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🌱 Patch AM: How investigators traced an I-35E road-rage shooting back to Eagan

Spotted on the Eagan calendar: Clays for a Cause

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Good morning Eagan! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How investigators traced an I-35E road-rage shooting back to Eagan

Also on today's calendar: Clays for a Cause and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Charges: Cell phone data helps police track down Eagan road rage shooting suspect (bringmethenews.com) — Eagan drivers should know that a suspect has been charged after a July road-rage incident where shots were fired on I-35E near Deerwood Drive, damaging several vehicles. Investigators used traffic cameras, cell phone data, and surveillance video to link a pickup truck to the scene, and Eagan Police later arrested the suspect in Savage.
   


📸 Around Eagan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eagan

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    Monday August 24
  • Clays for a Cause
    South Saint Paul Sportsman's Club, 600 Gun Club Rd, South St Paul
    4:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 25
  • 2026 Coffee Break - Dakota Woodlands
    Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce 3430 Wescott Woodlands, Eagan, MN 55123
    8:00 am
  • Feeding Your Baby
    Wescott Library Wescott Large Meeting Room,
    10:00 am
  • Wednesday August 26
  • 2026 Meet The Chamber
    Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce Think Bank 4245 Johnny Cake Ridge Road Eagan, MN 55122 *upstairs Community Room
    8:45 am
  • DCR Chamber Member Connect Virtual Networking Meeting
    Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce 3352 Sherman Ct STE 201, Eagan, MN 55121
    12:00 pm
  • Thursday August 27
  • Back to School Night
    Woodland Elementary Saint Paul, MN 55123
    4:00 pm
  • Tuesday September 1
  • Feeding Your Baby
    Wescott Library Wescott Large Meeting Room,
    10:00 am
  • Thursday September 3
  • 2026 Simley Hall of Fame induction ceremony
    Simley Senior High School, 2920 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 24
  • Mah Jongg Group
    Mendota Heights, MN Calendar, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights
    2:00 pm
  • School Board Meeting
    West St. Paul-Mendota Hts.-Eagan District Office
    5:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 25
  • 2026 Coffee Break - Dakota Woodlands
    Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce 3430 Wescott Woodlands, Eagan, MN 55123
    8:00 am
  • Canceled- Planning Commission Meeting
    Mendota Heights, MN Calendar, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights
    7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


 

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🗞 Nearby News

Mendota Heights

Inver Grove Heights

  • Here's Where to Score Cheap (or Free) Waffles This Week (parade.com)

Apple Valley


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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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