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Coffee in hand, Eagan? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why top Twin Cities chefs are betting big on Eagan dining
  • How a new Eagan village will soon house dozens of veterans
  • Could your holiday cookie dough from an Eagan maker be mislabeled?

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

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

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Saturday: Low clouds may break, temps: high: 41, low: 25.
  • Sunday: A bit of snow; windy, colder, with a high of 30 and low of 4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Why These Chefs Opened Suburban Restaurants (mspmag.com) — Eagan diners are part of a growing wave of chef-driven suburban restaurants, including the Volstead House speakeasy that opened here before its LynLake counterpart. The story explores why well-known Twin Cities chefs are increasingly choosing suburbs like Eagan, Apple Valley, and Woodbury, weighing economics, pandemic lessons, and changing tastes as they expand beyond Minneapolis and St. Paul.
   

• 5 Ways the Housing Industry Gave Back in 2025 (probuilder.com) — A new 22‑unit Veteran Village community in Eagan will soon provide supportive housing for 36 veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk, thanks to a partnership of Minnesota housing and veterans groups. The project is spotlighted among several 2025 efforts where homebuilders nationwide donated time, money, and expertise to strengthen their communities.
   

• FDA Announces String of Chocolate, Cookie Recalls Ahead of Christmas (ntd.com) — An Eagan-based company, Gregory’s Foods, is recalling certain frozen cookie dough after peanut-containing Monster Cookie Dough may have been mislabeled as white chocolate macadamia nut, posing a serious risk to people with peanut allergies. The recall is part of a broader set of FDA alerts on holiday sweets nationwide, all tied to undeclared allergens but with no reported illnesses so far.
   

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    Sunday December 28
  • Patty Peterson
    Aster House, 4265 Nicols Rd, Eagan
    7:00 pm

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  • I want to highly recommend Quality of Life Home Care Services.
    Their concierge care program is truly first-class and has been incredibly helpful for families who want personalized, dependable support at home. … (Nextdoor Eagan)
  • I did a brake job today for a regular client and knocked 50 bucks off, did it in her garage (pads and rotors) under an hour and she tipped me 20 cash.
    She found me here and continues to use my services. Thanks Kayla ;) Her brakes were metal on metal but just started... (Nextdoor Blackhawk Lake/Lakeview)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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