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🌱 Patch AM: How will these candidates shape Lakeville’s taxes, housing, and small businesses?
You won't want to miss Anastasia the Musical on the Lakeville Patch calendar
Hey there, Lakeville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will these candidates shape Lakeville's taxes, housing, and small businesses?
- What Lakeville police handled in last week's 870 service calls
- How Lakeville North's counselor says to simplify college admissions stress.
Also on today's calendar: Anastasia the Musical and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 51.
- Tuesday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lakeville hosts forum for Minnesota House and Senate candidates (hometownsource.com) — State House and Senate candidates for District 57 recently gathered at Lakeville City Hall to debate how they'd support small businesses, manage land development, and oversee paid family and medical leave. Their positions could shape Lakeville's taxes, housing affordability, and growth, including whether seniors can afford to stay and whether young adults can return to live in town. 
• Lakeville Police Department report for Sept. 20-29 (hometownsource.com) — Recent Lakeville police calls included thefts, traffic stops leading to arrests, a DWI involving a sleeping driver, and a scam attempt where no money was lost. Officers also handled a missing dog and an attempted e-bike theft caught by a garage alarm, reminding residents to keep garages closed and stay alert to suspicious activity.
• Your No-Cram Guide to College Admissions (mspmag.com) — Advice from Lakeville North High School counselor Amy Knutson is woven throughout this step-by-step guide to college admissions, offering Lakeville students concrete tips on planning classes, activities, testing, and essays. The piece walks freshmen through seniors through manageable timelines, encourages authentic applications, and includes mental-health guidance for adjusting to college life.
📸 Around Lakeville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeville
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- City Council Meeting →
Lakeville, MN Calendar, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
6:00 pm - Community Event: Storytime for Babies
Heritage Library Large Meeting Room, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville
9:30 am - Storytime for 2s-6s
Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
10:00 am - Feeding Your Baby
Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library
10:00 am - Farmington Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library
1:30 pm - Fire Prevention Open House →
Lakeville, MN Calendar, 9465 185th Street, Lakeville
5:30 pm - Community Event: Bingo with Lakeville Lions
Carbone's Bar and Grill, 7670 160th St. West, Lakeville
6:30 pm - Community Event: Storytime for 2s–6s
Heritage Library Large Meeting Room, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville
9:30 am - St. Paul Farmer's Market →
Lakeville, MN Calendar, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
12:00 pm - Anastasia the Musical →
Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville
7:00 pm - Anastasia the Musical →
Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville
7:00 pm - Anastasia the Musical →
Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville
2:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
📣 Lakeville Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Townhome for Sale: 715 1st Street SE New Prague, MN 56071
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found a very sweet black kitty.
Pic attached. No collar. I have her Safe in my house. Please message me if you are missing this beauty! Crossroads 212th and Dodd! She's chipped,… (Nextdoor SW Lakeville) - Hello, everyone.
We have a ton of boxelder bugs around our wood-sided house. We are looking for solutions to control the infestation. We have vetted a number of… (Nextdoor Cherryview)
- Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Lakeville. Apply here.
- Suite Living Senior Care posted a job opening for Cook (Senior Living Community) in Lakeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Farmington
- Dakota County Board District 1 candidate questionnaire (hometownsource.com)
- Dakota County sheriff candidate questionnaire (hometownsource.com)
Apple Valley
- Best Things to Do With Kids in Apple Valley, Minnesota (minnesotaparent.com)
- Man Charged With Felony Theft After Allegedly Stealing $1,381 in Merchandise From Apple Valley Store (limitless-news.com)
- District 196 students recognized by National Merit Program (hometownsource.com)
Eden Prairie
- 2 Shot Outside Eden Prairie Homecoming Game In 'Targeted' Attack, Police Say (patch.com)
Ok Lakeville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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