1. Here comes the sun! Today's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high of 76 degrees. With a 10 percent chance of rain and low humidity, today looks about as perfect a day as possible. It will still be 71 degrees at 9 p.m. tonight. Get outside, hit the links, take a stroll or have a bbq. Just do something to get outdoors!  2. Explore your inner Picasso at the Eagan Art Festival this weekend. It runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday and its a perfect opportunity to play with paints and pick the brains of more than 100 professional artists. Held at the Eagan Community …

1. The weather forecast today calls for a chilly high of 63 degrees. There is a 40 percent chance of rain from 6 a.m. through to 9 p.m. The temperature is 17 degrees cooler than the average for this time of year. It is also 36 degrees cooler than the record high for this date (1937).2. Road resurfacing and concrete repair is scheduled for I-35E from Lone Oak Road in Eagan to West 7th Street in St. Paul. Construction is scheduled to begin July 1. Look for lane and ramp closures. If the state government shuts down on July 1, this is one project that will be put on hold. 3. On this date in …

1. Today's weather forecast calls for a high of 69 degrees with a 60 percent likelihood of rain. The sun may peak out a bit around noon but look for steady rain throughout the afternoon and evening.  2. The City of Eagan is asking residents to pull out their poodle skirts and blue suede shoes for the Classic Car Show & Oldies Music Night at the Eagan Market Fest from 4 - 8 p.m. 3. On this date in 1861, the 1st Minnesota Regiment departs Fort Snelling for Washington, D.C., eventually finding both glory and death in the Civil War. 4. Feeling flexible? Vinyasa yoga for beginners and …

1. Today's weather forecast is calling for rain along with thunderstorms. Storms in the afternoon could be strong and even severe. Storms may produce large hail and strong winds. Highs should be 74 degrees with lows of 64 degrees. Rainfall may reach one inch. 2. Have you ever flown a Japanese kite? Have you ever seen a Japanese kite? Well you can do both, for free, tomorrow at Wescott Library from 3:30-5:30 p.m.  3. On this date in 1921, Hollywood hearthrob and sex symbol of the 40s and 50s, Jane Russell, was born in Bemidji.  4. Do you know which construction company won the contract to …

1. Today's weather forecast is calling for a high of 76 degrees and scattered but strong thunderstorms starting around 2 p.m. Storms are forecast to turn severe in the early evening as temps drop to 67 degrees. Watch out for hail once the severe storms move in. 2. Whether your teen is the next Bill Shakespeare, J.K. Rowling or simply a promising young writer, send him or her over to Wescott Library between 4-5 p.m. for the weekly Teen Writers Group. Writing exercises and constructive peer review are part of the deal.     3. On this date in 1970, Dave and John Kunst and their mule, Willie-Make…

1. Weather officials are calling for a partly cloudy Friday with a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms by 3 p.m. Cool morning temps will increase to mid-70s by noon.  2. Burnsville's Chameleon Theater Circle is performing The Who's Tommy at 7:30 p.m. at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $15 for adults to $13 for students, seniors and groups of eight or more. 3. On this date in 1889, Frederick L. McGhee became the first African American admitted to practice at the bar of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Born a slave in Mississippi in 1861, McGhee would take on civil rights …

1. Weather reports are calling for a high of 80 degrees and a low of 61. Should be partly cloudy all day with only a 20 percent chance of rain. Look for 73 degrees by noon and 79 by 6 p.m. Sounds like a wonderful day for golf and an equally beautiful evening for a stroll. 2. Head over to Eagan's 1914 Town Hall tonight between 4-6 p.m. for a look at 150 years of Eagan's pictures, maps, farm tools and household items. Brought to you from the Eagan Historical Society. 3. On this date in 1999, Kathleen Soliah, a fugitive since 1974, was arrested in St. Paul. Having lived under the name Sarah Jane…

1. Officials are forecasting a mostly cloudy Wednesday with a 70 percent chance of rain. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected in the morning with a chance of the same in the afternoon. Highs should be 65 to 70; Lows around 58. 2. According to the Minnesota Historical Society, on this date in 1933, beer-brewer William Hamm, Jr., is kidnapped at Minnehaha Street and Greenbrier Avenue in St. Paul. He is released after a ransom of $100,000 is paid. Gangster Roger Touhy is brought to trial but acquitted, and investigators later learn that the real culprits were the Barker-Karpis gang.  …

