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In today's newsletter:

  • How will $1.31M in new funding change Lakeville firefighting?
  • What Lakeville police saw in 835 calls last week
  • How will Lakeville's former mayor fare in the 2nd District race?

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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny, breezy and warmer, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sunny and remaining very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
  • Monday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Craig secures nearly $3.6M to hire Rosemount, Lakeville firefighters (hometownsource.com) — Lakeville is set to receive about $1.31 million in federal FEMA funding to hire additional firefighters, boosting staffing and local emergency response. Paired with Rosemount's larger grant, the award comes through a competitive program supported by Rep. Angie Craig and is intended to keep pace with community growth and public safety needs.
   

2. Lakeville Police Department report for -Sept. 27-Oct. 3 (hometownsource.com) — Lakeville police handled 835 calls between Sept. 27 and Oct. 3, including several DWIs, high‑speed reckless driving stops, thefts from vehicles, and scam attempts targeting residents. The report highlights specific incidents and offers reminders to lock cars, secure valuables, and be wary of phone calls seeking money or personal information.
   

3. Minnesota congressional hopefuls in 2nd District to debate on Politics Friday (mprnews.org) — Lakeville voters will help decide who fills Minnesota's now-open 2nd Congressional District seat, as former Lakeville mayor Matt Little faces Republican state Sen. Eric Pratt. The race will be discussed in an upcoming Politics Friday debate, giving residents a chance to hear contrasts between the candidates who hope to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Angie Craig.
   

4. Huskies fall to Cougars to have team season come to a close (hometownsource.com) — Lakeville South's girls tennis team edged Owatonna 4–3 in the Section 1AAA quarterfinals, ending the Huskies' team season despite strong singles wins. Lakeville South advances to face Rochester Mayo, while Owatonna's top six players will continue in the upcoming individual section tournament in Rochester.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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