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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:

  • What investigators say happened in July's I-35E road rage shooting.
  • What new e-bike and phone rules mean for District 191 students
  • See why Eagan Community Center ranks among top indoor playgrounds

Also on today's calendar: Clays for a Cause and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and delightful, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man, 20, charged in Eagan road rage shooting that shut down Interstate 35E last month (cbsnews.com) — Prosecutors have charged a 20-year-old Shakopee man in a July 11 road rage shooting on northbound I-35E near Deerwood Drive in Eagan that damaged another driver's car and shut down the highway. Investigators cite traffic cameras, cell phone data, and surveillance video showing damage to a pickup truck and efforts to cover apparent bullet holes.
   

2. School rules laid out for e-bikes, e-scooters in District 191 (hometownsource.com) — Students in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District 191 will see new rules this year for e-bikes and e-scooters, including mandatory registration, walking them on campus, and helmet requirements. The updated handbook also tightens language on attendance, physical violence, cell phones, and notes that a districtwide AI policy is in development, shaping daily expectations for Eagan families.
   

3. 10 best kids indoor playgrounds in Minneapolis and St. Paul's (vocal.media) — Families in Eagan get a special shout-out here, with the Eagan Community Center highlighted as one of the top indoor playground options around Minneapolis–St. Paul. The guide details ages, amenities, and contact info for 10 kid-friendly indoor play spaces, helping parents find safe, year-round spots for climbing, sliding, and burning off energy when the weather won't cooperate.
   

4. Here's how you can get to the Minnesota State Fair in 2026 (cbsnews.com) — If you're heading to the Minnesota State Fair, you can catch a Minnesota Valley Transit Authority express bus from Eagan for $6 round trip, with free parking at the site. The guide also outlines other suburban park-and-ride options, Metro Transit routes, bike and scooter parking, and rideshare and taxi drop-off spots to simplify your trip.
   

5. Minnesota Vikings enjoyed joint practices with Baltimore Ravens (dakotanewsnow.com) — Vikings training camp in Eagan has been livelier this week as the team hosted joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens ahead of their second preseason game. Players like Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones say facing another contender, with fans watching at the Eagan facility, makes camp more competitive, fun, and valuable for game preparation.
   

📸 Around Eagan

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Other local events
    Monday August 24
  • Clays for a Cause →
    South Saint Paul Sportsman's Club, 600 Gun Club Rd, South St Paul
    4:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • 2026 Coffee Break - Dakota Woodlands
    Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce 3430 Wescott Woodlands, Eagan, MN 55123
    8:00 am
  • Feeding Your Baby
    Wescott Library Wescott Large Meeting Room,
    10:00 am
    • Wednesday August 26
  • 2026 Meet The Chamber
    Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce Think Bank 4245 Johnny Cake Ridge Road Eagan, MN 55122 *upstairs Community Room
    8:45 am
  • DCR Chamber Member Connect Virtual Networking Meeting
    Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce 3352 Sherman Ct STE 201, Eagan, MN 55121
    12:00 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Back to School Night
    Woodland Elementary Saint Paul, MN 55123
    4:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Feeding Your Baby
    Wescott Library Wescott Large Meeting Room,
    10:00 am
    • Thursday September 3
  • 2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony →
    Simley Senior High School, 2920 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • Storybook Theatre
    Mendota Elementary School Mendota Gym
    8:15 am
  • Storytime for Babies
    Wentworth Library Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library
    10:30 am
  • Storybook Theatre Performance ( PM )
    Mendota Elementary School Mendota Gym
    5:30 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • Mah Jongg Group →
    Mendota Heights, MN Calendar, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights
    2:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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