🌱 See what kept Lonsdale police and firefighters busy this past week
Lonsdale, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Lonsdale! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what kept Lonsdale police and firefighters busy this past week
- Why Lonsdale just ranked among Minnesota’s ten safest cities
Also on today's calendar: Lonsdale Community Days Committee Meeting and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers late in the afternoon, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
- Friday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 85 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lonsdale Police report: April 26 (southernminn.com) — Lonsdale residents can see a detailed rundown of recent police and fire calls, from medical responses and alarms to driving complaints and ordinance violations across neighborhoods. The report also notes fire department checks on gas and carbon monoxide alarms and reminders about proper compost site use and ATV driving rules. 
• Minnesota's SafeWise Rankings Reveal Top Ten Cities For Safety (kdhlradio.com) — Lonsdale earns a standout spot as the fifth-safest city in Minnesota in SafeWise’s 2026 rankings, based on low violent and property crime rates. The list highlights how smaller communities like Lonsdale compare favorably statewide, even as Minnesotans watch out for issues like package theft.
📸 Around Lonsdale
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Upcoming Events in
Lonsdale
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★ Featured events ★
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Coffee Shop Bible Study →
The Coffee Fool - Lonsdale, 701 Ash St NE, Lonsdale
9:00 am
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Lonsdale Community Days Committee Meeting →
Lonsdale Area Chamber Of Commerce, 102.2 Main St N, Lonsdale
11:00 am -
Coffee Shop Bible Study →
The Coffee Fool - Lonsdale, 701 Ash St NE, Lonsdale
9:00 am -
Parents Meeting: June 2026 →
Rail 19 Bar & Grill, 110 SW Railway St, Lonsdale
8:00 pm -
Books and Bagels →
Montgomery Public Library, 104 Oak Ave SE, Montgomery
9:30 am -
Leslie Rich and the Rocket Soul Choir: RSC @ Montgomery, MN →
Memorial Park, 500 5th St SE, Montgomery
6:00 pm
Monday May 25
Friday May 29
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 6
Thursday June 11
📣 Lonsdale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bookaholics Book Club
Elko New Market Library New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library
3:00 pm -
Public Computer Aide
Elko New Market Library Shakopee Library
4:00 pm -
Hero Appreciation Night (Shoot For Free) →
2 If By Sea Tactical, 222 2nd Ave SW, New Prague
5:30 pm -
Pagers Book Club
Elko New Market Library Prior Lake Small Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library
6:30 pm -
Family Early Literacy Class at Shakopee Library
Elko New Market Library Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library
10:30 am -
Toddler Early Literacy Class at Savage Library
Elko New Market Library Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library
10:30 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- League of Minnesota Cities posted a job opening for Community Development Director - Elko New Market in Elko New Market. Apply here.
- Hy-Vee Supermarket posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in New Prague. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lonsdale here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Prague
- William Charles Bergevin, 91 (newpraguetimes.com)
- 26,797 children's books awarded through Early Literacy Grant Program (radiomankato.com)
- Tuesday May 12th, Prep Schedule (radiomankato.com)
Northfield
- Northfield girls lacrosse falls in matches against Rochester teams (southernminn.com)
- What's next for the 'Reimagine Northfield High School' project? (kymnradio.net)
- Pursell Says Long Days, Late Nights Mark Final Legislative Push at the Capitol (kymnradio.net)
Ok Lonsdale! 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!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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