🌱 Patch AM: How Jefferson’s ankle injury affects Vikings preparations in Eagan this week.

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In today's newsletter:

• How Jefferson's ankle injury affects Vikings preparations in Eagan this week.
• Family with Eagan ties mourns the passing of Agnes "Betsy" Grassl.

Also on today's calendar: Networking Event for Professional Women and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 61 and low of 49 degrees.
• Saturday: An afternoon shower in spots, temps: high: 65, low: 49.
• Sunday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Updated Vikings vs. Dolphins Injury Report for Week 4 of 2026 (statenews.net) — The Vikings are practicing this week in Eagan ahead of Sunday's home game against the Dolphins, but star receiver Justin Jefferson is currently sidelined with an ankle sprain and listed day-to-day. Other players, including a limited Blake Cashman and resting Aaron Jones Sr., are also on the injury report as the team prepares through Friday.
   

• Obituary for Agnes 'Betsy' Grassl (onfocus.news) — Eagan readers may recognize Agnes "Betsy" Grassl through her son and granddaughter who live here, as the family mourns her passing at age 101. A lifelong Wisconsin resident, Betsy devoted her career to nursing, her parish, and community service, and is remembered for her independence, love of family, and many hobbies that kept her active well into her later years.
   

📸 Around Eagan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eagan

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• 2026 Tackling the Tough Stuff: Operating Independent Senior Housing Today →
  Applewood Pointe of Eagan, 1565 Quarry Rd., Eagan
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Chess Masters
  Pinewood El. Saint Paul, MN 55123
  2:05 pm
• Young Engineers- Thrill Tech Engineering
  Pinewood El. Saint Paul, MN 55123
  2:05 pm
Tuesday October 6
• After School Spanish
  Pinewood El. Saint Paul, MN 55123
  2:05 am
Wednesday October 7
• Let's Do Chemistry
  Pinewood El. Saint Paul, MN 55123
  2:05 pm
• Art Exploration
  Pinewood El. Saint Paul, MN 55123
  2:05 pm
Thursday October 8
• Networking Event for Professional Women →
  1915 Plaza Drive, Eagan
  4:30 pm
• Haiti Empowered Presents: HOPE Night! →
  Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Homecoming Parade & Game
  Two Rivers High School
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Mayors Cup 2026
  Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, 3352 Sherman Ct STE 201, Eagan
• Barktober →
  Mendota Heights, MN Calendar, 1360 Acacia Blvd, Mendota Heights
  9:00 am
• Waggin' Tales
  Children's Area, Robert Trail Library
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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Burnsville

• Burnsville Establishing New Arts Advisory Commission to Expand Arts and Culture Opportunities (limitless-news.com)

St. Paul

• MN Ratepayers Could Be On The Hook For 'Billions' Over Google Data Center, AG Warns (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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