🌱 Patch AM: How Eagan High’s 2025 graduation plans just changed for families

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In today's newsletter:

• How Eagan High’s 2025 graduation plans just changed for families
• How far did an Eagan freshman skate for ASU this fall?
• What Mike Lindell says he’ll change if he beats Tim Walz

Also on today's calendar: Indoor market and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Frigid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 2 and low of -15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, temps: high: 6, low: 1.
• Monday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 31 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• District 196 to have graduation ceremonies at University of St. Thomas (hometownsource.com) — Families in Eagan should note that Eagan High School’s 2025 graduation will move off campus to the new Lee and Penny Anderson Arena at the University of St. Thomas, with tickets required for entry. Ceremonies for all four District 196 high schools are scheduled for May 29–30, and each will also offer a live stream for those who can’t attend.
   

• ASU women's club hockey travels 11,840 miles for 10 games (yourvalley.net) — An ASU women’s club hockey freshman hails from Eagan bringing a local connection to the team’s grueling 11,840-mile travel schedule this fall. The article follows how she and her teammates juggle intense road trips, classwork, and missing typical campus events while chasing top competition and another national tournament berth.
   

• MyPillow founder Mike Lindell officially announces Minn. Governor bid, challenging Tim Walz (oann.com) — Eagan gets a brief spotlight as Gov. Tim Walz is shown visiting Deerwood Elementary while facing a newly announced 2026 challenge from MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. Lindell launched his Republican bid with sharp attacks on Walz over alleged state fraud and government spending, while Walz quickly responded by labeling Lindell a “con man” and rallying supporters online.
   

📸 Around Eagan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eagan

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Eagan's Indoor Market
  Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Rambling River Center Distribution
  Rambling River Center , 325 Oak St. , Farmington
  3:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• 2025 Meet The Chamber - Re-Schedule from November
  Think Bank , 4245 Johnny Cake Ridge Road , Eagan
  8:45 am
• Indoor market
  Eagan Community Center , 1501 Central Pkwy , Eagan
  4:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Christus Victor Lutheran Church Distribution
  Christus Victor Church , 7510 Palomino Drive , Apple Valley
  12:15 pm

Friday December 19

• Winter Mocktail Mixology
  Thompson County Park Activity Center , 1200 Stassen Ln , West St. Paul
  2:00 pm
• New Perspective – Eagan
  New Perspective Senior Living | Eagan , 3810 Alder Ln , Eagan
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Patty Peterson
  Aster House , 4265 Nicols Rd , Eagan
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Viking Lakes Hot Chocolate Break
  Viking Lakes , 2611 Nordic Way , Eagan
  9:00 am
• Rangoli Art
  Thompson County Park Dakota Lodge , 1200 Stassen Lane , West St. Paul
  10:00 am
• Inspire Women's Circle
  Inspire Life Chiropractic Center , 750 Main St #108 , Mendota Heights
  11:30 am

Sunday December 14

• Black Belt Class — North Star Haidong Gumdo
  The Gym: Home of Boltz's Family Martial Arts Academy , 780 S Plaza Dr , Mendota Heights
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
  FOUND on December 10, 2025 in Eagan, MN 55122 near Kettle Creek Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor Surrey Heights)

🗞 Nearby News

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• District 191 reacts to immigration enforcement (hometownsource.com)
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• At 41, Lindsey Vonn Is Redefining What an Athlete Can Be (skimag.com)

Rosemount

• Former Rosemount police chief says there was no dialogue about complaints (hometownsource.com)
• Workforce Development Board award winners announced (hometownsource.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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