Amazon and Solventum will soon open for business in Eagan major wins for a city that faced bruising office closures after the pandemic but not one Eagan wanted to brag about: more than 2 million square feet of office space sitting vacant a consequence of companies shrinking their massive campuses as employees traded cubicles for home offices the south metro suburb is undergoing a spurt of commercial and residential growth And an array of affordable and senior housing could replace an empty Delta Air Lines data center “What you’re seeing is the evolution of Eagan continuing to be that community that is able to do big things,” Mayor Mike Maguire said Yet the city’s present success was never guaranteed The market value of the Blue Cross property dipped by nearly $800,000 in the pandemic’s immediate aftermath And pandemic-induced office closures bruised suburban economies all around the president of the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce going on to attract a slate of big corporate names Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher pulled the mayor and a council member aside and laid out the challenges facing the city plus Delta Air Lines and a Unisys site — remained empty or would soon go dark the mayor recalled: The city ought to start planning for the economic fallout of widespread office closures Leaders got to work, hiring a consultant to create a road map for redevelopment around Eagan Central Park, City Planner Mike Schultz said. The vision included a walkable medley of trails with modern offices and housing supplanting shuttered corporate buildings “The city was very proactive,” Schultz said Ryan’s vice president of real estate development said the city’s hand in the project led to a “balanced development” — a plan that preserves green space and adds housing while boosting tax revenue in Eagan Crews are currently demolishing the old building to make way for an Amazon distribution center and dozens of townhouses Both city leaders and the company agreed it was wiser to tear down the building and construct something better rather than undertake the expensive work of retrofitting the existing office for a new use “It’s really looking at the highest and best use of the land as opposed to the highest and best use of the buildings,” he said The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) took a similar approach when it purchased an obsolete Delta Air Lines data center in September with plans to raze the structure and build over 1,000 units of new housing The city will dictate the type of structures the CDA will build who noted Eagan needs affordable senior housing as its population ages and we’re helping bring together the resources to accomplish it,” he said Blue Cross relocated to a smaller campus elsewhere in Eagan is at work moving its headquarters from Maplewood to Eagan a $209 million investment that could add over 1,000 jobs to the community said a major benefit of the projects is that people who work in Eagan often end up living there “Those employees become constituents,” he said In 2010, Lockheed Martin’s shuttering of its longtime plant left hundreds of people jobless The community faced another hurdle a year later when Delta announced it was moving a slew of jobs from Eagan to Atlanta But other companies — and franchises — have since moved in The Vikings’ move in 2018 to a sleek training facility in Eagan augmented the city’s appeal And another aspect of the community keeps businesses coming Mark Kolsrud, a vice chair of Colliers’ investment services group, grew up in the south metro and always regarded Eagan as economically robust, with company offices close to desirable neighborhoods for their workers. “It’s smart as an employer to be near the housing,” Kolsrud said. John McCarthy, a broker on the recent Thomson Reuters sale, said Eagan’s position between Minneapolis and St. Paul is a boon for business. “It’s just got a lot of good bones… to be a good business hub,” said McCarthy, a senior vice president of Colliers’ investment services group. But McCarthy attributed much of the city’s economic success to Eagan leadership, from officials’ proactive approach to city planning to their willingness to collaborate with companies. Althoff, the chamber of commerce president, has a particular admiration for Eagan: It’s 10 minutes to the airport, connected also to efficient highways and expansive parks. That profile, he believes, helped the city emerge from the pandemic stronger than before. “Eagan’s like a magnet,” he said. “When things happen beyond the city’s control, the combination of the location, how well the city runs, and the benefits of the city has made people want to stay.” Eva Herscowitz covers Dakota and Scott counties for the Star Tribune. Twin Cities Suburbs Conservative board members had questioned the content of the books and curricula prompting criticism from the teachers union Ariel Lawhon and Imani Perry also are coming to Hopkins for the popular Hennepin County Library series Hyperlocal cable TV stations that broadcast everything from high school sports to city government meetings confront a perilous existence Seventeen-year-old Christopher Kerze vanished on April 20 his family and Eagan police continue to search for answers in his disappearance.“It always affects you even if it’s been 35 years,” said Loni Kerze Kerze left a note for his parents the day he left with the family’s minivan that reads: “Mom Something important came up + feeling somewhat better Back by six (unless I get lost.)  Love “You cling to good memories,” said father Jim Kerze who shared about the family’s many camping trips in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Christopher’s image and case details were included in the 1990s music video by the Minneapolis-based band Soul Asylum “I saw this opportunity to reach beyond the boundaries of doing a promotional thing for my record,” said Dave Pirner “Lot of people are watching this… what could we do to make a difference?” Pirner said their director came up with the idea to show the faces of missing kids from around the country in the music video.“He said let’s put real kids in the video and it just clicked for me,” Pirner said “Let’s try to find them.” Pirner said some of the children profiled in the video have been found The Kerze family’s van was later found about 200 miles from the metro but there was no sign of Christopher.