and K-Plus Applications for 2013-14

Applications to the District 196's three elementary magnet schools, and the optional Kindergarten Plus program offered at all elementary schools, will be accepted through Jan. 18.

Local Teacher, Service Dog Fly to Newtown, CT, to Help Victims Cope

Holly Ryan, a school psychologist at Lakeville's Kenwood Trail Middle School, flew to her hometown of Newtown, CT, along with a service dog, to help victims of the tragedy cope.

20 District 196 Students Qualify for State Debate Tournament

Eagan High School students placed at the top during the section tournament on Jan. 4-5.

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Board Opts for Executive Search Firm with Local Connections

In spite of concerns about insider influence, the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Board of Education agreed to hire School Exec Connect, a company with extensive ties to the Twin Cities.

Superintendent Search Progresses in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Board of Education will soon begin vetting executive search firms.

School Board Abolishes 'Late-start' Days

The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Board of Education has done away with the leisurely late-start, which will be replaced with two full days off for students.

Northview Elementary Student Chosen to Take Field before Minnesota Vikings Game

The Eagan student walked on Mall of America Field as part of a program by the Midwest Dairy Council that encourages health and wellness.

After Newtown Tragedy, Eagan Elementaries Connect With Parents

Eagan's elementary schools have sent out emails to parents and worked individually with students after the shooting last week in Newtown, Connecticut.

District 196 Superintendent's Message to Staff After Connecticut Shooting

District 196 Superintendent Jane Berenz sent an email to school staff Tuesday in the wake of last week's Connecticut school shooting.

Visiting Rosemount Edges Eagan On Late Kick

Rosemount's Brandon Ekeren kicks game-winning field goal with 12 seconds to play to spoil the Wildcats' homecoming game.

Wayzata Outraces Eagan For Girls Cross Country Crown

Eagan Wildcats take second in the Class AA state cross country championships Saturday; senior Danielle Anderson second in individual race.

District 196 Property Tax Levy Decreases for Third Straight Year

At its Dec. 10 regular meeting, the School Board approved a final property tax levy for 2012 (payable 2013) that is 2.7 percent less than the current year.

Blizzard Update: Eagan Gets 11.5 Inches, Schools Not Delayed

The storm caused 637 crashes statewide through 6 a.m. on Monday morning, the Minnesota State Patrol said.

VIDEO: Imaginary Rabbit at the Heart of Eagan High School's Winter Production

The play, a comedy, opens on Friday, Dec. 7, and runs through Saturday, Dec. 15. The production calls into question what is a dream and what is reality, according to director Nancy Owzarek.

VIDEO: "The Voice" Contestant Nicholas David a Hot Topic at Eagan High School

Eagan High School students love Nicholas David's style, and think he's a "hometown hero".

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Comedy Comes to Eagan High School Stage

Starting this weekend, Eagan High School students will stage "Harvey".

Primrose Kindergarteners Donate 715 Pounds of Food to the Eagan Resource Center

Household chores paid off as local Primrose Kindergarten class raised $768.98 to donate 715 pound of food to help serve a holiday feast to Eagan area families.

Local High School Graduate Planting the Seeds for Social Change

Eagan High School graduate and Harvard student Viroopa Volla is recruiting Minnesota high schoolers interested in making a difference.

District 196 Had 658 High School AP Scholars Last School Year

The College Board recognized 658 District 196 students, up from 571 the year before.

Seven Eagan High School Athletes Sign Letters of Intent on National Signing Day

More than 50 family members, friends and coaches attended the Eagan High School ceremony on Wednesday.

VIDEO: Talented Performers Take the Stage at Eagan Fundraiser

More than 20 acts performed at the first-ever "Eagan Has Talent" fundraiser at the Eagan High School on Saturday.

Community Raises $16,000 in Memory of Matt Thuente

A dedicated group of friends and family organized a fundraiser last week. Most of the money will be donated to the Eagan Foundation to provide funding for a college scholarship.

Eagan High School Stages "Much Ado About Nothing" This Weekend

Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 13; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14.

District 196: Students of Color Make Up 28 Percent of District Population

Enrollment dipped slightly this year, and diversity in District 196's classrooms continues to grow, according to school district officials.

Texting While Driving? Not These Eagan High School Students

A student group at the high school staged a campaign against texting while driving last week, collecting pledges from—and raising awareness—among their peers.

Silent Auction, Food and Drinks for a Good Cause at Eastview Community Foundation Event

Eastview Community Foundation's Art Madness event will be held on Nov. 3 in Lakeville.

Surprise: Two Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Teachers Get OfficeMax Donations

OfficeMax donated classroom supplies worth more than $1,000 to a Metcalf Junior High School teacher on Tuesday.

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Board Candidates Face Off Tonight at Forum

Watch live online, television, or in person. Either way—get ready for fireworks.

Auditions Open on Oct. 15 for Eagan Talent Show

Have a unique talent that you'd like to share with the community? Audition for the talent show!

District 196 School Board Approves Reduced Preliminary Property Tax Levy

The proposed tax levy of $73.9 million is approximately $1.9 million less than the payable 2012 levy of $75.8 million, according to district officials.

Eagan High School Homecoming Tickets Go on Sale Thursday

Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults. The Wildcats take on Rosemount at 7 p.m. on Friday.

Mark Ritchie Discusses Amendments in Eagan

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Eagan High School Winter Drumline Gets New Director

Nate Zoellner will replace former director Stephen Collins, according to a press release issued by the high school.

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Superintendent Announces Retirement

After a tumultuous year, School District 191 Superintendent Randall Clegg announced that he would retire at the end of this school year.

Viewfinder: Volunteer Opportunities Abound

Eagan High School National Honor Society students sponsor volunteer fair