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
No charges for South St. Paul council member accused of exposing child to meth at day care
Some residents have demanded Pam Bakken’s resignation after a child attending her in-home day care reportedly consumed a drug he found in the bathroom.
April 30, 2025
Officials ID man stabbed to death in Twin Cities, release lone suspect without charges
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that “law enforcement is not looking for additional suspects.”
April 29, 2025
Northfield’s hockey rink is outdated. A $25 million replacement is likely on the way.
After years of debate over the cost, construction of the new ice arena could start in May, pending City Council approval.
April 28, 2025
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Man stabbed near Target Center in downtown Minneapolis
Police say the Saturday night incident was not connected to the Charli XCX concert in progress at the time of the stabbing.
April 27, 2025
Minneapolis police investigate city’s first homicide in two months
A man was found dead in a car outside a north Minneapolis apartment building Saturday night, officials said.
April 20, 2025
A Nashville scene in Shakopee? Entertainment district and amphitheater could reshape suburb.
Plans are underway for a sprawling going-out area south of the 19,000-seat concert venue coming to Shakopee this year.
April 19, 2025
A Japanese store opened in Crystal. The crowds came in droves.
Hundreds of shoppers stocked up on stationery, snacks and more at Daiso’s grand opening in Minnesota.
April 14, 2025
Big name companies are coming to Eagan. Is the suburb’s success a model for others?
Amazon and Solventum will soon open for business in Eagan, major wins for a city that faced bruising office closures after the pandemic.
April 12, 2025
Latest twist in Minnesota data center debate: How much water they will consume
Estimates for water use aren’t nearly as high as the electricity needed for the data centers planned in Minnesota
April 11, 2025
Residents in some south metro suburbs are still fed up with mail delays
The complaints continue from Eagan, Lakeville and Apple Valley as President Donald Trump flirts with privatizing the U.S. Postal Service.
April 8, 2025
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CEO steps down from Second Harvest Heartland food bank
The leadership change comes a month after Minnesota GOP lawmakers called attention to the six-digit salary of CEO Allison O’Toole, who has led the nonprofit since 2019.
April 6, 2025
Deal with Sanimax could bring better smelling days to South St. Paul
A March settlement between the city and the animal processing plant forces the company to install equipment to minimize unpleasant odors.
March 31, 2025