“There have been a lot of searches,” said Eagan Police Detective Angela Casey who leads the missing person investigation “We’re committed to our community Detective Casey feels there are people out there who could have information. She said that she can be reached at angela.casey@eaganmn.gov with any information regarding the case.Christopher’s parents have never given up hope of finding their son “The underlying thing for me is faith and hope,” said Loni Kerze The Kerze family hasn’t changed their phone number in 35 years we really need him to call home,” said Jim Kerze The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has an image of Christopher from 1990 along with an age-progressed image of what he could look like today Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 An official website of the United States government Matthew Eagan is the Assistant Commissioner of the U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Congressional Affairs (OCA) With more than a decade of experience in policy development Eagan has been pivotal in developing and advancing public policy and national security legislative priorities Eagan leads CBP’s legislative engagement and collaboration with Congress in pursuit of effective solutions and resources to address our Nation’s evolving border security Before his appointment as Assistant Commissioner Eagan was the Director of Federal Affairs at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) where he oversaw the Foundation’s congressional outreach and advocacy on several federal policy issues Eagan worked as a Government Relations Manager at The Heritage Foundation where designed strategic policy campaigns and advocacy programs and collaborated with key congressional stakeholders to advance The Heritage Foundation’s research and policy solutions where he served as a Legislative Assistant focusing on domestic policy Eagan holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Wyoming The Office of Congressional Affairs (OCA) serves as the single point of contact within CBP for all communications between CBP and Congress It is responsible for advising CBP 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redevelopment in 2026 Eagan is among the Twin Cities suburbs experiencing an uptick in market-driven redevelopment and reuse projects Kwik Trip has redeveloped the former Starks Bar & Grill property and the former McDonald's on Diffley Road has been redeveloped into Club Car Wash The Eagan Planning Commission voted unanimously last week to recommend approval of Kwik Trip's lastest plan Tuesday's city council meeting begins at 6:30 p.m a screening of the movie Sight and Sound says is the best movie ever made saying he'd killed the mother of his child which features a swimming beach and splash pad A 3-year-old from Eagan is recovering at Regions Hospital after an unusual and scary accident He was riding his scooter along the sidewalk and was hit and pinned by an unattended car that had been parked in his neighbor’s driveway on Springwood Path Security camera video from a neighbor showed the accident unfold as well as a crowd of neighbors rushing to help They were yelling and screaming to pick up the car and they couldn’t,” Harris said The boy’s family says the helmet saved his life and that’s the important message as the weather warms up and kids head outside to play Eagan police are still investigating the accident.  Eagan finished 5-22 last season, which included a 2-14, last-place finish in South Suburban conference play. Eagan has hired former Simley head coach Austyn Kryzer as its new boys hockey coach, the school announced. “Kryzer brings a dynamic blend of hockey knowledge, player development expertise and a passion for building strong team culture,” the announcement read. “His commitment to excellence and proven track record make him the perfect fit to lead the next era of Wildcat hockey.” A four-year varsity letter winner at Division I Michigan Tech from 1994 to 1998, Kryzer spent 10 seasons at the helm of Simley’s program. He is also the Minnesota Hockey U16 Prospects director and coach and was the former director and coach for the Crown Hockey AAA program. Kryzer began his tenure at Simley as an assistant coach during the 2011-12 season. Three years later, he was elevated to head coach. Kryzer notched his 100th career win behind the bench on Dec. 23, 2023. The Spartans finished 5-19 during Kryzer’s final season at Simley in 2023-24. 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arrests resulted from a collaborative investigation by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crime Enforcement Team The operation was initiated when a confidential informant (CI) arranged a $30,000 drug purchase with a known Mexican-based trafficker under law enforcement investigation The criminal complaint states that on March 3 the informant was directed to the 3500 block of Federal Drive in Eagan to complete the transaction the location was changed to a department store parking lot on the 1500 block of Central Park Commons leave the original meeting location and drive toward the new location The criminal complain then states that upon arriving at the meeting spot and allegedly placed it inside the CI’s vehicle before receiving a bag of purported U.S Law enforcement then moved in and detained both suspects A search of Montero-Gutierrez’s vehicle allegedly led to the recovery of the purported currency used in the transaction Search Warrants and Seized EvidenceFollowing the arrests law enforcement obtained search warrants for both suspects' apartments on Federal Drive in Eagan During the search of Lopez-Velazquez’s residence investigators reportedly found a notebook containing suspected drug-related notes The suitcase seized from the CI’s vehicle contained approximately 9,126 grams (or 20.11 pounds) of methamphetamine packaged in plastic bags The field test confirmed the presence of the Schedule II controlled substance Provided by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crime Enforcement Team (VCET) and federal partners all assisted in this case Bail and Court ProceedingsBoth Lopez-Velazquez and Montero-Gutierrez were ordered to be detained with bail set at $200,000 