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m The rest of the examples in this list simply list employees in the Eagan area. Thomson Reuters have 25k employees, but spread internationally. The new 5,000 figure is now consistent with the rest of the list, by listing those in the Eagan area.
 
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{{Short description|City in Minnesota, United States}}
{{Short description|City in Minnesota, United States}}
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'''Eagan''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|iː|ɡ|ə|n}} {{respell|EE|gən}}) is a [[city]] in [[Dakota County, Minnesota|Dakota County]], [[Minnesota]]. It is south of [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|Saint Paul]] and lies on the south bank of the [[Minnesota River]], upstream from the confluence with the [[Mississippi River]]. Eagan and the other nearby suburbs form the southern section of the [[Minneapolis–Saint Paul]] area. Eagan's population was 68,855 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2010 Census (City)">{{Cite web|date=August 12, 2021|title=United States Census Bureau|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/eagancityminnesota/POP010220|website=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref><ref>[http://www.dakotacountyproperties.com/communities/eagan/ Eagan Real Estate and Community Information] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120621045304/http://www.dakotacountyproperties.com/communities/eagan/ |date=2012-06-21 }}. Dakotacountyproperties.com (2011-06-06). Retrieved on 2013-08-16.</ref>
'''Eagan''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|iː|ɡ|ə|n}} {{respell|EE|gən}}) is a [[city]] in [[Dakota County, Minnesota|Dakota County]], [[Minnesota]]. It is south of [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|Saint Paul]] and lies on the south bank of the [[Minnesota River]], upstream from the confluence with the [[Mississippi River]]. Eagan and the other nearby suburbs form the southern section of the [[Minneapolis–Saint Paul]] area. Eagan's population was 68,855 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Eagan_city,_Minnesota?g=160XX00US2717288 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 24, 2023}}</ref> The city was home to the headquarters of [[Northwest Airlines]] (now [[Delta Air Lines]]).


==History==
The city was previously home to the headquarters of [[Northwest Airlines]] (now [[Delta Air Lines]]).
Eagan was named for Patrick Eagan, who was the first chairman of the town board of supervisors. He farmed a {{convert|220|acre|km2|adj=on}} parcel of land near the present-day town hall. Eagan (born 1811) and his wife Margaret Twohy (born 1816) emigrated from [[County Tipperary]], Ireland to [[Troy, New York]], where they married in 1843. They arrived in [[Mendota, Minnesota|Mendota]] ''circa'' 1853–54, before settling in the Eagan area.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eagan Historical Trail Guide|publisher=Boy Scout Troop 453|url=http://troop_453.tripod.com/eagan_historical_trail_guide.htm|access-date=July 23, 2007}}</ref>


Eagan was settled as an Irish farming community and "Onion Capital of the United States".<ref name="History">{{cite web |year=2012 |title=History of Eagan, Minnesota |url=http://www.cityofeagan.com/index.php/about-eagan/history |access-date=October 26, 2015 |publisher=City of Eagan}}</ref> Its largest growth took place after [[Minnesota State Highway 77|Highway 77]] was relocated and expanded and a six-lane bridge (with three northbound and three southbound lanes) was constructed over the [[Minnesota River]] in 1980 and the final [[Interstate 35E (Minnesota)|Interstate 35E]] freeway section southbound from [[Minnesota State Highway 110]] in [[Mendota Heights]] to the area where it joins 35W in [[Burnsville, Minnesota|Burnsville]] was completed in the mid-1980s. Eagan's northern border is mostly along [[Interstate 494]]. Its southern border is about a mile south of Cliff Road. Its eastern border runs mostly along [[Minnesota State Highway 3]]. The western border runs mostly along the Minnesota River's south bank.
== History ==
Eagan was named for Patrick Eagan, who was the first chairman of the town board of supervisors. He farmed a {{convert|220|acre|km2|adj=on}} parcel of land near the present-day town hall. Eagan (born 1811) and his wife Margaret Twohy (born 1816) emigrated from [[County Tipperary|Tipperary]], [[Ireland]] to [[Troy, New York|Troy]], [[New York (state)|New York]], where they married in 1843. They arrived in [[Mendota, Minnesota|Mendota]] ''circa'' 1853–54, before settling in the Eagan area.<ref>{{cite web| title =Eagan Historical Trail Guide| publisher =Boy Scout Troop 453| url =http://troop_453.tripod.com/eagan_historical_trail_guide.htm| access-date = 2007-07-23}}</ref>


The city was visited by the "20th hijacker" of the [[September 11 attacks]], [[Zacarias Moussaoui]], before the attacks. Moussaoui attempted to complete flight training school, but was ultimately refused service by a local resident.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.twincities.com/2009/12/08/fbi-gives-second-911-tipster-100000-reward/|title=FBI gives second 9/11 tipster $100,000 reward|publisher=[[St. Paul Pioneer Press]]|date=December 8, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530053640/https://www.twincities.com/2009/12/08/fbi-gives-second-911-tipster-100000-reward/ |accessdate=July 23, 2023|archive-date=May 30, 2023 }}</ref>
Eagan was settled as an Irish farming community and "Onion Capital of the United States".<ref name="History">{{cite web |year=2012 |title=History of Eagan, Minnesota |url=http://www.cityofeagan.com/index.php/about-eagan/history |access-date=2015-10-26 |publisher=City of Eagan}}</ref> Its largest growth took place after [[Minnesota State Highway 77|Highway 77]] was relocated and expanded and a six-lane bridge (with three northbound and three southbound lanes) was constructed over the Minnesota River in 1980 and the final [[Interstate 35E (Minnesota)|Interstate 35E]] freeway section southbound from [[Minnesota State Highway 110]] in [[Mendota Heights]] to the area where it joins 35W in [[Burnsville, Minnesota|Burnsville]] was completed in the mid-1980s. Eagan's northern border is mostly along [[Interstate 494]]. Its southern border is about a mile south of Cliff Road. Its eastern border runs mostly along [[Minnesota State Highway 3]]. The western border runs mostly along the Minnesota River's south bank.


