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Hey hey Eagan! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Vikings on the Eagan practice fields are fighting for jobs?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vikings 53-man roster projection: Where does the intrigue lie for the final spots? (nytimes.com) — Training camp at the Vikings' Eagan headquarters is shaping the final 53-man roster, with coaches weighing battles at quarterback, receiver, and along the defensive front. The piece breaks down who's currently in, who's out, and which young players or veterans could still shift spots before final cuts, giving local fans a detailed look at how the team is evolving.
   

📸 Around Eagan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eagan

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

    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

📣 Eagan Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 26
  • South St. Paul Local Issues
    River Heights Chamber of Commerce Central Square Community Center - In Person Only 100 7th Avenue North, South St. Paul
    8:00 am
  • Coffee & Cribbage →
    Mendota Heights, MN Calendar, 1695 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights
    8:00 am
  • 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
  • VEAP Office at City of Richfield
    Veap 6700 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423, 6700 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
    9:00 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
  • Mid-Week Prayer Services
    House of Hope Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Chapel
    12:15 pm
  • Farmers Market →
    South St. Paul, MN Calendar, 1151 Southview Blvd, South St. Paul
    2:00 pm
  • Black American Digital Literacy Class
    Hamline Midway Branch Library 1558 West Minnehaha Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104
    3:30 pm
  • Knyaw Digital Literacy Class
    Rice Street Branch Library 1011 Rice Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117
    3:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: she came home!!
    Thanks for the suggestions. ———————————— My brother's cat is missing. She hasn't been seen since Saturday morning. She lives on 88th and 10th Ave… (Nextdoor Nicols/Rahn)

🗞 Nearby News

Mendota Heights

Inver Grove Heights

  • Susan Mary Kleinhans Dalaska – KDWA 1460 AM & FM 97.7 (kdwa.com)
  • Inver Grove Heights Man Charged After Allegedly Kicking Apartment Door, Throwing Pennies at Windows (limitless-news.com)
  • Dakota County: A difficult 2027 budget and some hard choices ahead (stpaulpublishing.com)

St. Paul

  • South St. Paul Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Killing Roommate (patch.com)

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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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