Tell Us, Lakeville: Who's Your Favorite Teacher?

It's PTA Teacher Appreciation Week 2012. Use Patch to acknowledge a teacher you've seen make a difference.

Four Named Friends of Education in Lakeville

Residents were honored by Lakeville Area Public Schools on Wednesday.

Lakeville South Students, Robots Participate in Regional Competition

FIRST Robotics held two metro-wide tournaments during the weekend.

(PHOTOS) Heartbreak: Lakeville North Loses to Osseo on Buzzer-Beater

Lakeville North's boys basketball team finishes second in Class AAAA, the best boys basketball finish in the city's history.

LIVE BLOG: Lakeville North v. Osseo 4A Basketball Title Game

Patch hosts a live blog of the Class AAAA state boys high school basketball championship game at 8 p.m.

On to the Finals: Lakeville North to Face Osseo For State Title

The Panthers dominated Eden Prairie 58-41 with a furious second half, advancing to Saturday's Class AAAA title game.

Lakeville North Advances to State Semifinals, Faces Eden Prairie

The No. 2 seeded Panthers defeated Moorhead on Wednesday to advance.

Lakeville North Boys Basketball Heads to State

The No. 2 Panthers round out a stacked Class AAAA field featuring the top four teams in the state.

For This Lakeville Couple, Love is a Class Act

For Lakeville residents Ross and Briana Benson, romance bloomed in the footlights of the Mraz Center during an annual variety show with the school district where they worked together.

MSBN's Live Audio of Lakeville North v. Hopkins Girls Basketball

The Minnesota Sports Broadcast Network will be offering a live broadcast of the Lakeville North girls basketball state quarterfinal game versus Hopkins.

LIVE BLOG REPLAY: Lakeville North Girls Basketball Loses to Hopkins

Patch hosted a live blog of the Panthers' quarterfinal game versus Hopkins this morning.

Lakeville North Girls Back at State, Face No. 1 Hopkins

The third straight trip to the Target Center for the Panthers isn't going to be easy as they draw the No. 1 team in the state in the quarterfinals.

'Kids Stuff Sale' to Benefit Lakeville's Early Childhood Program

Have kids stuff to sell? Consignors will get 70 percent from the sale of items, with the rest going to benefit Lakeville's Early Childhood Family Education program.

Historic Upset: Lakeville South Beats No. 1 Duluth East

In historic fashion, underdog Lakeville South defeats the state's top team, Duluth East, 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the state high school hockey tournament.

LIVE AUDIO: Lakeville South vs. Duluth East Boys Hockey Game

Listen to the Lakeville South and Duluth East state hockey quarterfinal action live. Then open a second window and chat about the game with Lakeville and Duluth fans in our live blog.

Lakeville South Draws No. 1 Duluth East in State Tourney Bracket

Lakeville South's reward for making it to the state boys high school hockey tournament: a matchup with the No. 1 team in the state.

Lakeville South Dominates North, Heads to State Hockey Tournament

Lakeville South's boys hockey team beat North Thursday night in the Section 1AA final.

Lakeville North Girls Suffer Heartbreaking Loss at State

The Lakeville North girls hockey team falls to Minnetonka 2-1 in overtime

Lakeville Schools' Longtime Building, Grounds Supervisor Retiring

Stan Fredrickson, who has been with the school district for 34 years, is retiring.

Jenna Privette Will Recover From Paralysis, But No Timetable

The high school senior spoke to reporters on Wednesday, says God put her in the situation to help others.

Lakeville's Nicole Leighton Nominated for State Teacher of the Year

Nicole Leighton, a sixth and seventh grade math teacher at Kenwood Trail Middle School is among 110 teachers statewide up for the honor.

Jenna Privette in Physical Therapy, Still No Leg Movement

Jenna Privette has a 'spinal concussion' according to her family, but rehabilitation is slow moving.

Lakeville Schools' Technology Grants to be Rolled Out Today

A total of 25 grants went to 82 teachers across the district who will be among the first to test Lakeville Area Public Schools' new $2.1 million approach to technology.

Jenna Privette Out of Hospital, Still No Feeling in Legs

Doctors are hopeful for a full recovery as Lakeville girl heads back home after suffering paralysis below the waist—the result of a hockey injury.

Lakeville Boys Swim Teams Head to True Team Finals

Lakeville North and Lakeville South are wild card teams in tomorrow's meet at the University of Minnesota.

Lakeville's Andy Charrier Named State Debate Coach of the Year

Charrier coaches a combined team of Lakeville North and Lakeville South student debaters.

Sports Roundup: North Hosts Gymnastics Invitational

High school student-athletes are in the midst of their winter sports schedules.

Lakeville Schools, Teachers Union Strike Accord

The tentative deal is expected to be vote on by Education Minnesota Lakeville members and the School Board later this month. Teachers have been working without a new contract since July 1.

Lakeville Schools Using State Funding to Help Technology Push

District 194 will also repurpose and reallocate existing funds to cover the cost of technology project iLearn 194.

UPDATE: Jenna Privette's Prognosis Good, 'Blue Day' Shows Support

Jenna Privette has a 'spinal concussion' according to her family, offering hope for a full recovery.

Wear Blue, Support Injured Hockey Player Jenna Privette

Jenna Privette hasn't garnered the same media coverage as Jack Jablonski, but the Lakeville native also suffered a serious spinal injury playing high school hockey. Now there's a movement to support her recovery by wearing blue on Jan. 11.

North Students Help Keep Clothes Out of Landfills

Lakeville North students Adam and Cassie Alexander look to keep landfills free of clothing and textiles.

Lakeville Girl Injured in Hockey Mishap has Feeling in Arms

Just days after a St. Louis Park boy was paralyzed after breaking his neck playing hockey, a Lakeville girl also suffered a neck injury in a hockey game.

2011 Year in Review: Emotional Year for Lakeville Schools

Here's a look at some of the school news that made headlines in 2011.

Your Holiday Display Could Win $100,000 for Lakeville Schools

Patch's 'Deck The House' contest launches today, Dec. 8.

It's Two in a Row for Lakeville Area Public Schools

Lakeville again has been named to the College Board's AP District Honor Roll for Significant Gains in Advanced Placement Access and Student Performance.

Online Payment System for District 196 Fees in the Works

The district has explored companies to contract with to provide one comprehensive system for families to make all their payments to the district.

Lakeville School Board to Walk Through Site of Crystal Lake Elementary Today

The former elementary school may house the district's Early Childhood Family Education program.

Lakeville's New Superintendent Stresses Communication and Collaboration

The superintendent believes it is important to involve school district staff and stakeholders.

Lakeville North Defeats South 24-14 in Section Football Showdown

North remains undefeated and will play Owatonna for State berth.