Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway

Recent News Stories

As published in:

Minneapolis Star Tribune
St. Paul Pioneer Press
City Pages
Eagan Sun-Current
Eagan ThisWeek
The McKnight Foundation
(Embrace Open Space Campaign)

[Ordered from most recent to least recent---Total items: 193]

               
  1. "City Will Fight Subdivision Plan"
    -- Council Drops Settlement with Golf Course
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    January 18, 2006

  2. "Golf Course Housing Ruling is Overturned"
    -- High Court: City Plan Trumps Zoning Designation
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Nhia Tongchai Lee
    January 12, 2006

  3. "Eagan Expands Park Zoning Uses"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    January 12, 2006

  4. "Carriage Hills Development Clears First Hurdle"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    January 5, 2006

  5. "Carriage Hills Housing Gains OK"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    December 30, 2005

  6. "Eagan Agrees to Settlement in Carriage Hills Suit"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    December 15, 2005

  7. "Eagan Settles Golf Course Lawsuit"
    -- Protest Group Angered that Carriage Hills Could Become Housing Development
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    December 2, 2005

  8. "City Settles Golf Course Dispute"
    -- Neighbors Frustrated 120-acre Carriage Hills Parcel is Likely to Become Residences
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    November 30, 2005

  9. "Eagan Reaches Carriage Hills Golf Course Agreement"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Shira Kantor
    November 30, 2005

  10. "Eagan Delays Decision on Carriage Hills settlement"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    December 1, 2005

  11. "Carriage Hills Vote Postponed"
    -- City puts off Settling Lawsuit as Private Investors’ Group Looks to Buy Golf Course
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    November 18, 2005

  12. "Council Delays Vote on Carriage Hills"
    -- Residents Upset with Plan to Settle Lawsuit
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    November 16, 2005

  13. "Value of Open Space is Affirmed"
    -- Report: Many Would Pay for Proximity
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    November 11, 2005

  14. "Neighbors Decry Store Project's Large Scale"
    -- City Council Says its Hands are Tied
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    October 29, 2005

  15. "Historic Pilot Knob to Belong to the People"
    -- Mendota Heights Close to Committing $400,000 to Preserve Historic Hill
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Grant Boelter
    October 27, 2005

  16. "Wildlife Refuge: Nature Meets Noise"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Harvey T. Rockwood
    October 13, 2005

  17. "Flooding Solution on Agenda"
    -- $3.6 Million Plan for Lebanon Hills Park Still Must be Funded
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    September 23, 2005

  18. "Jamming for the Greenway"
    -- Folk Concert will Raise Money to Buy Historic Eagan Farm
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    September 17, 2005

  19. "Music -- and Land -- for the Common Man"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Dave Gustafson
    September 14, 2005

  20. "Mixing Music, Nature for a Good Cause"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    September 14, 2005

  21. "Concert Will Benefit Open Space"
    -- Event Will Feature Popular Folk and Jazz Artists
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    September 2, 2005

  22. "McCarthy Keeps His Eagan Farm ... For Now"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    August 5, 2005

  23. "Not Losing the Farm"
    -- Man Wins Latest Battle to Keep Land as Developer's Lawsuit is Dismissed
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    July 29, 2005

  24. "County: Conservation Easements Protect Land's Natural Resources"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Laura Adelmann
    July 23, 2005

  25. "State Board Reject's Protests of City's Plan"
    -- Petition to Save Wetlands Fails
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    June 30, 2005

  26. "Groups Seek to Join Eagan in Carriage Hills Appeal"
    -- League of Minnesota Cities, Met Council Request to File Amicus Briefs for Eagan in Carriage Hills Case
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    June 30, 2005

  27. "Carriage Hills Lawsuit Draws Statewide Attention"
    -- Met Council, League of Minnesota Cities Support Eagan's Position
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    June 18, 2005

  28. "Eagan Appeals Carriage Hills Decision"
    -- City Decides May 27th to Take Carriage Hills Golf Course Decision to Minnesota Course of Appeals
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    June 9, 2005

