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SUBURBS
EAGAN
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Just a 20 -min-
ute drive from
both downtowns,
Eagan's central
location and sub-
urban feel have
landed it among Money Magazine's top
20 most livable cities four times—more
than any other Minnesota city. Eagan
is the largest community in Dakota
County, home to 64,000 residents, 16
large employers, 55 parks, and some of
the best schools in the state.
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Eagan was designated in 1860 fol-
lowing Minnesota's 1858 statehood.
The small farming community gained
national recognition as the "Onion
Capital of the United States" begin-
ning in 1885. The 1950s birth of the
Eisenhower Interstate Highway
System helped lead Eagan's transition
from farmland to suburb, and Eagan
grew tenfold from 1950 to 1970.
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Because Eagan's largest population
boom occurred during the 1990s,
most of its homes, apartments, town -
homes, and condos were built in the
past 25 years. Expect modern styles
and conveniences. "If you are a young
professional, new in town, or new
to Minnesota and want to be near to
everything, Eagan's the place for you,"
says mayor Mike Maguire. "You can
get to all those big -city things, while
still being able to make a green get-
away here."
SCHOOLS TO NOTE
Eagan High School
The four-year school has twice been
named a U.S. Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, and
it is ranked 13th best in Minnesota.
eaganhs.portal.rschooltoday.com
Eastview High School
Currently ranked among the best high
schools in Minnesota, more than half