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Good morning Eagan! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Christmas lights fire upended an Eagan church community
  • How will Eagan’s new budget change your 2026 property tax bill?
  • How did a small-college lineman become a standout in Eagan?

Also on today's calendar: New Year’s Eve Party at Lebanon Hills Regional Park.

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Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Eaganfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 40 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 33, low: 24.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 37 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Eagan's Grace Slavic Church fire leaves community heartbroken (fox9.com) — A major fire badly damaged Grace Slavic Church in Eagan on Friday afternoon, though everyone inside escaped safely. Investigators believe Christmas lights sparked the blaze, leaving the sanctuary charred and the building’s future uncertain. As officials assess damage and rebuilding timelines, nearby congregations and residents are offering space, donations, and support, including a growing GoFundMe for recovery efforts.
   

• Eagan approves budget focused on community investment, fiscal stability (hometownsource.com) — Eagan has approved its 2026–2027 city budget, which raises the tax levy and will add about $140 a year to the city portion of taxes on a median-value home. City leaders say the plan funds core services, two new staff positions, and major Eagan Community Center renovations while phasing in costs for new public safety staff and complying with state mandates.
   

• Levi Drake Rodriguez is living out his dream with the Vikings (kare11.com) — In Eagan at the Vikings’ TCO Performance Center, defensive tackle Levi Drake Rodriguez is turning a childhood dream into reality as he carves out a bigger role in his second NFL season. The Texas native’s journey from small-college standout to draft pick includes key preseason performances, his first start, and a game-changing blocked field goal that earned league honors.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Police activity in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
    11:13PM on Dec 20: Massive police presence reported at the American Inn at Upper 55th & Blaine in Inver Grove Heights. (Nextdoor )
  • If you have emergency plumbing issues or mechanical issues this week I'm available at no extra cost to get things working properly.
    I know the big guys charge more on Sundays and especially holidays ;( My wife and I would love to wish you all a very Merry Christmas ;) (Nextdoor Blackhawk Lake/Lakeview)

🗞 Nearby News

Mendota Heights

Inver Grove Heights

  • Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame finds home in Inver Grove Heights (startribune.com)
  • No degree, no job? Tighter labor market leaves many with fewer options (tucson.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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