  29. "Eagan will Appeal Carriage Hills Decision"
    -- Judge's Order to Rezone Golf Course has City, Met Council Concerned
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    June 4, 2005

  30. "City Appeals Golf Course Order"
    -- Judge Told City to Change its Comprehensive Plan or Buy Carriage Hills Property
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    May 28, 2005

  31. "One Voice, One Cause"
    -- Eagan Activist Groups Join Forces to Protect Open Space
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    May 27, 2005

  32. "Groups Team Up for Open Space Preservation"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    May 26, 2005

  33. "Diamond T Proposal Challenged
    -- Group Appeals Loss of Wetlands
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    May 25, 2005

  34. "Residents Finding Common Ground"
    -- Open-Space Coalition Combines Groups' Efforts
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    May 21, 2005

  35. "Still No Response from City on Golf Course Ruling"
    -- Deadline to Appeal or Comply with Judge's Orders is Approaching
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    May 20, 2005

  36. "Future of Carriage Hills Up in the Air Again"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    May 12, 2005

  37. "EAGAN: Golf Course Development"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Shira Kantor
    May 11, 2005

  38. "Pesticides Found in Wells"
    -- Study Shows More than Half of 66 Sites Show Contaminants
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Frederick Melo
    May 11, 2005

  39. "Landowners Give Non-Profit a Chance to Buy Pilot Knob Parcel"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Brian Bonner
    May 10, 2005

  40. "Court Rules Against Eagan on Golf Course"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    May 6, 2005

  41. "Golf Course in Limbo"
    -- Future of Mendota Heights' Par 3 Course Uncertain
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Brian Bonner
    May 4, 2005

  42. "Court Sides with Golf Course Owner"
    -- Ruling May Clear Way for Development
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    May 3, 2005

  43. "Steeplechase Development Crosses Finish Line"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    April 28, 2005

  44. "Steeplechase Clears Final Hurdle"
    -- Council Approves Diamond T Housing Development, Extension of Wellington Way
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    April 22, 2005

  45. "Caponi's Dream a Reality"
    -- After 20 Years of Work, Art Park is Finally Protected Space
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    April 1, 2005

  46. "State of the City Address Highlights Eagan's Successes, Challenges"
    [Mayor Geagan Mentions Collaboration with Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway]
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    March 25, 2005

  47. "Planning Commission Okays Steeplechase"
    -- Commission Recommends Approval of Diamond T Housing Development
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    March 25, 2005

  48. "County Plan Addresses Eagan’s Flooding Issues"
    -- Lebanon Hills Regional Park Plan Proposes $4.8 Million Remedy
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Laura Adelmann
    March 25, 2005

  49. "Eagan Has Foundation to Build for Success"
    [Mayor Geagan Mentions Partnership with Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway]
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    March 24, 2005

  50. "Land Preservation Program Is Expanded"
    -- More Are Eligible to Sell Property Rights
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Laura Adelmann
    March 19, 2005

  51. "County Preservation Effort Recognized"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    March 17, 2005

  52. "'Hard Part' of Park Deal Done"
    -- State, Nonprofits and Individuals United to Make Art Park a Reality
    [Acknowledges role of Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway]
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    March 16, 2005

  53. "Celebration at Caponi Art Park"
    [Acknowledges role of Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway]
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    March 10, 2005

  54. "County Sends Diamond T Project Back to City"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    March 10, 2005

  55. "Caponi Art Park Nearly Final"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Shira Kantor
    March 9, 2005

  56. "Land Protection Program Garners National Award"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Bruce McAuliffe
    March 4, 2005

  57. "Park Deal Gets Final Touches"
    -- Council Vote Allows Caponis to Go Ahead with $5.4 Million Land Transfer
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Meggen Lindsay
    March 2, 2005

  58. "County Sends Steeplechase Back to Eagan"
    -- Developer Must Redraft Plans to Fit County Guidelines
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    February 25, 2005

  59. "Effort to Preserve Caponi Art Park Moves Forward"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    February 24, 2005

  60. "County Decision Could Impact Steeplechase"
    -- Pilot Knob Access Could Be Sticking Point for Diamond T Housing Proposal
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    February 18, 2005

