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Eva Herscowitz

Reporter | South metro

Eva Herscowitz covers Dakota and Scott counties for the Star Tribune.


Eva 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.
Recent content from Eva Herscowitz
The outcome of the recount in 54A and audit of one Shakopee precinct could determine the balance of power in the Minnesota House.

Recount of 54A House race underway in Scott County

DFL Rep. Brad Tabke of Shakopee currently has a 14-vote lead over Republican Aaron Paul. The outcome of Thursday's recount and audit of one precinct could determine the balance of power in the Minnesota House.
Cars drive down S. Robert Street in West St. Paul on Sunday.

'Everybody's in a hurry.' What could make S. Robert Street safer for pedestrians?

MnDOT is studying ways to improve walkability on part of West St. Paul's main road running from Annapolis Street to Mendota Road.
Candidates for the House 14B seats were Democratic incumbent Dan Wolgamott and Republican challenger Sue Ek.

Sherburne County will pay for legislative recount, while state will cover the cost in Scott County contest

The results of the two tight legislative battles could determine which party leads the House for the next two years.
Scott County is rescanning some Shakopee ballots after a scanning machine malfunction. Pictured here, voters cast ballots on Election Day.

Shakopee area legislative race headed for recount in contest that could determine control of Minnesota House

DFL Rep. Brad Tabke is only 14 votes ahead of Republican challenger Aaron Paul after a rescanning of ballots.
Four Hennepin County Board seats are up for election Tuesday.

Edelson defeats tarantula-tossing challenger for Hennepin County Board

Heather Edelson was challenged by headline-making candidate Marisa Simonetti. Board incumbents Kevin Anderson, Jeffrey Lunde and Debbie Goettel also won.
Samantha King votes as her son Luka King finds a spot to “hide” at Shakopee West Middle School in Shakopee on Tuesday.

South metro elections: Mayor Jimmy Francis re-elected in South St. Paul

Elsewhere in the south metro, incumbents retained seats on Lakeville and Shakopee city councils, and Northfield chose a new mayor.
As drivers enter Farmington, they are greeted with elements of the city's longtime logo.

Proposed data center in Farmington sparks resident pushback

City officials and a development executive say the project will create jobs and expand tax revenue. Homeowners worry the sprawling facility could spoil serene environment.
Tenant Mark Bauer complains about the poor maintenance including the broken steps to his apartment building at Glen at Burnsville. The city has filed

Burnsville sues owner of apartment complex with history of code violations

Over 100 improperly sealed fire doors and a sprinkler system past due for inspection were among the problems outlined in a complaint against the company that owns Glen at Burnsville.