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Good morning Eagan! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How three Eagan bystanders turned a deadly crash into a rescue

Also on today's calendar: Eagan City Lifestyle Fall Boutique Tour and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three Citizens Honored for Lifesaving Actions Following Fiery Eagan Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Woman (limitless-news.com) — Eagan residents who pulled a man from a burning SUV after a deadly June crash on the I-35E exit to Lone Oak Road have been formally honored with Citizen Lifesaving Awards by the Eagan City Council. Officials say their split-second courage gave the surviving passenger a chance to live, and highlighted the community values they hope define Eagan.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 17
  • 2026 Advocacy and Issues Forum - What's Happening Throughtout Dakota County
    Lost Spur Golf and Event Center, 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan
    7:30 am
  • Walking Group →
    Mendota Heights MN
    9:00 am
  • 500 Card Game Group →
    City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights
    10:00 am
  • Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. 40th Anniversary Celebration
    Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, 3352 Sherman Ct STE 201, Eagan
    4:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Inver Grove Heights

  • Woman Charged With Felony Drug Possession After Police Respond to Inver Grove Heights Burglary Call (limitless-news.com)

Apple Valley

Ok Eagan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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