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Eagan resident Leanne has been named the Minnesota Vikings 2025 Fan of the Year. She's a season ticket holder since 2013 who started LARK in Eagan, which has donated over $35,000 to local causes, and she's visited 17 NFL stadiums following the Vikings while making everyone, even opposing fans, feel like family on game day.

💼 Careers and Conversations Networking (Burnsville at 6pm)
🆓 Meet hiring managers face-to-face at this trades networking event where Chimney Doctors, Home Care Heating & Air, and Sota Metal Fabrication are actively hiring everyone from apprentices to service techs—doors open at 5:30 PM sharp.

🥕 Community Food Distribution (Farmington at 3pm)
🆓 Grab free fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples at Rambling River Center every third Tuesday—just bring your reusable bags and walk in through the east entrance, no appointment needed.

🍺 Bell's Tap Takeover (Lakeville at 6pm)
🆓 Sample Bell's finest brews for free at Barley + Vine in Lakeville, with fan favorites like Two Hearted Ale and Christmas Ale on tap plus raffles for brewery swag all night.

🚂 Toddler Tuesday: Transportation Theme (Eagan at 9:30am)
💲Let your little one explore buses, trains, and planes through two hours of sensory play and coloring at We Rock The Spectrum—because 14 bucks for toddler entertainment that tires them out is basically priceless.

🦃 Thanksgiving Trivia Night (Rosemount at 7pm)
🆓 Prove you know more useless Turkey Day facts than your friends at OMNI Winery's trivia showdown covering everything from Pilgrim myths to NFL Thanksgiving game history, with prizes for the top three teams.

🍪 Gilmore Girls Cookie Decorating (Lakeville at 6pm)
💲Decorate six Stars Hollow-themed cookies while sipping a drink from Angry Inch Brewing—your ticket includes all supplies, beginner-friendly instruction, and the cozy Gilmore Girls vibes Lorelai would totally approve of. Secure your ticket.

🛍️ Eagan Indoor Market (4pm)
🆓 Shop local vendors selling everything from fresh eggs and frozen meats to handmade jewelry every Wednesday evening, plus your EBT/SNAP gets matched up to $10 in Market Bucks.

4961 Parkside Cir, Eagan

➡️ 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 0.31 acres

➡️ Outdoor kitchen

➡️ Bright & airy kitchen layout

➡️ Open-concept loft

Price: $1,067,212

MLS #6794325 Listed by Hannah Sirek

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