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What's up Lakeville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why police swarmed Brutus Drive but left without an arrest
  • How a Lakeville North senior dominated the Minnesota State Fair
  • Lakeville ballet company puts a bold new twist on Phantom

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Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Remaining cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
  • Monday: Variably cloudy with a shower, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sunday Police Activity on Brutus Drive Stemmed From Ramsey County Weapons Call (limitless-news.com) — If you saw police activity on Brutus Drive last Sunday in Lakeville, officers now say the local residence they checked was ultimately not involved in the weapons-related call. The report actually originated through Ramsey County dispatch, and Lakeville police left once they confirmed no connection, while authorities there continue looking into the original incident.
   

2. Lakeville North senior wins multiple top honors at State Fair (hometownsource.com) — A Lakeville North High School senior just brought home four first-place ribbons from the Minnesota State Fair, including top overall honors for her canned cherries. Lakeville residents can take pride in how she and her Lakeville North–connected family have earned more than 80 ribbons over the past decade, showcasing homegrown talent in everything from canned fruit to pickles and bread.
   

3. Lakeville-based Twin Cities Ballet to premiere 'Phantom of the Opera: The Ballet' (hometownsource.com) — Lakeville's own Twin Cities Ballet is debuting a brand-new, full-length Phantom of the Opera ballet this Halloween season. Local arts fans can see the world premiere in St. Paul on October 31 and November 1, featuring original choreography, cinematic projections, and a fresh classical music adaptation that reimagines the classic story without the familiar Andrew Lloyd Webber score.
   

4. Trading Post: Friday, September 18 th 2026 (ingstadmedia.com) — Lakeville residents can browse a fresh batch of Trading Post classifieds dated Sept. 18, including a local listing from Lakeville for farm equipment and vintage Chevrolet posters. Additional items for sale range from a motorcycle and fishing boat to tools, collectibles, and vehicles in nearby towns, offering plenty of options for bargain hunters around the region.
   

5. Koznick attends 39th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards at Orchestra Hall (hometownsource.com) — Lakeville residents may be interested to know their state representative, Jon Koznick, recently attended the 39th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. He joined other leaders celebrating Hispanic Americans' contributions in Minnesota and nationwide, highlighting the importance of immigration discussions and Latino community achievements as Hispanic Heritage Month begins.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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