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Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Eagan Art Block Schedule from Sept. 12-26 (hometownsource.com) — Starting today, Eagan Art Block brings two weeks of arts events to venues like Caponi Art Park, Woodland Elementary, the Eagan Art House, and Emagine Eagan Theater. Residents can join forest bathing, poetry workshops, kids' exhibits, ongoing installations, and a film festival, all within the heart of Eagan through Sept. 26.
2. Three Women Charged in Dakota County Retail Theft Cases Involving More Than $6,500 in Merchandise (limitless-news.com) — Felony theft charges tied to an Eagan retail store allege two women stole more than $2,500 in merchandise and now face October court dates in Hastings. One of those defendants is also charged in a separate Lakeville Walgreens case, bringing the total alleged merchandise value above $6,500. All three women remain presumed innocent.
3. Two Men Charged With Felony Fleeing in Separate Dakota County Cases (limitless-news.com) — An Eagan traffic stop that turned into an alleged high‑speed getaway has led to a felony fleeing charge, with the driver due in Dakota County court on Oct. 13. A separate Mendota Heights motorcycle case carries the same charge and court date. Both incidents highlight how seriously local authorities treat fleeing police in motor vehicles.
4. Where to observe 25th anniversary of 9/11 in Minnesota (kare11.com) — Eagan residents can honor 9/11's 25th anniversary Saturday at the Minnesota 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at TCO Performance Stadium, a fundraiser supporting firefighter health and families statewide. The event is open to all ages and fitness levels, with doors at 7:30 a.m. and an 8:15 a.m. opening ceremony. Several other Minnesota communities are also hosting remembrance events.
5. Eagan 2024 non-profits ranked by government grant share of revenue (dakotatimes.com) — Nonprofits based in Eagan are ranked by how much of their 2024 revenue comes from government grants, with Zakah Aid And Charity Assisting Humanity leading at nearly half its income. The breakdown, drawn from IRS Form 990 filings, highlights how several Eagan-related organizations balance grants, contributions, and assets, helping residents understand which local groups rely most on public funding.
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