==Geography==
The city was also visited by the "20th hijacker" of the [[September 11 attacks]], [[Zacarias Moussaoui]], before the attacks. Moussaoui attempted to complete flight training school, but was ultimately refused service by a local resident.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.twincities.com/2009/12/08/fbi-gives-second-911-tipster-100000-reward/</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|33.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|31.12|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|2.31|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=July 2, 2012}}</ref>

== Geography ==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|33.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|31.12|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|2.31|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-11-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02 }}</ref>


Interstate Highway [[Interstate 35E (Minnesota)|35E]], Interstate Highway [[Interstate 494|494]], Minnesota Highways [[Minnesota State Highway 13|13]], [[Minnesota State Highway 55|55]], [[Minnesota State Highway 77|77]], and [[Minnesota State Highway 149|149]] are six of Eagan's main routes.
Interstate Highway [[Interstate 35E (Minnesota)|35E]], Interstate Highway [[Interstate 494|494]], Minnesota Highways [[Minnesota State Highway 13|13]], [[Minnesota State Highway 55|55]], [[Minnesota State Highway 77|77]], and [[Minnesota State Highway 149|149]] are six of Eagan's main routes.


The Eagan Core Greenway is an ongoing project to preserve Eagan's environmentally sensitive green space, with particular emphasis on Patrick Eagan Park and the two-mile (3&nbsp;km) greenway connecting the park with [[Lebanon Hills Regional Park]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway|publisher=Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway|url=http://www.eagancoregreenway.org/|access-date=2007-07-23}}</ref>
The Eagan Core Greenway is an ongoing project to preserve Eagan's environmentally sensitive green space, with particular emphasis on Patrick Eagan Park and the two-mile (3&nbsp;km) greenway connecting the park with [[Lebanon Hills Regional Park]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway|publisher=Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway|url=http://www.eagancoregreenway.org/|access-date=July 23, 2007}}</ref>


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== Demographics ==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1860= 565
|1860= 565
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|2000= 63557
|2000= 63557
|2010= 64206
|2010= 64206
|2020= 68855
|estyear=2022
|estimate=67534
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=November 24, 2023|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=November 24, 2023}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 12, 2021|df=mdy}}</ref><br />2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
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=== 2010 census ===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-13}}</ref> of 2010, there were 64,206 people, 25,249 households, and 16,884 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2063.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 26,414 housing units at an average density of {{convert|848.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 81.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 7.9% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.5% of the population.
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 64,206 people, 25,249 households, and 16,884 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2063.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 26,414 housing units at an average density of {{convert|848.8|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 81.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 7.9% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.5% of the population.


There were 25,249 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. Of all households 25.9% were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.10.
There were 25,249 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. Of all households 25.9% were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.10.
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The median age in the city was 36.8 years. Of residents 25.5% were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
The median age in the city was 36.8 years. Of residents 25.5% were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.


== Economy ==
==Economy==
[[File:NWAHeadquartersMinneapolisMN.jpg|thumb|[[Northwest Airlines]] headquarters in Eagan, now site of the [[Minnesota Vikings]] practice facilities]]
[[File:NWAHeadquartersMinneapolisMN.jpg|thumb|[[Northwest Airlines]] headquarters in Eagan, now site of the [[Minnesota Vikings]] practice facilities]]
[[File:TCO_eagan.jpg|thumb|Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, home of the [[Minnesota Vikings]] practice facilities]]
[[File:TCO_eagan.jpg|thumb|Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, home of the [[Minnesota Vikings]] practice facilities]]


Eagan is home to legal publisher [[West (publisher)|West]], part of [[Thomson Reuters]]<ref>{{ISBN|978-0-542-97374-1}}</ref> (7,350 employees), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (3,900 employees), [[Scantron Corporation|Scantron]], and [[Coca-Cola]]'s Midwest bottling facility (900 employees).<ref name="ci.eagan.mn.us">{{cite web |url=http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/page.asp?menu=2161 |title= |website=www.ci.eagan.mn.us |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503044411/http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/page.asp?menu=2161 |archive-date=May 3, 2008}}</ref> The sparsely populated northern portions of the city, being convenient to freeways and [[Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport|MSP Airport]], are also home to a number of warehouses and distribution centers, including Minnesota's largest [[United Parcel Service|UPS]] hub (1,400 employees).<ref name="ci.eagan.mn.us" />
Eagan is home to legal publisher [[West (publisher)|West]], part of [[Thomson Reuters]]<ref>{{ISBN|978-0-542-97374-1}}</ref> (5,000 Eagan based employees), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (3,900 employees), [[Scantron Corporation|Scantron]], and [[Coca-Cola]]'s Midwest bottling facility (900 employees).<ref name="ci.eagan.mn.us">{{cite web |url=http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/page.asp?menu=2161 |title= About Eagan|website=www.ci.eagan.mn.us |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503044411/http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/page.asp?menu=2161 |archive-date=May 3, 2008}}</ref> The sparsely populated northern portions of the city, being convenient to freeways and [[Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport|MSP Airport]], are also home to a number of warehouses and distribution centers, including Minnesota's largest [[United Parcel Service|UPS]] hub (1,400 employees).<ref name="ci.eagan.mn.us" />


[[Regional Elite Airline Services]],<ref>"[http://regionalelitebenefitsyou.com/Linked%20PDFs/reas_medicarepartD.pdf Important Notice from Regional Elite Airline Services About Your Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715171447/http://regionalelitebenefitsyou.com/Linked%20PDFs/reas_medicarepartD.pdf |date=2011-07-15 }}." [[Regional Elite Airline Services]]. Retrieved on October 3, 2010. "1000 Blue Gentian Rd, Suite 200, Eagan, MN 55121]"</ref> [[Universal Cooperatives]] and [[Buffets, Inc.]] are also headquartered in Eagan.<ref>"[http://www.oldcountrybuffet.com/contact Whadja Think?] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127124731/http://oldcountrybuffet.com/contact |date=2010-11-27 }}" [[Buffets]]. Retrieved on July 28, 2009.</ref>
[[Regional Elite Airline Services]],<ref>"[http://regionalelitebenefitsyou.com/Linked%20PDFs/reas_medicarepartD.pdf Important Notice from Regional Elite Airline Services About Your Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715171447/http://regionalelitebenefitsyou.com/Linked%20PDFs/reas_medicarepartD.pdf |date=July 15, 2011}}." [[Regional Elite Airline Services]]. Retrieved on October 3, 2010. "1000 Blue Gentian Rd, Suite 200, Eagan, MN 55121]"</ref> [[Universal Cooperatives]] and [[Buffets, Inc.]] are also headquartered in Eagan.<ref>"[http://www.oldcountrybuffet.com/contact Whadja Think?] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127124731/http://oldcountrybuffet.com/contact |date=November 27, 2010}}" [[Buffets]]. Retrieved on July 28, 2009.</ref>