  61. "City Wants Input on the Future of Parks"
    -- Residents are Invited to Public Forums
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    February 11, 2005

  62. "Diamond T Proposal Heading Back to Drawing Board"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    February 10, 2005

  63. "Diamond T Housing Proposal is Revised with Fewer Units, Public Streets"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    February 4, 2005

  64. "Eagan Seeks to Cultivate Input on City Parks"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    January 13, 2005

  65. "Issues Remain with Diamond T Ranch Proposal"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    January 13, 2005

  66. "Diamond T Decision on Hold"
    -- Council Continues Housing Proposal to Feb. 1 Meeting
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    January 7, 2005

  67. "Eagan Saw Familiar Issues, Change in 2004"
    [With direct reference to Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway]
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    January 6, 2005

  68. "Residents Defend Land, City Government on '04"
    --Contentious Developments and Proposed Charter Inspire Local Activists
    [With direct reference to Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway]
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    December 30, 2004

  69. "Diamond-T Decision Could Come Tuesday"
    --City Council to Decide whether to Order an Environmental Impact Statement on Property or to Take Action on Housing Development
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    December 30, 2004

  70. "Eagan Twinhome Development Withdrawn"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    December 23, 2004

  71. "Neighbors Come Out to Oppose Ravine Development"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    December 2, 2004

  72. "Eagan Residents Raise Concerns Over Flooding"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    November 28, 2004

  73. "Neighbors Clash Over Tiny Haven"
    --Opponents Line Up against Couple's Plan to Sell 2 Acres of Seclusion to Developer
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Laura Yuen
    November 20, 2004

  74. "City Responds to Carriage Hills Lawsuit"
    --Suit Over Golf Course Will be Moved to Federal Court
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    November 19, 2004

  75. "Eagan Sued Over Denial on Golf Course Development"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    November 18, 2004

  76. "EAW for Diamond T Proposal Open for Review"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    November 18, 2004

  77. "Eagan: Lawsuit Filed Against City"
    --Carriage Hills Course Owner, Wensmann Homes Want Plan Change Approved
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Tad Johnson
    November 12, 2004

  78. "Eagan City Council Continues Twin Home Development"
    --Property Owned by City Council Member Tilley, Who Recuses Herself
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Joshua Nichols
    November 11, 2004

  79. "Developer Sues City of Eagan"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by William C. Crum
    November 10, 2004

  80. "Family's Land Hung Up in Court"
    --Developer, Surviving Brother Tussle over Future of Fields, Woods
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Laura Yuen
    November 10, 2004

  81. "City Sued in Golf Course Squabble"
    --Developer Sought Parcel for Housing
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Laura Yuen
    November 5, 2004

  82. "Diamond T Ranch Environmental Study Available for Review"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Staff Writer
    November 5, 2004

  83. "Last Harvest to Herald Unique Suburb"
    --Different by Design: Housing Site Plans to Use Alleys, Roundabouts
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Bob Shaw
    October 17, 2004

  84. "Greenway Group Gives Money to Caponi Art Park"
    --Donation is Part of a Park Preservation Effort
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    October 8, 2004

  85. "Caponi Art Park Donation"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Shira Kantor
    October 6, 2004

  86. "Donations to Help Preserve Art Park"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Laura Yuen
    October 2, 2004

  87. "Deals for Open Space in Play, So Far, City of Eagan Seen as the Big Winner"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Shannon Prather
    September 3, 2004

  88. "Eagan Delays Diamond T Development for Environmental Study"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    August 26, 2004

  89. "Council Requires Review of Diamond T Ranch"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    August 20, 2004

  90. "Carriage Hills Will Remain Golf Course"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    August 6, 2004

  91. "Planning Commission Turns Down Diamond T Plan"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    August 5, 2004

  92. "Council Votes to Keep Golf Course"
    --Developer, Landowner Would Consider Suit
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Laura Yuen
    August 4, 2004

  93. "Planning Commission Rejects Diamond T Housing"
    -- Commission Recommends Rezoning Land, Not Housing Plan
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    July 30, 2004

