Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
The Credit River Hall, Credit River Township, Minnesota. One of two buildings (the other the general store) were across the street from each other located South of Cleary Lake, on Texas Avenue (County Road 27) and Credit River Boulevard (190th Street East).
The Credit River Store, Credit River Township, Minnesota. One of two buildings (the other the Credit River Hall) were across the street from each other located South of Cleary Lake, on Texas Ave. (County Road 27) and Credit River Blvd. (190th Street. East).
The Credit River Store, Credit River Township, Minnesota. One of two buildings (the other the Credit River Hall) were across the street from each other located South of Cleary Lake, on Texas Ave. (County Road 27) and Credit River Blvd. (190th Street East).
Exterior view of the Cuckoo Clock located at 12111 12th Avenue South in Burnsville, Minnesota which opened in 1970 became Inn and Out and most recently the Canton, which closed in 2022.
Before Dakota County communities, including Eagan, Minnesota, had a library of its own, residents received library services from the bookmobile shown at the Cedarvale Shopping Center.
Dan Patch Bowling Lanes, Ottawa Avenue, Savage, Minnesota opened its doors in 1956 and closed in 2007. This is now the site of Guild Residential Treatment Services.
The Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store was located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (now Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. It was torn down in 1999 and is the site of the relocated historic Savage Depot.
The Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store was located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (now Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. It was torn down in 1999 and is the site of the relocated historic Savage Depot.
The Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store was located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (now Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. It was torn down in 1999 and is of the relocated historic Savage Depot.
The Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store was located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (now Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. It was torn down in 1999 and is the site of the relocated historic Savage Depot.
The Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store was located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (now Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. It was torn down in 1999 and is of the relocated historic Savage Depot.
Diamondhead Mall, Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota opened in 1974 with 28 stores. After the mall closed in 1998 School District 191 purchased the building.
Businesses on Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota included Donut Paradise and Dr. Ronald Yee's Family Dental housed in the historic Kaufenberg Bar.
Eagan Minnesota's first fire station, built in 1963 still stands on Rahn Road and was sold in 2018 after the city built a new station as a replacement.
The Brookside Tavern, a Restaurant and Bar was located at 21 Minnesota Street, Savage Minnesota. For a few years it was Lee's and then Earl and Dorothy's (McQuiston) and in 1980 it returned to the Brookside Tavern name. Now the Buffalo Tap, it is the same building and location 4990 123rd Street West, Savage Minnesota. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.