[[Northwest Airlines]] had its headquarters in Eagan.<ref>"[http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/14/midmorning3/ NWA pilots threaten to oppose merger]." ''[[Minnesota Public Radio]]''. April 14, 2008. Retrieved on July 28, 2009.</ref><ref>"[http://www.nwa.com/services/shipping/cargo/about/creditapp.pdf creditapp.pdf] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010081736/http://www.nwa.com/services/shipping/cargo/about/creditapp.pdf |date=2008-10-10 }}." ''[[Northwest Airlines]]''. Retrieved on May 18, 2009.</ref> After Northwest merged with Delta, the Northwest headquarters was disestablished. Todd Klingel, president of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, said that losing Northwest, a [[Fortune 500]] company, would be "certainly a blow." He added, "But it's been expected for so long. Let's get on with it. The key is what can we do to minimize the loss to Minnesota."<ref>Chapman, Dan. "[http://www.ajc.com/printedition/content/shared/money/stories/2008/04/DELTA_MINN_0416_COX.html?cxntlid=inform_artr In Minnesota, opposition, resignation to merger]." ''[[Cox News Service]]'' at ''[[Atlanta Journal Constitution]]''. Wednesday April 16, 2008. Retrieved on September 16, 2009.</ref> Mesaba Airlines employed around 1,830 people when it closed in 2011.<ref>"[http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/page.asp?menu=2161 Eagan, Minnesota at a Glance] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503044411/http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/page.asp?menu=2161 |date=May 3, 2008 }}." City of Eagan. Retrieved on July 28, 2009.</ref><ref>"[http://www.mesaba.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=53 General Office] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090424084504/http://www.mesaba.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=53 |date=2009-04-24 }}." ''[[Mesaba Airlines]]''. Retrieved on May 19, 2009.</ref>
[[Northwest Airlines]] had its headquarters in Eagan.<ref>"[http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/14/midmorning3/ NWA pilots threaten to oppose merger]." ''[[Minnesota Public Radio]]''. April 14, 2008. Retrieved on July 28, 2009.</ref><ref>"[http://www.nwa.com/services/shipping/cargo/about/creditapp.pdf creditapp.pdf] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010081736/http://www.nwa.com/services/shipping/cargo/about/creditapp.pdf |date=October 10, 2008}}." ''[[Northwest Airlines]]''. Retrieved on May 18, 2009.</ref> After Northwest merged with Delta, the Northwest headquarters was disestablished. Todd Klingel, president of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, said that losing Northwest, a [[Fortune 500]] company, would be "certainly a blow." He added, "But it's been expected for so long. Let's get on with it. The key is what can we do to minimize the loss to Minnesota."<ref>Chapman, Dan. "[http://www.ajc.com/printedition/content/shared/money/stories/2008/04/DELTA_MINN_0416_COX.html?cxntlid=inform_artr In Minnesota, opposition, resignation to merger]." ''[[Cox News Service]]'' at ''[[Atlanta Journal-Constitution]]''. Wednesday April 16, 2008. Retrieved on September 16, 2009.</ref> Mesaba Airlines employed around 1,830 people when it closed in 2011.<ref>"[http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/page.asp?menu=2161 Eagan, Minnesota at a Glance] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503044411/http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/page.asp?menu=2161 |date=May 3, 2008}}." City of Eagan. Retrieved on July 28, 2009.</ref><ref>"[http://www.mesaba.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=53 General Office] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090424084504/http://www.mesaba.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=53 |date=April 24, 2009}}." ''[[Mesaba Airlines]]''. Retrieved on May 19, 2009.</ref>


The [[Minnesota Vikings]] relocated their headquarters from [[Eden Prairie, Minnesota|Eden Prairie]] to Eagan, at the site of the former Northwest Airlines headquarters. The complex can be seen from Interstate 494.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings officially set to move headquarters to Eagan in 2018 - 1500 ESPN Twin Cities|url=http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2016/06/eagan-approves-plans-for-new-vikings-headquarters/|website=1500 ESPN Twin Cities|access-date=September 18, 2017|date=June 21, 2016}}</ref> and is also home to the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, which serves as the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. The facility is 277,000 square feet and includes an outdoor field that seats 6,500 fans.<ref>"{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180311052614/http://kstp.com/sports/vikings-practice-facility-media-tour-eagan/4820060/|date=March 11, 2018}}." KSTP. Retrieved on February 3, 2019.</ref> Fans can tour the facility or watch the daily activities on one of the six live action cameras around the stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TCO Performance Center|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/tco-performance-center|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105140015/http://www.vikings.com/news/tco-performance-center/ |archive-date=2016-11-05 }}</ref>
The [[Minnesota Vikings]] relocated their headquarters from [[Eden Prairie, Minnesota|Eden Prairie]] to Eagan, at the site of the former Northwest Airlines headquarters. The complex can be seen from Interstate 494.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings officially set to move headquarters to Eagan in 2018 - 1500 ESPN Twin Cities|url=http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2016/06/eagan-approves-plans-for-new-vikings-headquarters/|website=1500 ESPN Twin Cities|access-date=September 18, 2017|date=June 21, 2016|archive-date=June 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623142908/http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2016/06/eagan-approves-plans-for-new-vikings-headquarters/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and is also home to the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, which serves as the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. The facility is 277,000 square feet and includes an outdoor field that seats 6,500 fans.<ref>"{{Cite web |url=http://kstp.com/sports/vikings-practice-facility-media-tour-eagan/4820060/ |title=Vikings Show off New Practice Facility in Eagan |access-date=September 6, 2021 |archive-date=March 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180311052614/http://kstp.com/sports/vikings-practice-facility-media-tour-eagan/4820060/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}." KSTP. Retrieved on February 3, 2019.</ref> Fans can tour the facility or watch the daily activities on one of the six live action cameras around the stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TCO Performance Center|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/tco-performance-center|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105140015/http://www.vikings.com/news/tco-performance-center/ |archive-date=November 5, 2016}}</ref>


=== Top employers ===
===Top employers===
According to Eagan's 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,<ref>[https://www.cityofeagan.com/images/Finance/City%20of%20Eagan%202016%20CAFR%20-%20Finals.pdf City of Eagan 2016 CAFR]</ref> its top employers were:
According to Eagan's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,<ref>{{cite web |title=Annual Financial Reports |url=https://www.cityofeagan.com/annual-financial-report-cafr |website=cityofeagan.com |publisher=City of Eagan |access-date=October 17, 2022 |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017205036/https://www.cityofeagan.com/annual-financial-report-cafr |url-status=dead }}</ref> its top employers were:


