1. Argosy University
City: Eagan, MN
Category: Education
Telephone: (651) 846-2882 or (888) 293-19
Address: 1515 Central Pkwy.
Description: Medicine is an important part of the Twin Cities economy, and Argosy University has the most comprehensive allied health care associate programs in the area. Students can pick from numerous health care programs. Here are a few of the associate degree programs available: histotechnology, radiologic technology, dental hygiene, medical laboratory technician, veterinary technology, and radiation therapy. Argosy also offers programs in psychology, education, and business.
2. Kkms–980 Am
City: Eagan, MN
Category: Media
Telephone: (651) 405-8800
Address: 2110 Cliff Rd.
Description: KKMS is a Christian talk radio station owned by Salem Communications. It features the Salem Radio Network and Family News in Focus.
3. Kycr–1570 Am
City: Eagan, MN
Category: Media
Telephone: (651) 405-8800
Address: 2110 Cliff Rd.
Description: KYCR features talk shows with a focus on business and the economy.
4. Caponi Art Park
City: Eagan, MN
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (651) 454-9412
Address: 1220 Diffley Rd.
Description: Caponi Art Park is named for Anthony Caponi, a sculptor who served as chair of the Macalester College art department for decades. The hilly, forested lakeside land that now constitutes the Eagan art park started as Caponi’s private land; since the 1940s he’s both added sculptures to it and sculpted the land itself with tools ranging from shovels to bulldozers. Thus, it’s not just a sculpture park but truly an art park—a space uniquely created by a single artist. It opened to the public in 1992 and is now run jointly with the Eagan parks department; in his late 80s, Caponi continues to live and work in a house on the land. It’s obviously a must-see for art buffs, but the park has attractions for everyone, with an active programming schedule that includes children’s activities, visits by spoken-word poets, and theatrical performances.
5. Lebanon Hills Regional Park
City: Eagan, MN
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (651) 554-6530
Address: 860 Cliff Rd.
Description: Less than 30 minutes from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, this Dakota County park covers more than 2,000 acres of lakes, marshes, beaches, and trails. Open year-round, the park is divided into east and west sections connected by an immense network of trails. Nearly every outdoor activity is available—swimming in Schultz Lake (one of the few local beaches with lifeguards present), RV and tent camping, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. Fishing and all nonmotorized boats are allowed on Jensen Lake, and in winter ice fishing is allowed on the lake as well.Lebanon Hills is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. The park has two great ski areas: the 2-mile skate-ski offers long, tough uphills and fast, winding downhills (not recommended for beginners), and several other park trails are tracked for classic cross-country skiing. The trail system was originally laid out for hiking and horse paths, so some downhill corners can be awkward for skiers. Cross-country ski and snowmobile trails snake through the park’s wooded, hilly terrain, and hot cocoa and snacks are available at the warming house at Schulze Lake.
6. Hoban
City: Eagan, MN
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (651) 688-3447
Address: 1989 Silver Bell Rd.
Description: Hoban is a casual, small restaurant specializing in favorites such as bi bim bop (steamed vegetables over rice) and kalbee (thinly sliced marinated beef ribs that are grilled). The restaurant serves beer and wine and is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. The restaurant accepts Visa and MasterCard only.
7. The Commons On Marice
City: Eagan, MN
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (651) 688-9999
Address: 1380 Marice Dr.
Description: The Commons on Marice is an elegant senior living community offering independent and assisted living, a progressive memory center, and intergenerational learning opportunities. The luxurious apartments include a full kitchen and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower equipped with grab bars. The residents’ common grounds feature a two-story atrium where residents can tend a garden, enjoy entertainment, or simply gather for conversation with neighbors. The library, fireplace, lounge, and billiards room provide residents with additional opportunities to gather.The Commons’ main claim to fame is fine dining—meals are prepared from scratch by an executive chef using only the finest ingredients. All meals are chosen by residents from a changing and extensive menu, and meals are taken when the resident chooses to do so and not on any predetermined schedule. There’s also an ice-cream parlor, a chapel, and a Wellness Center offering everything from massage to aromatherapy. The Commons offers around-the-clock staffing, a 24-hour emergency call system, and programs aimed at three levels of living, from independent residences to assisted living to a Memory Center for residents with Alzheimer’s.
8. Cascade Bay
City: Eagan, MN
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (651) 675-5577
Address: 1360 Civic Center Dr.
Description: Seven-acre Cascade Bay in the St. Paul suburb of Eagan is the largest outdoor municipal water park in the Midwest. Its lazy river, multiple slides, sand beach, and more are extremely popular with just about any kid. Guests under 42 inches tall and those older than 62 get in at a reduced price.