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In today's newsletter:

• Hunting a budget pickup? Check this Lakeville Ford Ranger listing.
• How Lakeville North ended Stillwater's 18-game unbeaten soccer streak
• Lakeville family remembers the life and legacy of Vonnie Connolly

Also on today's calendar: Mitchell Hall and the Tennessee Trio: A Tribute to Johnny Cash and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 69.
• Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Trading Post: Friday, September 4 th 2026 (ingstadmedia.com) — A local Trading Post listing includes a 1996 Ford Ranger for sale in Lakeville, alongside several other regional buy, sell, and free offers. If you're hunting for used vehicles, lawn equipment, farm gear, or even free tomatoes, this roundup connects Lakeville residents with nearby sellers and neighbors across surrounding towns.
   

2. Girls soccer: Panthers halt Stillwater's 18-game unbeaten streak (hometownsource.com) — Lakeville North's girls soccer team just snapped Stillwater's 18-game unbeaten streak with a 3–2 road win, highlighted by an early goal from Kendall Beardsley and strong second-half scoring. Detailed stats show how the Panthers limited shots and held off a late Stillwater push, while also recapping the Ponies' recent matches against Centennial and Maple Grove.
   

3. Yvonne 'Vonnie' Marie Connolly (swiftcountymonitor.com) — An 87-year-old Lakeville resident, Yvonne "Vonnie" Connolly, has died peacefully at her home, and her family will honor her privately. Loved for her style, humor, and generosity, she leaves a large extended family. Memorials can be directed to the Danvers Visitation Catholic Cemetery or Minnesota Hospice in Lakeville.
   

4. New Eagan Funfest ambassadors represent community at events (hometownsource.com) — Eagan Funfest's new ambassadors have begun representing their city at parades and coronations, including appearances in Lakeville, Robbinsdale, and Hopkins. One ambassador shares how volunteering, state fair events, and local coronations are helping her grow as a community leader, while residents are encouraged to greet the court and support next year's Funfest.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeville

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Monday September 7
• Labor Day: City Offices Closed →
  Lakeville, MN Calendar
Tuesday September 8
• Community Event: Storytime for Babies
  Lakeville Chamber of Commerce Heritage Library Large Meeting Room 20085 Heritage Drive Lakeville, MN 55044
  9:30 am
• Somali Stories and Songs with Fardousa
  Heritage Library Robert Trail Conference Room
  6:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Lakeville, MN Calendar, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
  6:00 pm
• Community Event: Bingo with Lakeville Lions
  Lakeville Chamber of Commerce Carbone's Bar and Grill 7670 160th St. West Bingo at Carbone's is ages 18+
  6:30 pm
• Community Events: Treehouse
  Lakeville Chamber of Commerce Bethel's Rock, Farmington
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Community Event: Storytime for 2s–6s
  Lakeville Chamber of Commerce Heritage Library Large Meeting Room 20085 Heritage Drive Lakeville, MN 55044
  9:30 am
• Vernon Brand Expo →
  Wyndham - Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn, 14201 Nicollet Avenue S, Burnsville
  10:00 am
• St. Paul Farmer's Market →
  Lakeville, MN Calendar, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Storytime for Babies
  Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
  10:00 am
• Lunch Mob | Gary's Supper Club
  Gary's Supper Club, 20790 Keokuk Ave S, Lakeville
  12:00 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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• Most Scott County offices closed Monday, Sept.
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• ConGlobal posted a job opening for Inventory Control - Checkpoint in Lakeville. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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