without conditions or $100,000 with conditions Prohibition from leaving Minnesota without court approval Requirement to remain law-abiding and make all court appearances The prosecution emphasized that 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Opperman Drive for a single-story Oppidan is involved in the company behind the project The company aims to begin site work in June 2025 with full occupancy and operations by December 2026 The land was first subdivided in the early 1990s with the original YMCA building constructed in 1995 Minnesota-based Oppidan is a property development firm Its data center clients in the past have reportedly included Oracle Oppidan now lists a subsidiary known as Connect Data Centers the recently formed unit says it has delivered data centers totaling 650MW and 2.28 million sq ft across California It says it has a further 720MW and 2.96 million sq ft worth of projects in development across the US Oppidan’s SVP of development and data center lead DataBank operates a data center in Eagan, located south of Minneapolis in Dakota County. 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[email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia An entity related to Great Oaks Academy paid $5.66 million for the former Delta Dental building at 3560 Blue Cross Road in Eagan Great Oaks Academy to convert Eagan office building to K-12 school MINNESOTA—A lengthy police operation on Sunday resulted in the arrest of three suspects linked to a series of vehicle thefts culminated in a SWAT-led entry at a residence on Timbershore Lane in Eagan According to officials with the Eagan Police Department the investigation began earlier that morning when Eagan officers responded to a reported vehicle theft from the 3500 block of Springwood Path in Eagan Officers quickly connected the theft to an ongoing crime spree involving multiple jurisdictions Their efforts led them to a residence at 1228 Timbershore Lane two additional suspects had barricaded themselves inside the residence and SWAT personnel later discovered the two individuals hiding in the attic Both were found in possession of keys to different stolen vehicles Also held on a Wisconsin Department of Corrections Felony Warrant Also charged with Gross Misdemeanor Obstructing Legal Process No injuries were reported during the operation and while Eagan officers carried out the arrests Shakopee and Lakeville law enforcement worked closely with investigators throughout the case We also saw officers from the Burnville Police Department and South Metro SWAT on scene to assist in this incident Authorities have indicated that the investigation remains active as they continue to gather evidence and assess potential additional charges Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available Written by: Will WightMug Shots Provided by: Dakota County Jail Prosecutors have filed new charges against an Eagan massage therapist who has a history of sexual misconduct with clients was charged on Friday with one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in connection with allegations that he touched a client’s genitals during a massage in November 2023 Criminal complaints in three other cases describe Le sexually assaulting other female clients without their consent at his massage parlor at 4651 Nicols Road in Eagan A nationwide warrant for Le’s arrest was issued on March 3 and he turned himself in to the Eagan Police Department two days later The Dakota County Attorney’s Office says there may be more victims of Le’s misconduct. Victims or people with information related to the investigation are asked to contact Eagan Police Detective Angela Casey at 651-675-5763 or angela.casey@eaganmn.gov Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker EAGAN, MINNESOTA - Fire crews in Eagan responded to a garbage truck fire Monday afternoon behind the new Wave Soccer Club indoor facility at 3370 Mike Collins Drive The fire was reported around 1:10 PM on April 14 prompting a swift response from the Eagan Fire Department which was nearly full and reportedly carrying recyclable materials stopped behind the soccer facility after the driver reported that another driver alerted him that his truck was on fire while traveling on Yankee Doodle The truck driver stated he tried to find the safest place to stop so he could dump the load but the fire quickly spread and he could not extinguish it or dump it the driver could exit the vehicle safely and was not injured The blaze reportedly appeared to start in the front portion of the truck with visible flames seen underneath the vehicle The fire quickly engulfed the cab and later spread to the back of the truck Firefighters faced multiple challenges while battling the blaze Since the fire originated in the engine compartment crews could not open the truck's rear to dump the load the vehicle was a compressed natural gas (CNG) truck requiring crews to take extra precautions to cool the tanks and prevent a potential explosion Dick's Towing was called to the scene to assist with lifting the truck’s tailgate a Bobcat from the Wave Soccer Club was used to help remove materials from the truck's rear to allow for better access to the fire firefighters remained on scene working to extinguish the blaze fully It appears crews might have been clearing the scene by around 3:28 PM and fire crews were officially cleared by around 4:53 PM The cause of the fire remains under investigation No damage was reported to the Wave Soccer Facility More information will be shared as it becomes available MINNESOTA - Authorities are investigating a two-vehicle crash that sent two people to the hospital late Friday night and resulted in one driver being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated The collision occurred just before 10:55 p.m at the intersection of Dodd Road and Highway 55 in Eagan along with Eagan Fire and Police departments a Kia Sportage and a Nissan Rogue collided in the intersection Both drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment the Kia Sportage was traveling westbound (south) on Dodd Road and ran the red light at a high rate of speed when it T-boned the Nissan Rogue which was traveling southbound on Highway 55 Minnesota State Patrol states the driver of the Kia Sportage a 76-year-old woman from Inver