Week in Review: Garage Fire, Fatal Car Crash, Pilot Knob Road Problems
Each Sunday, Eagan Patch revisits the headlines from the previous week.
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Sunday, September 16, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Eagan Woman Honored in Nine Separate State Fair Baking Competitions
Eagan resident Elsie Olsen says she bakes because she loves it, not because she earns ribbons at the Minnesota State Fair.
Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Elsie Olsen has no problem finding taste testers to try her latest baking creations. When her husband isn't available, she turns to her son in South St. Paul. Failing that, she calls upon her three always-ravenous grandsons, who live a mile away from her home in Eagan. Most of the time, they're more than happy to help Olsen polish off a pie, cookies or the occasional cake. After all, not everyone has an award-winning cook in the family. Olsen, who lives with her husband at a serene home near Lebanon Hills Regional Park, took home nine ribbons at the Minnesota State Fair this year for her baking—making her one of the most-honored Eagan residents at the …
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Sunday, September 2, 2012
Week in Review: New Office and Data Center, Stabbing Follows Domestic Dispute
Each Sunday, Eagan Patch revisits the headlines from the previous week.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
From Cooking to Sculpting, Eagan Residents Sweep Up Awards at Minnesota State Fair
A list of Minnesota State Fair winners from Eagan. Check back throughout the week as we continue to update the list with new winners.
Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Thousands of creative, dedicated Minnesotans walk away with a Minnesota State Fair ribbon each year in categories ranging from canning, to needlecraft and even bee-keeping. Here's a list of winners from Eagan. Check back throughout the week as we update the list as more exhibit results are published. Editor's Note: The award recipients are organized alphabetically based on their last names. Name Boudreau, Leah Burk, Debbie
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Minnesota State Fair Recognizes Past, Present Military Members Tuesday
Tuesday is Day 6 of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Tuesday is the second ever Military Appreciation Day at the fair, and active and retired members of the military and their immediate families can get in for just $7. In addition, the rides at Mighty Midway and Kidway have a one ticket discount until 1 p.m. and hundreds of service members will march from the 10:25 a.m. flag-raising ceremony at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell to Carousel Park, where they will be treated to a "Tribute to the Troops" concert by country artist Rockie Lynn. As for Tuesday evening, Demi Lovato's grandstand show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. Check out the fair's website for a schedule of the day's activities and events. For …
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
2012 Minnesota State Fair Guide: Hours, Costs, a Handy App and More
Here's what you need to know to gear up for the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Nearly two million people are expected to descend on the Minnesota State Fair’s 320-acre grounds starting Thursday and the following 11 days for concerts, contests, cows and corn dogs. Here’s Eagan Patch’s rundown on what you need to know to get to the fair and find your way around: Hours Admission gates open daily at 6 a.m. Ticket sales end at 10 p.m. (9 p.m. on Labor Day). Grounds close at midnight (10 p.m. on Labor Day). Most buildings are open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost Adults (13-64) pay $12, seniors and children 5 and older pay $10, and children younger than 5 are admitted for free. Promotional days are offered throughout the fair. Pre-fair discount …
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Week in Review: Suburban Homelessness, Elections, Stand-Off on Deerwood
Each Sunday, Eagan Patch revisits the headlines from the previous week.
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
MVTA to Provide Busing to State Fair from Burnsville, Eagan
Round-trip fare is $5 cash for all riders age 6 and older; fares are free for children 5 and under.
Looking for a way to get to the Minnesota State Fair that doesn't involve searching endlessly for a parking spot? The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority will provide busing to and from Eagan and Burnsville directly to the Minnesota State Fair starting Aug. 23 and running through Sept. 3. On weekdays, State Fair Express buses will operate to/from the Burnsville High School and Burnsville Transit Station (BTS) and the State Fairgrounds. Buses will depart on the hour from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Buses will leave the Fairgrounds to return to the transit station and Burnsville High School every 60 minutes (on the hour) from noon to midnight. On Saturdays, Sundays and on Labor Day, buses will operate to/from the State Fair from the Burnsville and Eagan…
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
'Where at the Fair?' Finale Answers
We tested your knowledge of the Minnesota State Fair, and you responded. Here are the answers to the final mystery photos. Thanks for playing along!
As the Minnesota State Fair wrapped up yesterday, we went out with a bang and posted three mystery photos to wrap up our "Where at the Fair?" series. Here is where those pictures were snapped: Photo 1: Andy's Grille Photo 2: Grandstand Photo 3: Ferris wheel Good job to anyone who got all three correct, and thanks to everyone who submitted guesses over the last 12 days. Hope you had as much fun playing along as we did posting the photos!
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Monday, September 5, 2011
Eagan High School Robotics Team Displays Skills at the Fair
Blue Twilight 2220 showed off their work at the Minnesota State Fair, which ends today.
Eagan High School robotics team Blue Twilight 2220 showed off their work at the Minnesota State Fair. There are more than 60 members in the team. The last day of the Minnesota State Fair is today. Editor's note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the team's name, Blue Twilight 2220.
Edward Anderson
9:45 am on Saturday, September 10, 2011
Thanks, Britt! I appreciate the work you put into the Patch. more ›
Steve Trewartha
10:47 am on Thursday, September 20, 2012
I grew up eating some of Elsie's supreme cooking. It was a favorite place to eat and always served with gracious generosity. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor! more ›