Thursday, June 30, 2022

Holz vor der Huette


 That guy seemed to be loading wood into his shed for winter....... on a warm, summer day! 

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Got peanut butter?

 


The supply of peanut butter seems to have been affected lately..... 

Christmas flower


This Amaryllis flower bloomed at Christmas and surprisingly again now in June

Photo by: Valdir 

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Daylily season


 Their yellow color always catches my admiration. Their blooming time is always welcome! 

Monday, June 27, 2022

Artsy fartsy


The Eagan Art Fair brought artists and art shopping enthusiasts together on Saturday and Sunday for pottery, glassworks, yard ornaments, handmade soaps, photography, macramé and more! Yep, I bought another pottery coffee mug! 

Sunday, June 26, 2022

Got poop?


 If you have a dog and don't want to pick up its poop, then call the "Poop Patrol!" Tel: 952-292-5636

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Heads will roll....


This face sculpture was recently photographed by Missy Wallen at Caponi Art Park, situated beautifully in 60 acres of sculpture filled trails.

Friday, June 24, 2022

At the drive thru


 Burgers, fries, ice cream and a Coke?  It's summer; who's counting calories anyways?! 

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Power handover

 


On Wednesday evening, the Eagan Rotary Club held its 35th annual charter banquet at the Lost Spur Golf Club. Outgoing club president, Erica Hollom, presented the framed charter certificate to incoming club president, Tami Phillippi.  Good luck with the start of the new Rotary year on July 1, Tami!

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Cars, cones and construction


 Just hoping the orange cones and construction will disappear soon.... 

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Gorgeous greens


 With warm summer temperatures and recent rains, the trees are lush and green

Monday, June 20, 2022

Beach volleyball


Several teams play beach volleyball on the parking lot at Cedarvale bowling alley. Beer and burgers are available at their "Fritz's bar." 

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Band and beer


A huge mob of people gathered at Friday night's "Free Fallin" rock concert at Bald Man Brewing Company off Silver Bell Road.

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Newest sculpture


This is one of the newest sculptures at the Caponi Art Park. Sorry, I'm don't know the artist's name nor the title of the artwork. 

Friday, June 17, 2022

Summer sweeping


 Sweep, sweep, sweep went the Elgin vehicle down Rahn Road to clean up our streets. 

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Flowers at Jerry's


I picked up a coneflower plant and 3 geraniums to plant at my house at Jerry's greenhouse on Nicols Road. 

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Birthday cake


 Yesterday, I celebrated my birthday on America's Flag Day. I'm thankful for my many blessings! 

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Eagan's Riviera


 Schulze Beach is our city's biggest, sandy beach. Summer beach time is here! 

Monday, June 13, 2022

Pretty purple power


These purple beauties are showing off on Birch Boulevard.

Photo by: Mike Feber 

Sunday, June 12, 2022

Big babies


 Looked like a bumper crop of Canadian geese grazing on grass along Thomas Lake Road

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Gas news!


 I've never seen gas prices so high in all my life. Darn inflation! How much is gas by you?

Friday, June 10, 2022

From the 80's

 


My friend Kent's truck was imported from England. Probably a fun ride through town with a historic bumpiness! 

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Grant check


On Wednesday, Jennifer Harrison from the Dakota Woodlands homeless shelter accepted a $5,000 grant check from the Eagan Rotary Club's "Live to Give Walk" fundraiser. Charity representatives from DARTS and "The Drawer" also each received a $5,000 grant check!

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

30th Anniversary


 
On Sunday, Cheryl Caponi, owner and director of the Caponi Art Park, invited the community to celebrate their 30 years of art in their park. Her late husband, Tony Caponi, was an art professor, artist, sculptor and co-creator of the Caponi Art Park

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Baby eggs


 Eaganite Kathleen Andert spied these small, Cardinal eggs.  Looks like a cozy nest! 

Monday, June 6, 2022

Gone fishin'

 


Andy and Laura's son seemed a little tentative about catching the fish at Saturday's Lakefest! But soon, he'll be a pro! 

Photo by: Andy 

Sunday, June 5, 2022

In honor of firefighters


Statues at the Eagan Memorial Plaza were decorated with flags for the Memorial Day ceremony. 

#photofromthearchives 

Saturday, June 4, 2022

Graduation party


Congratulations to David who just graduated from Eagan High School. He's off to study IT / computers in college next. A food truck serving fresh tacos was a highlight of his party! 

Friday, June 3, 2022

Just 3 more days


As these kids boarded their school bus this morning, they were probably thinking about finishing the school year on Wednesday! 

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Rhubarb and asparagus

 


The weekly Market Fest kicked off yesterday afternoon with fresh produce vendors, food trucks and live music! Wednesdays from 4 - 8 pm. 

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Construction season


 Summer is here and so are the sometimes annoying construction detours and noise.