Grove Heights was arrested on suspicion of DWI and criminal vehicular operation she was not taken into custody but was left at the hospital to receive medical care No additional details have been released at this time MINNESOTA—A weapons-related incident in Eagan on Monday evening led to the arrest of two juvenile males after they allegedly brandished firearms at another driver officers responded to a weapons call at approximately 5:15 PM near the intersection of Cedar Avenue and Cliff Road A caller reported that occupants of a Ford Escape had pointed firearms at him while traveling northbound on Cedar Avenue described the weapons as Glock handguns equipped with extended magazines Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle heading northbound on Nicols Road and conducted a traffic stop at a Marathon gas station located on the corner of Diffley Road and Nicols Road Inside the vehicle were four juveniles—two males and two females authorities confirmed that two of the male juveniles had pointed firearms at the caller Both were taken into custody and transported to the Dakota County Juvenile Detention Center Law enforcement officials recovered two firearms from the vehicle both matching the description provided by the victim The arrested juveniles face charges of felony second-degree assault and felony possession of a handgun by a person under 18 The two juvenile females were released at the scene pending further investigation Officials say the incident remains under active investigation The future home of 3M spinoff company Solventum recently sold at 1750 Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan Future Solventum home in Eagan sold for $11.65M Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Thomas “TJ” Eagan died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on September 20 and they were married a year later at Okoboji TJ and Lindsay had two beautiful children: Hunter and Madison whose birth profoundly impacted TJ’s life He took immense pride in ensuring a nurturing environment by providing unconditional love and stability His professional endeavors as a diligent electrician led to the establishment of Electrical Innovations  As a shining example of kindness and generosity he left a lasting mark on every life he touched We find strength in knowing that TJ’s remarkable legacy continues to flourish through the wisdom he instilled and the cherished memories we will forever hold A Celebration of Life will be held at the Long Horn Event Space on Saturday November 9 Drop in anytime to share an evening of community Long Horn is located in the back of Cedar Hills restaurant at 102 W Let’s come together to celebrate his life with warmth and laughter wearing comfortable clothes that TJ would have appreciated Friends are encouraged to bring cherished memories to contribute to the memory box.  Memorial donations will be given in his memory to Hope Lodge in Omaha These two organizations played a huge role in our lives as TJ went through chemotherapy providing a place to stay in Omaha and giving the children a lasting memory.  Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Shawn (right) and Rhiannan Carnline play a claw game with 17-month-old Harlow at DUCK 9.Ben Hovland | MPR NewsPlayListenNew Japanese-inspired claw machine arcade in Eagan draws thousandsGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories “They think about the old claw machine in the back corner of a Walmart,” said Lin, 23. “They think it’s like that and we’re gonna put 100 machines. And they think we’re not gonna make any money.” But Lin said Duck Entertainment, or DUCK!, in Eagan is “a new concept” of an arcade space that has proven to be a hit since opening on Jan. 1. For the first few days, Lin said there were lines out the door. He estimated some 3,000 people visited in the first week. Duck Entertainment owner Zhengui Lin (right) and Susan Zhu sort game tokens behind the counter at DUCK! claw arcade.Ben Hovland | MPR NewsThe arcade closed temporarily on Jan. 23 after selling out of its plushies within the first three weeks of opening, but reopened Feb. 15. MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all. His “clawcade” mimics arcades found all over Asia, mostly filled with claw machines that have plushies of popular anime characters or iconic Sanrio personalities like Hello Kitty. “We’re just trying to replicate how it would be if you went to Japan or China, just loud music. Everybody’s having fun. You buy tokens up front, and then you try to win as much as you can,” said Lin, who was inspired while on a trip to both countries. Lin is expecting to pay more for plushies and toys sourced from China under a new 10 percent tariff imposed by the Trump administration. He said it won’t affect pricing for customers, but will have a small impact on business. Duck Entertainment owner Zhengui Lin organizes prizes at DUCK! claw machine arcade.Ben Hovland | MPR NewsClawcades have been on the rise in Minnesota. In the last two years, more Japanese-inspired arcades have opened in the Twin Cities, including Claw Land in Maplewood and ClawZone Park in Bloomington. Lin said his business is the largest clawcade in Minnesota with around 100 machines. Some claw machines can be found in smaller spaces inside of malls, like Grabbit Arcade in Maplewood Mall. On weekends, kids and adults will crowd into a corner inside of Eden Prairie’s Asia Mall, where they’ll try their luck at about a dozen claw machines. “There’s Dave and Busters, but they’re more video-game focused and you don’t really win plushies. You win tickets to trade in. Then there are smaller claw machine arcades that aren’t as big.” Rhiannon Carnline of Elk River, Minn., pushes her cart down an aisle lined with plushie prizes and claw games at DUCK! arcade.Ben Hovland | MPR NewsLin’s business also serves bubble tea and Korean shaved ice and has staff on stand-by to move around the plushies to make them easier to win and cheer on customers. So far, the busiest times have been the weekends and weekdays after school. And it’s been attracting families and people of all ages. “It’s the lights, the atmosphere, the instant satisfaction of being able to win a little something fun,” said 42-year-old Karabeth Koomen with a smile. “This is totally my scene.” Koomen, who is Korean, visited