  94. "Effort to Preserve Caponi Art Park Moves Forward"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    July 29, 2004

  95. "Art Park Preservation Takes Step Forward"
    -- DNR Grants Will Preserve 30 Acres of Caponi Land
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    July 23, 2004

  96. "More Green Space for Eagan"
    -- City Formally Adopts New Acreage for Patrick Eagan Park
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    July 16, 2004

  97. "Carriage Hills Decision Rescheduled for August"
    -- Developer Requests Two-week Delay
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    July 16, 2004

  98. "Eagan Moves to Address Lebanon Hills Flooding"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    July 15, 2004

  99. "Eagan's Water Issues Resurface"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Laura Adelmann
    July 9, 2004

  100. "Eagan Has Plan for Lebanon Hills Flooding"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    July 9, 2004

  101. "Carriage Hills Plan Knocked into Rough by Commission Decision"
    -- Eagan Council to have Final Say after Planning Commission denies Guide Plan Change Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    July 1, 2004

  102. "Carriage Hills Plan Fails to Get Backing"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Shira Kantor
    June 30, 2004

  103. "No Houses on Golf Course, Planning Commission Says"
    -- Proposal to Develop Carriage Hills is Not Recommended
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    June 25, 2004

  104. "Golf Course Home Plan Draws Fire"
    -- Residents Ask City to Stick to Guides for Public Space
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Laura Yuen
    June 15, 2004

  105. "Developer Submits Plan for Carriage Hills"
    -- Wensmann Homes Seeks Change in City’s Guide Plan to Build Housing
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    June 11, 2004

  106. "Issues Remain with Diamond-T Property Development"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    June 3, 2004

  107. "Diamond T Development on Hold Again"
    -- Developer Requests Continuation to Address Planning Commission, Resident Concerns
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    May 29, 2004

  108. Ranch Waste Vexes Firm
    -- Left Over Manure Could Affect Pond
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Laura Yuen
    May 25, 2004

  109. "Diamond T Housing Development Faces Environmental Challenges"
    -- Neighbors Concerned about Impact of Manure, Tree Removal
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    May 22, 2004

  110. "Purchase of Anderson Property in Eagan Approved"
    -- City will buy nine-acre parcel, add it to Patrick Eagan Park
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    May 14, 2004

  111. "Purchase of Greenway Property Now Final"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    May 13, 2004

  112. "Nine Acres Added to Park"
    -- Sewer-fees issue settled, clearing way for open space efforts
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Laura Yuen
    May 7, 2004

  113. "Regulating the Rain"
    -- Minnesota's 10,000 lakes have a friend in biologist Leslie Yetka,
    who believes simple landscaping can solve a complex pollution problem
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Bob Shaw
    April 29, 2004

  114. "Eagan Takes Another Step on Property, Fees Still Up in Air"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    April 15, 2004

  115. "Sewer Fees Stall Eagan Park Deal"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Laura Yuen
    April 13, 2004

  116. "Progress for Eagan Core Greenway"
    -- Majority of Anderson parcel is tagged as addition to Patrick Eagan Park
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    April 9, 2004

  117. "Vraa Ends His 24-year Eagan Run"
    -- Parks and Recreation Director Helped City's Parks, Recreational Facilities Grow
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    April 1, 2004

  118. "Eagan is Strong, Safe, Mayor Says"
    -- Highlights Partnership with Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    March 26, 2004

  119. "Mayor's State of the City Address: 'Eagan Faces Challenges, Remains Strong' "
    -- Underscores Partnership with Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    March 25, 2004

  120. "Townhouses to Become Caponi Art Park's Neighbors"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    March 25, 2004

  121. "Parks Director Moves on to Greener Pastures"
    -- After 24 Years as Eagan’s Parks and Recreation Guru, Director Ken Vraa Retires
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    March 19, 2004

  122. "Eagan City Council Approves Housing"
    -- Townhome Development is First in City with Access through a Park
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    March 19, 2004

  123. "EAGAN: City Council OKs Townhomes Next to Park"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Brian Bonner
    March 18, 2004