1. The center and left lanes of I-35E northbound will be closed from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m today. Likewise the center and right lanes of I-35E southbound will also be closed from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 2. Learn about popular French artist Henri Matisse and his collage-style artwork at Eagan's Wescott Library from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Also get a chance to create your own artwork using bold colors and fun shapes. Registration required. Ages: 6-11. 3. On this date in 1981, a tornado swept through the Twin Cities from Edina to Roseville by way of downtown Minneapolis, killing one person and injuring …

1. The Minnesota Zoo's Music in the Zoo program continues with the Go Go's Ladies Gone Wild program at 8 p.m. tonight. The outdoor venue is open to everyone and tickets can be purchased for around $57.  2. Eagan's city-sponsored puppet shows begin today and run through Aug. 19. Held at area parks, the puppet shows are free of charge, start at 10 a.m. and last about 15 minutes each. Puppet shows are also being offered at 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday evenings. 3. On this date in 1886, a four-mile log jam closed the St. Croix River at Taylors Falls. According to the Minnesota Historical Society…

Editor's note: The Daily Trivia Question will run Monday-Friday. If you have a piece of trivia you'd like to post, please email it to interim editor Jeff Roberts. Today's Trivia Question:  The smallest fish on record is a) 1/3 inch b) 1/3 foot c) 13 inches d) 13 feet Next week's trivia category: Food and cooking

Editor's note: The Daily Trivia Question will run Monday-Friday. If you have a piece of trivia you'd like to post, please email it to interim editor Jeff Roberts. Today's Trivia Question: How do scientists determine the age of a fish? Next week's trivia category: Food and cooking

Editor's note: The Daily Trivia Question will run Monday-Friday. If you have a piece of trivia you'd like to post, please email it to interim editor Jeff Roberts. Today's Trivia Question: What is the lengths and weights of the largest Golden Redhorse, Blue Catfish and Yellow Perch ever caught in Minnesota?  Next week's trivia category: Sports

Editor's note: The Daily Trivia Question will run Monday-Friday. If you have a piece of trivia you'd like to post, please email it to interim editor Jeff Roberts. Today's Trivia Question: What year was Blackhawk Road first paved? (Question from Eagan resident Jim Runquist)   Next week's trivia category: Fishing

Editor's note: The Daily Trivia Question will run Monday-Friday. If you have a piece of trivia you'd like to post, please email it to interim editor Jeff Roberts. Today's Trivia Question: Eagan's earthquake activity is classified as "significantly below" the national average. But the city has some experience with the natural disasters. When was the most recent earthquake felt in the Eagan community? What was its magnitude? And where did it hit?  Next week's trivia category: Fishing

Editor's note: The Daily Trivia Question will run Monday-Friday. If you have a piece of trivia you'd like to post, please email it to interim editor Jeff Roberts (jeff.roberts@patch.com). Today's Trivia Question: What early Eagan building am I? What year was this picture taken (within 5 years)?  Next week's trivia category: Fishing

Editor's note: The Daily Trivia Question will run Monday-Friday. If you have a piece of trivia you'd like to post, please email it to interim editor Jeff Roberts (jeff.roberts@patch.com).   Today's Trivia Question: Eagan has 54 parks comprising 1,370 acres of recreational space within its city limits. Which park is home to the Eagan Disc Golf Course and who designed the course? Next week's trivia category: Fishing

Editor's note: The Daily Trivia Question will run Monday-Friday. If you have a piece of trivia you'd like to post, please email it to interim editor Jeff Roberts (jeff.roberts@patch.com).  Today's Trivia Question: It is a well-known fact that the city of Eagan was founded by Patrick Eagan. But from which country did Eagan emigrate and in what year did he arrive to the area? Next week: Fishing trivia

Editor's Note: This column was written by Mike Maguire and Elizabeth Kautz. Maguire is Mayor of Eagan and chair of the Municipal Legislative Commission Board, and Kautz is Mayor of Burnsville, board member of the Municipal Legislative Commission, and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. For years, we’ve been told Greater Minnesota communities needed to be speciallyprotected from property tax increases because property taxes hit wallets in theircommunities harder than in ours.But a report from the Minnesota Department of Revenue shows these long-heldassumptions are not true. Homeowners …