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In today's newsletter:

• How a Bloomington move could reshape special ed options for Lakeville students.
• How a 22% Medicaid spike affects Lakeville's orthotics patients.

Also on today's calendar: Mitchell Hall and the Tennessee Trio: A Tribute to Johnny Cash and 6 more events.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Remaining warm with some sun, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• District 917 to move Eagan's Cedar School programs to Bloomington (hometownsource.com) — Lakeville families whose students receive special education through Intermediate District 917 could see services shift, as the district moves its Cedar School programs from Eagan to a larger Bloomington site starting in the 2027-28 school year. The move aims to ease long waitlists, add capacity for up to 120 students, and tap into an on-site health clinic while District 917 funds major renovations.
   

• Lakeville Medicaid spending on orthotics services jumped 22% to $9,400 in 2024 (dakotatimes.com) — Medicaid spending on orthotic services in Lakeville jumped 22% in 2024, reaching $9,399, all billed in ZIP code 55044. While the category is a tiny slice of overall Medicaid dollars locally, it grew much faster than other services, and future federal cuts could pressure Minnesota and Lakeville budgets as demand for care remains high.
   

📸 Around Lakeville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeville

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Wednesday September 2
• Community Event: Storytime for 2s–6s
  Lakeville Chamber of Commerce Heritage Library Large Meeting Room 20085 Heritage Drive Lakeville, MN 55044
  9:30 am
• Ribbon Cutting | Pizza Ranch
  Lakeville Chamber of Commerce 16995 Kenyon Avenue West Lakeville MN 55044
  10:00 am
• St. Paul Farmer's Market →
  Lakeville, MN Calendar, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
  12:00 pm
• HVE Open House
  Lakeville Public School District Lakeville, MN 55044
  4:00 pm
• CVE Open House
  Cherry View Elementary Lakeville, MN 55044
  4:00 pm
• OHE - Open House
  Lakeville Public School District Lakeville, MN 55044
  4:00 pm
• Wildcat Welcome
  Eastview Elementary Lakeville, MN 55044
  4:00 pm
• LVE Open House
  Lakeville Public School District Lakeville, MN 55044
  4:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Mitchell Hall and the Tennessee Trio: A Tribute to Johnny Cash →
  14375 S Robert Trail, Rosemount
  7:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Storytime for 2s-6s
  Farmington Community Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
  10:00 am
• Feeding Your Baby
  Farmington Community Library Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
  10:00 am
Thursday September 3
• Storytime for Babies
  Farmington Community Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
  10:00 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - City Hall Closed →
  Farmington, MN Calendar Farmington, MN 55024

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Farmington

• Expo 2031 Dakota County: Still No Site, But Plenty New (southmetroscoop.com)
• A Northfield farmer hopes to add a rare rural voice to the Minnesota Senate's DFL caucus (minnpost.com)
• Boys soccer results for Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 (postbulletin.com)

Apple Valley

• Apple Valley Honors Two Citizens for Lifesaving Actions, Crisis Intervention (limitless-news.com)
• Apple Valley Scout completes service project in Burnsville (hometownsource.com)
• Jefferson boys soccer aims for lofty goals this fall (hometownsource.com)

Inver Grove Heights

• Officers Find Three Deceased In Inver Grove Heights Home (patch.com)

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