  124. "Wayzata Now Owns Its Big Woods"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Bill McAuliffe
    March 16, 2004

  125. "Eagan will Likely Approve Greenway Development"
    -- Access Issues are Resolved, but Number of Homes Could be Reduced
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    March 5, 2004

  126. "Council Consents to [Lexington-Diffley] Park Access for [Miller] Townhouse Project"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    March 4, 2004

  127. "Eagan Parks Head Paved Way for Greener Today"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Theresa Monsour
    March 1, 2004

  128. "Eagan Land County’s First Acquisition with Natural Area Program Dollars"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Laura Adelmann
    February 20, 2004

  129. "Luxury Homes, Not Horses in Eagan Property's Future"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    February 19, 2004

  130. "National Developer Eyes Plans for Former Stables in Eagan"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Shira Kantor
    February 18, 2004

  131. "DAKOTA COUNTY BRIEFING: EAGAN: [Patrick Eagan] Park May Get 9 Additional Acres" St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Amy Sherman
    February 18, 2004

  132. "2004 is Critical Year for Open Space in Eagan"
    -- Progress Anticipated on Greenway Preservation, Other Key Properties Targeted for Development
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    February 13, 2004

  133. "Dakota County Set to Name Natural Areas"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Staff Writer
    February 12, 2004

  134. "Eagan Delays Decision on [Miller] Development"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    February 12, 2004

  135. "EAGAN: Luxury Housing Heightens Open-space Debate"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Theresa Monsour
    February 8, 2004

  136. "Decision Delayed on Greenway Housing Development in Eagan -- Concerns Remain About Safety of Access"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    February 6, 2004

  137. "Residents Hope to Preserve Open Space near Caponi Art Park"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    February 5, 2004

  138. "Eagan Seeks Alternative Park Funding Sources"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    February 5, 2004

  139. "Eagan Greenway Supporters Object to Development Near Caponi Art Park"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Shira Kantor
    February 4, 2004

  140. "EAGAN: Developer to Share Plans for Diamond-T"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Theresa Monsour
    February 3, 2004

  141. "Planning Commission OKs Housing Development in Eagan Core Greenway"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    January 30, 2004

  142. "EAGAN: Diffley Townhouses in Park Area on City Council Agenda"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Theresa Monsour
    January 29, 2004

  143. "Seven Lands Recommended for County Preservation"
    -- Three Eagan Properties Make List"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Laura Adelmann
    January 23, 2004

  144. "Gearing Up for Round Two"
    -- Grassroots Coalition Regroups to Fight Second Attempt at Carriage Hills Development
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    January 23, 2004

  145. "Housing Developers Change Course"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Bob Shaw
    January 19, 2004

  146. "Community Group Organizes Against Development of Golf Course"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Rachel Bruzzone
    January 14, 2004

  147. "Neighbors Organize Over Golf Course Sale"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Theresa Monsour
    January 6, 2004

  148. "Eagan Seeks Solution to Phosphorous Problems"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    December 18, 2003

  149. "Water Treatment Proposal Causes Controversy"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    December 13, 2003

  150. "Preservation is Priority as Hiring Freeze Thaws"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Laura Adelmann
    December 13, 2003

  151. "Manager to Guide Preservation Plan"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Amy Sherman
    December 11, 2003

  152. "Eagan Golf Course Eyed for Housing"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    December 6, 2003

  153. "Dakota County Farmland and Natural Areas Program Moving Forward"
    McKnight Foundation
    by Embrace Open Space Campaign
    December, 2003

  154. "EAGAN: Golf Course's Neighbors Face Another Battle"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Theresa Monsour
    November 30, 2003

  155. "National Group Aims to Protect Local Land"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Laura Adelmann
    November 1, 2003

  156. "Friends of Patrick Eagan Park Fall Foliage Frolic Set"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    October 16, 2003

  157. "Gift Will Protect Eagan Land Forever"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    October 2, 2003

  158. "County’s Land Protection Program Kicks Off with $3 Million Property"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Laura Adelmann
    September 29, 2003