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| 1
| 1
| [[Thomson Reuters]] (formerly West)
| [[Thomson Reuters]]
| 6,500
| 5,000
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|2
|2
| [[Blue Cross Blue Shield Association|Blue Cross Blue Shield]] of Minnesota
| [[Blue Cross Blue Shield Association|BlueCross/BlueShield of Minnesota]]
| 3,250
| 3,000
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|3
|3
| [[United States Postal Service]]
| [[United States Postal Service]]
| 2,000 (estimated)
| 2,100 (estimated)
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|4
|4
| Prime Therapeutics
| [[United Parcel Service]]
| 1,700
| 2,000
|-
|-
|5
|5
| [[Ecolab]]
| [[United Parcel Service]]
| 1,200
| 1,500
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|6
|6
| [[Coca-Cola Refreshments]]
| [[Ecolab]]
| 875
| 1,400
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|7
|7
| [[Independent School District 196|ISD 196, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan]]
| [[Prime Therapeutics]]
| 800
| 1,075
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|-
|8
|8
| [[The Coca-Cola Company|Coca-Cola Bottling]]
| [[Wells Fargo Home Mortgage]]
| 750
| 750
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|-
|9
|9
| Dart Transit
| City of Eagan
| 582
| 400
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|10
|10
| [[Argosy University]]
| [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]]
| 380
| 300
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== Government and politics ==
==Government and politics==
[[Image:Eaganoldtownhall2.jpg|thumb|right|1914 Town Hall (now a museum)]]
[[Image:Eaganoldtownhall2.jpg|thumb|right|1914 Town Hall (now a museum)]]
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Eagan's municipal government is a Type B Statutory City, which provides for a council size of five members, one of whom is the mayor. Eagan's mayor since 2007 has been Mike Maguire.
Eagan's municipal government is a Type B Statutory City, which provides for a council size of five members, one of whom is the mayor. Eagan's mayor since 2007 has been Mike Maguire.


The other councilmembers are:<ref name=council>{{cite web|title=Council & Commission|url=https://www.cityofeagan.com/council-commission|website=www.cityofeagan.com|access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref>
The other councilmembers are:<ref name=council>{{cite web|title=Council & Commission|url=https://www.cityofeagan.com/council-commission|website=www.cityofeagan.com|access-date=November 12, 2017}}</ref>
* Paul Bakken (fifth non-consecutive term, 1997 and since 2007, seat up again in 2022)
* Paul Bakken (fifth non-consecutive term, 1997 and since 2007, seat up again in 2026)
* Gary Hansen (fourth term, since 2009 special election, seat up again in 2022)
* Gary Hansen (fourth term, since 2009 special election, seat up again in 2026)
* Cyndee Fields (fifth term, since 2001, seat up again in 2024)<ref name="Index - Election Results">{{Cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=136&scenario=LocalMunicipality&FipsCode=17288&show=Go|title = Index - Election Results}}</ref>
* Cyndee Fields (fifth term, since 2001, seat up again in 2024)<ref name="Index - Election Results">{{Cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=136&scenario=LocalMunicipality&FipsCode=17288&show=Go|title = Index - Election Results}}</ref>
* Mike Supina (first term, since 2021, seat up again in 2024)<ref name="Index - Election Results"/>
* Mike Supina (first term, since 2021, seat up again in 2024)<ref name="Index - Election Results"/>


In general, city government is nonpartisan. Candidates need not be (and usually are not) selected or endorsed by political parties, and no such endorsement appears on the ballot by state law. All five council seats including the mayor are elected at-large in a general election every four years. Terms are staggered with two council members elected one election cycle and the other two and the mayor two years later.<ref name=council /> The non-mayoral seats are elected in pairs, giving voters the chance to vote for up to two candidates. If necessary, races are narrowed down during a primary election.
In general, city government is [[Nonpartisanship|nonpartisan]]. Candidates need not be (and usually are not) selected or endorsed by political parties, and no such endorsement appears on the [[ballot]] by state law. All five council seats including the mayor are elected at-large in a general election every four years. Terms are staggered with two council members elected one election cycle and the other two and the mayor two years later.<ref name=council /> The non-mayoral seats are elected in pairs, giving voters the chance to vote for up to two candidates. If necessary, races are narrowed down during a primary election.


As a part of Dakota County, Eagan's northern and western precincts (1-7, 9-12) join with regions northward to form the Third District on the County Commission. It has been represented by Laurie Halverson since 2021. The southern and eastern portions of the city (precincts 8, 13-17) are joined by regions south and east to form the Fourth District of the County Commission, which has been represented by Joe Atkins since 2017. County commissioners serve four-year terms.
As a part of [[Dakota County, Minnesota|Dakota County]], Eagan's northern and western precincts join with regions northward to form the Third District on the County Commission. It has been represented by Laurie Halverson since 2021. The southern and eastern portions of the city are joined by regions south and east to form the Fourth District of the County Commission, which has been represented by William Droste since 2023. County commissioners serve four-year terms.


Eagan is in [[Minnesota's 2nd congressional district]], represented by [[Angie Craig]] since 2019.
Eagan is in [[Minnesota's 2nd congressional district]], represented by [[Angie Craig]] since 2019.


Since redistricting last took place, in 2012, Eagan straddles two [[Minnesota State Senate]] districts. Sixteen of Eagan's 17 precincts are joined with five precincts in neighboring Burnsville to form Senate District 51, represented by Senator [[Jim Carlson (Minnesota politician)|Jim Carlson]] ([[Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party|DFL]]). Eagan's northernmost precinct is part of Senate District 52, represented by Senator [[Matt Klein]] (DFL).
Since redistricting last took place, in 2022, Eagan straddles two [[Minnesota State Senate]] districts. Seventeen of Eagan's 18 precincts are joined with three precincts in neighboring [[Burnsville, Minnesota|Burnsville]], four precincts in [[Mendota Heights, Minnesota|Mendota Heights]], and the Village of Mendota to form Senate District 52, represented by Senator [[Jim Carlson (Minnesota politician)|Jim Carlson]] ([[Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party|DFL]]). Eagan's southeastern most precinct is part of Senate District 56, represented by Senator [[Erin Maye Quade]] (DFL).