the Eagan spot with her partner on a day off. She said she hopes more arcades like Duck Entertainment open in Minnesota. “I’ve definitely been a person who’s never really grown up anyway, but this really just brings out more innocent joy, kind of fun,” she said. Plushie prizes line various claw machine games at DUCK! arcade.Ben Hovland | MPR NewsOn the way back home to Duluth, Tisha Freeman and her two kids stopped to check out the clawcade on a Wednesday afternoon. She said her 10-year-old daughter is a huge fan of Sanrio characters Cinnamoroll and Hello Kitty and her 5-year-old son loves Pokemon. “I feel that the prizes are like, you’re more likely to win,” said Freeman, 34. “The token ratio seems pretty fair. And the kids love it.” Her family also loves boba and made sure to order a few drinks before they left. In the near future, Lin plans to open more clawcade locations. “It’s just mind blowing how well it’s been turning out. We didn’t expect even 25 percent of this many people to show up. It’s been crazy,” said Lin. The ice maze at TCO Stadium in Eagan is 18,148 square feet.Courtesy of Minnesota IceGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories The 18,148.88-square-foot ice maze was certified in its category during a wintery ceremony Friday at TCO Stadium. Minnesota Ice, the business behind the maze and festival, specializes in ice events, ice sculptures and cocktail ice. The previous record was set in Buffalo, N.Y., where a nearly 13,000-square-foot ice maze was certified in 2010. The maze was completed on Jan. 4, but the work on the inside was just beginning. Ice carvers created sculptures, and the lights were installed over 24 hours, just before the Guinness World Records visit. The process to break a record isn’t easy. Harrell said they have to have evidence, without a doubt, that they are the largest. “There’s a pretty stringent process for it, you know, you’ve got to get it set up within a certain period of time. It has to stay up for at least 24 hours. And somebody truly does have to get lost in it. So there needs to be an entrance and an exit where the average person would feel they couldn’t just walk right away,” Harrell said. “They take it very seriously. It’s just so crazy to see how much really goes into it.” The ice maze was canceled last year due to a warm winter, because of that, Minnesota Ice had lots of supplies leftover. They planned the project about 18 months ahead of time. In addition to the maze, which has 8-foot-high walls, the festival features three ice slides, an international ice sculpting competition and a warming area. Harrell said they hope to run the festival through Feb. 16. Amazon paid more than $52 million for three parcels at the Eagan campus, which is under development. Online retailer Amazon has purchased a large of chunk of the former Thomson Reuters campus in Eagan. According to a certificate of real estate value submitted Feb. 12, Amazon spent $52.5 million for three parcels that totalled a little more than 95 acres near Dodd Road and Opperman Drive. The seller was a subsidiary of developer Ryan Cos., which is in the process of transforming about 180 acres of the former Thomson Reuters corporate campus into a mixed-use site. The plans include a multi-story industrial building with up to 3.6 million square feet of space along with outdoor storage for trucks, trailers and vans. According to city documents, the project is being called the “Project Nova” development. As of December, leaders from Ryan Cos. said they could not disclose the name of the anchor tenant associated with the project. However, there had been rumors that Amazon was the secret tenant. Last fall, city documents described the intended user as an “advanced logistics company that uses multi-floor/mezzanine buildings for implementation of their robotic technology.” About 40 acres on the southern portion of the campus are planned for smaller industrial buildings. There are also plans for townhomes in the northeast corner of the development, which is being developed by home construction company Lennar, single-family homes and parkland. In late 2021, Thomson Reuters began the search for smaller office space as employees embraced hybrid work. In 2023, it began subleasing office space in the nearby former Prime Therapeutics building. Thomson Reuters kept more than 80 acres of its original campus for its print manufacturing facility. Katie Galioto contributed to this report. Nicole Norfleet covers the fast-paced retail scene including industry giants Target and Best Buy. She previously covered commercial real estate and professional services. Real Estate This season is often the most competitive for prospective homebuyers and most lucrative for sellers Here’s how to beat the opposition without busting your budget one of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Energy companies this property has lots of room for creativity: It could be a farm an orchard or an amenity-rich rural retreat This event is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to connect with a diverse range of employers from various industries Employers are encouraged to register early to secure their participation in this exciting event Explore new career opportunities and network with potential employers—all in one convenient location Don't miss out on this valuable chance to take the next step in your career journey What: Eagan Job FairWhen: Thursday, March 13, 2025 10am - 1pmWhere: Eagan Civic Center - 3870 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55121Questions: 888-514-4473 | jobs@jobsHQ.com Sponsored by Metro Area Chambers of Commerce Minnesota Department of TransportationBluestone Physician ServicesDakota County Career ForceCassiaACR Homes/ACR HealthcareLiving Well Disability ServicesTeachers On Call a Kelly Education CompanyMediacom Communications CorpFedExSanford HealthUNIFI SERVICEThomson Reuters - Core Publishing SolutionsThink BankCintasGertens Family of BusinessesThrivent FinancialRudolph Community and CareMNGI Digestive HealthApothecary ProductsMinnesota Department of Labor and IndustryNew Horizon AcademyTMI Coatings Inc.Twin Cities Premium OutletsIntermediate School District 917and more There’s still time to register for the Eagan job fair Police say a 3-year-old child was taken to the hospital