Not interested in dropping big bucks on a pet hotel or boarding while you travel? Consider asking a neighbor for some help.
The northern part of the county—not including Lakeville—was under a severe thunderstorm warning until 8:45 p.m. Tuesday.
The fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 11, at the county fairgrounds in Farmington.
Lakeville is among the scores of Minnesota cities taking part in Tuesday’s crime prevention event.
Here are links to supply lists for Lakeville public schools.
The Lakeville state senator is writing a bill in case of a special session, MinnPost reported.
The rush of independence you felt the first time you paid for an album or ice cream cone with your allowance was priceless. What does it cost to give your kids a little spending freedom today?
The four-person scramble event will be at Crystal Lake Golf Club, 16725 Innsbrook Road.
Closure is part of the Dodd Boulevard reconstruction project.
Here is a look at what’s planned in Lakeville this week. Let Patch know what you have scheduled in the comments section.
Dakota County judge hung up his robe seven months after his arrest.
Here are the most recent people to pass away in Lakeville or who had ties to Lakeville.
Jereau M. Smith, 30, of Lakeville, died on July 30, 2013.
Joseph B. Kunze, age 35 of Lakeville, formerly of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2013.
Also in this week's wrap-up: A special visit with Shimon Peres; Minnesota makes same-sex marriage history and Northfield gets vintage.
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.
Here is this week’s edition of Lakeville Messages.
Michael Vann Sovis pleaded guilty to the 2012 incident, which occurred on Christmas Eve. He made his retirement official Monday.
Scott Honour, Jeff Johnson, Dave Thompson and Kurt Zellers are vying for party endorsement—but only two promised to abide by it, according to media reports.
Here are recent blogs featured on Patch.
Cash is the best company 401(k) option at times.
A monthly rundown of the top suspects wanted by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.
Pieces of the mangled steel will be released later in August or early September, according to the AP.
Minnesota became the 12th (or 13th, as Rhode Island also joins in) state to recognize same-sex marriages at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.
Patch's rundown of activities this weekend in Lakeville.
Johnson is the first student from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Minnesota to be published in the Journal of Athletic Medicine.
Get ready for summer fun for the whole family — ‘The Smurfs 2’ is in theaters now! Sponsored by ‘The Smurfs 2’
See what Lakeville is selling on Craiglist.
Minnesota is on track for 450 such deaths in 2013—up from 395 last year, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
The state will recognize marriages between same-sex couples, according to law, beginning at midnight Thursday. Other laws address the local beer businesses and stiffer penalties for some criminals.