Eagan Olympian + Labor Day Grocery Store Hours + State Fair News

Hey, neighbors! Morgan Reddekopp here with the latest edition of the Eagan Daily. You may have noticed our Sunday newsletter format has changed a little, we hope you like it! Every Sunday edition will now include a roundup of news over the past week.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 75 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories in Eagan today:

1. Here's which Eagan grocery stores are open, closed on Labor Day. (Eagan Patch)
2. Mallory Weggemann, Eagan Olympian, celebrates her three Tokyo medals and talks about how just showing up is as important as the results. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
3. These are Minneapolis' largest private businesses. (New York Business Journal)
4. Here are the 2021 winners in the Minnesota State Fair's baking competitions. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
5. Dakota County sent out its newsletter for Fall/Winter 2021. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Eagan:

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Eagan Patch Notebook

• Minnesota State Fair: "Have you checked out the newest food area on the fairgrounds? ⁣ ⁣ Just south of Little Farm Hands on Underwood Street, you’ll find Baba's, New Scenic Café, Spinning Wylde and Summer Lakes Beverage. ⁣ Hummus bowls, sashimi tuna tacos, ..." (Facebook)
• City of Eagan, Minnesota-Government: "Have you spotted yarn on the Eagan Art Block? Tag Eagan Art House in your photos! #yarntheblock" (Facebook)
• Minnesota State Fair: "This year, the North End Event Center is home to the American Red Cross Blood Drive and a covid vaccination clinic. • The Red Cross brings an expanded pop-up donation site to the fair at a time when the nation's blood supply could use a ..." (Facebook)
• Minnesota Street Project: "Jack Fischer, Owner & Director of Jack Fischer Gallery (@thejackfischergallery), recently shared a touching anecdote with us about his time at Minnesota Street Project. On the occasion of our ongoing #MSP5Years celebration, we'd like to ..." (Instagram)
• Minnesota State Fair: "Congratulations to the 2021 Best Award winners! These exhibitors, vendors, attraction operators, concessionaires and Adopt-A-Garden sponsors provide exceptional service, an outstanding experience, a premium quality product/service, an am..." (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

About me:

Feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or story ideas at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com and follow me on Twitter @ReddekoppMorgan for more news updates.

I grew up in Eagan, MN before attending Winona State University where I majored in Creative Digital Media and minored in Journalism and Creative Writing. I am very excited to be a reporter in my hometown! In my free time, I like to paint, draw and write. I am currently working on my poetry manuscript, and also enjoy hiking and being outdoors.

Have a news tip, photo submission, or suggestion for an upcoming Eagan Daily? You can contact me at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com.