As you look over the list of gifts you need this holiday season, an unsettling feeling starts. How will I pay for all these gifts? How about homemade gifts?
In this increasingly digitalized world, we can’t go anywhere without packing the chargers, the battery packs, the DVDs and the game systems. But what about gifts for folks who don't need any more digital toys? Patch is here to help.
Techies will love the almost unlimited options available this holiday season. With so much to chose, Patch is here to help.
Every holiday season, the mailbox fills with the latest toy catalogs. But what to get the kids in your life? Patch is here to help.
Picking the perfect gift for grandparents can present unique challenges. Patch is here to help.
What is Halloween? How many trick or treaters will be out on Halloween? We have some answers.
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Letter writer says amendment support rooted in fears about loss of religion—and empathetic conversations are the way around that.
The two sparred in an on-air debate hosted by MPR on Monday morning. It was the first and only debate in the Second Congressional District race.
This weekend, a cheer competition at Lakeville North turned into giant, spontaneous dance party.
Poll conducted from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25
Lakeville North will play an unfamiliar foe in section crossover game.
Dave Thompson: "I support Mayor Bellows because he has the right vision for those of us who make our home in Lakeville."
Have you been wondering if now is the time to sell and buy a bigger home? Increasing home prices and low interest rates are offering some incredible opportunities.
In other crime news from across the South Metro region, an Apple Valley man is charged with strangling a woman, and a Burnsville man is convicted of trafficking underage girls.
In other news from around the South Metro, a construction worker is killed at Fort Snelling and two more Minnesotans contract fungal meningitis.
After defeating Eagan 48-21, North will host Eastview next week in the section semi-finals.
Here are the most recent people to pass away in Lakeville or who had ties to Lakeville.
This past Tuesday night, Andy Bohlen was sworn in as the Chief of the Faribault Police Department.
Driver thinks he ditched police only to turn down a dead end street.
Lakeville thinks there are some things you should do to your mailbox before winter—and snowplows—come.
Ellie is a 2-year-old red lab mix who came into rescue with three newborn puppies. The puppies have since found homes, but Ellie is still waiting.
Lakeville North opens up section play tonight as the No. 2 seed in Section 3AAAAAA. The Panthers will host No. 7 Eagan at 7 p.m.
Launching in March, Bikeverywhere, a bicyclist community website offering Lakeville, Twin Cities, Minnesota and Upper Midwest riders interactive route planning and printing services.
Pertussis is spread through the air by coughing and now that children have returned to school, it is important that children and parents are up-to-date on their immunizations.
At a transportation forum on Wednesday night, the south metro's DFLers outnumbered GOP candidates 9 to 2, with only one incumbent legislator in attendance, Shakopee's Rep. Mike Beard.
A monthly rundown of the top 11 suspects that the Dakota County Sheriff's Office is searching for.
Police say Daniel James Trucker, already facing trial for breaking into a Lakeville woman's house out of love, was caught drinking and driving and fled police when they tried to arrest him.
Police say Joseph John Litchy of Richfield stole jewelry from the woman while she was in the hospital's intensive care unit, then pawned it.
Letter writer: Despite Matt Little's age "he is widely respected and listened to by officials from other cities."
Fire tip: Halloween events will be occurring this weekend and into next week, so be aware.
Kaitlin was a 2009 graduate of Lakeville South High School where she was involved with the dance team and DECA.
Letter writer: "The purpose of this letter is not to disparage any candidate for city government in Lakeville, but to tell just a bit about my professional dealings with Mark Bellows."
Eleaschia died after a courageous 25 year battle with Cystic Fibrosis.
Walmart gives $4,000 to Lakeville Heart Restart program.
Woman was mad at two men, so she climbed on top of limo until police arrived and convinced her to come down.
Letter writer: Mark Bellows must remain our mayor.