In the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]], each senate district is divided into an "A" and a "B" side. The western half of District 51 makes up House District 51A, represented by [[Sandra Masin]] (DFL). The eastern half of District 51 makes up House District 51B, represented by [[Liz Reyer]] (DFL). [[Ruth Richardson (American politician)|Ruth Richardson]] (DFL) represents precinct one as part of House District 52B.
In the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]], each senate district is divided into an "A" and a "B" side. The western half of District 52 makes up House District 52A, represented by [[Liz Reyer]] (DFL). The eastern half of District 52 makes up House District 52B, represented by [[Bianca Virnig]] (DFL). [[John Huot]] (DFL) represents precinct 18 as part of House District 56B.


Eagan is home to Minnesota's 39th [[Governor of Minnesota|governor]], [[Tim Pawlenty]], who previously represented Eagan in the Minnesota House and on the city council. Former mayor [[Patricia Anderson]] served as the 17th [[Minnesota State Auditor|state auditor]] from 2003 to 2007.
Eagan is home to Minnesota's 39th [[Governor of Minnesota|governor]], [[Tim Pawlenty]], who previously represented Eagan in the Minnesota House and on the city council. Former mayor [[Patricia Anderson]] served as the 17th [[Minnesota State Auditor|state auditor]] from 2003 to 2007.
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|+ '''2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2016/2016-general-election-results/2016-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary of State - 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet}}</ref>
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|+ '''2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2012/2012-general-election-results/2012-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary of State - 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet}}</ref>
|+ '''2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2012/2012-general-election-results/2012-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary Of State - 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet|website=www.sos.state.mn.us|accessdate=July 23, 2023}}</ref>
|+ '''2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2008/2008-general-election-results/2008-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary of State - 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet}}</ref>
|+ '''2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2008/2008-general-election-results/2008-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary Of State - 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet|website=www.sos.state.mn.us|accessdate=July 23, 2023}}</ref>
|+ '''2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2004/2004-general-election-results/2004-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary of State - 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet}}</ref>
|+ '''2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2004/2004-general-election-results/2004-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary Of State - 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet|website=www.sos.state.mn.us|accessdate=July 23, 2023}}</ref>
|+ '''2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2000/2000-general-election-results/2000-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary of State - 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet}}</ref>
|+ '''2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2000/2000-general-election-results/2000-precinct-results-spreadsheet/|title=Minnesota Secretary Of State - 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet|website=www.sos.state.mn.us|accessdate=July 23, 2023}}</ref>
|+ '''1996 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1996-11-05-g-sec.pdf}}</ref>
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|+ '''1988 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1988-11-08-g-sec.pdf}}</ref>
|+ '''1988 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1988-11-08-g-sec.pdf|title=Minnesota Election results|website=mn.gov}}</ref>
|+ '''1984 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1984-11-06-g-sec.pdf}}</ref>
|+ '''1984 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1984-11-06-g-sec.pdf|title=Minnesota Election results|website=mn.gov}}</ref>
|+ '''1980 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1980-11-04-g-sec.pdf}}</ref>
|+ '''1980 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1980-11-04-g-sec.pdf|title=Minnesota Election results|website=mn.gov}}</ref>
|+ '''1976 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1976-11-02-g-sec.pdf}}</ref>
|+ '''1976 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1976-11-02-g-sec.pdf|title=Minnesota Election results|website=mn.gov}}</ref>
|+ '''1968 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1968-11-05-g-man.pdf}}</ref>
|+ '''1968 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1968-11-05-g-man.pdf|title=Minnesota Election results|website=mn.gov}}</ref>
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|+ '''1964 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1964-11-03-g-man.pdf|title=Minnesota Election results|website=mn.gov}}</ref>
|+ '''1960 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1960-11-08-g-man.pdf}}</ref>
|+ '''1960 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1960-11-08-g-man.pdf|title=Minnesota Election results|website=mn.gov}}</ref>
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! [[Third Party (United States)|Third parties]]
! [[Third Party (United States)|Third parties]]
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|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election|2020]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election|2020]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|34.2% ''14,444''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|34.2% ''14,444''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''63.2%''' ''26,703''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''63.2%''' ''26,703''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.6% ''1,086''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.6% ''1,086''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2016 United States presidential election|2016]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2016 United States presidential election|2016]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|36.4% ''13,977''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|36.4% ''13,977''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''53.8%''' ''20,630''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''53.8%''' ''20,630''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|9.8% ''3,776''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|9.8% ''3,776''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2012 United States presidential election|2012]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2012 United States presidential election|2012]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|44.5% ''17,193''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|44.5% ''17,193''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''53.2%''' ''20,539''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''53.2%''' ''20,539''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.3% ''891''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.3% ''891''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2008 United States presidential election|2008]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2008 United States presidential election|2008]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|43.6% ''16,461''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|43.6% ''16,461''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''54.6%''' ''20,638''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''54.6%''' ''20,638''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.8% ''676''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.8% ''676''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2004 United States presidential election|2004]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2004 United States presidential election|2004]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|48.7% ''18,010''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|48.7% ''18,010''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''50.3%''' ''18,588''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''50.3%''' ''18,588''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.0% ''380''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.0% ''380''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2000 United States presidential election|2000]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2000 United States presidential election|2000]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|47.1% ''15,510''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|47.1% ''15,510''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''47.4%''' ''15,604''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''47.4%''' ''15,604''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|5.5% ''1,839''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|5.5% ''1,839''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1996 United States presidential election|1996]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1996 United States presidential election|1996]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|39.5% ''10,947''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|39.5% ''10,947''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''50.7%''' ''14,049''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''50.7%''' ''14,049''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|9.8% ''2,738''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|9.8% ''2,738''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1992 United States presidential election|1992]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1992 United States presidential election|1992]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|35.1% ''9,905''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|35.1% ''9,905''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''39.5%''' ''11,125''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''39.5%''' ''11,125''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|25.4% ''7,155''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|25.4% ''7,155''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1988 United States presidential election|1988]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1988 United States presidential election|1988]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.4%''' ''10,679''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.4%''' ''10,679''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|47.6% ''9,717''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|47.6% ''9,717''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1984 United States presidential election|1984]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1984 United States presidential election|1984]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''55.3%''' ''7,492''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''55.3%''' ''7,492''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|44.7% ''6,047''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|44.7% ''6,047''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1980 United States presidential election|1980]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1980 United States presidential election|1980]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|43.1% ''4,303''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|43.1% ''4,303''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''43.3%''' ''4,323''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''43.3%''' ''4,323''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|13.6% ''1,357''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|13.6% ''1,357''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1976 United States presidential election|1976]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1976 United States presidential election|1976]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|46.6% ''3,914''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|46.6% ''3,914''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''50.9%''' ''4,267''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''50.9%''' ''4,267''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.5% ''211''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.5% ''211''

|}
|}
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== Education ==
==Education==
=== Colleges and universities ===
===Colleges and universities===
* [[Rasmussen College]]
* [[Rasmussen College]]


