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🌱 Patch AM: Where Lakeville South ranks among Minnesota’s top high schools now

Also, don't miss Thursday Door Knock on the Lakeville Patch calendar

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Hello Lakeville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Lakeville South ranks among Minnesota's top high schools now
  • Lakeville church to host Saturday funeral for Gladys Elaine Marzahn.

Also on today's calendar: Anastasia the Musical and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 46.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Minnesota's Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis (patch.com) — Lakeville families can see Lakeville South High School recognized among Minnesota's top public high schools in a new Niche analysis. The statewide rankings compare academics, diversity, and college prep across dozens of districts, giving Lakeville parents another data point as they weigh local options against other highly rated schools around the metro and beyond.
   

• Gladys Elaine Goede Marzahn, 93 (newpraguetimes.com) — A funeral service and visitation for Gladys Elaine Goede Marzahn will be held this Saturday morning at Mercy Road Church on Glacier Way in Lakeville, followed by a luncheon. Later that afternoon, interment will take place in Waterville, with memorial donations suggested to the Alzheimer's Association instead of flowers.
   

📸 Around Lakeville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeville

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Other local events
    Thursday October 8
  • Storytime for Babies
    Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library
    10:00 am
    • Saturday October 10
  • St. Paul Farmer's Market →
    Lakeville, MN Calendar, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville
    9:00 am
  • Saturday Door Knock →
    Fieldstone Park, 16525 FAIRGREEN Ave, Lakeville
    1:00 pm
    • Sunday October 11
  • Sunday Door Knock →
    Starbucks Coffee Company, 17380 Cedar Ave, Lakeville
    4:00 pm
    • Monday October 12
  • Debate: Congressional District 2
    Dakota County Technical College, Dakota Room, West Entrance, West Parking Lot, 1300 145th Street E., Rosemount
    3:30 pm
  • Indivisible LEFT Stand Up for Democracy Weekly Protest →
    Kenwood Trail/Cty 50 & Juniper Path, Lakeville
    4:00 pm
  • Monday Door Knock →
    Starbucks Coffee Company, 17380 Cedar Ave, Lakeville
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 13
  • Community Event: Storytime for Babies
    Heritage Library Large Meeting Room, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville
    9:30 am
    • Friday October 16
  • Anastasia the Musical →
    Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday October 17
  • Anastasia the Musical →
    Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday October 18
  • Anastasia the Musical →
    Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Overnight Closer in Lakeville. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Lakeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmington

  • Farmington, Minnesota: Matt Rustad 'Cowboy' Remains in Critical Condition After ATV Accident (theunionstar.com)
  • Winners chosen for Minnesota pheasant and turkey stamp contests (kfgo.com)

Apple Valley

  • 2026 Election: Apple Valley municipal races (twincities.com)
  • Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Killing 19-Year-Old at Minneapolis Park (town.news)
  • Apple Valley, Eastview, Burnsville seek to form new girls hockey co-op (startribune.com)

Eden Prairie

  • Somali Gang Task Force Needed After Homecoming Shooting, Eden Prairie Mayor Says (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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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