and two adults suffered minor injuries after a car crashed into a preschool Friday morning in Eagan at Eagan Montessori Academy on the 1900 block of Rahncliff Court A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS photographer captured broken glass scattered among children’s toys inside the preschool — the aftermath of a Tesla Model Y jumping the sidewalk and ramming through the front window A 42-year-old driver told police she hit the brakes but her car failed to stop The two adults who were injured were medically cleared at the scene Police say the 3-year-old child who was taken to the hospital also had minor injuries Eagan police continue to investigate the cause of the crash MINNESOTA— Following the initial court appearances on February 4 for the three suspects arrested in the lengthy police operation on February 2 we have gathered some additional information on what occurred the morning of Sunday the investigation began earlier that morning when Eagan officers responded to a vehicle theft from the 3500 block of Springwood Path at 8:43 a.m Further investigations tied the suspects to financial transaction card fraud involving stolen credit cards from a suspect whose car was broken into in Shakopee The suspects allegedly used stolen cards to make fraudulent purchases at a retail store in Eagan Surveillance footage showed them entering the store together and attempting multiple transactions One purchase of $545 was successfully completed while a second transaction for $618 was declined The footage further revealed the men loading the purchased items into the trunk of a stolen vehicle before leaving the store officers found receipts from the fraudulent purchases along with multiple stolen credit cards belonging to victims Additional credit cards were recovered from another stolen vehicle connected to the suspects Items purchased at the retail store were later found in Riascos’ bedroom alongside clothing that matched what he wore in the surveillance footage Their efforts led them to 1228 Timbershore Lane where they discovered another stolen vehicle parked outside the residence two additional suspects—Tuhkeyo Brian Troop 18—barricaded themselves inside the residence and refused to surrender SWAT officers found both suspects hiding in the attic A search of the residence uncovered keys to multiple stolen vehicles further linking the suspects to the broader criminal operation which early indications suggest could be tied to criminal activity in Lakeville We have reached out to both Lakeville and Shakopee Police Departments for more information on any tied incidents and will provide an update once we know more The suspects were taken to Dakota County Jail where they were facing multiple felony charges all three individuals have officially been charged with felony financial transaction card fraud Samuel Santiago Riascos, 19 – According to court documents, Riascos is currently on probation for bringing a loaded semi-automatic 9mm handgun to school. This is in connection to a story we did on January 6, 2024, which you can find here: Duo Arrested in Eagan Leading to Aggravated Robbery & Possession of a Firearm at a School Charges. 22 – In addition to felony financial transaction card fraud was also charged with being a Fugitive of another State and also has a case in Hennepin County connected to a weapons charge Baymon has an extensive juvenile history of thefts Each defendant was assigned a bail amount of $10,000 without conditions or $5,000 with conditions No contact with the victims or specific individuals Keeping the court and attorneys updated with current addresses was taken into custody in Dakota County for absconding from supervision related to a felon-in-possession charge out of Milwaukee County Troop had been sentenced to 18 months of probation and 35 hours of community service after pleading guilty to the charge on March 27 he was also required to submit written personal goals for various timeframes the Wisconsin Department of Corrections requested that Troop be held without bail stating their intent to extradite him back to Wisconsin Troop formally waived extradition and is set to return to Milwaukee County to face his probation violation charges Troop has pending legal matters in Hennepin County for possession of a firearm with an altered serial number Further details on that case are still being gathered He is scheduled to appear in court in Hastings for the financial transaction card fraud charges from the Eagan incident Troop remains in custody as officials coordinate his transfer back to Wisconsin "Woe's Hollow" is Severance's biggest swing to date and we haven't even talked about the strange "twins" Lumon made of the Innies (Don't think of them as clones just yet: Severance credits them as "Shadow Mark," "Shadow Helly," and so on.) At the center of all these game-changing moments lies a disconcerting tale from Lumon founder Kier Eagan's childhood he and his twin brother Dieter venture out into the very same woods in which the Innies find themselves What starts as a story of close brothers ends in tragedy complete with tree-tinged body horror and some anti-masturbation messaging thrown in for good measure But Kier and Dieter's journey isn't just more bizarre Eagan propaganda for the Innies to swallow — it also speaks to the Innies' plights as Severed individuals Kier dictated the Fourth Appendix in the final hours before his death and it is "a text of such sanctity that it is forbidden upon the Severed Floor." In the first story from the Fourth Appendix a young Dieter persuades Kier to run away to the woods and "live as paupers." During their time in the wilderness Dieter would often hide in the woods at night to masturbate Kier tells Dieter they must return home and continue their work at their father's ether mill then turns into a tree in a fairly gnarly sequence involving his eye popping out and sap pouring from the socket Kier runs to Woe's Hollow's waterfall to drown out the sounds of Dieter's suffering he meets the temper Woe (whom Irving later encounters in a dream sequence) Instead of allowing him a moment to grieve his brother Woe tells Kier that "[his death] is your doing Milchick's claims that "every word is truth," Dieter and Kier's story is clearly a cautionary tale for the Innies about the dangers