Eagan’s City Engineer since 1997, Russ Matthys, has received the prestigious 2011 Engineer of the Year Award on Wednesday from his peers—the City Engineers Association of Minnesota (CEAM).

The Eagan Police Department is soliciting help from local elementary students to name the department's new police canine. The nameless dog, a one year old Belgian Shepherd, was donated to the department by the Eagan Citizen’s Crime Prevention Association. The canine will attend training in the spring with Eagan Police Officer Andy Helgerson.  Officer Helgerson lost his former canine partner, Maverick, last year to cancer.  More...

"Close But Not Quite"  Snow makes it look more like winter, but there is still not enough to open Trapp Farm Tubing Hill...the tubes get stuck.  In the mean time the rinks are GREAT!...and there is still time to make the Winter of 12 memorable; learn to skate, take a kid skating, do a triple axel...go for it.  For updates watch Facebook or call the Recreation Hotline (651) 675-5511.   

On January 3rd, 2012 the Eagan Police Department will be accepting applications for its 17^th annual Citizen Academy. The program started in 1996 and has had tremendous reviews from the past graduates of the academy. The 2012 classes will be from March 1st through April 19th on Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Eagan Police Department, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan.   

The Discover Brochure is mailed four times a year to Eagan residents, which includes the Spring/Summer, Summer, Fall and Winter brochure. Non-Residents may now purchase a yearly subscription for $15. The first mailing will be the 2012 Spring/Summer Discover Brochure. You can subscribe by filling out a registration form, registering via eConnect or calling Eagan Parks & Recreation at (651) 675-5500 with Class #18368. 

A survey of all Eagan businesses shows that nearly four out of ten (37%) expect to increase their staffing, and 91% expect to either stay the same size or increase employment in the next 24 months. The survey, conducted online earlier this fall, had some interesting findings.

Don't forget about your hydrant this winter!  Help the Fire Department help you by clearing the hydrant nearest your home or business.

Eagan Parks & Recreation is gearing up for spring-summer adult sports.  Sports offered include basketball, sand volleyball, softball, volleyball and wiffleball.  New team registration for basketball, softball, volleyball and wiffleball is February 27 - March 2, 2012.  Registrations are still being accepted for numerous leagues.  Sand volleyball new registration will take place April 9-13, 2012.  Questions, please contact Eagan Parks & Recreation at (651) 675-5500.

Participate in the Mission: POSSIBLE 10-week Weight Loss Program that has a focus on overall health.  Registration will be at the Eagan Community Center January 30 - February 5.  A Kick-Off event will be held on January 30th at 6 p.m. to learn more about the program.  Call (651) 675-5550 for more information.

The Eagan Civic Arena will host its 13th Annual Home & Leisure Show on March 16 & 17.  Show hours will be Friday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Over 80 vendors will be available to showcase their products and services sure to meet all your home and leisure needs.  For more information, please call (651) 675-5590. 

FYI - FYA ‘For Your Information’ – ‘Flashing Yellow Arrows’  Flashing yellow arrows allow motorists to make a left turn when there is a gap in oncoming traffic without having to wait for a green light. These signal arrows, installed at several locations in Eagan, are part of an effort to maintain intersection safety and increase traffic flow by reducing delays.