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
Dakota County had plans for its own homeless shelter. More than a year later, what happened?
Dakota County Commissioner Joe Atkins said officials are exploring other options to shelter people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota’s third most populous county.
March 21, 2025
Two teens injured in Saturday night shooting in Minneapolis
Police haven’t arrested anyone in connection with the shooting, which left a 16-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries.
March 16, 2025
Republican state senators in Minnesota introduce bill that defines ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ as a mental illness
The invented term, which describes those who criticize the president, is en vogue again after making the rounds during his first term.
March 16, 2025
Hastings school board weighs ending district equity and diversity policy
Proponents of the move say they can address inclusivity in the district’s strategic plan. Opponents say it sends the wrong message in a heated political moment.
March 16, 2025
Lakeville steps in over concerns of ‘severe lack of investment’ at expanding mobile home park
The company that owns North Creek mobile home park promised to improve the existing neighborhood as part of a planned expansion.
March 10, 2025
Lunds & Byerlys store to close in downtown St. Paul leaving a grocery void
The grocer, which opened the location in 2014, said staffing and financial challenges contributed to the decision.
March 9, 2025
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Officials ID pedestrian hit, killed by suspected drunken driver in Richfield
The Twin Cities motorist approached officers while appearing inebriated after the weekend crash, police said.
March 4, 2025
Emails show Farmington leaders tried to ‘offset the opposition’ to controversial data center project
A development official said the city never attempted to clamp down on criticism: “We didn’t limit any discussion on this.”
March 3, 2025
What is that black smoke in St. Paul? Fire collapses roof of flooring store
Crews were working to extinguish the blaze at Fulton Flooring on Sunday afternoon.
March 2, 2025
Sen. Tina Smith tells Elon Musk he’s a bad boss and uses some bad words to say it
Minnesota senator didn’t mince words about her displeasure with the billionaire attempting to upend the federal workforce.
February 23, 2025
Death doula plans alternative hospice in Inver Grove Heights house. The city has questions.
Christin Ament hopes to provide people a peaceful end-of-life experience at a serene house in the south metro. Elected officials have questions about oversight.
February 21, 2025
South St. Paul residents call for council member to resign amid investigation into day care she owns
While some questioned Pam Bakken’s fitness to hold office at a Tuesday meeting, others praised her contributions to the community.
February 19, 2025
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