=== Primary and secondary schools ===
===Primary and secondary schools===
==== Public schools ====
====Public schools====
Eagan is served by three school districts: [[Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District|Independent School District 191]], [[Independent School District 196]], and Independent School District 197. Some students choose to attend public schools in other school districts, as permitted under Minnesota's open enrollment statute.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Academic_Excellence/School_Choice/Public_School_Choice/Open_Enrollment/index.html |title=Open Enrollment |publisher=Minnesota Department of Education |access-date=19 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100826062337/http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/School_Choice/Public_School_Choice/Open_Enrollment/index.html |archive-date=26 August 2010 }}</ref>
Eagan is served by three school districts: [[Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District|Independent School District 191]], [[Independent School District 196]], and Independent School District 197. Some students choose to attend public schools in other school districts, as permitted under Minnesota's open enrollment statute.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Academic_Excellence/School_Choice/Public_School_Choice/Open_Enrollment/index.html |title=Open Enrollment |publisher=Minnesota Department of Education |access-date=November 19, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100826062337/http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/School_Choice/Public_School_Choice/Open_Enrollment/index.html |archive-date=August 26, 2010}}</ref>


;High schools
;High schools
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;Middle schools
;Middle schools
* [[Blackhawk Middle School]] (196)
* [[Independent School District 196|Blackhawk Middle School]] (196)
* [[Dakota Hills Middle School]] (196)
* [[Dakota Hills Middle School]] (196)
*


;Elementary schools
;Elementary schools
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* Woodland Elementary School (196)
* Woodland Elementary School (196)


==== Private schools ====
====Private schools====
* Faithful Shepherd Catholic School
* Faithful Shepherd Catholic School
* Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School
* Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School
* Trinity at River Ridge
* Trinity at River Ridge
• Denotes schools located outside of Eagan with attendance boundaries that cover part of the city.


=== Public libraries ===
===Public libraries===
[[File:Wescott Library.jpg|thumb|Wescott Library]]
[[File:Wescott Library.jpg|thumb|Wescott Library]]


The [[Dakota County Library]] operates the Wescott Library in Eagan.<ref>"[http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/LeisureRecreation/CountyLibraries/HoursLocations/Wescott.htm Wescott Library (Eagan)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101013122440/http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/LeisureRecreation/CountyLibraries/HoursLocations/Wescott.htm |date=2010-10-13 }}." [[Dakota County Library]]. Retrieved on October 3, 2010.</ref> The library houses the headquarters of Dakota County Library.<ref>"[http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Departments/default.htm Departments] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101003224319/http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Departments/default.htm |date=2010-10-03 }}." [[Dakota County, Minnesota|County of Dakota]]. Retrieved on October 3, 2010. "Library Administration & Support Services Administrative Offices Wescott Library 1340 Wescott Rd Eagan MN 55123-1029"</ref><ref>"[http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Departments/Library/default.htm Library Administration & Support Services] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101014185446/http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Departments/Library/default.htm |date=2010-10-14 }}." [[Dakota County, Minnesota|County of Dakota]]. Retrieved on October 3, 2010. "Library Administration & Support Services Ken Behringer, Director Wescott Library 1340 Wescott Rd Eagan MN 55123-1029."</ref>
The [[Dakota County Library]] operates the Wescott Library in Eagan.<ref>"[http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/LeisureRecreation/CountyLibraries/HoursLocations/Wescott.htm Wescott Library (Eagan)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101013122440/http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/LeisureRecreation/CountyLibraries/HoursLocations/Wescott.htm |date=October 13, 2010}}." [[Dakota County Library]]. Retrieved on October 3, 2010.</ref> The library houses the headquarters of Dakota County Library.<ref>"[http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Departments/default.htm Departments] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101003224319/http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Departments/default.htm |date=October 3, 2010}}." [[Dakota County, Minnesota|County of Dakota]]. Retrieved on October 3, 2010. "Library Administration & Support Services Administrative Offices Wescott Library 1340 Wescott Rd Eagan MN 55123-1029"</ref><ref>"[http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Departments/Library/default.htm Library Administration & Support Services] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101014185446/http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Departments/Library/default.htm |date=October 14, 2010}}." [[Dakota County, Minnesota|County of Dakota]]. Retrieved on October 3, 2010. "Library Administration & Support Services Ken Behringer, Director Wescott Library 1340 Wescott Rd Eagan MN 55123-1029."</ref>


== Sports ==
==Sports==
The [[Minnesota Vikings]] built the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, a training facility for year-round use that opened in 2018. It features a stadium and six practice fields. The Vikings have announced a partnership with the [[Minnesota State High School League]] to host competitions at the venue.
The [[Minnesota Vikings]] built the [[Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center]], a training facility for year-round use that opened in 2018. It features a stadium and six practice fields. The Vikings have announced a partnership with the [[Minnesota State High School League]] to host competitions at the venue.


The [[USL W League]]'s [[Minnesota Aurora FC]] began play in 2022, with its home matches at Eagan's [[Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center|TCO Stadium]].
== Notable people ==

