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🌱 Patch AM: Eagan loses a 44-year favorite as Carbone’s Pizzeria closes its doors.

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Hello Eagan! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Eagan loses a 44-year favorite as Carbone's Pizzeria closes its doors.
  • How Eagan's volleyball Wildcats pushed their record to a stunning 21-1.
  • Why a GOP dinner in Eagan erupted over a KKK-themed protest sign.

Also on today's calendar: Eagan Wildcat Bowling Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 62, low: 50.
  • Wednesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Carbone's Pizzeria in Eagan closes after 44 years (bringmethenews.com) — Eagan is saying goodbye to Carbone's Pizzeria, the beloved family spot that closed Saturday after 44 years of serving square-cut pizzas, pastas, and birthday parties. While the Eagan location is gone, your gift cards and credits will still be honored at the original St. Paul restaurant, so longtime customers can keep enjoying their favorite dishes.
   

• Volleyball Recap: Eagan Stays Hot with Another Win, This Time over Champlin Park (maxpreps.com) — Eagan's volleyball team is on a tear, stretching its winning streak and improving to a dominant 21-1 record after edging Champlin Park 2–1 and then sweeping Marshall. With 16 wins in their last 17 road games, the Wildcats are positioning themselves as one of Minnesota's toughest squads heading into the late season.
   

• Minnesota GOP chair blasts progressive group over KKK-themed sign shown during Black House speaker's remarks (1010wcsi.com) — A high-profile Republican Lincoln Reagan Dinner in Eagan was briefly disrupted when progressive activists displayed a KKK-themed sign during remarks by House Speaker and gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth. Minnesota GOP chair Alex Plechash condemned the protest as racial intimidation, while Eagan police issued trespass orders and considered possible charges, highlighting rising political tensions playing out right in town.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • any painters in or near eagan?
    i am looking for someone who can paint 3 rooms in my townhome - simple white. need this done ASAP, please send recommendations. does not have to be… (Nextdoor Blackhawk)
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    Adding additional parking before the winter! It's not too late to get your concrete done before the snow! (Nextdoor Walnut Lane)

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Ok Eagan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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