Lakeville Real Estate agent Robert Stewart candidly points out that things are going to be just fine until Washington decides to fix it again.
Panthers play at Burnsville Friday night after getting stunned by Prior Lake last week.
Allison beat the odds from an early age.
Open house includes car fire demonstration.
Letter writer: Laurie Rieb "quickly identifies problems and is open to effective, creative solutions."
The first debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney will be held Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. Central Time.
Visit Patch’s live blog while you’re watching Wednesday’s debate to share your thoughts on how the candidates are doing.
Letter writer: Anderson is "seeking to represent us on the Lakeville City Council, and I can think of no one better suited to do the job."
Letter writer: "I go out once a week to door knock with him and I’ve never seen anyone as energetic as Little."
There was a major, single-car crash last week and the driver didn't want to report it to police. Once the tow truck driver arrived, though, police were called.
Public open house scheduled for Oct. 14.
Just days after the Heritage Center opened, a buyer was found for Lakeville's old Senior Center.
These were the most read stories on Lakeville Patch in September.
An open letter to the candidates running for Lakeville's School Board.
Here are the most recent people to pass away in Lakeville or who had ties to Lakeville.
Letter writer: "Do not let Will Morgan fool you; he wants to raise our taxes."
Letter writer: Terry Lind's "dedication to the families of ISD 194 is unmatched as evidenced by his 43 years of service and continued involvement in the activities of today’s students."
In other news from around the region, Nikko, a snow monkey at the Minnesota Zoo, celebrates his 29th birthday, and Burnsville swears in its first female police captain.
Driver gets pulled over and cited for driving without a valid license. Half an hour later, his passenger, after being warned that his license was invalid, too, was caught driving the same vehicle.
Meet Mindy, a loving pup who adores kids and wants a home of her own.
Lakeville North was shocked by Prior Lake Friday night, losing 10-6 tot he Lakers.
In other crime news from around the region, huge marijuana plants are discovered in Mendota Heights, and a Savage man is sentenced for the rape of two teenage girls.
Lakeville's Messages is a weekly newsletter published by the city.
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.
North is back home this Friday, one week after dismantling Bloomington Jefferson.
Lakeville South hosts Burnsville in its first home game in nearly a month.
And some fun coffee facts from Patch on the side!
Letter writer: "If Colin Lee was willing to work with Republican legislators to improve the condition of our state as a concerned citizen, imagine what he would do as a State Representative."
Letter writer: The fire department's citizen’s academy was a huge success.
Boxelder bugs and Asian lady beetles seem to come out of the woodwork at this time of year. Lakeville Patch connects you to resources to help stem invasions of these and other fall pests.
Police say Brenda Lee Lysholm, already charged with continuing to operate her day-care facility without a license, had a .30 percent blood-alcohol content and her daughter in the car when she caused a three-car accident this week.
The Day of Atonement is the most solemn and holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
The budget isn't approved in full until December, but city staff are hosting an open house for residents to ask questions about the budget.
Letter writer: "It’s time to re-elect Mayor Mark Bellows and allow Lakeville to continue to flourish ..."
Letter writer: Vote "no" on Roz Peterson’s brand of extreme politics.
Letter writer: "Matt Little is the right person for the job because he has the ability to connect, the passion, and the understanding necessary to make Lakeville a better place."
Brenda Lee Lysholm, charged earlier this month with continuing to operate her home day-care facility after the state suspended her license, was arrested Monday evening for DUI.
Dakota County Library’s annual Teen Short Story Contest runs Oct. 1–31 and is open to teens 12–18 who live or attend school in Dakota County.
Letter writer: Does Little have the experience to lead Lakeville? No. But Mark Bellows does.