🌱 Patch AM: Why Lakeville North and South suddenly closed after Tuesday’s frightening threats.

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• Why Lakeville North and South suddenly closed after Tuesday's frightening threats.

Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest Lakeville and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 61, low: 54.
• Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lakeville North, South high schools closed Wednesday after threats (fox9.com) — Lakeville North and South high schools are closed Wednesday so staff can prepare a safe, supportive environment after both schools received anonymous threats Tuesday. Police say no weapons were found, but lockdowns, an evacuation at South, and a large law enforcement response followed as officials cleared each building and planned for reopening Thursday.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Trailer Trash at Lakeville Oktoberfest →
  Lakeville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Oktoberfest Lakeville →
  Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Next Stop Comedy at Angry Inch Brewing! - Lakeville, MN →
  20841 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
• OKTOBERFEST LAKEVILLE →
  Lakeville Area Arts Center, Lakeville
• St. Paul Farmer's Market →
  Lakeville, MN Calendar, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
  9:00 am
• Saturday Morning Door Knock w/ JD - 9/26 →
  18350 Dodd Blvd, Lakeville
  10:00 am
• Saturday Afternoon Door Knock w/ JD - 9/26 →
  18350 Dodd Blvd, Lakeville
  1:00 pm
• Saturday Door Knock →
  Fieldstone Park, 16525 FAIRGREEN Ave, Lakeville
  1:00 pm
• Lakeville Oktoberfest →
  Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville
  3:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Fall Outing at Applewood Orchard →
  Applewood Orchard, 22702 Hamburg Ave., Lakeville
  1:00 pm
Monday September 28
• SD57 Candidate Meet and Greet →
  The Bonus Room, 20908 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
  6:30 am
Friday October 2
• Good News Big Band →
  MN-3, Rosemount
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Lakeville, Minnesota in Lakeville. Apply here.
• Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools posted a job opening for Weightroom Assistant Coach - Strength and Performance in Burnsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmington

• Castle Rock lawsuit regarding data center dismissed (hometownsource.com)
• Site Controller – Small Site — Valmont Solar (energynews.pro)
• 81st Annual Ram Show and Sale Brings the Sheep Industry Together (bellefourchebeacon.com)

Apple Valley

• JLG Architects celebrates opening of renovated outdoor pavilion at Apple Valley park (rejournals.com)

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