==Notable people==
* [[Patricia Anderson]], 17th [[Minnesota State Auditor]] and former mayor of Eagan
* [[Patricia Anderson]], 17th [[Minnesota State Auditor]] and former mayor of Eagan
* [[Tim Commers]], Minnesota state legislator and realtor
* [[Tim Commers]], Minnesota state legislator and realtor
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* [[Natalie Darwitz]], three time Olympic hockey player
* [[Natalie Darwitz]], three time Olympic hockey player
* [[Nicholas David]], American Soul singer and 3rd place finalist on [[NBC]]'s ''[[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]]''
* [[Nicholas David]], American Soul singer and 3rd place finalist on [[NBC]]'s ''[[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]]''
* [[Caroline Innerbichler]], stage actress
* [[Doron Jensen]], founder of [[Timber Lodge Steakhouse]]
* [[Sona Mehring]], businesswoman and the founder and CEO of the nonprofit [[501(c)(3)]] organization [[CaringBridge]]
* [[Laura Osnes]], singer and actress
* [[Laura Osnes]], singer and actress
* [[Mary Pawlenty|Mary Anderson Pawlenty]], First Lady of Minnesota and Judge of the [[District Court of Minnesota]]
* [[Mary Pawlenty|Mary Anderson Pawlenty]], First Lady of Minnesota and Judge of the [[District Court of Minnesota]]
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* [[Doug Wardlow]], Minnesota state legislator
* [[Doug Wardlow]], Minnesota state legislator
* [[Tim Vakoc]], former associate pastor of St. John Neumann Catholic Church and first U.S. military chaplain to die from wounds received in the Iraq War
* [[Tim Vakoc]], former associate pastor of St. John Neumann Catholic Church and first U.S. military chaplain to die from wounds received in the Iraq War
* [[Kulap Vilaysack]], actress, comedian, writer, director, and showrunner
* [[Zach Zenner]], [[National Football League|NFL]] running back for the [[Detroit Lions]]<ref>{{cite web|title=After going undrafted, Zach Zenner signs with Detroit Lions as free agent |url=https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-draft-detroit-lions-zach-zenner-signs-as-free-agent-050215|website=FOX Sports |access-date=2017-11-12|date=2 May 2015}}</ref>
* [[Zach Zenner]], [[National Football League|NFL]] running back for the [[Detroit Lions]]<ref>{{cite web|title=After going undrafted, Zach Zenner signs with Detroit Lions as free agent |url=https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-draft-detroit-lions-zach-zenner-signs-as-free-agent-050215|website=FOX Sports |access-date=November 12, 2017|date=May 2, 2015}}</ref>

== References ==


==References==
{{Portal|Minnesota}}
{{Portal|Minnesota}}
{{Reflist|30em}}
{{Reflist|30em}}


== External links ==
==External links==
{{Wikivoyage|Eagan}}
{{Wikivoyage|Eagan}}
* [https://www.cityofeagan.com City of Eagan – Official site]
* [https://www.cityofeagan.com City of Eagan – Official site]

Latest revision as of 18:56, 24 November 2024

Eagan
Eagan City Hall
Eagan City Hall
Location within Dakota County and Minnesota
Location within Dakota County and Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°49′04″N 93°10′01″W / 44.81778°N 93.16694°W / 44.81778; -93.16694
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyDakota
Established1860
Incorporated1972
Named forPatrick Eagan
Government
 • MayorMike Maguire
Area
 • City
33.46 sq mi (86.66 km2)
 • Land31.18 sq mi (80.75 km2)
 • Water2.28 sq mi (5.90 km2)
Elevation
958 ft (288 m)
Population
 • City
68,855
 • Estimate 
(2022)[3]
67,534
 • RankUS: 562nd
MN: 13th
 • Density2,208.31/sq mi (852.64/km2)
 • Metro
3,693,729 (US: 16th)
 • Demonym
Eaganites
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
55121, 55122, 55123
Area code651
FIPS code27-17288
GNIS ID0654525[4]
Websitecityofeagan.com

Eagan (/ˈɡən/ EE-gən) is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota. It is south of Saint Paul and lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi River. Eagan and the other nearby suburbs form the southern section of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. Eagan's population was 68,855 at the 2020 census.[2] The city was home to the headquarters of Northwest Airlines (now Delta Air Lines).

History

[edit]

Eagan was named for Patrick Eagan, who was the first chairman of the town board of supervisors. He farmed a 220-acre (0.89 km2) parcel of land near the present-day town hall. Eagan (born 1811) and his wife Margaret Twohy (born 1816) emigrated from County Tipperary, Ireland to Troy, New York, where they married in 1843. They arrived in Mendota circa 1853–54, before settling in the Eagan area.[5]

Eagan was settled as an Irish farming community and "Onion Capital of the United States".[6] Its largest growth took place after Highway 77 was relocated and expanded and a six-lane bridge (with three northbound and three southbound lanes) was constructed over the Minnesota River in 1980 and the final Interstate 35E freeway section southbound from Minnesota State Highway 110 in Mendota Heights to the area where it joins 35W in Burnsville was completed in the mid-1980s. Eagan's northern border is mostly along Interstate 494. Its southern border is about a mile south of Cliff Road. Its eastern border runs mostly along Minnesota State Highway 3. The western border runs mostly along the Minnesota River's south bank.

The city was visited by the "20th hijacker" of the September 11 attacks, Zacarias Moussaoui, before the attacks. Moussaoui attempted to complete flight training school, but was ultimately refused service by a local resident.[7]

Geography

[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.43 square miles (86.58 km2), of which 31.12 square miles (80.60 km2) is land and 2.31 square miles (5.98 km2) is water.[8]

Interstate Highway 35E, Interstate Highway 494, Minnesota Highways 13, 55, 77, and 149 are six of Eagan's main routes.

The Eagan Core Greenway is an ongoing project to preserve Eagan's environmentally sensitive green space, with particular emphasis on Patrick Eagan Park and the two-mile (3 km) greenway connecting the park with Lebanon Hills Regional Park.[9]

Demographics

[edit]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1860565
187067018.6%
1880645−3.7%
189074315.2%
190089820.9%
19108990.1%
1920857−4.7%
1930852−0.6%
19409157.4%
19501,18529.5%
19603,382185.4%
197010,398207.5%
198020,70099.1%
199047,409129.0%
200063,55734.1%
201064,2061.0%
202068,8557.2%
2022 (est.)67,534[3]−1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2020 Census[2]

2010 census

[edit]

As of the census of 2010, there were 64,206 people, 25,249 households, and 16,884 families living in the city. The population density was 2,063.2 inhabitants per square mile (796.6/km2). There were 26,414 housing units at an average density of 848.8 units per square mile (327.7 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.5% White, 5.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 7.9% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

There were 25,249 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. Of all households 25.9% were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. Of residents 25.5% were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

Economy

[edit]
Northwest Airlines headquarters in Eagan, now site of the Minnesota Vikings practice facilities
Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, home of the Minnesota Vikings practice facilities

Eagan is home to legal publisher West, part of Thomson Reuters[11] (5,000 Eagan based employees), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (3,900 employees), Scantron, and Coca-Cola's Midwest bottling facility (900 employees).[12] The sparsely populated northern portions of the city, being convenient to freeways and MSP Airport, are also home to a number of warehouses and distribution centers, including Minnesota's largest UPS hub (1,400 employees).[12]

Regional Elite Airline Services,[13] Universal Cooperatives and Buffets, Inc. are also headquartered in Eagan.[14]

Northwest Airlines had its headquarters in Eagan.[15][16] After Northwest merged with Delta, the Northwest headquarters was disestablished. Todd Klingel, president of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, said that losing Northwest, a Fortune 500 company, would be "certainly a blow." He added, "But it's been expected for so long. Let's get on with it. The key is what can we do to minimize the loss to Minnesota."[17] Mesaba Airlines employed around 1,830 people when it closed in 2011.[18][19]

