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🌱 Patch AM: See what’s new inside the renovated Lakeville Library this October

Coming up: Mitchell Hall and the Tennessee Trio: A Tribute to Johnny Cash on the Lakeville Patch calendar

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Good day Lakeville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's new inside the renovated Lakeville Library this October
  • What Lakeville police want you to know after 926 weekly calls
  • How Lakeville North ended Stillwater's 18-game unbeaten streak Tuesday night

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

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 68.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Book it to the library to check out family-supported renovations (theweektoday.com) — Lakeville families have funded fresh renovations at the Lakeville Library, upgrading the children's room, Great Ponds Gallery, and young adult space to be more welcoming and accessible. Using major local donations, the library added new furnishings, technology, and lighting, and will showcase the changes at a community open house from 5–7 p.m. on Oct. 8.
   

• Lakeville Police Department report for Aug. 23-29 (hometownsource.com) — Lakeville police handled 926 service calls from Aug. 23–29, including several major fraud cases where residents lost tens of thousands of dollars to scammers posing as bankers, deputies, and online love interests. Officers also made multiple DWI arrests, responded to a serious intoxication-related injury, and investigated theft and property damage, offering clear reminders about protecting your money and safety.
   

• Girls soccer: Panthers halt Stillwater's 18-game unbeaten streak (hometownsource.com) — Lakeville North's girls soccer team snapped Stillwater's 18-game unbeaten streak with a 3-2 nonconference win, highlighted by an early goal from Kendall Beardsley and a strong second-half finish. The story also recaps Stillwater's recent tie with Centennial and shutout victory over Maple Grove, giving Lakeville fans context on the quality of their opponent.
   

📸 Around Lakeville

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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
  • City Council Meeting →
    Lakeville, MN Calendar, 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
    6:00 pm
  • Somali Stories and Songs with Fardousa
    Heritage Library Robert Trail Conference Room
    6:00 pm
  • Community Events: Treehouse
    Lakeville Chamber of Commerce Bethel's Rock, Farmington
    6:30 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
    • 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

📣 Lakeville Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time in Lakeville. Apply here.
  • Metropolitan Airports Commission posted a job opening for Temporary Airport Maintenance Worker - Airlake in Lakeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmington

  • Farmington Council approves a construction manager firm for police station project (hometownsource.com)
  • Gators open 2026 season with strong showing against Farmington (hometownsource.com)

Apple Valley

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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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