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Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Man, 20, charged in Eagan road rage shooting that shut down Interstate 35E last month (cbsnews.com) — Prosecutors have charged a 20-year-old Shakopee man in a July 11 road rage shooting on northbound I-35E near Deerwood Drive in Eagan that damaged another driver's car and shut down the highway. Investigators cite traffic cameras, cell phone data, and surveillance video showing damage to a pickup truck and efforts to cover apparent bullet holes.
2. School rules laid out for e-bikes, e-scooters in District 191 (hometownsource.com) — Students in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District 191 will see new rules this year for e-bikes and e-scooters, including mandatory registration, walking them on campus, and helmet requirements. The updated handbook also tightens language on attendance, physical violence, cell phones, and notes that a districtwide AI policy is in development, shaping daily expectations for Eagan families.
3. 10 best kids indoor playgrounds in Minneapolis and St. Paul's (vocal.media) — Families in Eagan get a special shout-out here, with the Eagan Community Center highlighted as one of the top indoor playground options around Minneapolis–St. Paul. The guide details ages, amenities, and contact info for 10 kid-friendly indoor play spaces, helping parents find safe, year-round spots for climbing, sliding, and burning off energy when the weather won't cooperate.
4. Here's how you can get to the Minnesota State Fair in 2026 (cbsnews.com) — If you're heading to the Minnesota State Fair, you can catch a Minnesota Valley Transit Authority express bus from Eagan for $6 round trip, with free parking at the site. The guide also outlines other suburban park-and-ride options, Metro Transit routes, bike and scooter parking, and rideshare and taxi drop-off spots to simplify your trip.
5. Minnesota Vikings enjoyed joint practices with Baltimore Ravens (dakotanewsnow.com) — Vikings training camp in Eagan has been livelier this week as the team hosted joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens ahead of their second preseason game. Players like Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones say facing another contender, with fans watching at the Eagan facility, makes camp more competitive, fun, and valuable for game preparation.
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