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
Elections
Scott County to recount close House race, audit Shakopee precinct Thursday
DFL Rep. Brad Tabke of Shakopee currently has a 14-vote lead over Republican Aaron Paul. The outcome of the recount and audit of one precinct could determine the balance of power in the Minnesota House.
November 21, 2024
News & Politics
Northfield residents concerned about rising taxes to pay for big projects
From bike lanes to a new ice rink, Northfield is planning or completing some big projects. Some residents are worried about the rising taxes to pay for them.
November 19, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
‘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.
November 12, 2024
Elections
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.
November 10, 2024
Elections
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.
November 9, 2024
Elections
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.
November 6, 2024
Elections
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.
November 6, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
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.
November 1, 2024
Elections
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.
November 9, 2024
Elections
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.
November 6, 2024
Elections
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.
November 6, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
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.
November 1, 2024