of the outside world — and a heightened parable meant to enforce Lumon's values of working diligently and serving the company Dieter and Kier's time in the woods highlights their different approaches to life presenting one brother as a pinnacle of goodness Whereas Kier wants to return to work with their father Dieter just wants to continue shirking his family duty Dieter is also often associated with filth The Fourth Appendix describes him as "unwashed," criticizes his "wantonness," and labels him as a "whore." The masturbation is presented as sinful but also wasteful with Dieter "spil[ling] his lineage upon the soil" a seeming reference to a lack of care for the Eagan family line Apparently that and his disinclination for child labor are punishable by death by tree transformation while Kier's need to return to work and family (which are one and the same for him) mean that he can live which Kier and his world philosophy cannot abide by if we're taking Kier and Dieter's story at face value I firmly believe Kier actually murdered his brother in the woods.) But what if Dieter was simply the name Kier gave a part of himself that he wanted to repress What if Kier's journey to the woods ended with him pushing down any aspect of him that wanted freedom from work or that had any lustful thoughts the story has an extra layer of a man battling some kind of moral battle against his consciousness but Dieter strays from Kier's path of goodness and "roil[s] nature's wrath," as Mr The story of Dieter's demise (whether he's a real twin or a symbol of Kier's repressed emotions) is a reminder to the Innies of the value of work and the perils of lust But the twin factor of the story adds a new layer for the Innies as Severed individuals at war with their own consciousness The Fourth Appendix presents Kier and Dieter as two sides of the same coin and they're so close that they're bosom friends the Innies and their Outies are also two sides of the same coin The inclusion of their shadow selves also serves as a visual representation of their twinship with their Outies "Which Eagan brother do you want to be?" Will they choose the diligent worker or the lustful pauper wannabe the guy who chose the latter turned into a tree locked away while Helena is on the Severed Floor their time in Woe's Hollow is the first time they've heard about Dieter Eagan even existing this story must have been with her for her whole life Helena is expected to uphold the Eagan way (Kier forbid her father call her a "fetid moppet" again!) Acting as Helly R. Helena has the opportunity to show disdain to the story a moment that has to be freeing given Lumon's rigidity and one that also feels like it skews far more towards Dieter Eagan's life philosophy than Kier's Helena having sex with Mark in Woe's Hollow maintaining Mark's trust and affection is all for Lumon but Helena is specifically seeking out pleasure for herself — including the self-satisfaction that she's one-upped her own Innie when it comes to intimacy with Mark a comparison that Severance emphasizes by intercutting the sex scene with Irving's dream of Woe Helena is punished for her actions in Woe's Hollow when Irving realizes she's not Helly at all He brings her to the waterfall — the very same place where Kier drowned out the sounds of Dieter's pain — and attempts to kill her It's a full circle moment for another Eagan who strayed from Kier's path there was less tree sap and eye loss this time around Belen Edwards is an Entertainment Reporter at Mashable She covers movies and TV with a focus on fantasy and science fiction Eagan Police stopped a vehicle on westbound Cliff Road at Blackhawk (Galaxie Avenue) which led to the arrest of a man wanted on a felony warrant for threats of violence The Eagan Police Department confirmed that around 2:30 p.m officers pulled over a black pickup truck and identified the driver as 30-year-old Anthony Michael Hahn Court records from the Dakota County Attorney’s Office indicate that Hahn had an active felony warrant related to an incident on March 4th in Burnsville He is scheduled for his first court appearance today According to the Dakota County Attorney’s Office Hahn is charged with one count of Threats of Violence (Intent to Terrorize) under Minnesota Statute 609.713.1 he faces a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison and/or a fine ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 The case stems from a March 4th report of threats of violence made in Burnsville The victim reported that he had sent her a series of disturbing and violent messages Law enforcement reviewed an audio recording in which Hahn allegedly made graphic threats including harming the victim with a butane torch and watching her suffer The victim provided the recording to authorities along with harassing text messages from Hahn Hahn initially claimed the recording was old and that he had apologized including convictions for misdemeanor fifth-degree assault Hahn‘s bail was set at $60,000 without conditions and $40,000 with conditions His next court appearance was set for May 7 This article provides an overview of the allegations against Hahn plans to build industrial and housing when it redevelops part of the Thomson Reuters campus in Eagan Eagan Council grants approvals for Thomson Reuters campus and an Eagan doctor is encouraging others to consider organ donation Michel Broeker has been a family physician for more than 20 years He sees patients of all ages and while he motivates them to live a healthy life “One patient in particular had a living kidney donation from the coworker of his wife,” said Broeker who explained it made him think more about donation his wife shared a social media post from a Twin Cities woman who needed a kidney “Through other people I know that have done living donations for people who are kind of wired that way it doesn’t take a lot of thought or angst to do it.” He’s seen first-hand how kidney disease affects those who need a transplant An estimated 90,000 people are waiting for one across the U.S. according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network “From being on dialysis for a few hours at a time if they have complications for the access for dialysis if they get blood clots or things that they have to be in the hospital extra He had