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Morning Eagan! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Dakota County’s 2026 plans mean for Eagan’s taxes and services
  • What a ‘competitive’ QB room in Eagan means for J.J. McCarthy

Also on today's calendar: Purse and Power Tool Bingo and 6 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Wednesday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 22 and low of 9 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Thursday: A little afternoon snow, temps: high: 30, low: 23.
  • Friday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 30 and low of 2 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Dakota County Board of Commissioners (hometownsource.com) — Eagan residents in Precincts 1–12 are now represented by newly elected Dakota County Board chair Laurie Halverson as the county heads into a busy 2026. The board plans major facility projects, transportation upgrades, election administration, and tough budget decisions that could influence property taxes and county services affecting Eagan households.
   

• Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell wants 'competitive' QB room in 2026 (kare11.com) — From their Eagan headquarters, Vikings leaders say they want a more competitive quarterback room in 2026, with J.J. McCarthy still central but not guaranteed the job. Coach Kevin O’Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah also face a big decision on keeping defensive coordinator Brian Flores, whose contract is expiring as he explores head-coaching opportunities.
   

📸 Around Eagan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eagan

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Other local events
    Thursday January 15
  • Storytime for 2s–6s
    Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library
    10:00 am
  • Purse and Power Tool Bingo
    2020 Silver Bell Rd , Eagan
    7:00 pm
    • Friday January 16
  • Retirement Savings Challenges for Women Online
    Wescott Library , 1340 Wescott Road , Eagan
    10:00 am
  • Storytime for 2s-6s
    Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday January 20
  • 2026 Women's Power Luncheon Workshop
    The Meeting Point , 14537 Dodd Blvd , Rosemount
    9:00 am
  • Kids 'n Kinship Youth Mentoring Information Session
    Wescott Library - Dakota County Library , 1340 Wescott Rd , Eagan
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday January 21
  • 2026 "Happy Hour & Handshakes" - Host TBD
    Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce , 3352 Sherman Ct STE 201 , Eagan
    3:30 pm
    • Saturday January 24
  • Family Fun Day at We Rock the Spectrum
    We Rock The Spectrum - Eagan , 1020 Discovery Rd #170 , Eagan
    9:00 am

📣 Eagan Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday January 14
  • Free Snowshoe Rentals
    Mendota Heights, MN Calendar , 1695 Dodd Road , Mendota Heights
    8:00 am
  • Coffee & Cribbage
    Mendota Heights, MN Calendar , 1695 Dodd Road , Mendota Heights
    9:00 am
  • Storytime for 2s–6s
    Heritage Library , Heritage Large Meeting Room , Mendota Heights
    10:00 am
  • Books & Beyond: Silly Stories
    Farmington Library , Farmington Large Meeting Room , Mendota Heights
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MANGO HABANERO PINEAPPLE 01-12 to 01-18 Wyatt’s Burger Patty Glazed with in-house Mango Habanero Glaze and topped with Provolone Cheese, grilled Mango Habanero Pineapples, on a fresh baked Burger Bun with Wyatt’s Cilantro Mayonnaise.
    #EaganEats #BrunchVibes #AwardWinningFood #FoodieAdventures #WyattsTwistedAmericana #BarAndRestaurant #ComfortFood #eaganmn #wyattseagan Voted Best… (Nextdoor Cliff Lake Rd)
  • I'm looking for a new kitten.
    My ex stole mine in a break up and I need a cat companion for my mental health. Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Diffley Cedar Grove)

🗞 Nearby News

Inver Grove Heights

  • Minnesota teacher at special education school held by ICE for nearly 12 hours (nydailynews.com)
  • Twin Cities teaching assistant, a US citizen, arrested by federal agents outside school (bringmethenews.com)

Burnsville

  • Why Winter's Better In Lakeville: Beat The Blues With These Local Picks (patch.com)
  • MnDOT hosts Jan. 27 public meeting for Highway 13 project in Savage and Burnsville (insightnews.com)
  • City of Burnsville offers winter events (hometownsource.com)

Minneapolis

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-- The Patch AM Team

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