The Minnesota Vikings relocated their headquarters from Eden Prairie to Eagan, at the site of the former Northwest Airlines headquarters. The complex can be seen from Interstate 494.[20] and is also home to the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, which serves as the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. The facility is 277,000 square feet and includes an outdoor field that seats 6,500 fans.[21] Fans can tour the facility or watch the daily activities on one of the six live action cameras around the stadium.[22]

Top employers

[edit]

According to Eagan's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[23] its top employers were:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Thomson Reuters 5,000
2 BlueCross/BlueShield of Minnesota 3,000
3 United States Postal Service 2,100 (estimated)
4 Prime Therapeutics 2,000
5 United Parcel Service 1,500
6 Ecolab 1,400
7 ISD 196, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 1,075
8 Coca-Cola Bottling 750
9 Dart Transit 400
10 Amazon 300

Government and politics

[edit]
1914 Town Hall (now a museum)

Eagan's municipal government is a Type B Statutory City, which provides for a council size of five members, one of whom is the mayor. Eagan's mayor since 2007 has been Mike Maguire.

The other councilmembers are:[24]

  • Paul Bakken (fifth non-consecutive term, 1997 and since 2007, seat up again in 2026)
  • Gary Hansen (fourth term, since 2009 special election, seat up again in 2026)
  • Cyndee Fields (fifth term, since 2001, seat up again in 2024)[25]
  • Mike Supina (first term, since 2021, seat up again in 2024)[25]

In general, city government is nonpartisan. Candidates need not be (and usually are not) selected or endorsed by political parties, and no such endorsement appears on the ballot by state law. All five council seats including the mayor are elected at-large in a general election every four years. Terms are staggered with two council members elected one election cycle and the other two and the mayor two years later.[24] The non-mayoral seats are elected in pairs, giving voters the chance to vote for up to two candidates. If necessary, races are narrowed down during a primary election.

As a part of Dakota County, Eagan's northern and western precincts join with regions northward to form the Third District on the County Commission. It has been represented by Laurie Halverson since 2021. The southern and eastern portions of the city are joined by regions south and east to form the Fourth District of the County Commission, which has been represented by William Droste since 2023. County commissioners serve four-year terms.

Eagan is in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, represented by Angie Craig since 2019.

Since redistricting last took place, in 2022, Eagan straddles two Minnesota State Senate districts. Seventeen of Eagan's 18 precincts are joined with three precincts in neighboring Burnsville, four precincts in Mendota Heights, and the Village of Mendota to form Senate District 52, represented by Senator Jim Carlson (DFL). Eagan's southeastern most precinct is part of Senate District 56, represented by Senator Erin Maye Quade (DFL).

In the Minnesota House of Representatives, each senate district is divided into an "A" and a "B" side. The western half of District 52 makes up House District 52A, represented by Liz Reyer (DFL). The eastern half of District 52 makes up House District 52B, represented by Bianca Virnig (DFL). John Huot (DFL) represents precinct 18 as part of House District 56B.

Eagan is home to Minnesota's 39th governor, Tim Pawlenty, who previously represented Eagan in the Minnesota House and on the city council. Former mayor Patricia Anderson served as the 17th state auditor from 2003 to 2007.

Recently two city questions have gone to the ballot for city residents to vote on. In 2008, the citizens voted 53% to 47% to allow private development of a defunct golf course instead of having the City purchase the land for public development or open space. In 2004 and in 2007, voters were presented with plans drafted by an established Charter Commission calling for the city to scrap its current governing structure as a statutory city and adopt a new home-rule city charter. The measure failed 80% to 20% in 2004 and 91% to 9% in 2007. The Charter Commission was dissolved on June 18, 2008.

Eagan lies in Minnesota's First Judicial District.

Presidential election results
2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[26] 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[27] 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[28] 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[29] 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[30] 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[31] 1996 Precinct Results[32] 1992 Precinct Results[33] 1988 Precinct Results[34] 1984 Precinct Results[35] 1980 Precinct Results[36] 1976 Precinct Results[37] 1968 Precinct Results[38] 1964 Precinct Results[39] 1960 Precinct Results[40]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 34.2% 14,444 63.2% 26,703 2.6% 1,086
2016 36.4% 13,977 53.8% 20,630 9.8% 3,776
2012 44.5% 17,193 53.2% 20,539 2.3% 891
2008 43.6% 16,461 54.6% 20,638 1.8% 676
2004 48.7% 18,010 50.3% 18,588 1.0% 380
2000 47.1% 15,510 47.4% 15,604 5.5% 1,839
1996 39.5% 10,947 50.7% 14,049 9.8% 2,738
1992 35.1% 9,905 39.5% 11,125 25.4% 7,155
1988 52.4% 10,679 47.6% 9,717 0.0% 0
1984 55.3% 7,492 44.7% 6,047 0.0% 0
1980 43.1% 4,303 43.3% 4,323 13.6% 1,357
1976 46.6% 3,914 50.9% 4,267 2.5% 211

Education

[edit]

Colleges and universities

[edit]

Primary and secondary schools

[edit]

Public schools

[edit]

Eagan is served by three school districts: Independent School District 191, Independent School District 196, and Independent School District 197. Some students choose to attend public schools in other school districts, as permitted under Minnesota's open enrollment statute.[41]

High schools
Middle schools
Elementary schools
  • Deerwood Elementary School (196)
  • Glacier Hills Elementary School (196)
  • Northview Elementary School (196)
  • Oak Ridge Elementary School (196)
  • Pilot Knob Elementary School (197)
  • Pinewood Community School (196)
  • Rahn Elementary School (191)
  • Red Pine Elementary School (196)
  • Sioux Trail Elementary School (191)
  • Woodland Elementary School (196)

Private schools

[edit]
  • Faithful Shepherd Catholic School
  • Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School
  • Trinity at River Ridge

Public libraries

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Wescott Library

The Dakota County Library operates the Wescott Library in Eagan.[42] The library houses the headquarters of Dakota County Library.[43][44]

Sports

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The Minnesota Vikings built the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, a training facility for year-round use that opened in 2018. It features a stadium and six practice fields. The Vikings have announced a partnership with the Minnesota State High School League to host competitions at the venue.

The USL W League's Minnesota Aurora FC began play in 2022, with its home matches at Eagan's TCO Stadium.

Notable people

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References

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