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🌱 Patch AM: Which Eagan wrestlers are poised for a breakout season?
Spotted on the Eagan calendar: Twin Cities Sisters in Crime — Frank F. Weber
Morning Eagan! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Eagan wrestlers are poised for a breakout season?
- How Viking Lakes is turning Eagan into a winter lights destination
Also on today's calendar: Twin Cities Premium Outlets Cookies and Crafts with Santa and Mrs. Claus and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Eaganfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Eaganfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cold; p.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 18 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Flurries, cold, then breezy, temps: high: 20, low: -11.
- Saturday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of -2 and low of -15 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wrestling: Season starts with a bang, more fireworks to come (hometownsource.com) — Eagan wrestling fans have plenty to watch this season, with sophomore Evan St. Germain and junior Ellie Westerman both state-ranked and chasing titles alongside other South Suburban standouts. The article recaps early-season tournament results, explains major changes to the 2026 state tournament format, and spotlights several top wrestlers from nearby schools. 
• Magic of Lights, Winter SKOLstice celebrate season (hometownsource.com) — Eagan families can once again drive through the Magic of Lights display at Viking Lakes, then stick around for Winter SKOLstice activities including skating, games, and the Warming Haus. The light show runs nightly through Jan. 3, with special discount nights, and leads into the Minnesota Ice Festival in January featuring massive ice sculptures and an ice-walking experience.
📸 Around Eagan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eagan
★ Featured events ★
- Twin Cities Sisters in Crime — Frank F. Weber
Lost Spur Golf and Event Center, 2750 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan
10:00 am
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Twin Cities Premium Outlets Cookies and Crafts with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Twin Cities Premium Outlets , 3965 Eagan Outlets Pkwy , Eagan
4:00 pm - Christmas Dinner Party — Advent United Methodist Church - Eagan, MN
Lost Spur Golf and Event Center , 2750 Sibley Memorial Hwy , Eagan
6:00 pm - Viking Lakes Hot Chocolate Break
Viking Lakes , 2611 Nordic Way , Eagan
9:00 am - Twin Cities Holiday Princess Ball
Eagan Community Center , 1501 Central Pkwy , Eagan
10:00 am - Eagan High School vs. Waconia High School
Eagan High School , 4185 Braddock Trail , Eagan
12:30 pm - Snow Much FUN with Santa!
The Little Gym of Eagan , 1380 Duckwood Dr #110 , Eagan
2:30 pm - Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical
Eagan High School , 4185 Braddock Trail , Eagan
7:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
📣 Eagan Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Coffee Break - Trinity Senior Campus
Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce , 905 Elm Street , Farmington
8:00 am - 500 Card Game Group
Mendota Heights, MN Calendar , 1695 Dodd Road , Mendota Heights
10:00 am - Young Professionals - Holiday Party
MetroNOME Brewery , 385 Broadway St , St. Paul
4:30 pm - GLOW Holiday Festival
CHS Field , 360 N Broadway St , St Paul
5:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Local Lions Club helps spread joy this Holiday Season —Sara Read on Patch
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on December 8, 2025 in Saint Paul, MN 55104 near Charles and Prior Ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Falcon/Blue Jay) - If anyone received my package from an eBay purchase please let me know.
It was for 12 pool noodles. I ordered them for my son to put around his fireplace hearth so his baby wouldn’t fall into it and hurt herself. UPS… (Nextdoor Carlson Quigley Lake)
🗞 Nearby News
Inver Grove Heights
- Snow creates messy roads across Minnesota, setting up slow morning commute (kstp.com)
Burnsville
- Burnsville High top blood drive collector (hometownsource.com)
- First round of neighborhood grants to be awarded (hometownsource.com)
- Snow totals: 3-5 inches in Twin Cities metro, more up north (kstp.com)
St. Paul
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-- The Patch AM Team
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