  159. "Eagan Accepts Grant to Preserve Part of Greenway"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    September 25, 2003

  160. "A Win-Win Deal: Free Farmland for Conservation"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Heron Marquez Estrada
    September 23, 2003

  161. "County Board Backs Donation of Farm Acreage in Eagan"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Mara Gottfried
    September 23, 2003

  162. "The Future in His Hands"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Mara Gottfried
    August 25, 2003

  163. " 'Twelfth Night' comes to Caponi Art Park on Aug. 3"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    August 1, 2003

  164. "Eagan's Diamond T Ranch Will Close its Doors, Make Way for Housing"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    August 1, 2003

  165. "New Proposal Puts Art Park Talks with Eagan City Council on Hold"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    July 31, 2003

  166. "End of Trail for Eagan's Diamond T Ranch"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    July 31, 2003

  167. "City Contribution Will Help Caponi Art Park Programs"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    May 15, 2003

  168. "Friends of Patrick Eagan Park Group Highlighting Preservation Efforts"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    May 15, 2003

  169. "Dakota County Moving Forward on Open Space Program"
    County Voters Approved Referendum to Preserve Open Space, Farmland in November
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    May 1, 2003

  170. "City Council Approves Arbor Day Resolution"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    April 24, 2003

  171. "First Champions of Open Space Awards Go To Dakota County 'Vote Yes On 1' Proponents"
    McKnight Foundation -- Embrace Open Space Web Site
    by Kate Johnson
    April 17, 2003

  172. "Eagan Working Out Framework on Caponi Proposal"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    April 10, 2003

  173. "Caponi Offers to Sell Parkland to Eagan"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    March 28, 2003

  174. "Council Moves Ahead in Effort to Preserve Green Space"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    March 27, 2003

  175. "Eagan Will Help Fund Parcel for Greenway"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    March 14, 2003

  176. "Eagan City Council Backs First Step in Greenway Plan"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    March 13, 2003

  177. "Eagan Grass-roots Group Envisions Greenway, Not Golf Putting Greens"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Mara Gottfried
    February 23, 2003

  178. "Is Pilot Knob Too Historical and Sacred for New Townhouses?"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Curt Brown
    February 23, 2003

  179. "City Will Match Grant for Eagan Core Greenway"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    February 14, 2003

  180. "Eagan Voters Pick Geagan As Next Mayor"
    [With Focus on Green Space]
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    November 14, 2002

  181. "Geagan Is Eagan's New Mayor"
    [With Focus on Green Space]
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    November 9, 2002

  182. "Dakota County Sets its Sights on Preserving Open Space"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Mike Kaszuba
    November 7, 2002

  183. "Eagan is Awarded DNR Metro Greenways Grant"
    Eagan ThisWeek
    by Erin Johnson
    November 2, 2002

  184. "Eagan Greenway Project Receives Planning Grant"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    October 31, 2002

  185. "DAKOTA COUNTY: Plan to Save Open Land Up to Voters"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Amy Sherman
    October 26, 2002

  186. "As Suburbs Grow, Dakota County Votes to Save Open Space"
    Minneapolis Star Tribune
    by Mike Kaszuba
    October 14, 2002

  187. "Eagan Park at Center of Effort to Preserve Open Space"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    October 10, 2002

  188. "METRO AREA: Ride Offers Soggy View of Sprawl"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Mara Gottfried
    October 7, 2002

  189. "Tour de Sprawl to Travel through Eagan, Burnsville"
    Eagan Sun-Current
    by Joshua Nichols
    October 3, 2002

  190. "Sierra Club Joins Fight to Preserve Patrick Eagan Park "
    Eagan This Week
    by Erin Johnson
    December 27, 2001

  191. "Area Sierra Club Joins Opposition to Golf Proposal for Park"
    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    by Mara Gottfried
    December 19, 2001

  192. "Parks Commission Will Explore the Idea of a Nature Center in Patrick Eagan Park"
    Eagan This Week
    by Erin Johnson
    December 7, 2001

  193. "Eagan Needs Luxury Houses"
    City Pages
    by Jeremy Swanson
    July 11, 2001



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