laparoscopically assisted surgery in March of 2022 Being active has always helped Broeker stay grounded He started running 12-and-a-half years ago and eventually built up enough endurance to compete in his first marathon in 2015 Just six months after the kidney transplant the hardest marathon I had done because my training was affected by the surgery and so forth but also maybe the most gratifying one,” said Broeker He’ll log his 15th marathon later this month which will be his first marathon post liver transplant he gave part of his liver to a stranger whose relative also donated to someone else It was Mayo Clinic’s first paired living liver donation “To me that was a no brainer if two people benefit than just one,” said Broeker He explained that once the healing process is done both the donors and recipients have a full-sized liver Nearly 10,000 people nationwide are currently waiting for a liver donation He’s one of a limited number of people who has been a living donor twice A recent study estimated that only about 100 people nationwide were dual living organ donors between 1981 and 2021 it’s an extension of what I do seeing patients,” he said “To be able to donate your kidney and liver to me was just that next step up.” The season may not be going as well as the Mashpee High School softball team would like but the effort that the Falcons give is consistent and strong A reason that the Falcons keep getting after it is their leadership Jordan is the daughter of Brandon and Hilary Eagan Not only is Jordan a good softball player for Mashpee She is a member of the Math Honor Society and is president of Keystone at the Boys and Girls Club She was the Boys and Girls Club’s 2024 Youth of the Year and is also a winner of the Falcon Award at MHS Her most prized possessions are her kittens Jordan said that “The Notebook” is her favorite movie and “Grey’s Anatomy” is her favorite TV show Her go-to meal is steak with mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli I got involved with softball due to my family being very big baseball fans I started playing softball for the Mashpee Little League My role on the team is a leader to my fellow teammates and a big sister-like figure to my younger teammates do you prefer to bat or to be in the field I have no preference for being in the field or up to bat because I enjoy both My favorite part about being in the field is playing shortstop and communicating with my team through every play Shortstop is my favorite position because it is fast-paced and connects with every base But I do enjoy batting just as much as in the field because it makes me feel accomplished after I hit the ball Playing ball outside early in spring can be tough but I usually check the weather every morning before I leave to dress accordingly what will it take for Mashpee softball to improve as a program What would you like to see implemented to make things better for future teams would improve if they had a Little League softball program When I first started softball 10 years ago I was a part of the Mashpee Little League softball program Friends and I had to play softball through Sandwich Little League because Mashpee didn’t have the numbers or the interests to continue the program Many young girls may not want to play baseball which may lead to them pursuing other spring sports I feel that for the future softball teams in Mashpee they should start back up the Mashpee softball Little League program I’ve heard that this season for Little League there has been enough interest in softball What has been the most difficult skill for you to develop over the years The most difficult skill for me to develop over the years was pitching but I started to take private pitching lessons and practice almost every day after practice to keep up with the skills I’ve learned It’s been very rewarding to improve over the past year but also has been very rewarding to help younger teammates interested in pitching as well Of all the games that you have ever been in My favorite career highlight was last softball season on Martha’s Vineyard; I hit a triple for the first time Who is the best teammate that you’ve ever played with Michelle is an outstanding catcher and we have formed a great connection when I am on the mound Rachel is an excellent communicator on the field and is an asset to our outfield especially at first; it’s a busy position and she handles it well Over the years has there been a coach or teacher that has stood out as making a difference for you Coach Morano has stood out by supporting me and being there for everyone on our team through the highs and lows but supportive with me through the times where I’ve struggled on the mound Do you have any sports-related superstitions I don’t have any sports-related superstitions What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from playing sports The most important thing I’ve learned from playing sports is being a team player and respecting your teammates as well as the other team has been something I feel everyone learns from playing sports It would be interesting to read people’s thoughts without them knowing Is there anyone that you would like to thank I would like to thank my unbelievably loving and supportive parents My parents have been by my side supporting me and telling me to “Never give up” on and off the softball field I would like to thank my younger brother Isaac for being my biggest fan What is something about you that people would be surprised to learn Something about me that most people would be surprised to learn is that I won the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod Youth of the Year 2024 I’ve also been a part of the Boys and Girls Club for over 10 years and have been president of the leadership group Keystone now for two years If you could switch places with one person for a week who would it be and what would you want to do I don’t have a certain person I would like to switch places with but I would like to switch places with any ER nurse I would like to be an ER nurse for a week because that is what I’m wanting to do in my future I would like to experience the daily life of an ER nurse My post-high school plan is to attend Rhode Island College for nursing Your browser is out of date and 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