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In today's newsletter:
- How one company brought back a $20,000 holiday tree tradition
- How Vikings staff in Eagan are using December to “Inspire Change”
Also on today's calendar: New Year’s Eve Party at Lebanon Hills Regional Park.
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- Tuesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 32 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 37, low: 33.
- Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The old oak tree in Bloomington shines brightly once again (hometownsource.com) — A Bloomington assisted living home operator that also runs a site in Eagan has revived the beloved “Lighted Oak” holiday tree along Meadowview Road after a 10‑year hiatus. The owners invested over $20,000 and 40,000 LED lights, and are seeking community donations so the towering display overlooking the Minnesota River Valley can continue as an annual tradition. 
• Vikings Employee Groups ‘Inspire Change' Through Volunteer Efforts (vikings.com) — Vikings staff based in Eagan are spending December volunteering with Twin Cities nonprofits as part of the NFL’s “Inspire Change” social justice initiative. Employee Resource Groups organized a Week of Service that let workers from across departments support historically underrepresented communities while strengthening their own connections as teammates.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eagan
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Aster House, 4265 Nicols Rd, Eagan
7:00 pm
Sunday December 28
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Other local events
- New Year’s Eve Party at Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Lebanon Hills Regional Park , 860 Cliff Rd , Eagan
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Public Skating for 18 & older
Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
9:00 am - Feeding Your Baby
Wescott Library Wescott Large Meeting Room,
10:00 am - Community Resource Outreach Program (CROP)
Rondo Community Outreach Library , 461 North Dale Street , Saint Paul
10:00 am - Public Skating
Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
11:00 am - Stick and Puck
Burnsville Calendar , 251 Civic Center Parkway , Burnsville
11:00 am - Apple Valley High School vs. Roseville High School
Apple Valley High School , 14450 Hayes Rd , Apple Valley
12:15 pm - Teen Tuesdays
Kaposia Library
2:30 pm - Drop-in Job Search and Résumé Assistance
Washburn Community Library , 5244 Lyndale Avenue South , Minneapolis
3:00 pm - Public Health in Public Places: Rondo
Rondo Community Outreach Library , 461 North Dale Street , Saint Paul
3:00 pm - Homework Help
Galaxie Meeting Room L113, Galaxie Meeting Room L114, Galaxie Library
5:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- With a lot of hard work and following through with all the paperwork I finally get to move into my new apartment tomorrow.
I have received negative comments because of asking for things more than once. I am not nor have I ever scammed anyone. I was just asking for help… (Nextdoor River Valley) - Dakota County residents lost their jail chaplain.
Since 1983 Pastor Jim Bzoskie was the guy that called and told you that your loved has passed away. He was my pastor since 1983. He spent most of his… (Nextdoor Blackhawk Lake/Lakeview)
🗞 Nearby News
Mendota Heights
- Letters: If we can sue automakers for car theft, whom should we sue for Minnesota fraud? (twincities.com)
- Legislative Update- December 22, 2025 (mn.gov)
Inver Grove Heights
- No degree, no job? Tighter labor market leaves many with fewer options (tucson.com)
Burnsville
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